Public Meetings - Smithtown, New York

At the November 3, 2026 regular meeting, the Smithtown Town Board unanimously approved two resolutions related to the fiscal year 2027 budget: advertising the public hearing on the preliminary budget and enacting Local Law 13-2026 to override the New York State tax cap. Due to an advertising error, the board also accepted public comments on the 2027 budget on the record, ahead of the formal public hearing scheduled for November 12, 2026. Resolutions Approved - The board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise a public hearing on the Town of Smithtown Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2027, to be held Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY. - The board voted unanimously to enact Local Law 13-2026, previously heard as Proposed Local Law 16-2026, entitled 'A Local Law to Override the Tax Cap Established in New York General Municipal Law Section 3-c for Fiscal Year 2027.' The agenda identified this as a SEQRA Type II action. Town Clerk's Announcement - Town Clerk stated that the required legal notice for the budget public hearing was not forwarded to the Smithtown News, the town's paper of record, due to an administrative error in the Town Clerk's office. Because the original hearing date had been published and shared on social media, the town did not want to postpone public comment. Anyone wishing to comment on the preliminary budget was allowed to speak tonight, and the comments will be part of the record. The formal public hearing remains scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Budget Presentation and Discussion Items - The Supervisor presented the 2027 preliminary budget as fiscally responsible and focused on preserving Smithtown's quality of life, essential services, and critical infrastructure. Spending will increase approximately 5.5%, driven primarily by unfunded state mandates, fixed obligations, and inflation. - The most significant increases cited were: $1.9 million for NICE health care insurance for employees (up 10.33%); $792,043 for required New York State retirement contributions (up 10.12%); $300,000 from state-enacted Tier 6 retirement changes; $1.87 million in full-time salaries, primarily under existing collective bargaining agreements; $235,000 in solid waste disposal; and $175,000 in waste-to-energy processing. - The total projected increase for the average assessed home was stated as approximately $117.65 per year, or 6.44%. Of that amount, $23.12 (1.4%) was attributed to a court-ordered LIPA tax shift; the remaining town-related increase was about $94, or roughly 5%. For a home assessed at $5,500, the town portion increase was about $94 annually, or $1.81 per week. The Supervisor said the town-controlled tax increase was cut almost in half compared with last year. - The Supervisor said Smithtown has secured $32 million in grants over three years, with another $18 million pending, to help offset taxpayer costs. - He argued that staying within the state's 2% tax cap would have limited the levy increase to $1.6 million, but the town was already about $3 million over the cap before the budget was built. The alternative, he said, would be significant service cuts, including eliminating 29 full-time positions, ending the summer concert series, eliminating town funding for the Mills Pond House, Smithtown Historical Society, Smithtown Theater, and Calderon Theater, and reducing leaf/brush collection, sidewalk maintenance, and emergency-response overtime. - The Supervisor defended maintaining healthy reserves rather than using them for recurring expenses, citing the town's triple-A bond rating and the need to cover emergencies. He cited $1.4 million in costs from a blizzard cleanup and $2.2 million from a September 25-27 Nor'easter that brought down 217 trees, noting FEMA reimbursement can take 18 to 24 months or longer. - He also reported that a hiring freeze and delayed replacements produced a $74,000 surplus. Public Comments & Testimony - Randy Weiner of 4 Asbury Drive, Smithtown: Opposed the proposed tax increase and criticized the presentation that taxes must rise or employees would be laid off. He said hardworking town employees were being used as 'hostages' to raise taxes, asked what other budget options were rejected, called the approach 'gross negligence,' and warned that voters would remember at election time. - Irwin Eisen of 17 Horseshoe Lane, Commack: Criticized the repeated narrative of state mandates, inflation, and tax increases. He asked for concrete solutions, including a zero-based budget, consolidation of departments such as waterway navigation, environmental protection, conservation advisory council, and forestry, and possible use of reserves. He said taxpayers deserve a different approach and called for a change in government mindset. - Lori White of 91 Cedar Road, Kings Park: Describing herself as a CPA with an MBA, she said the town's budget documents are insufficient and not transparent. She stated the town added three positions this year, raised debt by $57 million since 2019, and that principal and interest payments have more than doubled to almost $7 million annually. She also argued the board controls overtime, which feeds the retirement system, and called for problem-solving rather than unfunded-mandate explanations. - Robert Ansbach of 1135 St. John Road, Kings Park: Expressed support for continued investment in local sports fields and recreational facilities for youth. He described such spending as an investment in children and the community, not an expense, and said youth organizations need safe, suitable places to practice and play. Key Outcomes - The board unanimously approved advertising the November 12, 2026 public hearing on the 2027 preliminary budget. - The board unanimously enacted Local Law 13-2026, overriding the state tax cap for fiscal year 2027. - Public comments on the 2027 preliminary budget were accepted into the record at the November 3, 2026 meeting despite the advertising error. - The formal public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center. The Supervisor noted the budget must be voted on by November 20, 2026, and indicated the board vote would likely occur at the November 19 board meeting.

