Tricarico Appointed Water Commissioner
Written by Ronald Scaglia Friday, 28 September 2012 00:00
Joseph Tricarico has been serving the people of Massapequa for many years. He recently retired from the Town of Oyster Bay, where he most recently held the position of deputy commissioner of highways. After giving 36 years of service to the town, it might be expected that Tricarico would relax and enjoy some time for himself. However, the desire to serve has not left, so now he will be serving Massapequa in a different way. Tricarico was appointed on Sept. 4 to the Board of Commissioners of the Massapequa Water District, replacing Vincent Guadagno.“I thought it was a great opportunity to serve this community,” said Tricarico about his appointment. “I do live, work, and play here. Working for the town, I’ve done a lot for these people.”
Tricarico has lived here in Massapequa or Massapequa Park for 46 years. Currently, he and his fiancée, Joanne, reside in Massapequa Park. In addition to his time working for the town, Tricarico is also a former president of the Massapequa Republican Club.
As he enters his new role, Tricarico will be dealing with serious issues that are facing the water district. The Grumman Plume is threatening Massapequa’s water and the water district is also trying to get cell phone carriers to remove their equipment from one of its towers so that repairs can be made. So why would Tricarico accept this role when there are serious issues to face?
“I saw these issues as a challenge,” he says.
Tricarico says he is doing research into the issues facing the water district. He says it is a learning process, but now that he is retired from the town, he has more time to devote to the issues.
“We’re looking to restore the tower that needs repair,” Tricarico says of the water tower issue. “The water tower is important. We need the cooperation of the utilities. We’re waiting for them to move their equipment. We’re in the process of trying to get that clear.”
As for the plume, Tricarico says that it is one of his primary concerns. He also adds that the water district is considering preventive action to keep it from spreading to Massapequa’s water supply.
“It’s not good,” he says of the plume. “We’re in negotiations in trying to get money to put in wells to stop the plume from contaminating our water, As of right now our water is fine. I’m here to make sure that it stays that way.”
For 36 years, Massapequans have been the recipients of Joseph Tricarico’s service. It seems that is going to continue with his new role at the Massapequa Water District.
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Navy SEAL killed in crash was top student athlete
Jonathan Kaloust, a 23-year-old Navy SEAL who hailed from Massapequa, lost his life last Wednesday in a freak Humvee crash during a training exercise in Fort Knox, Ky.
A 2007 graduate of Massapequa High School and standout wrestler, Kaloust was recruited to Binghamton University, where he continued to wrestle while pursuing a political science degree.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Increased service will save local
commuters up to 40 minutes a day
A $40-million construction project, designed to modernize the Massapequa Station at Sunrise Highway (Route 27), just east of Broadway and Route 107, was announced by the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Long Island Railroad. The station renovations are part of a multi-phase initiative to improve infrastructure and train service at the station that serves approximately 6,000 customers every weekday.
The first phase is scheduled to begin on May 29, and the improvements are scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2015. Over the next two years, the rehabilitation project will include the sorely needed replacement of the station platform and canopy, heated platform waiting room, escalator, elevator and staircases, pedestrian walkway over Broadway, public address system, plus the addition of signage, energy-efficient platform lighting, and a decorative granite wall adjacent to ticket office. The railroad is also starting work on the installation of a pocket track just east of the station that will significantly improve train service and frequency, as well as on-board seat availability.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The U.S. Tennis Association Long Island Region has recognized Michelle Carnovale of Massapequa for her tennis playing in 2012. Michelle was honored for her ranking in the Girls’ 14s on Long Island.
With more than 9,000 members, the Region promotes the growth and development of Long Island tennis and supports USTA programs including Jr. Team Tennis, National Junior Tennis and Learning, High School Tennis, College Tennis, USTA 10 and Under Tennis, USTA League Tennis, and community tennis.
The volunteer-based Board of Directors works with USTA members to create programs and activities for all the tennis players on Long Island, from small children to seniors. For more information, visit www.longisland.usta.com or email ustaonlongisland@gmail.com.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Last Wednesday the Massapequa Observer A’s had a come-from-behind victory 5-2 over the Trial Lawyer Mets, powered by key hits from Ray Anzelone, Michael Grisanti, and Jason Kopp. Evan “Mariano” Barrow came in again with no outs and the bases loaded to pick up the save.
On Saturday, the Observer A’s beat the Kleer Fax Yankees 4-2. The A’s were down 1-0 into the 4th inning due to an RBI single by Ross Mitton of the Yankees. Anthony Patullo drove in two runs with an RBI triple to give the A’s a 2-1 lead. This was followed by Brendan Castonguay driving in two runs with a double to make the score 4-1. Patullo pitched three solid innings in the start with Castonguay pitching the final three innings for the win.
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