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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.
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.
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.
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.
Proposed 2027 City Budget
The $70.67 million proposed budget raises the tax levy 1.83%, well under the state tax cap. A home assessed at $805,000 pays $3,560 in city tax — up $97.81 for the year. Personnel costs (pensions, health care, contracts) drive most of the increase. The hearing stays open until October 27.
Hotel occupancy tax uncertainty
The budget counts on a hotel occupancy tax that hasn't been approved yet — the mayor pushed its assumed start from April to August after council feedback. One resident questioned whether a 4% add-on could hurt Glen Cove's only hotel.
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.
Roadway, Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements
The $717,772 drainage contract for flood-prone streets (Woolsey, Chestnut, Poplar, Pine, Beatrice and Barbara Lanes, New Woods Road) got tabled because the money depends on the failed bond. Flooding fixes wait.
Chemical Bulk Storage Spill Prevention Plan
A Midwick Place resident delivered a passionate plea about four Superfund sites along Seacliff Avenue, citing groundwater contamination down to 130 feet and health worries, and said he's gotten no answers from the city or state for 15 years.
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.
2026 Road, Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements
With the bonds and a $717,772 drainage contract approved, work on chronic flooding streets — Woolsey, Chestnut, Poplar, Pine, Beatrice — plus road and sidewalk fixes can now move forward before the rainy season.
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.
Federal and State Police Grants
Nearly $1.2 million in grants fund a total dispatch center overhaul, patrol vehicles, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, radios, and thermal/night-vision gear to help find lost children with autism. A new Tahoe and NEOGOV software contracts were also approved.
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.
Water Service Interruption and Road Closure
Glen Cove is shutting off water and closing roads starting at 9 AM Tuesday, October 6, so your morning routine may need a backup plan. Expect temporary service disruptions and detours in the affected area.