Politics & Government

How Well is the Town Addressing its Blighted Properties?

Following the town's June initiative to handle local blighted properties, we ask you what you think of the town's progress.

, with 11 tattered homes and former stores throughout Smithtown and Nesconset making the list.

, town councilman Bob Creighton said the initiative to rid the town of these properties is “a work in progress,” and that town officials are meeting with property owners. Creighton also said the Department of Public Safety will issue summonses to the owners of properties on the list.

What are your thoughts on how the town is handling its blighted properties?

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