The Smithtown Town Board held its regular meeting on October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room. The meeting began with a recognition of Jeanette Lush as Public Servant of the Month, and briefly convened as the Board of Water Commission to approve a water main bid and levy. The main agenda included five public hearings, unanimous approval of a consent agenda and numerous resolutions, and significant public debate regarding a proposed local law to override the state tax cap for fiscal year 2027. Consent Calendar - Minutes from the October 6, 2026 meeting were approved. - Seventeen comptroller budget transfers were authorized, including adjustments for office supplies, salaries, equipment, and grants (e.g., an increase of $7,700 for Survivors Park, a $374,804.42 increase for public works services). - Disposal of a Neopost postage meter was authorized. Public Comments & Testimony During the Public Hearing on the Tax Cap Override: - A resident stated that Smithtown has the highest median property tax ($14,000) among the 15 townships on Long Island and criticized the proposed tax increase. - A resident and candidate for the New York State Assembly expressed opposition to piercing the tax cap, arguing it would harm small businesses and families and urged the board to find savings through cuts and eliminating fraud. - A resident told the board that an extra $94 per year is a significant burden for him. - Resident Irwin Eisen characterized the budget process as a "dog and pony show" and questioned why the board was not considering consolidating departments, implementing zero-based budgeting, or using reserves. He claimed the proposed budget included $7.6 million in salary increases, a figure challenged by Supervisor Wehrheim regarding the Supervisor's office budget. During the Public Portion (End of Meeting): - Kelsey Gilmore Futorall, a legislative attorney with Best Friends Animal Society, informed the board about the organization's plans to open a facility in Woodbury, Oyster Bay, to support animal shelters on Long Island and the East Coast. Discussion Items Proposed Tax Cap Override (Local Law 16-2026): - Supervisor Wehrheim engaged in extended discussion with the public. He explained that the hearing was a procedural requirement and that enacting the law does not mandate raising taxes to the cap, but it is a necessary step to consider a responsible budget. - He stated that only 11.5 cents of every dollar in property taxes goes to the Town. Unfunded mandates from New York State total $5.2 million for fiscal year 2027, while the tax cap only allows for an increase of $1.6 million. He argued that failing to override the cap would force the elimination of 42 highway workers and 210 seasonal employees, critically impacting snow removal and emergency services. - He detailed that the proposed tax levy increase for the average homeowner is approximately $94, a reduction from the previous year's 9% increase to roughly 5%. This was achieved by cutting $600,000 in full-time salaries through attrition and $350,000 to $400,000 in seasonal positions. Code Amendments (Public Hearings): - Assistant Town Attorney Rachel Lenberger presented hearings on amendments to the Building Construction and Fire Prevention codes. Proposed amendments included eliminating separate fees for gas pressure testing if an LPG permit fee is paid, requiring plumbing inspector approval for LPG pressure tests, and establishing a $50 fee for LPG installation permits. Irwin Eisen raised concerns about inconsistencies between the proposed laws. Advertise for Public Hearing: - The board authorized advertising for public hearings on November 19, 2026, regarding an extension of the Battery Energy Storage Systems moratorium, a property code violation cleanup at 236 Seventh Street in St. James, and the 2027 Community Development Program. Key Outcomes - Tax Cap Override Hearing: The public hearing for Local Law 16-2026 was closed unanimously. Formal adoption and budget finalization will follow a public hearing on November 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM. - Other Public Hearings: The hearings for code amendments (Items 5115, 5116, 5117, 5118) were closed unanimously. - Consent Agenda: Adopted unanimously. - Resolutions: All resolutions were adopted unanimously. Agenda Item V.C.10 (Resolution 5179 to retain Given & Associates for a property appraisal) was explicitly removed from consideration during the meeting. Key resolutions adopted include: - Authorizing legal action against entities related to 131 Old Northport Road. - Hiring Special Counsel to litigate against U.S. Specialty Insurance Company for liability coverage in the Thorne v. Town of Smithtown case. - Adding Midwest Veterinary Supply and Smithtown Summer Camp to the pre-qualified professional consultant list. - Amending the Highway Road Program to add Prospect Avenue in Smithtown. - Levying $230,450 in expenses for emergency demolition at 21 Main Street, Kings Park. - Authorizing agreements for a Mills Pond House lease with the Arts Council, recycling with the Islip Resource Recovery Agency, a no-cost post-Halloween pumpkin composting program, bulkhead repair at Long Beach Marina, clothing donation bins with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and accounting certification. - Accepting $7,700 in donations for Survivors Park. - Personnel: All 13 personnel items were approved unanimously, including the provisional appointment of Glen Bornhoft as Senior Safety Officer, multiple promotions, and the ratification of three employee settlement agreements. - Board of Water Commission: Approved previous minutes, a tax levy for unpaid water charges, and authorized advertising for a water main installation bid.

The Smithtown Town Board met on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room. The board unanimously approved a lengthy consent agenda, numerous resolutions, and personnel items. Public comments addressed park privacy, traffic safety, and the town budget. The meeting also featured a presentation on a site plan for Branchinelli's and a statement from the town's Public Information Officer regarding a recent press conference and the launch of a weekly podcast. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes from September 24, 2026. - Approved 10 comptroller budget transfers, including adjustments for office equipment, professional services, road rehabilitation (a $5,000,000 HUD grant increase), fuel, and other departmental accounts. - All items were adopted unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Kerry Hines (resident backing Veterans Park) described loss of privacy due to 19 additional parking spaces less than 30 feet from her pool, headlights shining into her kitchen, and noise from 360 cars passing during soccer games. She requested removal of some spaces and an additional exit at the upper park. The board advised her to submit suggestions to the Town Clerk. - Bob Samprini (resident, advisory board for 4th precinct) raised concerns about heavy truck traffic on Town Line Road (Suffolk County road, county objects to truck exclusion), a nuisance smoke issue from a property (Mrs. Strauss), and a property owner (Mike Cox) selling crushed concrete and removing a sound barrier. He also requested a "no turn on red" at Summers Lane to reduce accidents. The board directed him to speak with the Town Attorney and Traffic Safety Director. - Clara Cutter (Northport) spoke about the budget, the difficulty of piercing the tax cap due to state mandates, and suggested reviewing reserves and fund balances, clarifying employee compensation increases (contractual). Supervisor Wehrheim responded that four town unions have contractual increases; a 2.1 million dollar deficit existed before budgeting due to state mandates (tier six changes cost $355,000, LIPA PILOT costs $25 per taxpayer). He noted the board has never pierced the cap except last year, but running out of room. He highlighted $32 million in grants secured in three years and invited Cutter to the budget hearing on November 3 at 7 PM at the Senior Center. Discussion Items - Site Plan Review – Branchinelli's (Antilla Management Corp.): Liam Trotta from the Planning