Town of Babylon · week of October 18, 2026
Council approves Application #26-61 William J. Szmala, Mary Szmala and Nicole B. Buonocore, 5–0
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What changed in Town of Babylon
Application #26-61 William J. Szmala, Mary Szmala and Nicole B. Buonocore
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Application #26-196 Odoi Minto
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adjournment of 15 Hemlock St. Application
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adjournment of 195 Copiague Place Application
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adjournment of 309 Lexington Ave. Application
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of 221 Bergen Court Application
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adjournment of 31 Winter Avenue Renewal
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Consensus Resolution Agenda
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Watch this moment →Table Resolution No. 523 (1287A Deer Park Avenue Public Nuisance)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →ACCEPTING TOWN BOARD MINUTES
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING 2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AMMENDING AWARD OF BID NO. 25G106-ALKYD THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING IN REFERENCE TO AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2-8 OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON UNIFORM CODE OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCES
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AWARDING BID NO. 26G65 - PRINTING & MAILING OF TAX BILL, RECEIPTS, NOTICES & ENVELOPES
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING PREMIER MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH H2M ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ENCUMBRANCES FOR VARIOUS CONTRACTS
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CASHIN ASSOCIATES, P.C.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH ABHY GUPTA
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Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO NATIONAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATES, INC. NVA CENTRAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATES, LLC, D/B/A PETONE VETERINARY RVC
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →CONFIRMING MEMBERSHIP TO THE EAST FARMINGDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING THE CEREMONIOUS CHANGING OF A STREET NAME
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING IN REFERENCE TO AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE II, SECTION 3-4 OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON UNIFORM CODE OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCES
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REZONING APPLICATION OF SPLASH HOLDINGS LI, LLC (PLAN-26-5) FOR THE PREMISES IDENTIFIED AS SCTM#: 0100-164-01-004, LOCATED ON THE W/S/ONYS RTE. 110, 101.14’ S/O RITTER AVE, NORTH AMITYVILLE
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Watch this moment →AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
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Watch this moment →APPOINTING VINCENT PICCOLI AS THE PRIMARY LOG-IN HOLDER FOR THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTERNET GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS (IGS) EQUITABLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (EB0) SYSTEM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LONG ISLAND AVENUE FROM…
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →CONFIRMING MEMBERSHIP TO THE NORTH LINDENHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF SPACE AT BEACON WELLNESS CENTER II, 831 BROADWAY, AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK, TO THE GINO MACCHIO FOUNDATION INC.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Anne Walsh Accessory Apartment Application
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Vincent Albertson Accessory Apartment Application
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Rosa Marmol Accessory Apartment Application
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Enriqueta Umana Accessory Apartment Application
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Katherine & Jonatan Fernandez Accessory Apartment Application
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of Eleven Renewal Applications by Affidavit
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adjournment of Case HPLN-43 (2357 Broadhollow Road)
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Watch this moment →Adjournment of Case HPLN-46 (Albany 699 LLC)
0 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
Freiss Residence Addition
49 Park Circle South, East Farmingdale, NY
Permission to diminish front and side yard setbacks for a second story addition.
still pending
Track this project →Akanda Residence Addition
377 Skidmore Road, Deer Park, NY
Permission to increase total building area to legally maintain a rear two-story addition.
still pending
Track this project →O'Neal Basement and Shed Legalization
465 44th Street, North Lindenhurst, NY
Permission for side/rear setbacks for egress window wells and shed legalization.
still pending
Track this project →Costello Trust Accessory Structures
9 De Feo Court, Deer Park, NY
Permission for rear/side setbacks, building coverage, fence height, and extra accessory structures.
still pending
Track this project →Arora and Galhotra Patio and Basement Improvements
21 Fairfield Drive, Dix Hills, NY
Permission to increase building coverage and diminish side yard setbacks for patios and finished basement.
still pending
Track this project →Ullman and McPartland Reconstruction
17 East Gate, Copiague, NY
Permission to diminish front and side yard setbacks for dwelling reconstruction after fire damage.
still pending
Track this project →Minto Residence Addition
35 Main Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY
Permission to diminish east side yard setback for a second story addition.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Szmala and Buonocore Residence Addition
2 Young Street, West Babylon, NY
Permission to diminish rear yard setback for a basement entrance in connection with a second floor addition.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Dhakal Residence Addition and Legalization
277 Caboto Avenue, Copiague, NY
Permission for setbacks, lot coverage increases, and accessory structures.
