New York Record
Town of Babylon
RS

Rich Schaffer

Town SupervisorJanuary 1992

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
2

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
2:44:49
Avg per meeting
8:40
Segments
3491

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Top issues during term (13)(Business Jobs)

medium↑Jan 2026[32]

Commercial Signage Compliance

No direct town cost.

high↓Mar 2026[16]

Retail Cannabis Dispensary Proposal on Edison Avenue

The applicant paid $2,700 in zone change fees and $650 in site plan review fees, plus a $2,000 contribution for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Parlay's Lounge bar approval in West Babylon

high→Jan 2026[8]

Refrigerated Van Upfitting Facility Special Permit

Supports local industrial employment and IDA property utilization.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Auto Body Repair Shop Renewal and Neighborhood Relations

Maintains commercial business operations subject to compliance fees.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Pizzeria Change of Tenancy on Route 109

Private commercial investment to revitalize a vacant commercial location.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Commercial Parking and Site Maintenance in Industrial Zones

Commercial property investments and local business operations are tied to strict compliance with parking and zoning conditions.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Golf Simulator Entertainment Venue Proposal

Brings new commercial activity and entertainment options to the West Babylon business corridor.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Wholesale Stone Gallery Development in East Farmingdale

Generates construction activity and establishes a high-end specialty commercial business.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Municipal Personnel Appointments and Board Restructuring

Salaries and stipends were established for multiple town positions, including an annual salary of $113,505 for the Town Clerk.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Dog Kennel Permit Renewal and Noise Concerns

Allows an existing local business to maintain operations and retain commercial value.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Commercial Auto Repair Special Exception in East Farmingdale

Local business expansion and job support.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Deer Park Avenue Façade Improvements

Contract amount is $81,650 for engineering services.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Schaffer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Business Jobs.