Village of Brightwaters
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VOLUNTEERS / COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Attention Brightwaters Junior Residents

We are looking to recruit energetic, enthusiastic teens (ages 12-18) to volunteer their time and effort towards their community. Volunteer events will arise throughout the spring and summer months, and we are hoping to call upon our Junior Residents to assist. 

Each time that a volunteer lends their time and skills to help at an event, they will receive a certificate documenting their community service hours. 

If you are interested in hearing more and getting involved, please email Trustee Del Vecchio.  mary.r.delvecchio@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you soon.

 

 

 

 

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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MID-MONTH WORKING MEETING

             NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees will hold an in-person working-special meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:30pm, at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718 to consider the application of 245 Orinoco, LLC for a site plan approval for property located at 245 Orinoco Drive, Brightwaters (SCTM #501-5-2-73), where the applicant is proposing to construct an artificial turf athletic field, 25 Car parking lot, stormwater drainage system and right-of-way improvements.

 

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters. NY 11718

Dated:  June 3, 2026

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

 NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR VILLAGE ELECTION

 PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE ELECTION LAW §15-104(3)(c), please take notice that the following candidates have been nominated to the Offices listed below for the Village General Election to be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the polls to be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

 

For the one (1) Office of Village Justice for a term of three (4) years:

David F. Kluepfel, Esq., 150 S. Windsor Ave., Brightwaters, NY 11718

 

For the one (1) Office of Village Mayor for a term of two (2) years:

Patrick Fawcett, 143 Concourse West, Brightwaters, NY 11718

 

For the two (2) Offices of Village Trustee for a term of two (2) years:

Mary Del Vecchio, 536 Pine Acres Boulevard, Brightwaters, NY 11718

William Pitta, 485 Lombardy Boulevard, Brightwaters, NY 11718

Thomas Zepf, 422 North Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS, NY

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk  

Dated: May 26, 2026

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following applications for variance relief:

 Gregory Loesch, 419 North Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to maintain fences in violation of Village Code Section 128-26 A(1), which requires that every fence facing a public street shall be nonsolid and ventilating and shall be screened from view to half its height above ground level by natural plantings spaced 36 inches apart at ground level, Applicant’s fences are solid; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-26 A(3), which requires that a fence be setback a minimum of 15 feet from a side street property line, Applicant’s fence is located 6.8 feet from the side street property line.

Edward Perry, 3 Phelps Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct an expansion to the patio in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.69% (19.86% existing); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-32 A, which prohibits accessory buildings from being located nearer a street or side street property line than the principal building, Applicant has two sheds on the property that are 13 feet nearer the Plymouth Court property line than the principal building.

All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Nicole Rhodes

Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals

Brightwaters, NY 11718

Dated:  May 8, 2026

 

LEGAL NOTICE

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Law, as follows:

 Local Law 2-2026 to amend §119-4 Stop Intersections Designated.  This proposed section shall be added to 119-14, as follows:

(211) Mohawk Dr & Ackerson Blvd. Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on Mohawk Dr.

(212) Mohawk Dr & Pine Dr. Stop for traffic westbound on Mohawk Dr.

 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing, all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

April 8, 2026

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Leonardo and Lauren DeFelice, 604 Pine Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a new in-ground swimming pool and patio in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 24.3%, and in violation of Village Code Section 128-31 D, which limits the total rear yard building area (GAR) to 30% of the rear yard area, Applicants are proposing 41.7%.
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  April 3, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Andrea Giordano-Charron, 55 South Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a new patio, shed, and hot tub in violation of Village Code Section 128-29A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.42% (17.65% existing).
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  March 6, 2026

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Clerk of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is preparing the final assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2027 and can be examined by any person during business hours beginning April 1st, 2026 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM at the Village Office, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY.  The Final Assessment Roll will also be available on April 1st on the Village’s website at www.villageofbrightwaters.com

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters, New York

Dated: March 10, 2026

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VILLAGE 2026/2027 BUDGET

         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY, to consider the following:

 The tentative 2026/2027 Budget will be available on the Village’s Website by March 27, 2026.

 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: March 2, 2026

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC HEARING

          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to consider the adoption of local law #1-2026 to create Chapter 2, Article I, sections 2-1 through 2-5 to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c.        

All interested persons are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: February 10, 2026

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Clerk of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters has prepared the tentative assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2027 and that same has been filed with the Village Clerk where it may be seen and examined by any person during business hours beginning February 2nd, 2026 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM until the third Tuesday of February 17th, 2026 at the Village Office, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY & on that day any complaints in relation to assessments must be in writing & under oath on the proper forms which are available in the Village Clerk's Office.

 

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters, New York

Dated: January 17, 2026

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NOTICE OF VILLAGE ELECTION

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 15-104(3)(a) of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the Village of Brightwaters shall hold the Annual Village Election for the designated Village offices on Election Day, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

OFFICES              TERMS__

  Mayor                   Two years

  Trustee                 Two years

  Trustee                 Two years

   Justice                  Four years

 

NICOLE RHODES

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

January 16, 2026

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold the following regular and mid-month working meetings to conduct Village business, review, discuss and sign accounts payable vouchers and discuss other village business as necessary amongst the board members at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. on:

Tuesday, January 20, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, February 2, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, February 23, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 2, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 16, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, April 6, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees & Public Hearing on Tentative Budget 2026-2027

Monday, April 20, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, May 4, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, May 18, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, June 1, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, July 6, 7:30 PM: Organizational & Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, August 3, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Tuesday, September 8, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, September 21, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, October 5, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, October 19, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, November 2, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, November 16, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, December 7, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

 

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

 

Dated: January 8, 2026

 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Joseph Carbone, 515 Lombardy Blvd., Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a new in-ground swimming pool, patio, and gazebo in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 24.9% (15.14% existing).
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  January 9, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
 
GARBAGE REMOVAL BIDS
           
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT sealed bids for the collection of residential solid waste in the Village of Brightwaters Refuse and Garbage District for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030 and will be received until 11:00 a.m. on February 12, 2026 by the Village of Brightwaters, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York, 11718.  Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Village of Brightwaters Courthouse, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.
 
            Bid packages may be obtained as of January 15, 2026 at the Village of Brightwaters, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York, 11718 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a non-refundable fee of $25.00.
 
            Each bid must be submitted on the official forms furnished by the Village.  Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the bid for 2026-2030 period payable to the Village of Brightwaters.  The failure or refusal to execute the Contract and deliver the required bonds and insurance certificates within thirty days (30) after the date of notice of acceptance of the bid shall constitute a breach of the agreement and the Village of Brightwaters may proceed against the bid bond or take such action as may be deemed in the Village’s best interest, and available to the Village as a matter of law.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Village Clerk – Treasurer
Brightwaters, New York
Dated: December 5, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Law, as follows:

Local Law 7-2025 to amend §119-4 Stop Intersections Designated.  This proposed section shall be added to 119-14, as follows:

(209) Ackerson Blvd. & Iroquois for traffic eastbound on Iroquois Drive

(210) Ackerson Blvd. & Iroquois for traffic westbound on Iroquois Drive

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing, all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

November 18, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC HEARING

          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:30 P.M.  at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to consider the adoption of the Bay Shore Fire District Protection Contract for the year 2026. At this time, all interested persons will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: November 10, 2025

 
 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following applications for variance relief:
 
David and Bernadette Whitwell, 52 South Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seek permission to construct a new wood deck in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A., which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 21.74% (17.70% existing).
 
Carmine Vacchio, 157 Concourse West, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a new in-ground swimming pool in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A., which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 24.83% (19.88% existing); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-31D., which limits the total rear yard building area (GAR) to 35% of the rear yard area, Applicant is proposing 39.89% (30.69% existing).
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  October 10, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
LEGAL NOTICE
 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 
SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP
 
STATE OF NEW YORK
  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718 to consider the application of Cesar Cuadra for a special permit to operate a Tex Mex take-out restaurant at 340 North Windsor Avenue, SCTM # 0501-005-03-054.
 
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed application. Copies of the proposed application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its working session meeting for its general business.
 
Dated: Brightwaters, New York
 
October 3, 2025
 
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 
INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 
Nicole Rhodes
 
Village Clerk
 

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP

STATE OF NEW YORK

  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718 to consider the application of Danielle Strafford-Mobarack, for 348 North Windsor Avenue pursuant to Village Code Section 128-14 for a special permit to allow the space to be used as a fresh local market with prepared foods and ice cream counter with incidental seating.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed application. Copies of the proposed application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its regular monthly meeting for its general business.

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

September 19, 2025

 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

 
 
 
 
 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following applications for variance relief:
 
Danielle Strafford-Mobarack, 1428 Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706, seeks permission for a commercial build out for a fresh food market and ice cream parlor at 348 North Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718 in violation of Village Code Section 128-18, which specifies off-street parking requirements for various uses, for insufficient parking.
 
