I was sorry to see Robert L. Henrickson's letter on the Village of East Nassau's response to an air quality issue.
Mr. Henrickson implies the village board, most notably myself, had an opportunity to remedy the situation during his tenure as mayor but did not. Mr. Henrickson seems to have a bit of revisionist history on this matter.
As mayor, Mr. Henrickson offered few realistic solutions. In fact, he was opposed to the creation of a specific local law that he determined would be "on behalf of one resident." Contrary to what the former mayor thinks now, the village has taken this matter seriously. The board passed extensive measures with regard to outdoor wood boilers but unfortunately failed to include indoor wood boilers.
During his tenure, Mr. Henrickson had ample opportunities to act as a mediator in this dispute among neighbors but did not. Instead, he waited until the board collectively acted and passed new regulations on these heating appliances.
What the Lichak family is experiencing is truly a terrible situation. Emissions from wood boilers are something that should be addressed by national and statewide authorities. It is a shame Mr. Henrickson has chosen to point fingers as he has been a great source of local pride in the creation of the Village of East Nassau.
ADAM M. ACQUARIO
Village trustee/deputy mayor
East Nassau