Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with low priority
Commercial building permit fee increase
Commercial building permit fees are going up — from $25 to $27.50 per $1,000 of value and apartment fees rising to $300 per story — as part of the fee schedule changes.
New city website with Civic Plus
The city is paying Civic Plus up to $59,300 over three years to build a new website that's ADA-compliant, easier to search, and more secure.
Glen Cove school district community survey initiative
The school board is gathering anonymous community input through a program called ThoughtExchange to build a three-to-five-year strategic plan, and it's available in multiple languages.
Cigarette litter recycling program launched
The Glen Cove Beautification Commission got a $15,000 Keep America Beautiful grant to install cigarette receptacles and recycle butts through TerraCycle, keeping them out of storm drains and waterways.
Fourth of July fireworks and summer events
The council authorized a full slate of downtown events: Wellness Day, the Downtown Sounds summer concert series, the Halloween parade, the Holiday Festival, Hellenic Heritage Day, and a World Cup viewing party with street closures.
12th Hole Bridge repair change order
Golf course bridge repairs ran $28,355 over the original purchase order, and the council retroactively approved the extra work.
Non-resident golf fees cut for 2026 season
The council retroactively approved $28,355 in extra work on the 12th Hole Bridge repair, and members raved about how the course is looking — with talk of a drone video to promote it.
Donated gazebo for Pratt Park
The Beautification Litter Prevention Program is raising money to build and donate a gazebo for Pratt Park. The council voiced support but will review the finished gazebo before formally accepting it.
2026-2027 CDBG program citizen input
Residents had their chance to propose activities for the federal Community Development Block Grant; the CDA board will finalize activities March 10.
Filming permit fee increases
Glen Cove doubles down on getting paid for Hollywood visits — filming permits jump 25-50%, from $25/day for-profit permits to $100 and commercial shoots to $2,250-$4,500 a day.