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Brookhaven Board adopts tax levy override for 2025

Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approves tax levy override for 2025. Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and all six council members voted to adopt Introductory Local Law Number 19, allowing the town to exceed New York's General Municipal Law Section 3-c tax levy cap for the coming fiscal year. The

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Brookhaven approves $2.95 million in bonds for infrastructure

Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approves additional $2.95 million in bonded infrastructure authorization. The board authorized bond increases of $1.4 million for road reconstruction, $1.2 million for stormwater and drainage infrastructure, and $350,000 for parks and recreational areas. The board

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Brookhaven Town Board approves TJ Maxx development, preserves open space

Brookhaven Town Board advances TJ Maxx retail development and environmental preservation. The board unanimously approved a site plan with variances for a TJ Maxx on Horseblock Road in Medford, including a SEQRA Negative Declaration. The board authorized appropriations from the Joseph Macchia

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Board approves $2.22 million in infrastructure, historic restoration bonds

Brookhaven Board approves $2.22 million in infrastructure and preservation bonds. Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Board unanimously authorized $1.82 million for stormwater and drainage improvements and $400,000 for restoration of the historic Josiah Woodhull House. The Board also

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Town Board Approves Zoning Code Amendments on 5-1 Vote

The Brookhaven Town Board approved amendments to the town zoning code on a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich voting against Local Law 15 of 2024, which revised Chapter 85 definitions and special permit criteria. Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmembers Neil Manzella,

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Town Board approves industrial zone change for Hampshire Venture Partners

Brookhaven Town Board approves zone change and restaurant projects. The board unanimously authorized industrial zoning for Hampshire Venture Partners on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, along with site plan approvals featuring variances for Greek Bites restaurant in Mastic and 730 M.C. Holdings

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Brookhaven approves historic landmark designation and planning applications

Brookhaven approves historic landmark and multiple planning applications at procedural session. The board unanimously designated the Linwood and Dorothy Lee Residence in Setauket as a historic landmark and approved special permits for a Popeyes restaurant with variances and a 7-Eleven convenience

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Brookhaven Town Board Approves $8 Million in Bonds for Infrastructure

Brookhaven Town Board approves $8 million in bonds for infrastructure and open space. The board unanimously approved $4 million each for land acquisition on Montauk Highway in East Moriches for open space preservation and for town roads and drainage improvements. It also approved site plans for a

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Town Board unanimously supports state sewer easement legislation

Brookhaven Town Board unanimously backs state legislation for Port Jefferson sewer easement. The board adopted a Home Rule Message supporting state bills S.9221A/A.10172A, which would authorize the Village of Port Jefferson to grant an easement across parkland for construction of sewer lines.

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Town Board greenlights Bellport mini-storage warehouse rezoning

The Brookhaven Town Board approved dozens of planning applications and resolutions at its May 16 meeting, with Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and all six council members voting unanimously on major decisions. The board granted rezoning for SAFStor @ Bellport to construct a mini-storage warehouse

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