The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates, and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following is a list of upcoming meetings that fall under the auspices of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Note: Space may be limited at each of these meetings. Guests are asked to call in advance if they plan to attend.
Environmental Quality Board of Review
360 Yaphank Ave., Suite 2C, Yaphank, NY 11980
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
The Board of Review hears requests for variances and waivers to the county’s requirements for water and sewage disposal for new construction, and for storage of toxic or hazardous materials, as stated in the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. A listing of each month’s scheduled hearings may be obtained in the days prior to the hearing by contacting the Department of Health Services’ Division of Environmental Quality at 631-852-5800.
If you are a member of the press and plan to attend any of the meetings listed above, please contact Grace Kelly-McGovern at 631-854-0095 or grace.kelly-mcgovern@suffolkcountyny.gov
If you attending one or more of these meetings and need accommodations please let us know in advance.