Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Babylon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with high priority
Single-Family Home Rezoning in Amityville
A single 100' x 120' lot at Harrison Avenue and Rosewood Avenue would be divided in two, with the existing house demolished and two new two-story homes built. Neighbors may weigh in on lot size and neighborhood character.
Ten-unit apartment building proposed at West Babylon shopping center
A six-lot shopping center site at Little East Neck Road and Haab Avenue would be reconfigured into two lots, adding a two-story building with ten one-bedroom apartments next to the existing retail.
Proposed recreational cannabis dispensary in North Babylon
A retail marijuana dispensary is proposed at 1258 Deer Park Avenue in a zone where the use isn't permitted, and the applicant wants buffer distances to homes and places minors congregate cut dramatically. The hearing will shape whether cannabis retail comes to this commercial corridor.
Industrial Property Use Legalization and Parking on Wellwood Avenue
AV BX Group LLC's proposal to legally maintain an industrial building with warehouse, garage, and auto sales tenants was set for both a work session and resolution stage. The outcome affects uses at a prominent Lindenhurst corner.
Elected Officials' Salary Increases
The budget proposes raises of roughly 29.3% for Supervisor Schaffer, 13% for Receiver of Taxes, and 9.7% for Town Clerk — a figure speakers repeatedly called outrageous next to 3% Social Security increases and typical private-sector raises.
Minor Subdivision and New Single-Family Homes in North Babylon
A single father and caretaker of his elderly mother won approval to expand the second floor of their Foster Boulevard home so she can have her own room.
Residential Setback and Expansion Variances in Copiague and North Babylon
Homeowners across the town are seeking approval for additions, patios, and accessory structures that exceed standard lot coverage or encroach on setbacks. These requests often aim to legalize preexisting conditions or accommodate growing family needs.
Neighborhood Cut-Through Traffic from Colonial Road Closure
Residents from Neptune Avenue raised serious safety concerns about heavy commercial and cut-through traffic flooding their residential streets following the recent dead-end closure of Colonial Road. They requested that the town either reopen Colonial Road or convert Neptune Avenue to a one-way street.
Industrial Expansion and Outdoor Storage in West Babylon
Arsenal Scaffold is seeking approval to legalize outdoor storage and building modifications at two industrial facilities in West Babylon. The company employs over 100 local workers and has invested heavily in the community, but the proposals require parking variances and special exception permits.