Oyster Bay supervisor halts town clerk from speaking at meetings

Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino has stopped Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr., who is running against him in November, from speaking to the town board during public hearings or on resolutions during regular meetings. Town Attorney Joseph Nocella said at the May 21 board meeting that Altadonna won't be allowed to speak unless he appoints a temporary substitute for the entire meeting and sits with the public in gallery. Credit: Newsday / Ted Phillips