Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approves open space and environmental funding. Supervisor Edward P. Romaine and five councilmembers authorized acquisition of property on Swezeytown Road in Middle Island with county partnership and transfer of a recharge basin to the Village of Port Jefferson. The
Brookhaven Town Board approves $2.225 million bond for ADA-compliant sidewalk reconstruction on North Country Road, funded by a $1.78 million state grant and $445,000 town match. The Board awarded a contract to Property Registration Champions LLC (Prochamps) to operate the Town's
Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approved 26 resolutions and authorized federal grant applications and bond issuances totaling at least $140,000. The board authorized the Department of Housing and Community Development to apply for U.S. Department of the Treasury funding for the COVID-19 Emergency
Brookhaven Town Board approves staffing overhaul under Supervisor Romaine. The board unanimously confirmed Lisa Keys as Commissioner of General Services, replacing retiring Marty Haley; appointed Kevin Johnston as Chief of Staff following Emily Pines' retirement; and named James Kevins as Deputy
Brookhaven Town Board unanimously passes 30 resolutions, appoints auditor for 2020 year-end, and honors Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright's seven-year tenure as she transitions to the State Supreme Court. Supervisor Edward P. Romaine and Councilman Kevin LaValle announced the town will name a
Town Board backs $28.1 million in infrastructure bonds and commercial redevelopment code. Supervisor Edward P. Romaine and the seven-member board unanimously approved bonds for road reconstruction ($15.25 million), landfill improvements ($3.1 million), lighting district upgrades ($2.45 million),
Brookhaven Town Board advances parking modernization and property maintenance. The board voted unanimously to authorize $1 million in bonds for a town-wide parking system replacing traditional sticker booths, saving approximately $250,000 annually in seasonal labor costs. Parking will charge 50
Brookhaven Town Board closes three budget hearings and schedules final votes for November 19. Commissioner of Finance Tamara Branson-Werner presented a 2021 preliminary operating budget with general fund property tax increases of $2.34 million, resulting in an $8.93 annual increase for typical
Brookhaven Town Board approves infrastructure contracts and property acquisition. The board unanimously approved ten resolutions, including a $660,000 open space property acquisition in Ridge with the town paying $330,000 (plus closing costs) from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation
Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approved a 7-Eleven convenience store with gas on Farber Drive in Bellport following a public hearing, granting a zone change from Light Industrial 1 to J Business 5 with motor vehicle fueling and convenience store permits. The Board also adopted two local laws: