A bay constable's boat follows the meandering path of the...

A bay constable's boat follows the meandering path of the Carmans River during a tour hosted by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko. Lesko discussed the river's scenic quality, ecological challenges and biodiversity. (Nov. 15, 2010) Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Starting at 5 p.m., reporter Patrick Whittle will post real-time updates as Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko makes a last-ditch attempt to get his town board to approve a plan to preserve the Carmans River tonight. The plan, which must be accepted today to have a chance of being adopted, would transfer new building away from the river's sensitive watershed.

@pxwhittle tweets from the Brookhaven Town Board work session

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