The Town of Brookhaven is unfolding its first phase of public engagement for its Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
The Town’s current plan was adopted in 1996. Over the last three decades, Brookhaven has grown from about 430,000 residents to closer to 500,000 today. Numerous studies and examinations have taken place in that time to address the shifting needs and characters of its eight incorporated villages and nearly fifty hamlets.
Thus, the Town is launching a series of open house meetings, one in each of the six Council districts to gauge hyper-local input and feedback. Residents are welcome to attend any of the six sessions, but are encouraged to participate in their own district’s event to give more tailored suggestions and feedback for their own communities. Attendees may drop in any time, speak with project team members, and explore materials. No formal presentations will be given.
“This is an opportunity for everyone who lives, works, owns a business, or has a stake in Brookhaven’s future to make their voice heard,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico (R-Center Moriches). “The more input we receive, the stronger and more reflective our Comprehensive Plan will be of the people, neighborhoods, and values that make our Town such a diverse and special place.”
The goals of an updated Comprehensive Plan consist of response to population and housing needs; supporting local businesses and jobs; improvement of roads, infrastructure, and public services; protecting natural resources and open space; enhancing the quality of life across all hamlets; and building a future for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors.
The plan is being guided by the Town Planning and Environmental Department, as well as a Comprehensive Plan Working Group. Consultant MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C., is facilitating, along with help from Bay Environmental, Camoin Associates, and Cashin Associates, P.C.
To learn more about the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to offer your suggestions to shape the Town’s future, visit www.planbrookhaven.com.
District One
Communities: Belle Terre, East Setauket, Old Field, Poquott, Port Jefferson, Setauket, Stony Brook, and parts of Port Jefferson Station and Terryville.
Open House: Wednesday, May 13, 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road, Centereach.
Councilmember: Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook)
District Two
Communities: East Shoreham, Miller Place, Mt. Sinai, Rocky Point, Shoreham, Sound Beach, and parts of Coram, Middle Island, Port Jefferson Station, Ridge, Terryville, and Wading River.
Open House: Thursday, April 23, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 NY-25A, Mt. Sinai.
Councilmember: Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point)
District Three
Communities: Centereach, Lake Grove, Selden, and parts of Coram, Farmingville, Lake Ronkonkoma, and Port Jefferson Station.
Open House: Wednesday, April 22, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., Middle Country Public Library, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden.
Councilmember: Neil Manzella (R-Selden)
District Four
Communities: Bellport, Brookhaven hamlet, Gordon Heights, North Bellport, Yaphank, and parts of Coram, Farmingville, Holtsville, Medford, Middle Island, Ridge, and Shirley.
Open House: Tuesday, April 28, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville.
Councilmember: Michael Loguercio (R-Ridge)
District Five
Communities: Blue Point, East Patchogue, Fire Island, North Patchogue, Patchogue, and parts of Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Ronkonkoma, and Medford.
Open House: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 186 Middle Road, Blue Point.
Councilmember: Neil Foley (R-Blue Point)
District Six
Communities: Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport, Mastic, Mastic Beach, Manorville, Moriches, Smith Point, and parts of Calverton and Shirley.
Open House: Monday, April 27, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., Moriches Bay Recreation Facility, 313 Frowein Road, Center Moriches.
Councilmember: Karen Dunne Kesnig (R-Manorville)