Department presented a proposal for a parking lot expansion at the northeast corner of Townline Road and NYS Route 111 in Hauppauge. The plan involves infilling an existing recharge basin, expanding parking (including employee parking behind the building), and adding loading stalls. Conditions include tree preservation (clearing limited to Dec 1 – Feb 28), a Suffolk County highway work permit, stormwater pollution prevention plan, landscape meeting with planning department, and shielded lighting. Board members asked about a vacant Chinese restaurant on the property and access for trucks. The site plan was conditionally approved unanimously later in the meeting. - Public Information Officer Statement: Nicole Gargiolo addressed recent press coverage of a bipartisan Suffolk County supervisors' press conference. She clarified that supervisors asked for an open dialogue with Albany about the affordability crisis, not for relief from the tax cap. The town will publish the full press conference on social media and government channels. She also announced the launch of a weekly town podcast to provide transparency and facts to residents. Supervisor Wehrheim echoed frustration with media misrepresentation. Key Outcomes - Advertise for Public Hearing: Authorized advertisement for a public hearing on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM to consider Local Law 16-2026 overriding the tax cap for fiscal year 2027. Unanimous. - SEQRA Matter: Approved negative declaration for Branchinelli's site plan per Environmental Protection Director memo. Unanimous. - Bids: Authorized advertisement for roof replacement at Senior Citizens Center (Bid 26-069, due Oct 29, 2026). Awarded bids for cast iron drainage items, garage door replacement, steel storage building, and refuse remediation from private properties. All unanimous. - Agreements & Approvals: Authorized an online payment system for commercial waste fees (Key Merchant Services), extended janitorial supplies bid, rescinded prior resolution, approved sole-source software maintenance for Municity 5, waived environmental assessment review fee for bulkhead restoration at 6 Mill Creek Road, authorized levy of unpaid Suffolk County Water Authority charges on tax bills, and adopted Local Law 13-2026 establishing Chapter 54 – "Parks, Recreation and Open Space Preservation Fund." All unanimous. - LWRP Consistency Determination: Issued written consistency determination for Given Park Pedestrian Bridge (2025-10A) subject to conditions in Planning Director's memo. Unanimous. - Settlements: Approved settlements in Timothy Kruszewski ($2,839.44), Vincent Sturtz ($462.19), and Kenneth Brinsmead ($400,000.00). All unanimous. - Personnel: Approved eight personnel items including appointments, termination date changes, a promotion, and an unpaid medical leave. All unanimous.

The Smithtown Town Board met at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in the Victor T. Liss Board Room. Sitting as the Board of Site Plan Review and Board of Water Commissioners, the board approved a car wash site plan, established a parks and open space preservation fund, authorized four future public hearings, and adopted numerous routine fiscal and personnel resolutions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). One member of the public addressed the board. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of September 8 and September 16, 2026. - Approved 16 budget transfers and adjustments, including a $140,000 increase in FEMA aid for fuel, a $5,184,958 working capital loan authorization, a $37,769.90 transfer for a Hoyt Farms automatic gate, and various other allocations across departments. - Authorized HAZWOPER training for four Department of Environment and Waterways staff at a total cost of $2,195. - As Board of Water Commissioners, approved minutes and extended Bid 25-069 for water distribution system maintenance. - Noted correspondence for two parade permits: Smithtown Chamber of Commerce 5K Running of the Bull (October 24, 2026) and the Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395 Veterans Day Parade (November 11, 2026). Public Comments & Testimony - Lou Debaco (48 Juniper Avenue, Smithtown) expressed strong support for Councilman Thomas Lohmann, noting that the District Attorney cleared him of allegations and praising his character. Discussion Items - Spark Car Wash Site Plan: Liam Trotter of the Planning Department presented a proposal for a 4,949 sq ft drive-through car wash with 23 vacuum stations on Middle Country Road, Lake Grove. The applicant agreed to six conditions: (1) obtain building department permits and adhere to sign requirements, (2) confine land clearing to December–February to protect northern long-eared bat habitat, (3) install tree preservation fencing, (4) obtain a NYSDOT highway work permit (already secured), (5) record a cross-access agreement before certificate of occupancy, and (6) maintain a stormwater pollution prevention plan on site. The board approved the site plan later in the meeting. - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Preservation Fund: A public hearing was held on Local Law 13-2026 to create a non-lapsing trust account for acquiring and maintaining parks, open space, and natural resources. Supervisor Wehrheim introduced the idea of linking the fund to an incentive zoning program; the town attorney confirmed the fund could be structured to accommodate that. No public comment was offered, and the hearing was closed and the law adopted unanimously. - Future Public Hearings: The board authorized advertisements for four public hearings on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM concerning amendments to building construction fees and inspections (Local Law 14-2026) and fire prevention plan filings and fees (Local Law 15-2026). Key Outcomes - Spark Car Wash site plan approved with six conditions. - Local Law 13-2026 adopted, establishing the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Preservation Fund. - Authorized advertisements for four public hearings on October 22, 2026. - Bid authorizations: Plow Blades (Bid 26-062) and Property Data Integration (RFP 26-066). - Bid extensions approved: Tree Services with Asplundh (through October 14, 2027); Road & Landscape Supplies with multiple vendors (through October 31, 2027); Printing & Distribution of the 2027 Refuse/Recycling Calendar; Automotive Repair Parts with multiple vendors (through October 31, 2027). - Amended the 2026 Highway Road Program to add Hunter Ct, Helen Ct, Janet Ct, and Louise Ct in Nesconset and Cactus Ln in Kings Park. - Ratified the Highway Superintendent’s execution of agreements with National Grid for road restoration associated with the 2025 Hauppauge and Kings Park gas main replacement projects. - Approved payment of $2,200 to Henry Hoffman for service on the Board of Assessment Review (partial term January 1 – May 19, 2026). - Accepted donations to the Animal Shelter: $25 from Elaine Breimann and $100 from Jaques Cortelyou. - Approved agreements: four registered nurses (Cynthia Purschke, Margaret Gearing, Carol Liguori, Maryann Mueller) for school-age child care (October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027); L.K. McLean Associates for a landfill settlement survey (max $3,000/year for 2027–2029, with options for 2030–2031); Zag’s Photo Booth for the Holiday Tree Lighting event (December 2, 2026); and a Quadient mailing system agreement. - Personnel actions: Changed to permanent status for Bahadir Altinerlielmas (Senior Engineering Inspector), Victoria Raspanti (Principal Assessment Clerk), and Mary Hyland (Senior Citizens Program Supervisor, subject to 13-week probation). Extended unpaid medical leaves for Employee 007277 (up to 6 months, effective October 5, 2026) and Employee 008237 (up to 3 months, retroactive to September 23, 2026). Part-time appointment of Lisa McMahon as Office Assistant ($16.50/hr, effective September 25, 2026). Reinstatement of Kristal Guglielmo as full-time Office Assistant ($23.45/hr, effective October 5, 2026). Provisional reappointments of Dawn Lange as Senior Account Clerk and Jill Dieterich as Senior Environmental Analyst (both effective October 5, 2026).