William Mascaro, 275 Lakeview Avenue West, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a covered front porch in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing a roof pitch of one on twelve (1/12); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street. The average setback on Lakeview Avenue West is 97.37 ft. which results in a required setback of 99.37 ft., the average setback on Woodland Drive is 43.97 ft. which results in a required setback of 45.97 ft., Applicant is proposing front yard setbacks of 38.04 feet and 40.70 feet respectively.
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  August 8, 2025
 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL OF VERIZON CABLE FRANCHISE

             WHEREAS, the Village of Brightwaters currently has a cable franchise with Verizon New York Inc. (“Verizon”), and

            WHEREAS, Verizon has notified the Village of Brightwaters of its intent to renew the cable franchise, and

WHEREAS, the Village Board has reviewed information concerning the upcoming renewal of the cable franchise with Verizon, and

             WHEREAS, the Village of Brightwaters is required to conduct a public hearing with respect to the renewal of the Verizon cable franchise,

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Brightwaters shall schedule a public hearing for September 8, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. (local time) with respect to the renewal of the Verizon cable franchise, at which time all interested persons will be heard and can make public comments, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agenda for the aforesaid public hearing shall include the review and consideration of a cable franchise renewal agreement between Verizon and the Village as “franchising authority” under Title VI of the Federal Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. §522(10), and as a franchising municipality under Article 11 of the New York Public Service Law, as amended, and Title 16, Chapter VIII, Parts 890.60 through 899 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York.

 

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

August 5, 2025

 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

 LEGAL NOTICE

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Law, as follows:

 Local Law 6-2025 to amend §119-4 Stop Intersections Designated.  This proposed section shall be added to 119-14, as follows:

 (207) W Shore Rd & S Bay Ave Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on W Shore Rd

(208) W Shore Rd & Bayway Ave Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on W Shore Rd

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

August 5, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Wayne Rottkamp, 161 Concourse West, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a second story addition and covered front porch in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing a roof pitch of three on twelve (3/12) on the front porch; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street, the average setback on the block is 38.09 ft. which results in a required setback of 40.09 ft., Applicant is proposing a front yard setback of 34.17 ft. to the front porch (existing house setback = 42.35 ft.)
 
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING HELD JUNE 25, 2025 for Michael Khoury, 52 Concourse East, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a swimming pool, raised patio, retaining walls, deck, pool house and second floor balcony in violation of Village Code Section 128-29A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 24.4%; in violation of Village Code Section 128-31D, which limits the total rear yard building area (GAR) to 30% of the rear yard area, Applicant is proposing 52.22 %; in violation of Village Code Section 128-34B, which limits the height of an accessory building to 24 feet, Applicant is proposing 25’-5” from the average crown of road to top of pool house; in violation of Village Code Section 128-6E, which limits accessory buildings to 1-1/2 stories, Applicant is proposing a 2-story pool house; in violation of Village Code Section 128-35A, which prohibits decks (balconies) from facing streets, Applicant is proposing a balcony which faces both Concourse East and Marine Court; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-35C, which limits the depth of a second floor deck/balcony to 8 feet, Applicant is proposing 16.1 feet.
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  July 11, 2025

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Law, as follows:

 Local Law 5-2025 to amend §119-4 Stop Intersections Designated.  This proposed section shall be added to 119-14, as follows:

  • (205) Orinoco Dr & Potter Blvd. Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on Orinoco Dr
  • (206) Orinoco Dr & Peters Blvd. Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on Orinoco Dr

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

July 8, 2025                                                                       

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Michael Khoury, 52 Concourse East, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a swimming pool, raised patio, retaining walls, deck, pool house and second floor balcony in violation of Village Code Section 128-29A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 24.4%; in violation of Village Code Section 128-31D, which limits the total rear yard building area (GAR) to 30% of the rear yard area, Applicant is proposing 52.22 %; in violation of Village Code Section 128-34B, which limits the height of an accessory building to 24 feet, Applicant is proposing 25’-5” from the average crown of road to top of pool house; in violation of Village Code Section 128-6E, which limits accessory buildings to 1-1/2 stories, Applicant is proposing a 2-story pool house; in violation of Village Code Section 128-35A, which prohibits decks (balconies) from facing streets, Applicant is proposing a balcony which faces both Concourse East and Marine Court; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-35C, which limits the depth of a second floor deck/balcony to 8 feet, Applicant is proposing 16.1 feet.
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  June 6, 2025

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR VILLAGE ELECTION

PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE ELECTION LAW §15-104(3)(c), please take notice that the following candidates have been nominated to the Offices listed below for the Village General Election to be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with the polls to be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

