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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pulaski Street Garage Lease to North Shore Honda
The city would lease the north side of the third floor of the Pulaski Street municipal parking garage to a car dealership for $10,416.67 a month, retroactive to June 1, 2026, through May 2028. That brings garage revenue but reduces public parking there.
Garbage Collection Schedule
Glen Cove just released its holiday garbage pickup schedule for the rest of 2026. The key date: October 28 is the last chance this season to put out yard waste and metal. If you’ve got either piling up, don’t miss it.
Water Department Cybersecurity
State health rules force a cybersecurity vulnerability scan of the water system by January 1 — an outside firm will do it, and a grant covers the roughly $40,000 cost.
Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Glen Cove is joining Nassau County's update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan at no charge, ensuring local flood and hazard risks get addressed.
Electric Vehicle Charging Fees
The city is adding two EV charging spaces at the Brewster Street Garage and, for the first time, charging $0.40 per kilowatt-hour — the Brewster chargers had been free under a now-exhausted state grant.
Early Voting
Glen Cove is opening early voting at City Hall starting October 24, giving residents a chance to vote before Election Day and skip the usual lines. If your schedule is packed on Election Day, this is a straightforward way to make sure your ballot gets counted.
Road Closure
Highland Road in Glen Cove is closed Thursday morning, Oct. 15, for water-related work, so plan a different route. Nearby residents should also be ready for brief water service interruptions.
Sales Tax Revenue Shift from County to State
The city didn't get its county waiver last year, so sales-tax money came in smaller — but the state distribution is now confirmed and should bring in considerably more this year, plus a new hotel occupancy tax starting April 2027.
Parking Violation and Fine Amendments
New rules tighten parallel parking within 12 inches of the curb and add steep fines for unregistered vehicles — $150 if expired under 30 days, $300 beyond. New fines hit unreadable, covered and concealed plates. A resident also asked for a limit on how long a car can sit on the street; the mayor agreed to study it.
Water Department Pump Testing
Glen Cove’s Water Department is testing pumps at the Nancy Court water station on Friday, October 9. If you’re nearby, you might see brief service hiccups, but nothing major is expected.
Water Service Restoration
Water service is back on near Highland Road, and the road has reopened after an outage. If you have neighbors who were still dealing with disruptions, give them a heads-up that service has been restored.