The Smithtown Town Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room at Smithtown Town Hall. Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim, Councilman Thomas J. McCarthy, Councilwoman Lynne C. Nowick, Councilwoman Lisa M. Inzerillo, and Councilman Thomas Lohmann Sr. were present. The board unanimously approved all agenda items, including resolutions, personnel matters, and a conditional site plan approval. The meeting also included recognition of an employee of the month and a public comment period. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Town Board meeting. - Approved all 21 Comptroller items, including fund transfers for environmental protection, cybersecurity, stormwater grants, opioid task force programming, highway drainage and road repairs, parks maintenance, animal shelter operations, and escrow releases. Public Comments & Testimony - Bob Semprini, President of the Commack Community Association, raised concerns about student safety on Town Line Road, citing a letter from the Commack school district superintendent delivered to board members; he asked the board to coordinate with the superintendent and Huntington officials. - He also complained about ongoing weekend concrete-crushing noise and smoke affecting residents, questioned the removal of a tree sound barrier, and questioned why heavy industrial activity is occurring in an area he believes is zoned light industry. - Supervisor Wehrheim responded that the Town Attorney would explain the property matter after the meeting, and that he was verifying a claim that Suffolk County now has jurisdiction over Town Line Road and had asked for truck exclusion signs to be removed. He pledged to follow up. - No other members of the public spoke. Discussion Items - Supervisor Wehrheim recognized Juliana Gomez, Senior Office Assistant at the Smithtown Senior Center, as the September 2026 Exceptional Public Servant for her work assisting seniors and supporting multiple center programs. - The board, sitting as the Board of Site Plan Review, conditionally approved the site plan for 176 Southern Blvd LLC for 176 Southern Boulevard, Nesconset, for construction of a 4,123-square-foot two-story single-family dwelling with associated site work. There was no presentation because the board considered it a single two-story dwelling. Resolutions and Key Outcomes - SEQRA: The board unanimously concurred that the GAR Associates LLC Property Data Integration and Quality Assurance project is a Type II action, and issued a Negative Declaration for the 176 Southern Blvd site plan. - Bid advertisements authorized for eight bids, including a skid steer mounted boom flail mower, boat with optional trailer, cast iron drainage items, lawn and garden supplies, garage door replacement at the Municipal Services Facility, refuse removal from private properties, pickleball court renovation at Charles P. Toner/Armory Park, and black polyethylene bags. Most bids are returnable September 24, 2026; the pickleball court bid is returnable October 1, 2026. - Contracts awarded: Bid 26-049, installation of a splash pad at Paul J. Fitzpatrick Smithtown Landing Country Club, was awarded to Laser Industries Inc.; Bid 26-021, exterior improvements at Town Hall, was awarded to GEC Contracting Inc. - Local laws adopted: Local Law 9-2026 regulating emergency scene solicitation and board-up services; Local Law 10-2026 updating recyclables rules; Local Law 11-2026 granting a 100% property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans. - Other approvals included: addition of Boot Barn Inc. to the authorized shoe vendor list; highway road program amendments adding Meadow Rd West in Kings Park, Alexander Ave in Nesconset, Old Indian Head Road in Commack, and Coolidge Place in Smithtown; digital records retention policy; a $507,500 bond for computer hardware and software improvements; LIISMA conservation dog invasive species survey access; tuition reimbursement for Brooke Ferreira; acceptance of the Municipal Services Facility financial assurance report; donation of time for an Animal Shelter employee; and permits for the Smithtown Kickers 5K Turkey Trot, Commack High School Homecoming Parade, St. James Festival Day, and the annual 9/11 Naming Ceremony. - Supervisor agreements authorized with Verizon New York, Inc. for a five-year cable television franchise renewal, Kings Park School District for solid waste disposal capacity fees, M&J Engineering, P.C. for semi-annual infrastructure inspections, Taylor Productions LLC, and Movies in the Moonlight for movie screenings at Callahans Beach. - Settlements approved: Matthew Naples v. Town of Smithtown for $472.52, and Tracy Leshaw v. Town of Smithtown for $900.00. - Personnel matters: all 15 items approved, including appointments, provisional-to-permanent status changes, seasonal reappointments, and title/salary changes for School Age Child Care staff. - Julia Sack was appointed to the Youth Advisory Board for a term running September 9, 2026 through December 31, 2027. - All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless otherwise noted. - Note: The agenda lists the coastal consistency applicant as John Ackerson; the resolution text in the minutes spells the name as Jack Ackersone.

