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CCA Talks Green Homes, Marion Carll Farm, Possible Power Plant

Here's a rundown of the main topics covered at Thursday's Commack Community Association meeting.

The Commack Community Association met at the newly renovated Thursday night to discuss several community issues:

Green Homes in Smithtown

Guest speakers Allyson Murray and Kelly Brown discussed a program in conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency. The program, which offers free energy audits for families with an annual income below $200,000, provides a reduced energy cost incentive to improve energy efficiency in homes. Contact the Town of Smithtown Planning Department for more information.

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More Townline Road

The Commack Community Association continued discussion of the and discussed Indian Head Road as an alternative route. Informational community fliers were proposed.

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Possible LIPA Power Plant

CCA discussed LIPA possibly using the industrial area on Old Northport Road for a power plant. However, this is still only a possibility, as LIPA is currently looking at many different sites on Long Island.

Marion Carll Farm

Many members of the CCA expressed further . To ensure a more transparent process, an RFP (request for proposal) will be put out in the fall where discussions on the fate of Marion Carll Farm will continue.

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