Farmingville, NY - On May 21, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico received a $20 million check from Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. The funds are intended to support the establishment of a new sewer district in Mastic Beach, aiming to revitalize the downtown area.
The financial support comes from Suffolk County through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). It will be used to construct a wastewater treatment plant and pump stations. These facilities will replace outdated septic systems and facilitate redevelopment in the Mastic-Mastic Beach region.
“This is more than funding. It’s the foundation for the future of Mastic Beach,” stated Supervisor Panico. He expressed gratitude towards county partners for enabling essential infrastructure improvements that promise lasting revitalization for the community.
The ARPA investment also aims to preserve local drinking water quality and protect Pattersquash Creek, which are significant environmental concerns for residents.
Efforts by the Town of Brookhaven to establish the Mastic Beach Sewer District have been ongoing for years. The district will serve both the Neighborhood Road Redevelopment Area and adjacent parcels along Mastic Road. The treatment plant is planned on a 6.2-acre section of land previously part of Shirley Links golf course, already owned by the town.
In partnership with The Beechwood Organization, plans include redeveloping 47 acres in downtown Mastic Beach with up to 630 housing units, 130,000 square feet of commercial space, and 16,000 square feet designated for community use alongside new parking structures. Progress on this plan has been hindered by the absence of a sewer system.
Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig remarked on receiving county support: “It’s always a good day when our partner in government, the County of Suffolk, gives us a check for $20 million to help defray the cost of the new sewer district.” She emphasized that moving forward with this project would not be possible without these funds and expressed gratitude on behalf of Mastic Beach residents.
For further details about the Mastic Beach Sewer Project, visit Brookhavenny.gov.