tabled · still tabled
Track this project →Okomba Rental Permit
15 Hemlock St., Wyandanch NY 11798
Rental permit application for a property requiring fence repairs, driveway replacement, and debris removal.
tabled (5-0) · still tabled
Track this project →Morley Family Trust Rental Renewal
31 Winter Ave., Wheatley Heights NY 11798
Rental permit renewal application adjourned due to missing signage.
tabled (5-0) · still tabled
Track this project →Gomera Rental Permit
195 Copiague Place, Copiague NY 11726
Rental permit application involving unpermitted alterations and short-term rental compliance.
tabled (5-0) · still tabled
Track this project →Afzal Rental Permit
53 1st St., Deer Park NY 11729
A new rental permit application for a property in Deer Park.
still pending
Track this project →Splash Holdings LI, LLC Rezoning
W/S/O NYS Rte. 110, 101.14’ S/O Ritter Ave, North Amityville
A rezoning application (PLAN-26-5) scheduled for a public hearing on November 5, 2026.
still pending
Track this project →Fattarusso Rental Permit
221 Bergen Ct., Copiague NY 11726
Rental permit application for a residential property.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →CCDP Homes Rental Permit
183 Commack Rd. Deer Park NY 11729
Rental permit application requiring debris removal, fence power washing, and lawn care.
tabled (5-0) · still tabled
Track this project →Fernandez Accessory Apartment
1729 Quarter Street, West Babylon, NY 11704
An application for a two-bedroom first-floor accessory apartment, with an address correction.
approved (7-0) · still approved
Track this project →Alberston Accessory Apartment
22 Kenneth Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703
An application for a new accessory apartment at 22 Kenneth Lane in North Babylon.
still pending
Track this project →Albertson Accessory Apartment
22 Kenneth Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703
An application for a three-bedroom accessory apartment on the second floor.
approved (7-0) · still approved
Track this project →Walsh Accessory Apartment
605 Morrisson Street, West Babylon, NY 11704
An application for a one-bedroom accessory apartment on the first floor.
approved (7-0) · still approved
Track this project →Marmol Accessory Apartment
5 Lafayette Street, Copiague, NY 11726
An application for a three-bedroom accessory apartment upstairs.
approved (7-0) · still approved
Track this project →Umana Accessory Apartment
20 Olivia Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798
An application for a two-bedroom accessory apartment on the ground floor.
approved (7-0) · still approved
Track this project →2357 Broadhollow Road Alterations
2357 Broadhollow Road
A public hearing was scheduled for 2357 Broadhollow Road but was adjourned at the applicant's request.
tabled · still tabled
Track this project →Albany 699 LLC Industrial Improvements
Albany 699 LLC proposed interior alterations, facade renovations, roof raising, and outdoor storage for an industrial building.
tabled · still tabled
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Also discussed
Accessory Apartment Applications Review
Property owners across the Town of Babylon are requesting various zoning variances to permit home additions, accessory structures, and property improvements that exceed standard building area or setback limits.
What it means: Individual homeowners seeking to expand or legalize residential improvements on their properties.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →Industrial Expansion and Outdoor Storage in West Babylon
An applicant proposed major renovations and outdoor storage for an industrial building, but the hearing was postponed.
What it means: The property owner and local industrial development.
Follow this issue →Rental Property Accountability and Neighborhood Compatibility at 1473 2nd St.
Residents on Kenneth Lane voiced serious frustrations about overflowing street parking, blocked driveways, and snowplow obstructions caused by multiple rental units on their block. While the board approved the accessory apartment because the homeowner met all on-site parking rules, officials agreed to forward neighborhood parking and enforcement concerns to town services.
What it means: Homeowners seeking rental income from legal accessory apartments.
Follow this issue →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.
What it means: Industrial businesses and residents of Colonial Road who experience reduced cut-through traffic.
Follow this issue →Youth Soccer League Field Access at Tanner Park
Representatives of a local youth soccer organization expressed frustration over a lack of field availability at Tanner Park, stating their 150+ town-resident children were forced to play away games throughout September while town fields remained largely unoccupied.
What it means: Youth sports participants and non-profit organizations currently prioritized for town athletic facilities.
Follow this issue →Rental Property Permits and Compliance
The rental board cracked down on properties with broken fences, debris, unpermitted alterations, and missing signs, holding up permits until owners fix the issues.
What it means: Town residents and neighboring tenants benefit from improved safety, neighborhood aesthetics, and regulated housing conditions.
Follow this issue →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.
What it means: Individual property owners seeking to expand living spaces or clear titles for home sales.
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