This week in Huntington newsletter: Melville Town Center lands a 2nd development
The Huntington Town Board, in a 3-2 vote Tuesday, allowed the Cornerstone Melville project to move forward. Credit: Rick Kopstein
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. It was a gorgeous week, weatherwise — a last burst of summer. I was at the monthly town board meeting Tuesday when the board approved the latest proposal for the Melville Town Center Overlay District: Cornerstone Melville.
The $85 million, four-story, mixed-use community is planned for the north side of Baylis Road, east of Maxess Road. It will consist of 168 studio, one- and two-bedroom rentals, and 12 townhome-style residences for sale. More than 20,000 square feet of office and retail space are also planned for the 115 Baylis Rd. location
It's the second project approved under the Melville Town Center Overlay District, which the town created in December 2024.
Anthony Bartone, CEO of Terwilliger & Bartone, the development company behind the project, said he would like to see construction begin next year, although he admitted that might be optimistic.
The approval is the latest attempt to transform the section of Melville south of the Long Island Expressway and east of Route 110 from a light-industrial area into a walkable downtown.
NYU Langone also will be coming to Melville, with a proposed medical school and hospital center.
What do you think of all of the changes in store for Melville? Let me know at deborah.morris@newsday.com.
Seeking tax cap relief
Several Suffolk County town supervisors held a news conference Monday to address a growing concern over fiscal challenges local governments face under the state’s property tax cap structure, and Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth was among them.
Last week, Smyth presented his tentative budget for 2027, which stands at $269 million and comes with an 18% tax increase and would pierce the cap. Check out my colleague Carl MacGowan's story about Monday's event.
Do you think Long Island is becoming unaffordable? Let me know at deborah.morris@newsday.com.
Elsewhere in town
Cameron Fischer of Northport fights for the ball with Eduardo Reyes of Huntington on Tuesday in Huntington. Credit: Kelvin Loarca
Local bragging rights. The Northport High School boys soccer team, led by Teddy Hopkins, defeated Huntington 3-1 on Tuesday. It was a rematch of a game earlier this season that was won by Huntington.
Wallet Watch. Here are some tips to save money on heating oil costs.
Congratulations! Check out the list of 21 Long Island schools named schools of excellence.
Things to do
Here are some fun and interesting activities things to do around town in the coming week. For more, see newsday.com/lifestyle.
The Huntington Fall Festival returns to Heckscher Park this weekend. Credit: Uli Seit
The Fall Festival is here! The Long Island Fall Festival will be this weekend at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Admission is free.
Morning at the museum. Visit the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport Oct. 10 to enjoy the collections, grounds, the Reichert Planetarium, as well as sensory activities and crafts. It's free from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is suggested.
It's spooky season. Donations of Halloween costumes for children in grades K-12 are being accepted through Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 224 Wall St., Suite 303, Huntington, and at Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main St., Room 303.
Find more things to do in Newsday's calendar of events.
Deborah Morris is a native Long Islander and covers the town of Huntington.
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