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In The News


Traffic and Safety on 25A

The corner of 25A and Pipe Stave Hollow will soon be getting a left turn arrow on existing poles. Additionally, work on the concrete curbing to install ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at this intersection is also slated to be done at the same time.

The State Traffic Signal Department, increased the time duration for the Green lights, on 25a Eastbound Traffic at evening rush hour. This change takes effect June 3 2009. The Signal light at Miller Place Road is part of a system of Six signals, starting at Chestnut Street in Mt. Sinai and all six have the same time sequence. Hopefully this change will improve traffic flow and make your ride home safer - please let us know.


CEDAR BEACH JULY  NATURE LECTURE SERIES

The lectures go through the end of this month, here are the dates, times and subjects:

Thursday July 9, at 7:00 p.m. Turtle Ecology and Diamondback Terrapin Conservation by Peter Warny of the New York State Museum in Albany.  Turtle conservation projects from around the country with an emphasis on Diamondback Terrapin conservation. 

Thursday July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Shellfish Projects in the Town of Brookhaven by Veronica King (Town of Brookhaven) and Chris Clapp (The Nature Conservancy).  Marine conservation and shellfish projects and restoration in Town waters.

Thursday July 23 at 7:00 p.m. Wading Birds by John Turner (Town of Brookhaven) The biology and ecology of Herons and Egrets, marsh ecology, conservation strategies, and local spots to observe wading bird behavior.

Thursday July 30 at 7:00 p.m. Sea Turtles of Long Island presented by The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation.  Learn about the four types of sea turtles found in our waters, their habits, conservation, and the threats to their survival.   

For any additonal information contact:

Anthony Graves
Principal Environmental Analyst
Town of Brookhaven
(631) 451-6457


Special Events


Vassilaros Property
Subdivision Approved

Monday, June 1 at 4:00 PM

The Town of Brookhaven Planning Board approved the preliminary plan for a Subdivision with cluster treatment. This is not good news. We will continue to work towards preservation. Your participation is crucial as there is an upcoming SUFFOLK COUNTY resolution (IR-1458-2009) to use the open space dollars for other purposes. If passed this could seriously jeopardize any opportunity to save this parcel from development.

Click here for the Town Planning Board Agenda: Vassilaros Decision.

We are pleased to inform you that our legislator, Dan Losquadro, is against this bill. Please take a moment to contact the following county officials.

ACTION ALERT
Protect Suffolk County's Drinking Water Protection Program ! Public Hearing: June 9, 2009

ABCO is proud to Join with others in issuing an ACTION ALERT! We request that all our members Contact their Legislator to Protest the County's Attempt to use funds that are not within their legal purview to access or transfer as once again Suffolk County tries to undermine vital preservation and water protection funding necessary to sustain the source of our drinking water and the high quality of life for all Long Island communities!

Public Hearing
June 9, 2009
Suffolk County Legislature
Rose Y. Caracappa Auditorium
725 Veterans Memorial Highway
Smithtown, NY 11781
2:30 p.m.

Suffolk Legislators Plan to Raid Land Preservation Funding

Suffolk County Legislators Cameron Alden and DuWayne Gregory have introduced a damaging bill (Introductory Resolution 1458-2009) that would significantly reduce the amount of money the County has available to preserve open space, including farmland.

In 2007, Suffolk County voters proudly elected to extend the Drinking Water Protection Program, the County's most successful land preservation program. Now, this voter-approved plan is in serious jeopardy of losing money. The proposed bill calls for the reallocation of funds to be directed toward property tax stabilization instead of land preservation.

At such a pivotal time for land preservation in Suffolk County, as land prices have plummeted and development continues to aggressively encroach, it is vital that the County continues to have ample funds to help protect what is left.

What You Can Do

Please attend the public hearing on June 9th or take this opportunity to voice your strong opposition to the proposed bill.

Write a letter to:

Presiding Officer William Lindsay
& Members of the Suffolk County Legislature
Suffolk County Legislature
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788
OR
TAKE ACTION NOW

Contact Presiding Officer
and District 8 Legislator William J. Lindsay
Telephone: 631-854-9611

Contact 1st District Legislator EdwardRomaine
Telephone 631-852-3200

Contact 2nd District Legislator Jay Schneiderman
Telephone 631-852-8400

Contact 3rd District Legislator Kate Browning
Telephone 631-852-1302

Contact 4th District Legislator Brian Beedenbender
Telephone 631-854-9292

Contact 5th District Legislator Vivian Viloria-Fisher

Contact 7th District Legislator Jack Eddington
Telephone 631-854-1400

Contact 9th District Legislator Ricardo Montano
631-853-3700

Contact 10th District Legislator Cameron Alden(sponsor)
Telephone 631-854-0940

Contact 11th District Legislator Thomas Barraga
Telephone 631-854-4100

Contact 12th District Legislator John Kennedy
Telephone 631-854-3735

Contact 13th District Legislator Lynne C.Nowick
Telephone 631-854-3900

Contact 14th District Legislator Wayne Horsley
Telephone 631-854-1100

Contact 15th District Legislator DuWayne Gregory (sponsor)
Telephone 631-854-1111

Contact 16th District Legislator Steven Stern
Telephone 631-854-5100

Contact 17th District Legislator Lou D'Amaro
631-854-4344

Contact 18th District Legislator Jon Cooper
Telephone 631-854-4500 (Majority Leader)


2009 Civic Membership Dues

It's time to renew your membership.

This is your community and your continued support is our main source of funding. You can mail a check to our address. Better yet, consider attending our informative community meetings. If you have any questions regarding your membership status - please use the "Contact Us" link and we'll respond promptly.

Thank you!


Meeting Schedule


Summer Break.

Any questions or concerns

can be directed to "Contact Us"

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May 18

Guest Speakers:

Jane Bonner

Dan Losquadro

Miller Place High School Library
7:30PM

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April 27

Guest Speakers:

Sid Bail

Wading River Civic President

Presenting: The SMART Program

(Pay to throw which is being

considered by the Town)


Dierdre Dubato

Mount Sinai Civic President

Local Real Estate Professional

Presents: The state of Real Estate

on Long Island, specifically MP

Miller Place High School Library
7:30PM

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March 23

Meet the Candidates

Mark Lesko and Tim Mazzei

Miller Place High School Library
7:30PM

__________________________________

February 23

Discussion of Community Updates

Vassilaros Property Update

Miller Place Fire Department
7:30PM

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January 26

This meeting has been cancelled

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December 13

5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Visit from Santa
Come early for Caroling and Hot chocolate

Starbucks Parking Lot
7:30PM

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Meeting on November 24

Guest Speaker: Fred Drewes
Professor Emeritus SCCC
The 3 R's
Recycle, Reduction, Reuse

Miller Place High School Library
7:30PM

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Meeting on October 27

Community Recognition Night

Guest Speaker 1: Paul Degen

Senior Investigator Town Attorney's Office

Guest Speaker 2: Dr. Grace Brindley

Superintendent Miller Place School District

Topic: Upcoming Space Bond

Miller Place High School Library
7:30-9:30PM

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Meeting on September 22

Town of Brookhaven 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Miller Place Fire Department
7:30-9:30PM

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BRING A NEIGHBOR

All are invited.

  
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