General Meetings

We have general meetings almost every month to keep our members and community informed of what the FSCA is planning and what has recently been accomplished. At these meetings we have guest speakers helping disburse pertinent information and answer questions from those in attendance. These meetings are open to the public.

If you are interested in a particular topic or speaker, please let us know and we will try to get them to speak at one of our future General Meetings. Email by filling out the form at this link: https://fsqcivic.org/contact-us/

Our guest speakers over the years:

2024

January: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Janet Goldstein from Long Island Everytown for Gun Safety provided information on gun safety in our homes and in our neighbor’s homes.
  • The Nassau County 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit, Angelica Caggiano provided local crime statistics.

March: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Michael Fiorentino from the Cornell Cooperative Extension provided informaion about the natural greening in our area, awareness of the importance of trees to our environment, planting and stewardship.
  • The Nassau County 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit, provided local crime statistics.

May: Washington Street School Cafeteria

  • Franklin Sqaure School Superintendents, Dr. Dolan and Dr Bloom provided information on our school budgets.

June: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Jon Lipinsky from Town of Hempstead Code Enforecement provided information on the permit processes required. 

September: Franklin Square Public Library

  • John Capece from Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs provided information on what his department is responsible to review and enforce and what it is not.

October: Washington Street School

  • The Nassau County 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit, Victoria Ojeda information on keeping ourselves and neighbors safe in regards to driving and shopping and also provided local crime statistics.

November: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Alec Slatky from AAA Northeast provided information on Driving Safely, occupant protection and impaired driving.

2023

January: Polk Street School

  • Franklin Square & West Hempstead Water District representatives provided an update on the status of water purification efforts via a well-prepared presentation.
  • The installation of our 2023 FSCA Board by Town of Hempstead Councilman Thomas Muscarella and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll
  • The Nassau County 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit, Angelica Caggiano provided local crime statistics.

March: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder spoke on the effects of Bail Reform, School Safety, Drugs, and Drug Addiction on our Police and our community
  • The Nassau County 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit provided local crime statistics

April: Washington Street School

    • Ed Lezcano, CEO from Franklin Square Security Consultants provided information on security measures in our schools, lockdowns, unarmed entry,active shooters and how our teachers are prepared including an app to notify police immediately.

May: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Town of Hempstead Parks Commissioner Frank Zangla provided updates on the upgrades being done at our Franklin Sqaure Parks and addressed public concerns including those gathered from our survey.

June: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Town of Hempstead Department of Public Safety Joseph Martelli provided information on public safety in our town parks.

September: Franklin Square Public Library

  • Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips provided information on tax assessments and why you should file a tax grievance every year to reduce your taxes..

October: Plattduetsche

  • Dr. Paul Van Wie, our local historian from the Franklin Sqaure Historical Society, provided information on the settlement and migration of German immigrants in Franklin Sqaure.

November: Franklin Sqaure Public Library

  • No Guest Speaker

2022

January: Virtual Meeting

  • Franklin Square & West Hempstead Water District representatives provided an update on the status of water purification efforts
  • The installation of our 2022 FSCA Board by Town of Hempstead Clerk – Kate Murray

February – Franklin Square Public Library

  • Solar Energy – Scott McDonald – Pros, Cons, Safety

March – Washington Street School – Cafeteria

  • Cyber Security – Jonathan Israel – Scams, Identify Theft, how to protect your
    information

April – Washington Street School – Multipurpose Room

  • Superintendent District #17 High Schools – Dr. Grossane
  • Superintendent District #17 Elementary Schools – Dr. Jared Bloom
  • Assistant Superintendent District #13 Elementary Schools – Gerard Antoine

May – Virtual Meeting

  • Nassau County 5th Precinct – Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Victoria Ojeda –
    Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe.

June – Washington Street School – Multipurpose Room

  • NCPD Commanding Officer 5th Precinct – Inspector Gregory Stephanoff – Crime & Safety Issues and what their plans are to combat them
  • The FSCA 2022 Student Award Presentations.

September – Franklin Square Public Library

  • Town of Hempstead Councilman Thomas E. Muscarella – 2nd
    District
  • Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Melissa Miller – 3rd District
  • Nassau County 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Sargent Ryan Surillo – Crime Statistics in our area and keeping property and valuables safe.

October – Washington Street School – Cafeteria

  • Thomas O’Neil – Introspect Investigations US – Identity Theft .

November – Washington Street School – Multipurpose Room

  • Michael Berman Yard Supervisor for the TOH Highway Department – Street Sweeping
    and Snow Removal
  • Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department Commissioner Candidates – Les Saltzman and Theodore Braun Jr.

