Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 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.
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.
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.
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.