Brookhaven Town Board unanimously backs $1 million to $2 million highway equipment increase. The special meeting voted unanimously on a Home Rule message supporting state legislation that would raise the town's highway equipment purchase authority. Supervisor Edward P. Romaine justified the
Brookhaven Board cuts capital spending amid COVID-19 revenue decline. The Town Board unanimously approved amendments to the 2020 capital budget authorizing capital project deferrals and reductions in response to the coronavirus pandemic, with Councilman Daniel Panico noting the Board had already
The Brookhaven Planning Board approved three applications and deferred four for continued review on June 22. Kedis Enterprises received approval for KFC facade improvements in East Setauket. At 890 Montauk Highway in Shirley, the board approved modifications to a retail facade renovation and
Brookhaven Town Board approves multifamily zoning amendments and pandemic relief program. Local Law 6, unanimously passed with SEQRA negative declaration, expands density-bonus alternatives by allowing developers to acquire environmentally sensitive land in lieu of Pine Barrens credits, opening
Brookhaven Town Board cuts $3.2 million in spending to weather COVID-19 economic fallout. The board unanimously approved $3.2 million in 2020 operating budget reductions, including $1.9 million in contractual cuts and $742,534 in vacancy savings, alongside $15.7 million in road resurfacing work,
Planning Board approves 13 applications for commercial and mixed-use development. The Brookhaven Planning Board approved restaurants, retail projects, medical offices, and industrial facilities across multiple neighborhoods on April 27, including a Planet Fitness gym at Patchogue, Chipotle and
Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approved four franchise agreements for pool and beach concessions at annual fees ranging from $4,500 to $29,000 plus utilities, all including pro-rated provisions for pandemic-related closures. The board also authorized an exit incentive program for highway
Board of Zoning Appeals approves 27 applications in April session. The board granted relief to Joseph and Rachel Prinzevalli for property line adjustments and existing structures in East Setauket, Blake Realty for dwelling variances in Shoreham, and Lori Kusen for side yard variances in Shirley,
Brookhaven board approves $750K in added marina bonds and small business pandemic relief plan. Supervisor Edward P. Romaine announced creation of the Small Business Recovery Task Force with Lisa Mulligan, the town's Director of Economic Development, as chairwoman, comprising 15 members appointed
The Brookhaven Town Board met by video conference March 26, responding to the coronavirus with temporary reductions in online application fees and emergency responder protections from federal paid-leave requirements. All seven board members unanimously approved 28 resolutions, including