The Board unanimously ratified grant funding of up to $339,277 for developing the Shorefront Park Playground and authorized the related agreements and easements.
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The grant will support improvements to the Shorefront Park Playground, although the minutes do not provide a construction schedule. The Board also approved a drone operations policy, stating that the technology is not permitted for law-enforcement use. A public hearing was scheduled for February 23, 2026, on authorizing a property-tax levy above the statutory limit.
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Ratified acceptance of up to $339,277 in grant funding for the Shorefront Park Playground.
Approved an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone) Operations Policy; the policy is not intended or permitted for law-enforcement purposes.
Scheduled a February 23, 2026 public hearing on authorizing a property-tax levy above the limit established in General Municipal Law 3-C.
Approved the Patchogue Pride Parade and Celebration for June 13, 2026, with Main Street and Railroad Avenue closures during specified times.
Approved a 2026 Farmers Market at the Long Island Railroad Train Station on Sundays from May 31 through November 1, 2026.
Approved promotion of Thomas Engelken to Temporary Sanitation Laborer at $19 per hour.
Approved a Student Ambassador appointment for Jose Alicea to the Climate Smart Task Force.
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