 For the two (2) Offices of Village Trustee for a term of two (2) years:

  •  Thomas Fauvell, 428 Manatuck Boulevard, Brightwaters, NY 11718
  • Patrick Fawcett, 143 Concourse West, Brightwaters, NY 11718
  • Joseph A. McNulty III, 425 Pine Acres Boulevard, Brightwaters, NY 11718

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS, NY

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Dated: May 16, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
84 Hiawatha, LLC, 169 Orinoco Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to amend building permit to include a second story addition and front portico at 84 Hiawatha Drive in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing a roof pitch of two on twelve (2/12) on the second story dormer; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street.  The average setback on the block is 48.0 ft. which results in a required setback of 50.0 ft., Applicant is proposing front yard setbacks of 38.0 feet to the second story addition and 35.0 feet to a portico addition (existing house setback = 32.0 ft.)
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  May 9, 2025
 
 
 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is rescheduling the March 24th working meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. to be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: March 17, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP

STATE OF NEW YORK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following:  

To adopt a Local Law, pursuant to mandatory referendum, that expands the length of  the elected office of Mayor and Trustees from 2 years to 4 years.

To adopt a Local Law that changes the terms limits of the Office of Mayor and Trustees from four consecutive two-year terms to three consecutive four-year terms.

Pursuant to New York State Village Law §5-508, to authorize the annual compensation of the Mayor and Trustees as part of the Village’s annual budget.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed local laws at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed local laws will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

 

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes,

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

March 17, 2025

 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Kim Manowitz, 313 Lakeview Avenue West, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct one story additions in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.5%.
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  March 7, 2025

 

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VILLAGE 2025/2026 BUDGET

           PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to consider the following:

The tentative 2025/2026 Budget will be available on the Village’s Website by March 26, 2025.

 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: March 6, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Clerk of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is preparing the final assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026 and can be examined by any person during business hours beginning April 1st, 2025 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM at the Village Office, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY.  The Final Assessment Roll will also be available on April 1st on the Village’s website at www.villageofbrightwaters.com

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters, New York

Dated: March 6, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is rescheduling the March 17th working meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. to be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

 By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

 Dated: March 6, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is rescheduling the February 18th Working meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. to be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: February 18, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC HEARING

          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to consider the adoption of local law #X-2025 to create Chapter 2, Article I, sections 2-1 through 2-5 to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c.        

                   All interested persons are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: February 14, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Gary Kurdt, 29 South Bay Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a roofed over deck in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing roof pitches of three and one half on twelve (3.5/12), four on twelve (4/12), and four and one half on twelve (4.5/12).
 
Ted DeLyra, 92 Bay Way Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a one-story addition and maintain a recently constructed shed in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.68%, and in violation of Village Code Section 128-32 C, which requires minimum side yards and rear yards of 10 feet for accessory structures, Applicant is requesting a side yard of 1.2 feet and a rear yard of 7.7 feet to an existing shed addition to a detached garage.
 
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  February 7, 2025
 

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NOTICE OF VILLAGE ELECTION

             PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 15-104(3)(a) of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the Village of Brightwaters shall hold the Annual Village Election for the designated Village offices on Election Day, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

 

OFFICES              TERMS__

 Trustee                 Two years

  Trustee                 Two years

NICOLE RHODES

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Brightwaters, NY

Dated: January 22, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is rescheduling the February 3rd regular meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. to be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

 

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: January 16, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Clerk of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters has prepared the tentative assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026 and that same has been filed with the Village Clerk where it may be seen and examined by any person during business hours beginning February 1st, 2025 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM until the third Tuesday of February 18th, 2025 at the Village Office, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY & on that day any complaints in relation to assessments must be in writing & under oath on the proper forms which are available in the Village Clerk's Office.

 

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters, New York

Dated: January 17, 2025

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold the following regular and mid-month working meetings to conduct Village business, review, discuss and sign accounts payable vouchers and discuss other village business as necessary amongst the board members at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. on:

 

Monday, January 6, 7:30 PM Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Tuesday, January 21, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, February 3, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees

Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 3, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 17, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, April 7, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees & Public Hearing on Tentative Budget 2025-2026

Monday, April 21, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, May 5, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, May 19, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, June 2, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, July 7, 7:30 PM: Organizational & Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, August 4, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, September 8, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, September 22, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, October 6, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, October 20, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, November 3, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, November 17, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, December 1, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

 

