Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities
Electric Vehicle Charging Fees
The city is adding two EV charging spaces at the Brewster Street Garage and, for the first time, charging $0.40 per kilowatt-hour — the Brewster chargers had been free under a now-exhausted state grant.
Water Department Cybersecurity
The state requires a cybersecurity vulnerability scan of the water system by January 1, 2027; a grant covers the roughly $40,000 cost.
PFAS Water Treatment Progress
The carbon filter media at Well #32 on Duck Pond Road has hit its maximum absorption capacity and can no longer effectively capture contaminants, including PFOS. The council approved an emergency purchase of up to $140,800 to replace it, keeping city drinking water safe.
Gas line markouts and utility work on Midwood Place
Pepper also raised new spray-paint gas line markouts on Midwood Place, saying residents got no information from DPW or City Hall about what work is planned, and that pipes left on the median for weeks pose a hazard to children.