The Smithtown Town Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room. The meeting included employee recognitions, site plan presentations, four public hearings, approval of a consent agenda, numerous resolutions, and public comments. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless otherwise noted. Employee Recognitions - August Employee of the Month: Sergeant Brendan Dennehy of the Public Safety Department was recognized for his professionalism, leadership, and community trust. He was named the 2026 Peace Officer of the Year. - July Employee of the Month: Angelo Garassi (Groundskeeper) and Cheyenne Enland (Groundskeeper) from the Parks Department were recognized for their work on the America's 250th celebration landscaping, including the 1776 floral installations and patriotic displays. Site Plan Presentations (Discussion Items) Liam Trotta of the Planning Department presented three site plan applications acting as the Board of Site Plan Review: 1. Kismet Homes – Construction of two 1,200 sq ft two-family dwellings and two 428 sq ft detached garages on Carl Avenue, Smithtown. The plan had been previously approved in 2017 but expired. Six conditions were agreed to, including shared curb cut, no fencing between parcels, and off-site landscaping not approved. 2. 43 Landing Avenue – Construction of a 1,780 sq ft two-story single-family dwelling with a 910 sq ft cellar on Bladenberg Avenue, St. James. The site was a former parking lot. Six conditions included tree preservation, a drywell for a 3-inch rainfall, and brick siding on the chimney. 3. DiCanio Management-Garage (Townline) – Construction of a 7,737 sq ft one-story garage building with two 500-gallon above-ground fuel tanks at 200 Town Line Road, Kings Park. Five conditions included no wash bay without Suffolk County Health approval, fire marshal review, and buried overhead wires. Public Hearings Four public hearings were held and closed unanimously: - Local Law 11-2026 (Solid Waste Management) – Amendments requiring all recyclables to be placed in designated recycling containers, removing the exception for plastic bags. - Local Law 12-2026 (Taxation) – Amendments to disabled veteran tax exemption eligibility, replacing the existing 100% disability requirement with a requirement for veterans considered permanently and totally disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Applies to assessment rolls based on taxable status dates on or after October 1, 2026. - Zone Change Petition 2026-02 (Frances Popolizio) – Request to rezone property on Townline Road from R-43 to Light Industrial to conform to existing use as an equipment storage yard. The Planning Board had recommended approval. No public opposition. - Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal – Proposed five-year renewal agreement with a 5% franchise fee on gross revenue and a $260,000 PEG access grant payable within 60 days of the effective date. Advertise for Public Hearing - The Town Clerk was authorized to advertise a public hearing for September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM to consider Local Law 13-2026, which would establish a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Preservation Fund as a separate, non-lapsing trust account. Consent Calendar The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including: - Minutes of July 14, 2026. - 26 comptroller fund transfers and budget adjustments (e.g., $39,000 for plant maintenance, $100,000 for equipment repair, $18,454.26 for FEMA-related Survivors Park improvements, $190,000 for a pre-fab maintenance building, etc.). - Levy of costs of $1,230.68 for property at 42 Maple Glen Lane, Nesconset. - Authorization for Town Assessor Louis Necroto to attend the NYSAA 2026 Fall Conference from September 28 to October 1, 2026, at an approximate cost of $1,425, with hotel rate of $256 and daily meal rate of $130 in excess of GSA guidelines, and use of a town vehicle. Resolutions Approved All resolutions were adopted unanimously: - SEQRA Negative Declaration for DiCanio Management-Garage site plan application. - Bid advertisements for Bid 26-054 (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Sprinklers at Smithtown Welcome Center) and Bid 26-055 (Furnish and Install a Pre-Engineered Steel Storage Building on a Concrete Foundation), both returnable August 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM. - Bid awards to: PPG Architectural Finishes (athletic field marking paint), The Barn Pet Feed & Supplies (animal shelter supplies), JR's Solutions LLC (construction of pergola at Short Beach and replacement of roof, soffit, and siding at Municipal Service Facility), Arrow Scrap Corp. (recycling of electronic waste), and Relle Electric Corp. (electric upgrades and field lighting at Charles P. Toner/Armory Park). - Approvals: Agreement with Commack Ambulance District and Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corporation for emergency medical and ambulance services for calendar year 2026 at a cost of $698,484; ratification of Supervisor's execution of a liquor authority authorization form for Nesconset Day on August 30, 2026; amendment of agreement with BrandBuilders Media LLC for an updated proposal on backyard composter and rain barrel sale; retainer agreement with Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP for zoning and land use matters; acceptance of donations for America 250 Celebration ($42,932.06 from Smithtown Historical Society and $10,000 from Reworld Waste LLC); extension of Bid 24-057 for processing and recycling of yard waste with Omni Recycling of Babylon Inc. until August 31, 2027; adoption of the 2026 Suffolk County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; extension of RFP 25-051 for maintenance and repair of physical systems with Miller Environmental Group, EnviroTrac LLC, and Wehran LFG Services, LLC through July 24, 2027; event contract with Lucky Strike Commack for a Youth Bureau bowling event on September 19, 2026; appointment of seven members to the Youth Advisory Board; rejection of all bids received November 20, 2025 for Bid 25-101 (Pre-Engineered Steel Storage Building); acceptance of a $20,000 Suffolk County Community Assistance Program (CAP) grant for stormwater pollution reduction through street tree planting; termination of contract with Nelson & Pope, Engineers and Land Surveyors, PLLC (RFP 20-032); utility easement application with National Grid for property at 350 Old Northport Road, Kings Park; consulting services agreement with Nicole Parsons, DNP, PMHNP-BC as Nurse Practitioner for Horizons Counseling & Education Center for a one-year term; and settlements in three lawsuits: Celeste Del Prete v. Town of Smithtown ($352.73), National General as subrogee of Patrick Delgado v. Town of Smithtown ($5,305.78), and Thomas Formica v. Town of Smithtown ($6,063.92). - Personnel actions: Approvals of returns from unpaid military leave (Employee 008298, Public Safety, effective August 20, 2026), returns from unpaid medical leave (Employee 006783, Public Safety, effective September 15, 2026; Employee 004501, Parks, Buildings and Grounds, effective September 9, 2026); reassignment of Ave McArdle-Catoir from Tax Receiver to Highway Department; appointment of Sonia Frangella as Office Assistant in Town Clerk's office ($22.66/hr, 26-week probation, effective August 18, 2026); promotion of Dolores Schroeder to Principal Office Assistant in Highway Department ($31.24/hr, 12-week probation, effective August 17, 2026); seasonal appointment of David Smith as Assistant Recreation Leader ($2,000 contract, August 12 – September 4, 2026); termination of Employee 009262 in Recreation Department effective July 21, 2026; title change for Lara Farag from Recreation Aide to Recreation Aide II ($16.00/hr, retroactive to July 20, 2026 through September 18, 2026); part-time appointments of Akosua Fraser as Group Leader III ($28.71/hr, not to exceed ½ work week, effective August 12, 2026) and Fariya Rhamatzada as Assistant Group Leader ($21.31/hr, not to exceed ½ work week, effective August 12, 2026); change in status from provisional to permanent for Richard Kitt (Principal Environmental Analyst) and David Barnes (Environmental Protection Director), both effective retroactive to August 7, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Peter Hanson (47 Epispones Drive, Nesconset) invited the Board to the 9/11 Responders Remembered Park ceremony on September 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM, marking the 15th anniversary of the park and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. He noted the park's creation from a rock pile in 2007 with leadership from John Field and new executive vice president Judy Simmons. - Ernest and Elizabeth Nadke (32 Hobson Avenue, St. James) raised a concern about non-resident parking at town parks. They described an incident where a resident permit holder could not accommodate a guest vehicle (non-resident) at Hoyt Park Farms, resulting in the guest having to park across a highway with young children. They requested a day pass or sponsorship mechanism. Supervisor Wehrheim clarified that a procedure exists: residents can call the Parks Department to obtain a one-day non-resident parking pass for $14. He apologized for the confusion and said he would instruct the Parks Director to inform gate staff. Key Outcomes - All four public hearings were closed unanimously; the proposed local laws and other items will be considered for adoption at a future meeting (the hearings were for consideration only, not adoption). - The Town Clerk was authorized to advertise the September 24, 2026 public hearing for Local Law 13-2026. - The consent agenda and all resolutions were adopted unanimously. - The three site plans were conditionally approved by the Board of Site Plan Review, along with approval of the July 14, 2026 site plan minutes. - The meeting adjourned after the public portion.

