The North Hempstead town board unanimously approved its 2026-2030 five-year Capital Plan on January 7 at their first board meeting of the new year.
The 2026 plan continues to focus on ongoing projects like road resurfacing, drainage improvements, and large-scale sidewalk replacements, but also outlines more ambitious initiatives. This includes:
- The in-kind replacement of the Town Dock using federal and state funds
- Renovations to the Carlton Avenue Bridge and roadway in Port Washington
- Reconstruction and roadway improvements to Westbury Avenue in Carle Place
- Sidewalk and Sewer Construction along Plandome Road in Manhasset
- Equipment and facility updates at the Town’s Solid Waste Transfer Station
“The Capital Plan isn’t just a wish list that sits on the shelf,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena explained. “It’s a planning tool that helps us identify funding options and build realistic timelines for projects. This week, the board will vote on bonding, which will determine our ability to move forward on these long-planned projects.”
Projects approved in the 2026-2030 Capital Plan also include:
- Significant upgrades to various parks throughout North Hempstead, including Caemmerer Park, Clark Botanic Gardens, Donald Street Park, Martin “Bunky” Reid Park, Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Pond Park, Michael J. Tully Park, and North Hempstead Beach Park
- Various improvements to the “Yes We Can” Community Center
- Turf replacement at Herricks Ballfield Park
- Electric Vehicles and Green Infrastructure
- Major enhancements to Town facilities, including bathrooms, ADA modifications, and the rehabilitation of HVAC systems
- Wetland restoration at Hempstead Harbor
- LED streetlighting
- Sidewalk District improvements
- Sidewalk improvements along Union Turnpike & Westbury Avenue
- Upgrades to the Port Washington Public Parking District
- Bayview Avenue Shoreline Stabilization
- Repairs at Michael J. Tully Park AAC
- North Hempstead Beach Park Restoration and Improvements
A complete list of projects can be found here.