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes,

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

December 10, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP

STATE OF NEW YORK

 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following:  

The adoption of a local law amending village code section 119-18, et., seq. to set the speed limit throughout the Village at the rate of 25 miler per hour.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

 NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes,

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

December 10, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP

STATE OF NEW YORK

NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will continue a public hearing on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following:  

For the amending and adoption of Brightwaters Village Code Sections 128-67 (D) and 128-67.1 for the requirements and creation of an Architectural Review Board (ARB) for alterations to structures in all Business Districts and the Residence D District. 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

 

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes,

Village Clerk-Treasurer             

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

November 19, 2024       

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Richard Messing, 412 Pine Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct an in-ground swimming pool, spa, and coping in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 24.90%. (20.74% existing); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-32C, which requires minimum side yards and rear yards of 10 feet for accessory structures, Applicant is proposing side and rear yards of 5.0 feet to pool equipment.
 
Michael Mangan, 110 Hiawatha Drive, Brightwaters, NY, seeks permission to remove a wood deck and replace it with a roofed over patio in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 25.2% (previous variance granted allowing  23.7%); in violation of Village Code Section 128-31D, which limits the total rear yard building area (GAR) to 30% of the rear yard area, Applicant is proposing 30.08%; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing a roof pitch of zero on twelve (0/12) on the center portion of the roof.
 
Elizabeth and Raphael Mero, 426 North Windsor Ave, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seek permission to construct a two-story addition, rear yard deck, and covered wraparound porch in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicants are proposing  a roof pitch of four on twelve (4/12) on the covered porch and dormer; in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street, the average setback on the block is 35.68 ft. which results in a required setback of 37.68 ft., Applicants are proposing a front yard setback of 35.55 ft. (existing house setback = 40.55 ft.); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 27.10%. (17.60% existing).
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  November 15, 2024

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new

Local Laws, as follows:

 Local Law 6-2024 – to introduce Section 128-96.1 to establish a requirement for Architectural Review of all construction projects in all business districts.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

            October 25, 2024

 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Laws, as follows:

Local Law 5-2024 – to add (1) stop sign at the following locations:

(204) Wohseepee Dr. and Pine Dr.  Stop for traffic westbound on Wohseepee Dr.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

October 25, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Benjamin Heitner, 251 Lakeview Avenue West, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seeks permission to construct a 1,050 square foot patio in the rear yard in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.74% (19.82% existing).
 
Amarilis Castellano, 172 Concourse East, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct a one- story accessory building and in-ground swimming pool in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.12% (16.28% existing).
 
Ellen Ammar, 273 Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct one story additions and rear and side decks in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing a roof pitch of two on twelve (2/12) on the covered rear porch; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 26.20% (16.30% existing).
 
Daniel DeMarco, 440 Pine Drive, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seeks permission to construct a 1,280 square foot patio in the rear yard in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 28.43%.  
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  October 4, 2024

 

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

BAY SHORE FIRE DISTRICT

2025 FINAL BUDGET

          The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bay Shore Fire District will review, consider and adopt the Fire District Final Budget for year 2025 on October 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

          This meeting will be held at Fire Headquarters, 195 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, New York.

          All interested persons may attend this meeting. The public hearing on the proposed 2025 Fire District Budget will be conducted on October 15, 2024 at Fire Headquarters. On that date the public will be given the opportunity for comments on the 2025 Fire District Budget.

Dated October 1, 2024

Edward F. Kunz Sr, Secretary

Board of Fire Commissioners

 

LEGAL NOTICE

 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP

STATE OF NEW YORK

  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE BE ADVISED that on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:30pm., at a duly noticed regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, the Village of Brightwaters will hold a hearing pursuant to Village Code Section 128-14, as follows:

For a Special Use Permit for Jubaer Khan, to obtain a special use permit to allow on-site food preparation to be added to the existing convenience store at 172 Howells Road, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

All interested persons are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

                 Copies of the surveys, construction drawings and related document to this application are available for viewing, upon request.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes,

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: September 26, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Laws, as follows:

Local Law 4-2024 – to add (1) stop sign at the following locations:

(203) Iroquois Dr. and Lombardy Blvd.  Stop for traffic south-eastbound on Iroquois Dr.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

September 26, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

 VILLAGE CLERK

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is rescheduling the October 7th regular meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

 

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

 

Dated: September 26, 2024

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters mid-month working session meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to be held Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:30pm has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:30pm.
 
