NEWS - archived news releases
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
August 24, 2011
HWD Annual Budget for 2012
Thursday, September 8, 2011 6:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center located at 28 West Carl Street, Hicksville more
Board Meeting Rescheduled
May 30, 2011
Please Note: The June 14th Board Meeting has been rescheduled for June 7th. Meeting time is 5 p.m. There will be no meeting on June 14th. more
Meeting Cancelled
December 23, 2010
The December 28th meeting has been cancelled. more
2011 Budget
November 17, 2010
2010 Election Notice 2
October 28, 2010
Only persons registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before November 22, 2010 shall be entitled to vote. more
2010 Election Notice 1
October 28, 2010
Election to be held December 14, 2010. more
Commissioner Nick Brigandi named Hicksville Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year
October 25, 2010
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to have its Chairman of the Board, Nick Brigandi, designated as this year’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Hicksville Chamber of Commerce. more
HWD Implements Maintenance and Inspection Program for All Fire Hydrants within the Community
September 13, 2010
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) continues its commitment of its aggressive Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program with full field inspections and maintenance of all hydrants. more
2011 Budget Hearing Notice
August 10, 2010
The Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District is required to adopt a proposed annual budget for the 2011 fiscal year consisting of an estimate of proposed expenditures for and revenues of such district for next fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2011, and to hold a Public Hearing thereon on Thursday, September 9, 2010 more
Board Meeting Rescheduled
May 25, 2010
The June 22nd meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 29th at 5pm. more
2009 Water Report
May 13, 2010
Hicksville Water District's 2009 Water Report is in. more
Alert: Please Keep Fire Hydrants Visible
February 11, 2010
While many are concerned with the roadways and shoveling out cars, we must not forget to keep local area fire hydrants clear from snow. While shoveling your driveway, sidewalk, etc. or even when plowing it is imperative to keep the hydrants unobstructed. more
Around The Clock Effort To Restore Water to 14th Street Homes in Hicksville
February 2, 2010
Water was temporarily shut down to thirteen homes on 14th Street between Meyers Avenue and Burns Avenue so that National Grid could make repairs. No other homes were affected. more
Hicksville Water District Warns About False Water Quality Claims
January 27, 2010
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) today warned residents to be aware of false and misleading statements and claims recently made about Long Island water quality. A certain local organization has been leaving solicitous door tags and flyers with area residents which offer free water testing. more
Standard Work Day - Resolution
January 12, 2010
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hicksville Water District be and hereby establishes the following as a standard work day for elected and appointed officials for the purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. more
2010 Board Meeting Schedule
January 4, 2010
Meetings of the BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 5:00pm at the District Office. more
Preliminary Annual Report
December 31, 2009
Preliminary annual report for the Hicksville Water District. more
Karl Schweitzer retains his position as Chairman
December 10, 2009
Karl Schweitzer was victorious on Tuesday, December 8th and reclaimed his position as the Hicksville Water District Chairman Commissioner. The District had a great voter turnout and Commissioner Schweitzer received 1,267 votes. more
Attention Voters!
December 1, 2009
The Hicksville special districts election for water and fire commissioners will take place, for the first time in a joint venture on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009, from 3 - 9 p.m., at the Hicksville Fire Department. more
Hicksville Water District Launches New and Improved Website
November 12, 2009
The Hicksville Water District announced today the launch of its new and improved website at www.hicksvillewater.org. The revamped and revised site offers a host of new online features that provide customers with the most up-to-date services and information available. more
Hicksville Water District 2010 Budget Hearing
September 8, 2009
No increase in water rates or taxes for 5th straight year. more
Proposed 2010 Budget
August 15, 2009
The Hicksville Water District Adopted Budget more
Newly Formed Long Island Special Districts Association Voices Concerns Over Recently Approved Legislation
June 9, 2009
Long Island Special Districts Association (LISDA) voiced major concerns today regarding the recently approved Legislation A8501/S5661 that passed both the New York State Assembly and Senate. more
Hicksville Water District Hosts 6th Annual Public Town Forum
May 29, 2009
As a display to inform and educate local residents, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) hosted its 6th Annual Public Town Forum on May 20th at the Hicksville Community Center. The program is designed to keep the community abreast of all ongoing projects within the District such as bonding and treatment plants, maintenance programs, notifications, general status of the District, water quality, and state legislation updates. more
Hicksville Water District Announces Cost-Savings for Customers
April 30, 2009
Agreement with local licensed professionals offers customers affordable solution for mandatory backflow testing. more
Hicksville Water District Urges Vigilance In The Community
March 23, 2009
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) has issued a request to all residents urging them to use caution when someone claiming to be a water district employee appears on your doorstep to read a water meter, confirm a leak or sell you a water filtration device. These are typically unscrupulous people who look for ways to further their criminal intent. more
Certified Backflow Prevention Device Testers
January 30, 2009
Get a full list of Certified Backflow Prevention Device Testers more
Hicksville Water District Responds to Nassau County Comptroller Report
December 2, 2008
The Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District (HWD) today wishes to clarify potential misconceptions regarding the funding and operation of said water district, in response to comments made in a report from Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman. more
Hicksville Water District Rolls Out New Budget: No New Taxes, No Rate Increase In 2009
October 9, 2008
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) today proudly announced that its new budget has no tax increases for residents nor will there be a rate increase, further demonstrating to the community the immediate benefits of local control and how The District can successfully manage and implement its utility budgets. more
Hicksville Water District Announces New Commissioner Warren Uss Edges Out Competition to Fill Vacant Seat
September 3, 2008
The Hicksville Water District announced that Warren Uss won last night's election and will succeed Richard Humann who after 24 years of service has retired. Uss managed to narrowly defeat Thomas Cunningham by a vote of 355 to 340 and will join fellow commissioners, Karl Schweitzer and. Nicholas Brigandi for a three-year term. more
Hicksville Water District Election Is Set For Tuesday, September 2, 2008
August 11, 2008
Hicksville residents Mr. Warren Uss and Mr. Thomas Cunningham are seeking to be elected to a three-year term as Hicksville Water District Commissioner. Both men, with strong ties to the Hicksville community, are vying for the seat being vacated later this month by Mr. Richard Humann. Mr. Humann, who served as Water Commissioner for 24 years, is retiring. more
Hicksville Water District Receives Partial Settlement on MTBE Litigation
August 1, 2008
The Hicksville Water District today announced a pending settlement with many of America's leading oil companies over the gasoline additive Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE). The pending settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by the Hicksville Water District, which was consolidated in a federal Multi-District Litigation (MDL) court in New York established to hear MTBE cases nationwide. U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin (NY), must approve the settlements in particular cases before the entire settlement becomes final, is currently reviewing the settlement. more
Legal Notice - Election scheduled for Sept 2, 2008
July 15, 2008
The annual election has been scheduled for Sept 2, 2008. more
Officials Address County Audit at Community Meeting
October 30, 2007
In October of 2007, Hicksville Water District Commissioners Richard Humann, Nick Brigandi and Karl Schweitzer enthusiastically accepted an invitation from the Citizens for Informed Hicksville (CIH) to attend an open forum to review the recent audit performed by the Nassau County comptroller's office and to answer questions from the audience. more
Response to Nassau's Special Tax District Hype
January 1, 2006
In December of 2005, Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman released a lengthy "white paper" as part of a county study of special tax districts. Additionally, the county is conducting financial reviews and audits of nine water districts, one of which is Hicksville. more
