Town of Brookhaven Town Council
Recent News About Town of Brookhaven Town Council
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Councilwoman Bonner engages Miller Place HS students on local governance
On October 10, Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited Miller Place High School to engage with students in Tara Penske’s 12th Grade Civics classes. During her visit, she discussed her role and responsibilities as a member of the local government and those of her colleagues on the Town Board.
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Drew Scott named Director of Communications for Brookhaven Town
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that Drew Scott, a veteran broadcast journalist, will assume the role of Director of Communications on October 14th. Scott, who has spent over 40 years in Long Island news broadcasting, will be tasked with sharing vital information from the Town government to the public and media through various channels including Optimum Channel 18, press releases, special events, and online platforms.
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Councilwoman Bonner leads successful recycling event in Miller Place
Councilwoman Jane Bonner hosted a recycling event on October 5 at the Rose Caracappa Senior Citizen Cultural & Wellness Center in Miller Place. The event provided an opportunity for residents to dispose of electronic waste, shred old documents, and return unused prescription drugs safely.
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Sheriff Toulon addresses domestic violence at Brookhaven conference
On October 5, the Town of Brookhaven Office of Women's Services and the Women’s Advisory Board organized the annual Women’s Conference at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville. The event focused on domestic violence, a pressing issue impacting many individuals in Brookhaven Town.
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Brookhaven Town Clerk's mobile office visits local libraries
On October 3, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle brought his "Mobile Office" to the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in East Setauket. This initiative aims to facilitate residents' access to the Town Clerk, allowing them to ask questions and obtain information about the Town of Brookhaven.
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Paving projects completed in Ronkonkoma by Brookhaven officials
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have reported the completion of two paving projects in the Ronkonkoma and Holbrook areas. The first project involved resurfacing Ackerly Lane, stretching from Portion Road in Ronkonkoma to Patchogue Holbrook Road in Holbrook. This project included inspections, drain installations, and the repair or replacement of damaged concrete curbing and aprons, with a total cost of $221,000.
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Brookhaven's mobile office tour continues at local libraries
Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle recently conducted a "Mobile Office" session at the Longwood Public Library on September 24. This initiative is designed to facilitate interactions between residents and the Town Clerk, allowing them to seek answers to their queries and access vital information concerning the Town of Brookhaven.
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New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge announced for November
At the September 28 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner introduced New York Special Olympics athlete Matt Schuster and Director of Development Alexis Dawson. They discussed the upcoming 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach and encouraged participation and donations.
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Supervisor Panico attends grand opening of Daisy's Nashville Lounge in Miller Place
On September 28, Supervisor Dan Panico attended the grand opening ribbon cutting of Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Miller Place. This new venue is located at 275 Route 25A, Suite 33, and marks the second location of the popular nightspot, with the first established in Patchogue in 2020.
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Brookhaven officials announce completion of two Ridge paving projects
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of two paving projects in Ridge, New York.
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Brookhaven officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mount Sinai paving project
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a significant paving project in Mount Sinai. The project, which covered 15 roads, had a total cost of approximately $1.3 million.
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Brookhaven begins preservation of 3.5 acres in Middle Island
On September 24, Supervisor Dan Panico was present to thank the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition crew as they prepared to demolish a blighted house and cottage in Middle Island. This action will pave the way for preserving 3.5 acres of critical open space. The Town acquired the parcel along East Bartlett Road to protect it from future development and maintain its natural state. The land is situated on the boundary between the Core of the Central Pine Barrens and the Compatible Growth Area. It features a quarter-acre pond, rolling topography, and old-growth woodlands.
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Brookhaven officials announce completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.
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Officials announce resurfacing project on key roads in Brookhaven Town
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the resurfacing of Hawkins Path from Hawkins Road to County Road 83, as well as Hawkins Road from North Bicycle Path in Selden to Hawkins Path in Centereach.
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Supervisor Panico leads solemn town hall ceremony on 23rd anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Farmingville, NY – On September 11, Supervisor Dan Panico led a memorial service to honor the nearly 3,000 people who perished as a result of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City; the Pentagon in Washington, DC; and at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremony, held at the 9/11 Memorial Garden at Brookhaven Town Hall, included the traditional ringing of the fire bell by Chief Fire Marshal Chris Mehrman in memory of the first responders who heroically gave their lives in the line of duty.
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Community seeks help identifying vandals at Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Foley are seeking assistance from residents to identify three males, believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, responsible for vandalizing the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park at Lake Ronkonkoma. The incident occurred on the night of September 2, after 8:00 pm, involving graffiti on a building and spray painting a security camera. The suspects were seen driving a dark-colored sedan of unknown make and model.
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Town Clerk Kevin LaValle launches historical video series
Farmingville, NY – Town Clerk Kevin LaValle has announced the launch of his “Talking History with the Town Clerk” video series with a tour of the Davis Meeting House in Coram, the former clerk's office from the early days of the Town of Brookhaven. The video also includes comments from Town Historian Barbara Russell, who provides insight about the historic town landmark; Researcher Lynne Scofield and Interim President Suzanne Johnson from the Town of Brookhaven Davis Town Meeting House Historical Society.
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Brookhaven to host annual Country Fair at historic Longwood Estate
The Town of Brookhaven will host its annual Country Fair on September 21 and 22, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge. The event will feature historical re-enactments, demonstrations, food, entertainment by the Ed Travers Band, craft vendors, children's activities, a Tesla Museum exhibit, a dog show, a vintage apron show, and house museum tours. Admission is $5 per person with children under 12 admitted free and receiving a "Passport to the Past." Parking is free with a complimentary shuttle service from Longwood Junior High School. Leashed and...
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Brookhaven Highway Department receives $910,000 state grant for Barton Culvert replacement
Patchogue, NY – The Brookhaven Highway Department has announced the receipt of a $910,000 New York State grant to replace the culvert that carries water from Swan River beneath the Barton Avenue overpass in East Patchogue.