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Inc. Village of Brightwaters
Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk
Dated: September 18, 2024
 

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a mid-month working session meeting at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

In addition, The September Board of Trustees Meeting’s are being rescheduled as follows:

Regular Meeting: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:30PM

Working Meeting, Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:30PM

 

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: August 16, 2024

 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Elizabeth and Raphael Mero, 426 North Windsor Ave, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seek permission to construct a two-story addition, rear yard deck, and covered wraparound porch in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicants are proposing a roof pitch of four on twelve (4/12) on the covered porch and dormer; in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 ft. greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street, the average setback on the block is 35.68 ft. which results in a required setback of 37.68 ft., Applicants are proposing a front yard setback of 33.55 ft. (existing house setback = 40.55 ft.); in violation of Village Code Section 128-30 A, which requires a minimum side yard of 10 ft. and a minimum aggregate side yards of 25 ft., Applicants are proposing a minimum side yard of 8.22 ft. and aggregate side yards of 23.04 ft. (14.22 ft. and 16.83 ft. existing); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 28.80% (17.60% existing).
 
Laura and Anthony Parisi, 405 Ackerson Blvd., Brightwaters, NY 11718, seek permission to construct one story additions in violation of Village Code Section 128-31 B(1), which requires a minimum rear yard setback of 50 ft., Applicants are proposing a rear yard setback of 42.1 ft.; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 20.44%.
 
William Bongiorno, 128 Concourse East, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seeks permission to construct major additions and renovations in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicant is proposing roof pitches of zero on twelve (0/12) on the main roof and three on twelve (3/12) on the rear porch; in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street, the average setback on the block is 64.16 ft. which results in a required setback of 66.16 ft., Applicant is proposing a front yard setback of 60.43 ft.; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.62%.
   
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  August 9, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
LEGAL NOTICE
 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF ISLIP
STATE OF NEW YORK
 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
 
          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following:  
 
  1. The application of Orinoco Realty, LLC and Bongiorno Vintage Cars, LLC., pursuant to Village Code §128-13.3(D) & (E), & §128-14, et., seq., for a Special Use Permit for Approval to use part of the proposed newly constructed building to be located at 245 Orinoco Drive, in the Village of Brightwaters, as a private automotive restoration and detailing facility for vintage automobiles.
 
           PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Application for a Special Use Permit at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 
 
           NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its regular monthly meeting for its general business. 
 
 
                                                                  BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
                                                                  VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
                                                                        Nicole Rhodes,
                                                                        Village Clerk-Treasurer
                       
     Dated: Brightwaters, New York
                July 17, 2024
 
 
 
 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for
variance relief:
 
Christopher Erath, 133 South Bay Avenue, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seeks permission to construct a patio and install a fence in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A., which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 22.87%; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-26A(3), which requires a fence to be set back a minimum of 15 feet from a side street property line and to return to the rear corner of the house, Applicant is proposing the fence be set back 3.1 feet from the side street property line and returns forward of the rear corner of the house.
 
Anthony Ippolito and Lori Perrota, 550 Manatuck Blvd. Brightwaters, NY  11718, seek permission to construct a patio and one story addition in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A., which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 22.62%; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-31 B(1), which requires a minimum rear yard setback of 50 feet, Applicants  are proposing a rear yard setback of 47.5 feet.
   
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  July 12, 2024
 
 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Laws, as follows:

Local Law 3-2024 – to add four (4) stop signs at the following locations:

Orinoco Drive and Manatuck Blvd.  Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on Orinoco Dr

Orinoco Drive and Pine Acres Blvd.  Stop for traffic eastbound & westbound on Orinoco Dr

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

June 17, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK

 
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Paul Catoggio, 277 Woodland Drive, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seeks permission to construct a second story addition and new swimming pool, patios, pergola, shed and outdoor shower in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 26.73%. (18.56% existing); in violation of Village Code Section 128-31D, which limits the total rear yard building area (GAR) to 30% of the rear yard area, Applicant is proposing 38.11% (23.71% existing); and in violation of Village Code 128-32C, which requires minimum side yards and rear yards of 10 feet for accessory structures, Applicant is proposing a side yard of 8.6 feet to an outdoor shower and 9.0 feet to a pergola and a rear yard of 8.6 feet to pool equipment.
 
Andrew and Kate Fullam, 270 Plymouth Avenue, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seek permission to construct alterations and additions in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A., which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicants are proposing 24.39%. (21.54% existing); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-34 A., which limits the height of residential buildings to 35 feet and 2-1/2 stories, Applicants are proposing a 3-story building with a height of 38.32 feet (2 stories / 28.92 feet high existing).
 
