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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Town of Brookhaven public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics12 news items
Business Jobs↑Rising

Proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

11 supportive12 opposed
23 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Environment

Zero Waste and Recycling Code

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Zoning

Donna Bruno Morata

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Robert Stanzoni

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Zoning

Anthony Martino and Frank Winheim

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Gregory Leonard

15 opposed
15 commentsLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Environment↑Rising

Proposed 150-Foot Cell Tower on Whiskey Road

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Zoning

Polyxeni Bolcas Accessory Apartment

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Development↑Rising

Blanche Golod Addition & Fencing

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Environment

Litter Removal Efforts and Implementing New Initiatives to Help with the Issue

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Zoning

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc., 17 Somerset Street, Centereach, New York

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Development

Dr. Ralph Pici and Dr. Maria Pici, 713 Main Street, Port Jefferson, New York

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Environment

Cline Living Trust Animal Special Permits and Fence

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Development

Abandoned Properties in his Neighborhood

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Public Safety

Immigrant Rights

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Zoning

Frank Caggino and Mary Del Rios, Beacon Street and Floyd Road, Shirley

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Development

Chandler Property Inc., Fife Drive, Coram

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Development

Larn LLC, Beach Lane and Wilson Avenue, Middle Island

2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Zoning

Joy Selter LLC, Tilney Avenue, Medford

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Water Utilities

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

26 supportive1 opposed
27 commentsLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Environment

Recycling Initiatives

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Parks Rec

ADA Parking Spaces at Cedar Beach

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Roads

Proposed Mosque on William Floyd Parkway

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Development

18 Capital Group LLC Rear Yard Variance (Ronkonkoma)

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Joy Selter LLC New Dwelling (Medford)

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Zoning

Glenn Segal Side Yard Variances (Stony Brook)

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Environment

Introductory Local Law Number 11 of 2026 to Add Chapter 17 of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven Entitled “Moratorium” and Creating a New Article I entitled “Data Centers”

10 supportive16 opposed2 concerned
28 commentsLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
Development

Allegria South

2 supportive2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
Public Safety

Handicap Parking

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
Environment

Acceptance of the June 25, 2026, Town Board Meeting Minutes.

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
Development

SARV 4 Properties, LLC., Mastic Beach

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 8, 2026
Development

Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Redevelopment & Eminent Domain

1 supportive6 opposed4 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Roads

1180 Montauk Highway LLC - Cannabis Retail

10 supportive5 opposed
15 commentsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Environment

A & K Holding Corp - Canal Road

10 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Environment

Shaber Estates LLC - Shaber Road

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Development

Queens Concrete Contracting Corp - Lidge Drive

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Environment

Zero Waste Management Plan

1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Parks Rec

Hawkins House and Little Red Schoolhouse

1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Development

Jarrett Hanwright Addition

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 10, 2026
Environment

Stormwater Management and Neighborhood Flooding in Sound Beach

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 10, 2026
Zoning

Zoning & land use

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 28, 2026
Environment

Environment

1 commentLast discussed May 28, 2026
Environment

Proposed Data Centers

16 opposed5 concerned
21 commentsLast discussed May 28, 2026
Infrastructure

Infrastructure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 28, 2026
Zoning

Esteves Holding Corp. Land Division

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 27, 2026
Development

D & F Consultants Affordable Housing

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 27, 2026
Zoning

Danler Livestock Special Permit

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 27, 2026
Development

Neighborhood Road Drainage Condemnation

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 14, 2026
Environment

Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives

1 commentLast discussed May 14, 2026
Environment

Waste Management and Recycling

2 commentsLast discussed Apr 30, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Town of Brookhaven from local and regional media.

The New York Timesanimal control

Brookhaven Debates Limits on Dogs (Published 1988)

Brookhaven Debates Limits on Dogs (Published 1988) The New York Times

TBR News Mediapond restoration funding

Wading River Duck Ponds restoration gets $850,000 boost

By Charlie Zeeve A long-awaited restoration of the Wading River Duck Ponds is moving forward after Town of Brookhaven officials approved $850,000 toward the project, which aims to improve water quality and revitalize the community landmark shared by ...

Nov 1, 2026
TBR News Mediaelection endorsements

TBR News Media political endorsements for 2026

TBR News Media published its endorsements in the Oct. 29 editions of our papers, which run from Wading River in the Town of Brookhaven to Cold Spring Harbor in the Town of Huntington along the North Shore. As always, these are only our opinions, and ...

Oct 30, 2026
TBR News Mediamunicipal fleet equipment purchase

Brookhaven Highway Department adds to its fleet

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro has announced the acquisition of a new, cutting-edge tree trim truck equipped with a 73.5-foot aerial boom. This commercial vehicle, which cost $249,130, is configured to handle tall canopy mainte...

Oct 28, 2026
LongIsland.combudget debate

Brookhaven: 2027 Preliminary Budget Stays Under New York State Tax Cap

Brookhaven: 2027 Preliminary Budget Stays Under New York State Tax Cap LongIsland.com

Oct 14, 2026
Long Island Life & Politicsproperty tax cap

Despite Calling for Tax Cap Relief, Brookhaven Stays under State Cap

Despite Calling for Tax Cap Relief, Brookhaven Stays under State Cap Long Island Life & Politics

Oct 9, 2026
TBR News Mediaroad construction

Town of Brookhaven announces completion of Miller Place paving project

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 6-road paving project in Miller Place. Prior to resurfacing the roadways, crews inspected drainage structures and replaced dam...

Oct 6, 2026
Patchintergovernmental cooperation

Suffolk's Town Officials Gather In Brookhaven To Discuss 'Growing Challenges': Panico

Suffolk's Town Officials Gather In Brookhaven To Discuss 'Growing Challenges': Panico Patch

Sep 22, 2026
Newsdayenvironmental regulation

Laurel wilt quarantine district for towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown, DEC says

Laurel wilt quarantine district for towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown, DEC says Newsday

Aug 1, 2026
Long Island Business Newstransit expansion

MTA opens new Yaphank-BNL LIRR station

MTA opens new Yaphank-BNL LIRR station Long Island Business News

Jul 17, 2026
Newsdaydata center moratorium

Brookhaven Town OKs 18-month AI data center moratorium

Brookhaven Town OKs 18-month AI data center moratorium Newsday

Jul 17, 2026
Newsdaydata center investment

Brookhaven digital infrastructure facility promises $1 billion investment

Brookhaven digital infrastructure facility promises $1 billion investment Newsday

Jun 19, 2026