Thomaston, LIRR make peace - The Island Now: News

For more than a decade, Village of Thomaston Mayor Robert Stern has been fighting to have the 100-year old Colonial Road Bridge replaced with the smallest possible impact to his community. Last week, Stern's effort finally paid off. During a meeting at state Sen. Jack Martins' (R-Mineola) office last Friday, Stern was able to come to an agreement with Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams on a $36-million project, which will replace the bridge and add a pocket-track extension under a covered noise-reducing archway.