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING HELD APRIL 24, 2024 for Orinoco Realty, LLC, 8 Ocean Ave, Suite 3, Bay Shore, NY  11706, seeks permission to construct a new building at 245 Orinoco Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718 in violation of Village Code Section 128-31B(3), which requires a rear yard setback of 50 feet when the property abuts a Railroad Right-of-Way, Applicant is proposing a setback of 5.5 feet; in violation of Village Code Section 128-44, which limits signage to one sign on the front of a place of business with a maximum size of 10 square feet, Applicant is proposing a total of 3 signs: 42 square foot wall mounted sign on the North (front) wall, 42 square foot wall mounted sign on the East side wall, 92 square foot wall mounted sign on the South rear wall; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-61, which limits the width of a primary driveway to 22 feet (flared to 27 feet at edge of pavement), Applicant is proposing 2 driveways - one being 14 feet wide flaring out to 24 feet at the edge of street pavement, the other being 27 feet wide flaring out to 64 feet at the edge of street pavement.
 
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  June 7, 2024

 

 

 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR VILLAGE ELECTION

PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE ELECTION LAW §15-104(3)(c), please take notice that the following candidates have been nominated to the Offices listed below for the Village General Election to be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, with the polls to be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

For the one (1) Office of Village Mayor for a term of two (2) years:

John Valdini, 535 Manatuck Blvd., Brightwaters, NY 11718

 

For the two (2) Offices of Village Trustee for a term of two (2) years:

Mary Del Vecchio, 536 Pine Acres Blvd., Brightwaters, NY 11718

William Pitta, 485 Lombardy Blvd., Brightwaters, NY 11718

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS, NY

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk  

Dated: May 17, 2024

 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a Public Hearing on the 3rd day of June 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Brightwaters Village Hall

40 Seneca Drive Brightwaters, NY 11718 regarding the granting of a cable television franchise agreement by and between the VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS and SAMSON CABLEVISION CORPORATION. A copy of the cable television franchise agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at Brightwaters Village Hall

40 Seneca Drive Brightwaters, NY 11718. At such public hearing all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement as necessary.

 

 

Nicole Rhodes

Brightwaters, NY 11718

Dated: May 13, 2024

 

(CANCELLED)
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Paul Catoggio, 277 Woodland Drive, Brightwaters, NY  11718, seeks permission to construct a second story addition and new swimming pool, patios, pergola, shed and outdoor shower in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A, which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area, Applicant is proposing 26.73%. (18.56% existing); in violation of Village Code Section 128-31D, which limits the total rearyard building area (GAR) to 30% of the rearyard area, Applicant is proposing 38.11% (23.71% existing); and in violation of Village Code 128-32C, which requires minimum side yards and rearyards of 10 feet for accessory structures, Applicant is proposing a side yard of 8.6 feet to an outdoor shower and 9.0 feet to a pergola and a rearyard of 8.6 feet to pool equipment.
 
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING HELD APRIL 24, 2024 for Orinoco Realty, LLC, 8 Ocean Ave, Suite 3, Bay Shore, NY  11706, seeks permission to construct a new building at 245 Orinoco Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718 in violation of Village Code Section 128-31B(3), which requires a rear yard setback of 50 feet when the property abuts a Railroad Right-of-Way, Applicant is proposing a setback of 5.5 feet; in violation of Village Code Section 128-44, which limits signage to one sign on the front of a place of business with a maximum size of 10 square feet, Applicant is proposing a total of 3 signs: 42 square foot wall mounted sign on the North (front) wall, 42 square foot wall mounted sign on the East side wall, 92 square foot wall mounted sign on the South rear wall; and in violation of Village Code Section 128-61, which limits the width of a primary driveway to 22 feet (flared to 27 feet at edge of pavement), Applicant is proposing 2 driveways - one being 14 feet wide flaring out to 24 feet at the edge of street pavement, the other being 27 feet wide flaring out to 64 feet at the edge of street pavement.
 
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  May 3, 2024

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Clerk of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters is preparing the final assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025 and can be examined by any person during business hours beginning April 1st, 2024 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM at the Village Office, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY.  The Final Assessment Roll will also be available on April 1st on the Village’s website at www.villageofbrightwaters.com

 

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters, New York

Dated: March 15, 2024

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Reede Gurcan, 450 Peters Blvd., Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to install a fence on a corner lot in violation of Village Code Section 128-26 A(3), which requires that a fence be set back a minimum of 15 feet from a side street property line and must return to the rear corner of the house, Applicant is proposing a fence be located to the front corner of the house and within the required 15 foot setback from the side street.
 
