Town of Brookhaven Town Council News

Town of Brookhaven Town Council News


Dec 12, 2024

Live Christmas tree safety demonstration highlights potential hazards

Farmingville, NY – On December 12, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Board attended a demonstration led by Brookhaven Town Chief Fire Marshal Chris Mehrman.

Dec 12, 2024

Supervisor Panico acknowledges land use committee's role in North Bellport revitalization

Recently, Supervisor Dan Panico attended an event at Porter's restaurant in Bellport Village to express gratitude to the North Bellport Land Use Planning Committee.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook resident wins compost tumbler in recycling contest

Recently, Bruce Hennessy from Council District 1 in Stony Brook visited Town Hall to collect his prize as one of the six winners of the Town of Brookhaven's "Brookhaven Recycles Day" Compost Tumbler Giveaway.

Dec 9, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner acknowledges community clean-up efforts in Sound Beach

On December 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined the Sound Beach Civic and other local organizations at the "Adopt-A-Spot New York Avenue" location.

Dec 5, 2024

Rocky Point resident wins compost tumbler in Brookhaven recycling contest

Linda Loftus, a resident of Rocky Point in Council District 2, recently visited Town Hall to collect her prize as one of the six winners of the Town of Brookhaven's "Brookhaven Recycles Day" Compost Tumbler Giveaway.

Dec 3, 2024

Brookhaven town demolishes abandoned "zombie house" in Farmingville

On December 2, Brookhaven Town officials took action to demolish a long-abandoned property at 691 Horseblock Road in Farmingville.

Nov 27, 2024

Town supervisor discusses waste management at chamber meeting

Town Supervisor Dan Panico addressed the Three Village Chamber of Commerce in Stony Brook at their monthly meeting.

Nov 25, 2024

Brookhaven honors poster contest winners at town board meeting

At the November 19 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Council recognized the winners of the Brookhaven Recycles Poster Contest.

Nov 22, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner supports organ donations at Stony Brook University event

On November 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, a kidney transplant donor, spoke at the Stony Brook University Student Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Nov 20, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner attends peace pole dedication at local school

On November 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended a ceremony at Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School in Rocky Point for the dedication of a Peace Pole.

Nov 20, 2024

True Peace Nail Lounge opens in Rocky Point

On November 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner marked the grand opening of True Peace Nail Lounge, Hair Salon and Spa in Rocky Point.

Nov 19, 2024

Town officials explore history at Longwood Estate

Town Clerk Kevin LaValle and Councilman Michael Loguercio recently visited Longwood Estate in Ridge as part of the "Talking History with the Town Clerk" series.

Nov 13, 2024

Rocky Point road improvements completed by Brookhaven officials

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a paving project in Rocky Point.

Nov 13, 2024

Polar Plunge event returns to Cedar Beach on November 23

Councilwoman Jane Bonner is calling on residents of Brookhaven to participate in the 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge.

Nov 8, 2024

Public meeting set for Mastic Beach road revitalization project

Farmingville, NY – On November 14, a public informational meeting will be held regarding the Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization Project.

Nov 8, 2024

Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting host annual holiday toy drive

Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting will hold a live on-air holiday toy drive on December 13.

Nov 7, 2024

Brookhaven town clerk partners with EJ's PJs for annual holiday pajama drive

Town Clerk Kevin LaValle and EJ's PJs founder Patricia Poggi will lead the Town of Brookhaven's annual pajama drive on December 12.

Nov 6, 2024

Brookhaven announces crackdown on illegal housing with stricter enforcement

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced a new initiative to strengthen enforcement against illegal housing, which includes increased fines for rental permit violations targeting repeat offenders.

Nov 1, 2024

Town demolishes "zombie house" in Mastic Beach for open space preservation

On October 29, the Town of Brookhaven took action to demolish a "zombie house" at 18 Overlook Drive in Mastic Beach.

Oct 30, 2024

East Setauket completes $762K road paving project led by Brookhaven officials

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of a significant road paving project in East Setauket, New York.

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Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk

The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.


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History Comes Alive at Military Museum

The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.


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Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy

Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before