2021

January – Virtual Meeting

  • Franklin Square & West Hempstead Water Districts Update on the status of water
    purification efforts

February – Virtual Meeting

  • NYS Assemblyman Edward P. Ra – Concerns of issues facing NY State
  • The installation of our 2021 FSCA Board by NYS Assemblyman Edward P. Ra – (President – Katherine Tarascio)

April – Virtual Meeting

  • Franklin Square Public Library – Aviva Kane – What our library has to offer
  • Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Victoria Ojeda – Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe

June – Virtual Meeting

  • The FSCA 2021 Student Award Presentations

November – Washington Street School – Multipurpose Room

  • TOH – Parks Department – Frank Zangla – Work planned for our parks
  • Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Victoria Ojeda – Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe

2020

January – Virtual Meeting

  • Franklin Square & West Hempstead Water Districts – Initial presentation on the status of water purification efforts.

February – Virtual Meeting

  • Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Ed Elienger – Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe.
  • Interim Board – President – Katherine Tarascio

May – Virtual Meeting

  • Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes – Jeanine Driscoll – Discussion on tax collection / reassessment by Nassau County
  • The installation of our 2020 FSCA Board by Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, Jeanine Driscoll

June – Virtual Meeting

  • Covid-19 Facts vs. Myths – Anthony J. Santella – Dr. PH – Associate Professor of Public Health at Hofstra University
  • The FSCA 2020 Student Award Presentations

September – Virtual Meeting

  • Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Ed Elienger – Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe

October – Virtual Meeting

  • Franklin Square Historical Society – Dr. Paul Van Wie – A sample tour of what the Franklin Square Historical Society Museum will showcase when it opens.

2019

January

  • Mike Napoli – Elite Property Consultants – Nassau County Property Tax Reassessment

February

  • Pedestrian Safety – Cynthia Brown
  • Rescuing Families – Gina & Vincent Centauro

April

  • Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen – Issues concerning Franklin Square
  • The installation of our 2019 FSCA Board by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen (President – John Randazzo)

May

  • AAA Car Fit Program – Karen Blackburn – Traffic Safety Specialist

June

  • FSCA 2020 Student Award Presentations

September

  • Boy Scout Venture Group – Charles Grippaldi
  • Town of Hempstead Clerk duties and information – Town of Hempstead Clerk Sylvia Cabana

October

  • CPR and First Aid – Chief Frank Chester – Nassau County VEEB EMS Academy
  • AARP Livable Communities – Joseph Gapper

November

  • NYS Assemblyman Edward P. Ra – Concerns of issues facing NY State
  • Nassau County Legislator Vincent T Muscarella Q&A’s

2018

January

  • Franklin Square Historical Society – Dr. Paul Van Wie – A civic history of Franklin Square.

February

  • Belmont Park Proposals – Tammie Williams

April

  • New Tax Law Information CPA Richard Marmon-Halm & retired CPA Rony Kessler
  • The installation of our 2018 FSCA Board by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (President – John Randazzo)

May

  • Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Jorge Diaz – Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe

June

  • Proper Tree planting in our area – Vinnie Drusenski – Cornell Cooperative Extension
    Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department Budget (FSMFD) – Phillip Malloy

September

  • NYS Department of Public Service – Community Advocate for Utilities – Daniel Malesadri
  • Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department (FSMFD) Update on Request for structure variance – Phillip Malloy – FSMFD

October

  • Helping Seniors 60 and over care for their homes – Michael Milner – The Umbrella organization
  • Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department (FSMFD) Request for structure variance – Phillip Malloy – FSMFD

November

  • Sanitation Pickup and Concerns – Sanitation District 6 Nick Martelli
  • Nephrotic Syndrome Awareness – Marlene Botta

2017

January

  • Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit – Police Officer Steve Lincoln – Explained the POP unit’s responsibilities – Crime Statistics in our area keeping property and valuables safe

March

  • Concerns in Franklin Square – Town of Hempstead Councilman 3rd District – Bruce A. Blakeman
  • The installation of our 2017 FSCA Board by Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce A. Blakeman (President – Bill Youngfert)

April

  • Rath Park improvements and concerns – Town of Hempstead Parks & Recreation – Barbara Simms

June

  • Getting Natural Gas into Franklin Square areas that are without it – Alex Kushnir – National Grid

September

  • Repaving of Hempstead Turnpike – NYS Assemblyman Edward P. Ra and Department of Transportation representative

November

  • Seven Steps to Memory Strengthening – Jacqueline Albright

2016

April

  • The Franklin Square Civic Association was incorporated

June

  • The installation of our 2016 FSCA Board by Judge Calabrese (President – Christy McKenna)