Strong's Neck Civic Association News

The town in now preparing a plan to balance the growth within Brookhaven through the year 2030. One of the tasks included is to identify the best locations for 60,000 additional units of housing for the present and projected growth in population.

To assist the professional planners in the development of the plan, the town is convening a Citizens Assembly of residents to provides a broad spectrum of insights, judgments and opinions on the future growth of our town. The Strong’s Neck Civic Association is seeking volunteers interested in representing our unique community by serving in the Citizens Assembly.

Meetings of the Assembly are planned for November 13^th, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. with future meetings in January, March and May 2008. If you have an interest in participating in this endeavor please contact our civic association president, Margo Arceri, at margoarceri@optonline.net.

Please Drive Safely - Strong’s Neck is 30 MPH

Guest Speaker: Dr. Frank Turano, President, Three Village Historical Society. May 9^th at 8:00 p.m. "The Life and Times of the Great South Bay Baymen"

Keep Strong’s Neck Pristine

Spring is the best time to pick up litter that has accumulated over the winter. Thank you, in advance, to all residents who pick up trash while walking through your neighborhood and to all who will do so in the future.

What’s the Strong’s Neck Civic Association "SNCA" All About?

The SNCA shares information with the community—if you have a fallen tree on a power line, need your road sanded, want information on water cleanliness—we can suggest who to contact.
Find us at http://strongsneck.org
The SNCA has no official policing power—often, our power is in the written word. The town and county have asked us to weigh in on issues that affect our area.
The SNCA concerns deal mainly with environmental issues, preservation of open space, and local clean up.
Board members have attended relevant community meetings and keep the Association up-to-date.
We offer bi-annual meetings with presentations by guest speakers, a chance to talk with your neighbors and feel connected to your community. Board meetings are open to all residents. We meet at the Setauket Neighborhood House on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m.

Support Community Beautification ---- Purchase SCNA Logo Canvas Bags

SNCA is offering natural canvas summer tote bags with our logo to all residents who pay a $30.00 family membership. Proceeds from this program are to support plantings and restoration of the pillars at the entrance and beautification of various other public areas on the Neck. If possible, please choose this membership category.

Preserving Strong’s Neck Arbor Quality

Residents should keep their eyes posted on the SNCA web-site for an opportunity to purchase mature trees as part of the Neck’s Greening of Strong’s Neck Project. We are encouraging residents to replace street-side trees that have been lost with new ones that are both hardy and beautiful. A local arborist will guide this effort which will begin with Maple Road and go on to other areas from there. Joint purchases and discounts should keep prices low. Look for the upcoming article on the SNCA web site.

Harbor Master Message on New Stations

Pump-out stations will be at different locations this summer. For information please Harbor Master Peter Koutrakos at (631) 451-6455. For areas closed for swimming/fishing call: DEC Hotline (631) 444-0480 or www.dec.state.ny.us

Strong’s Neck Astronomy Club Takes Off

In case you’ve been wondering who the folks are walking about at night and looking up – they are your neighbors. Strong’s Neck resident David Cohn has been introducing residents to another beautiful aspect of living here – the treasures in the night skies. Interested parties can reach David at: www.AstroClub.org