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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Commercial building permit fee increase
Commercial building permit fees are going up — from $25 to $27.50 per $1,000 of value and apartment fees rising to $300 per story — as part of the fee schedule changes.
New city website with Civic Plus
Glen Cove is getting a redesigned, ADA-compliant website with better search and security under a three-year, roughly $59,300 contract.
Glen Cove school district community survey initiative
School board trustee Robert Nosek and Superintendent Dr. Alexa Doeschner invited residents to take an anonymous, multilingual 'Thought Exchange' survey that will shape a three-to-five-year district strategic plan.
Cigarette litter recycling program launched
The Glen Cove Beautification Commission got a $15,000 Keep America Beautiful grant to install cigarette receptacles and recycle butts through TerraCycle, keeping them out of storm drains and waterways.
Fourth of July fireworks and summer events
Grucci is booked for the July 4th fireworks at $46,200, plus approvals for a car show, World Cup viewing parties, a charity swim and the Corpus Christi procession — a full summer event calendar.
12th Hole Bridge repair change order
Golf course bridge repairs ran $28,355 over the original purchase order, and the council retroactively approved the extra work.