Matthew Moley, 303 Plymouth Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to construct one and two story additions in violation of Village Code Section 128-31 B(1), which requires a minimum rear yard setback of 50 ft., Applicant is proposing a rear yard setback of 48 ft.
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  March 8, 2024

 

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

DATE CHANGE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VILLAGE 2024/2025 BUDGET

          PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to consider the following:

 

The tentative 2024/2025 Budget will be available on the Village’s Website before the hearing date.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: March 6, 2024

 

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NOTICE OF VILLAGE ELECTION

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 15-104(3)(a) of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the Village of Brightwaters shall hold the Annual Village Election for the designated Village offices on Election Day, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718.

 

OFFICES              TERMS

 Mayor                   Two years

Trustee                 Two years

Trustee                 Two years

 

NICOLE RHODES

Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

January 22, 2024

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC HEARING

          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY to consider the adoption of local law #X-2024 to create Chapter 2, Article I, sections 2-1 through 2-5 to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c.   

All interested persons are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INC. VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: January 19, 2024

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE - TENATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Clerk of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters has prepared the tentative assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025 and that same has been filed with the Village Clerk where it may be seen and examined by any person during business hours beginning February 1st, 2024 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM until the third Tuesday of February 15th, 2020 at the Village Office, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, NY & on that day any complaints in relation to assessments must be in writing & under oath on the proper forms which are available in the Village Clerk's Office.

Nicole Rhodes

Village Clerk

Brightwaters, New York

Dated: January 17,2024

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
        NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:30pm at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, to consider the following application for variance relief:
 
Amarilis Castellano, 172 Concourse East, Brightwaters, NY 11718, seeks permission to amend building permit to include an eight (8) foot deep covered porch in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street.  The average setback on Concourse East is 62.12 feet. which results in a required setback of 64.12 feet, Applicant is proposing a front yard setback of 57.0 feet (existing house setback = 65.0 feet).
 
James and Kimberly Laricchiuta, 446 Peters Blvd., Brightwaters, NY  11718, seek permission to construct a one story addition and front and rear porches in violation of Village Code Section 128-10, which requires a minimum roof pitch of five on twelve (5/12), Applicants are proposing a roof pitch of four and one half on twelve (4.5/12) on the one story addition; in violation of Village Code Section 128-22 A(1), which requires a building to be set back from a front property line a distance of 2 feet greater than the average setback of existing buildings within the block in question and on the same side of the street.  The average setback on Peters Blvd. is 28.84 feet which results in a required setback of 30.84 feet, Applicants are proposing a front yard setback of 26.71 feet (existing house setback = 30.38 feet); in violation of Village Code Section 128-29 A., which limits the total building area (FAR) to 20% of the lot area; Applicants are proposing 23.1%. (16.04% existing); and in violation of Village Code Section 128-30A., which requires a minimum side yard of 10 feet and a minimum aggregate side yards of 25 feet, Applicants are proposing aggregate side yards of 22.42 feet (10.0 feet and 18.42 feet existing).
 
All applicants or their duly authorized representative are required to be at this hearing at the time specified above.  All interested parties are welcome and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
 
Nicole Rhodes
Clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals
Brightwaters, NY 11718
Dated:  January 5, 2024

 

 

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

 MEETING DATES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Brightwaters will hold the following regular and mid-month working meetings to conduct Village business, review, discuss and sign accounts payable vouchers and discuss other village business as necessary amongst the board members at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Dr., Brightwaters, N.Y. on:

 Monday, January 8, 7:30PM Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, January 22, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, February 5, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees

Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 4, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 18, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, April 8, 7:30 PM: 2024-2025 Tentative Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, April 15, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, May 6, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, May 20, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, June 3, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, July 1, 7:30 PM: Organizational & Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, August 5, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Tuesday, September 3, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, September 16, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, October 7, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, October 21, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, November 4, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM: Working session of the Board of Trustees

Monday, December 2, 7:30 PM: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

 

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Brightwaters

Nicole Rhodes, Village Clerk

Dated: December 15, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Village Hall, 40 Seneca Drive, Brightwaters, New York 11718, with respect to the proposed new Local Law, as follows:

Amending Article V Zoning Chapter 128 Business Districts (Orinoco Legislation)

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters will, immediately following the Public Hearings, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular monthly meeting for its general business. 

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

 

Dated: Brightwaters, New York

December 15, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTWATERS

NICOLE RHODES

VILLAGE CLERK