Lake Success officials discuss cannabis dispensary, approve $650K in borrowing 

Local News Lake Success officials discuss cannabis dispensary, approve $650K in borrowing By Farhan Alam … Comments Posted on November 10, 2026 The Village of Lake Success Board of Trustees discusses village improvements and events during its meeting. Farhan Alam The Village of Lake Success Board of Trustees discussed an ongoing legal dispute over a proposed cannabis dispensary and approved $650,000 in borrowing for village improvements during its Nov. 9 meeting. Village Attorney Andrea Curto updated trustees on a court decision involving a cannabis applicant. “Now the board still has to make a determination as to who should be granted that location,” Curto said Curto said the applicant, identified in the meeting as One Leaf, filed an Article 78 proceeding after a dispute over whether it qualified for protection based on its location. A judge ordered that the applicant receive proximity protection after the state failed to make a decision within the time given by the court. The village is also waiting for the outcome of a separate lawsuit that could determine how much control local governments have over where cannabis businesses can open. Lake Success previously sought to limit retail cannabis dispensaries to the ED-A commercial district along Marcus Avenue. In a Sept. 22 letter to residents, Mayor Adam Hoffman said the village could receive approximately $2 million annually in cannabis tax revenue if a licensed dispensary opened. The board did not take action on new cannabis regulations during the meeting. Trustees also approved four borrowing resolutions totaling $650,000 for improvements across the village. The largest amount, $335,000, will go toward roof improvements at the golf pro shop, Department of Public Works garage, and police headquarters. Another $150,000 will support renovations to the golf superintendent’s home, while $95,000 will fund tennis court improvements and $70,000 will cover electrical, heating and generator work at the DPW and golf garage. The board also discussed plans for the village’s 100th anniversary celebration, scheduled for June 12, 2027. Hoffman proposed a carnival with games, food, small rides, and live music. Officials discussed holding the event before the end of the school year, when more families may be available to attend. In other business, trustees approved the promotion of John Carlos Marmol to deputy superintendent of public works The board also approved nearly $20,000 for new trees at the village golf course and about $24,400 to replace equipment in its indoor golf simulator. The meeting also marked the final Board of Trustees meeting for longtime Village Administrator Patrick Farrell, who is retiring after approximately 14 years of service. Hoffman thanked Farrell for his work and his ability to help the village address problems involving county and state agencies. Farrell said his final official day will be Nov. 30. Matthew J. Hoffman is taking over as village administrator. The board also delayed action on becoming the lead agency for a proposed Northwell Health parking structure. About the Author All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines . Schneps Media does not endorse the views shared by readers in our comment sections.