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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?

Let us know in the comments.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
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swataz May 23, 2013 at 10:17 am
With the budget "we" just passed? That can't be!
robkoz May 23, 2013 at 09:52 am
"Why are Smithtown teachers continuing to pay for school supplies out of their ownRead More pocket?" Since when? Ever see the big list of supplies kids get in their folders at the end of the year for them to bring in next year? I think you're talking about the wrong school district.