The Smithtown Town Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room. The board unanimously approved a consent agenda, several resolutions, and personnel items. Two site plans were conditionally approved after presentations from the Planning Department. Two members of the public spoke on traffic issues and wood-burning concerns. Consent Calendar - Minutes of June 17, 2026, approved. - Comptroller transfers (13 items): Fund transfers for boat repairs, training, equipment, insurance recoveries, public safety capital, highway drainage, forestry overtime, FEMA aid, parks equipment, marina improvements, and settlements. All adopted unanimously. - Resolutions: Levy of costs ($1,437.06) against Wells Fargo for property at 60 Valleywood Road; authorization for Highway Superintendent to enter into Snow & Ice Supplemental Agreement with NYS; authorization for David Barnes and Michael Engelmann to travel to Indiana for clean energy research. All adopted unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Bob Simprini (President, Commack Community Association, Levin Delmar Lane, Commack): Raised ongoing heavy truck traffic problems on Town Line Road. Reported that a letter from the school board is forthcoming requesting removal of truck traffic. Asked for updated traffic metering/monitoring and reconstruction of the intersection of Town Line Road and Havemeyer Avenue, describing the road as "literally collapsing." Also reiterated a previous request regarding nuisance codes for backyard wood burning, on behalf of resident Julia Strauss. Directed to contact Traffic Safety and the Highway Superintendent for follow-up. - Julia Strauss (address not given): Expressed serious health concerns from a neighbor's wood burning on weekends, stating it affects her family and grandchildren. Provided data from a PurpleAir monitor showing hazardous air quality. Noted that requests to limit burning to two hours were ignored and are now seen as harassment. Urged the board to take action. Discussion Items Site Plan Reviews (Board of Site Plan Review) - Vincent's Wood Fired Pizza (25-19) – 152 Lake Avenue, St. James: Proposed change of use from office to food retail, facade alterations, garage demolition, and parking lot expansion. Conditions included obtaining permits, monument-style ground sign (max 8 ft height), tree preservation fencing, identification of town drainage on corner of Lake and Woodlawn Avenue with easement as needed, and modified landscaping (boxwood shrubs instead of red cedars). Councilwoman Nowick requested a better rendering before approval; Supervisor Wehrheim suggested tabling but the board opted to approve with a condition that architecture be subject to a site plan addendum. After discussion, the board approved conditionally. - Scotsman Auto Body VI (26-01) – Middle Country Road and White Avenue, St. James: Construction of a new 2,400 sq ft one-story repair garage. Conditions: permits, road opening permit from Highway Department, submission of material/color samples, and prohibition on sale/rental of vehicles (consistent with BZA condition). No questions from board. Approved conditionally. Other Resolutions (All Unanimous) - SEQRA Negative Declarations for Kismet Homes, Vincent's Wood Fired Pizza, Scotsman Auto Body, and 43 Landing Avenue LLC. - Authorized Town Clerk to advertise six bids due July 30, 2026: Recycling of Electronic Waste, Animal Shelter Supplies, Splash Pad at Paul J. Fitzpatrick Country Club, Electric Upgrades & Field Lighting at Charles P. Toner/Armory Park, Construction of Pergola at Short Beach, and Smithtown Welcome Center Interior Alterations. - Awarded Bid 26-029 (Improvements to Long Beach Marina South) to Chesterfield Associates Inc., and Bid 26-035 (Tree Planting Services) to The Roxy Group Inc. - Approved numerous actions: release/acceptance of bonds for wireless towers; amendment to 2026 Highway Road Program adding Eckenkamp Drive, Kohr Road, and Essex Place; reduction of non-resident guest pass fee from $30 to $15; Change Order 2 for Cyber Security Service Agreement with AHEAD Inc.; extension of GPS Signal Pre-emption bid; renewal of Arctic Wolf Cyber Security Licenses; bond of $6,000,000 for Town Marina reconstruction (bulkheads, docks, electrical, repaving, landscaping); renewal of Electronic Medical Records agreement with Celerity LLC; extension of emergency response agreement with American Medical Alert Corporation; SEQRA Type II determination for Long Beach Marina south improvements; catering agreement for senior luncheon; addition of Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. to vendor list; establishment of standard work day for Zoning Board Member John Savoretti; waiver of attorney-client privilege for Grand Jury subpoena (report by Elena Cacavas, Esq.); ASPCA grant application up to $100,000 for animal shelter enclosure repairs; authorization to prepare plans for NYSDEC permit for Long Beach West Marina; ratification of Supervisor's execution of SAG Side Letter to set Purchasing Director salary at $125,000/year. - Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan: Coastal Consistency Review 2026-02 (Irek Modern Home Improvement Inc.) found consistent with conditions. - Authorized Supervisor to execute agreements: architectural services for Senior Center (Thomas Vulpis Jr., Architects); renewal of Cyber Security Advisory Services (Carahsoft Technology Corp.); intermunicipal agreements for traffic signs/pavement markings with Villages of Head of the Harbor, Branch, and Nissequogue; online payment system for commercial waste fees (Key Merchant Services/Elavon); aquatic management services (Summer Camp Inc.); and DEC Urban & Community Forestry Grant application. - Settlements approved: Kathleen Mango ($50), Karen Matragrano ($641.86), Robert Hoelzer ($2,066.44), LIPA ($1,374.43), and Manufacturers Alliance Insurance Company (as subrogee of Superior Ice Rink) – $850,000. - Personnel actions (items A-X): changes in termination dates, seasonal appointments/reappointments, leave of absence, promotions, new appointments (including Purchasing Director Jennifer Crudo at $125,000/year), title/salary changes, all unanimously approved. Key Outcomes - All resolutions and votes were unanimous (5-0). - The board will advertise public hearings for August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM on: Proposed Local Law 12-2026 (disabled veterans tax exemption), Proposed Local Law 11-2026 (solid waste/recyclables), Zone Change Petition 2026-02 (Frances Popolizio – R-43 to LI in Kings Park), and Verizon cable television franchise renewal. - Site plans for Vincent's Wood Fired Pizza and Scotsman Auto Body were conditionally approved as presented. - Public comments on traffic and wood burning were referred to appropriate departments. - Meeting adjourned at approximately 3:30 PM (transcript indicates conclusion after public portion).

