March 3, 2026
Town of Babylon board voted unanimously to rescind a demolition contract for 361 Eastern Parkway in East Farmingdale. The 4-0 decision came during the February 25 meeting.
The Town of Babylon board made a key decision on Bid No. 25G107 for controlled demolition at **361 Eastern Parkway** in **East Farmingdale**, voting unanimously to rescind the award to Watral Bros. Inc. This action, under **Resolution No. 160** passed on February 25, 2026, highlights ongoing efforts to manage public works projects amid recent Long Island infrastructure pushes like Republic Airport upgrades nearby.
Councilman Manetta offered the consensus agenda resolution, seconded by Councilman Gregory. All four votes were yeas with zero nays, declaring it duly adopted. The meeting at 3:00 PM included Deputy Supervisor, Chief of Staff, Comptroller, Town Attorney, Commissioner of General Services, Commissioner of Dept. of Public Works, and Commissioner of Planning & Development.
East Farmingdale, home to spots like the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce and near Signature Aviation services, sees frequent town board actions on development. A related planning board agenda on March 2 referenced a letter from Greg Gaxiola to Chairman Pat Halpin about proposed East Farmingdale projects, showing active local review. This rescission follows initial award via Resolution No. 839, signaling careful bid oversight.
Decisions like this affect safety and costs at sites along **Eastern Parkway**. Other agenda items approved invoices, such as $5,382.48 and $922.70, also by 4-0 votes from Manetta and Gregory. Farmingdale School District leaders like Board President Ralph Vincent Morales and VP Suzanne D'Amico stay engaged in community matters nearby.
Stay informed on Babylon Town board votes impacting East Farmingdale—explore more local government updates at LI Daily for the latest on your neighborhood. For broader context on how Suffolk County manages public works spending, visit the Suffolk County official website. Residents can also follow Long Island's ongoing infrastructure investments to understand how local decisions fit into the region's larger repair and development push.
