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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Brookhaven public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Triangle Park and Stanglewood Commons Retail Developments
The town is moving forward with long-standing retail and mixed-use redevelopment projects at Triangle Park and Stanglewood Commons, aiming to add retail storefronts and multifamily housing while preserving natural conservation buffers.
Proposed 150-Foot Cell Tower on Whiskey Road
Homeland Towers and Verizon Wireless are seeking a use variance to build a 150-foot cell tower on Whiskey Road in Middle Island. Nearby residents strongly oppose the project, citing aesthetic impacts, property devaluation, environmental concerns, and safety issues in a quiet residential area.
Accessory Apartment Regulations and Density in Port Jefferson Station
Residents expressed deep concern over applications seeking legalization and size extensions for accessory apartments, arguing they erode single-family neighborhood character, increase parking congestion, and stretch municipal infrastructure.