The Smithtown Town Board held a regular meeting on June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room. All five board members were present: Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim, Councilman Thomas J McCarthy, Councilwoman Lynne C Nowick, Councilwoman Lisa M. Inzerillo, and Councilman Thomas Lohmann Sr. The meeting consisted entirely of a consent agenda, resolutions, and personnel actions, all of which were approved unanimously without public comment. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Minutes from June 9, 2026, were accepted. - Resolution 4730: Authorized Town Assessor Louis Necroto to use a town vehicle to travel to the Cornell Seminar in Ithaca, New York from July 19, 2026 to July 24, 2026. (Resolution 2026-598, unanimous) Resolutions All resolutions listed under Section II were introduced en masse and adopted unanimously (5-0). - Resolution 4727 (PIN 26-044): Sole source purchase of genuine repair parts for the Rotochopper Horizontal Grinder from Rotochopper, Inc. (2026-599) - Resolution 4735: Agreement with Ocean First Bank, NA as the town's official depository following a merger with Flushing Bank. All collateral agreements are assumed by Ocean First Bank, NA. (2026-600) - Resolution 4740: Ratified the Supervisor's execution of a Side Letter of Agreement with the Smithtown Administrators Guild (SAG) to amend the salary of Deputy Town Clerk III to $85,000/year, effective June 22, 2026. (2026-601) - Resolution 4737: Authorized the Highway Superintendent to enter into agreements with local school districts and villages for road maintenance, snow removal, and material supply on an actual cost basis through May 31, 2027, under New York State Highway Law 142-B and 142-C. (2026-602) - Resolution 4738: Master Service Agreement with CSC Holdings LLC (on behalf of Optimum) to provide voice, internet, and data services to the Town of Smithtown for 36 months. (2026-603) - Resolution 4739: Agreement with Dream Event Planning, Inc. for event planning and entertainment management services for a July 3, 2026 event at Callahans Beach. (2026-604) - Resolution 4736: Assignment of contract Bid 23-072 from National Waste Services LLC to National Environmental Waste LLC. (2026-605) Personnel Actions The board approved six personnel items en masse unanimously (5-0): - 4728: Part-time appointment of Kristi E. Pyzikiewicz as Assistant Group Leader in the School Age Child Care Department at $21.31/hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective June 18, 2026. (2026-606) - 4734: Seasonal appointments/reappointments in the Recreation Department for 17 named individuals (Lifeguards at $17/hr, Rec Aides at $15–$16/hr, and one contract at $1,700) with effective dates from June 18 to September 18, 2026. (2026-607) - 4741: Promotion of Violeta Montes-Smith to Deputy Town Clerk III in the Office of the Town Clerk at $85,000/year, effective June 22, 2026. (2026-608) - 4742: Leave of Absence for Violeta Montes-Smith from her previous position of Office Assistant (Spanish Speaking), effective June 22, 2026. (2026-609) - 4731: Full-time appointment of Austin Liebold as Laborer in the Department of Parks, Buildings and Grounds at $22.33/hour, subject to a 52-week probationary period, effective pending medical exam and drug screen. (2026-610) - 4732: Promotion of Tyler Ostling to Automotive Mechanic I in the Department of Parks, Buildings and Grounds at $24.55/hour, subject to a 26-week probationary period, effective June 20, 2026. (2026-611) Key Outcomes - All resolutions and personnel actions listed above were adopted unanimously (5-0). - No public speakers appeared. - The meeting adjourned at an unspecified time after the final motion (Resolution 2026-612) to close the meeting was passed unanimously.

