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. The gathering was in recognition of their contributions towards securing $4.5 million from New York State for revitalization efforts in North Bellport.
North Bellport is one of two Long Island communities that received funding through the NY Forward initiative. The funds aim to support significant investments in the downtown area, particularly around Montauk Highway and the Bellport Train Station. Public participation is crucial to ensure that the proposed plans and projects align with community needs. The Local Planning Committee (LPC) leads the NYF planning process, supported by a state team and consultants.
Supervisor Dan Panico stated, “I remain deeply committed to improving the lives of the people of North Bellport and will work to see the much sought after downtown redevelopment come to fruition. This dinner was simply a gesture of heartfelt thanks, and as we dined, we spoke about the future and came to know each other on a more personal level. It was a beautiful evening together and was enjoyed by all.”
Councilman Loguercio, who is also a member of the Land Use Planning Committee, remarked, “When I was first elected, former Supervisor Romaine and I pledged to revitalize the Montauk Highway corridor in Bellport. I am extremely pleased to have Supervisor Panico as a partner in this project, and we are both very grateful to those on the committee and the community members for joining us while we all work together to make this a reality!”