The Smithtown Town Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Victor T. Liss Board Room, Town Hall, Patrick R. Vecchio Building, 99 West Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim and Council members Thomas J. McCarthy, Lynne C. Nowick, Lisa M. Inzerillo, and Thomas Lohmann Sr. were present. The board unanimously adopted the consent calendar, resolutions, and personnel items, and heard two public speakers on Commack-area issues. All roll-call votes were 5-0, with Supervisor Wehrheim moving and Councilman McCarthy seconding. Employee Recognition - Supervisor Wehrheim presented the Exceptional Public Servant Award to Denise Barb, an animal control officer at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Barb began with the Town in 2003 in the Recreation Department and joined Animal Control in 2017; she previously worked at the San Diego Zoo and as a veterinary assistant. The Supervisor cited her rescues of deer, swans, ducklings, and entangled birds, along with her community education work with children and scout troops. Board of Water Commissioners Session - Before the regular agenda, the board convened as the Board of Water Commissioners and unanimously approved the May 5, 2026 minutes, released escrow for Oakwood Building Group/Plymouth Estates, and authorized a budget modification. Correspondence - Special event permits were authorized for the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce Nesconset Day (August 30, 2026, 10:00 am–5:00 pm), St. Andrew's Lutheran German Fall Festival (September 19, 2026, 10:00 am–6:00 pm), and the Smithtown 250th 4th of July Parade (10:00 am–approximately 12:00 pm). - The Building Department May 2026 report was accepted. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes. - It approved 13 Comptroller budget transfers, including transfers of $115,194.00 from overtime salaries, $83,963.87 from patching, $92,694.19 to equipment rental, $106,463.68 to sand/salt, $30,000.00 from contingency to celebrations, $56,000.00 to shredder maintenance, and highway CHIPS capital/equipment adjustments of $25,596.33, $273,853.16, and $1,005,872.51. - The consent calendar also included release of a landscaping escrow at 238 Pulaski Road, Kings Park, and acceptance of a $100,000.00 escrow from Prospect Realty Partners, LLC to guarantee on-site improvements for the Prospect Sports Partners site on Old Northport Road, Kings Park. - Resolution 4671, authorizing Town Assessor Louis Necroto to attend the Cornell Seminar on Professional Development in Ithaca, New York from July 19–24, 2026 at an approximate cost of $1,800.00, was approved. The minutes also authorized use of a Town vehicle, which was not listed in the agenda. Resolutions and Board Approvals - Bid 26-028, Swimming Pool Services, was awarded to Jennosa Pools, Inc.; bids were opened April 16, 2026. Aquatic Dynamics, Inc. was separately determined to be a non-responsible bidder for the same bid. - The Parks Department was authorized to purchase a Stand-On Aerator with Spreader and a Stand-On Lawn Sprayer from Storr Tractor Company. - Lillian Kennedy was appointed Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics to fill the unexpired term of Kathleen Riekkinen. Note: the agenda and item title state the term runs June 13, 2026 through December 31, 2029, while the resolution text in the minutes states December 31, 2028. - The board ratified the Town Attorney's execution of the Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement with Remnant Defendants in the National Opioid Litigation. - The board authorized a NY PLAYS grant application for a new playground and comfort station at Burr Winkle Park in Commack. The total expected project cost is $2,224,000; the Town would seek $1,779,200 (80%) and commit up to $444,800 in matching funds (20%). The board also concurred that the ADA-compliant replacement project is a SEQRA Type II action. - The board authorized and concurred with the SEQRA Type II determination for a two-year license agreement with Suffolk County to maintain, repair, and improve the county-owned Memorial Commander Fred Amore, Jr. Cannon Park at Route 25 and Route 454 in Commack, including landscaping and historical artifacts such as the decommissioned anti-aircraft gun. - Resolutions 4568 and 4587, adopted May 5, 2026, were rescinded. - The Supervisor's execution of NYS Liquor Authority Landlord Authorization Forms for Smithtown Bistro, LLC and RLH Hospitality Group DBA Sassy Sips Mobile Bar for Smithtown Festival Day on June 7, 2026 was ratified. - The intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Brookhaven for disposal of street sweepings at the Yaphank landfill was extended through December 31, 2026. - The 2026 Agreement to Spend Town Highway Funds was amended to include NYS CHIPS funding for equipment purchases. - The board ratified the Town Attorney's withdrawal of the Town from the federal court action challenging the Even Year Election Law, effective December 26, 2025. - The Supervisor was authorized to execute the Hauppauge Ambulance District agreement with the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. for January 1–December 31, 2026, and an agreement with Brett Bailey for a donated memorial bench and plaque at Long Beach. - Litigation settlements were approved as recommended: Dawn Battaglia-Daukantas v. Town of Smithtown ($356.00), Elisa Castiglione v. Town of Smithtown ($4,500.00), and Michele McGowan v. Town of Smithtown ($201.50). The combined settlement total is $5,057.50. Personnel Items - The board unanimously approved personnel matters A through W, including the promotion of Julianna Gomez to Senior Office Assistant at $23.45/hour; full-time appointments of Shane Hartig and Michael Wichtendahl as Fire Marshal I at $29.55/hour; provisional promotions of Elaine Neumeyer to Senior Citizens Center Manager at $32.53/hour and Mary Hyland to Senior Citizens Program Supervisor at $36.05/hour; numerous seasonal and part-time appointments in Parks, Recreation, Public Safety, Youth Bureau, and School Age Child Care; salary and title changes; one termination effective June 10, 2026; and approved leaves of absence. Public Comments & Testimony - Under the Town's public comment rules, two residents addressed the board. - Bob Sanprini, president of the Commack Community Association, raised concerns about a resident's neighbor burning wood for 8–10 hours a day, making it impossible for the resident to use their property; he submitted an Oyster Bay town code document for possible Smithtown code changes. He also described traffic congestion on Veterans Highway and Jericho Turnpike near Cannon Park, noting four traffic lights in close proximity, and asked for traffic signal retiming. He further asked about follow-up on heavy truck traffic on Town Line Road. Supervisor Wehrheim responded that the Town's traffic safety director had contacted Huntington's traffic safety director but had not yet received a call back, and that the Town is ready to engage with Huntington. - Erwin Eisen (17 Horseshoe Lane, Commack) echoed the traffic concerns, criticized the 'Queensification of Commack', and said infrastructure cannot sustain further development. He called for a moratorium in the Crooked Hill Road/Henry Street area before more site development, corner development, or area variances are approved, citing Rising Cane's, Shake Shack, and McDonald's as future traffic generators. Key Outcomes - All resolutions, consent items, and personnel matters were adopted unanimously (5-0), with no recorded opposition or abstentions. - Bid 26-028 was awarded to Jennosa Pools, Inc.; Aquatic Dynamics, Inc. was declared a non-responsible bidder. - A NY PLAYS grant application was authorized for Burr Winkle Park improvements, with the Town committing up to $444,800 in matching funds if awarded. - The two-year Cannon Park license agreement with Suffolk County was approved; the board thanked Legislator Fulmica for partnership on the project. - The opioid settlement participation, highway funds revision, Brookhaven street sweeping extension, and withdrawal from the Even Year Election Law lawsuit were ratified. - Settlements totaling $5,057.50 were approved. - Public comment follow-ups include continued outreach to Huntington on Town Line Road truck traffic and resident requests for review of wood-smoke regulations and a Commack-area traffic/moratorium analysis. - The meeting was adjourned unanimously.