Stories to follow today

Islip

Zoning Change: The Town of Islip will consider an accommodation for a new Taco Bell restaurant on the south side of Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip. The 7:30 p.m. hearing is at Town Hall (665 Main St.). Look for Sarah Crichton’s Twitter updates @scrichton.

Mineola

Purchasing Power: The Long Island Purchasing Council, a consortium of government agencies across Long Island, meets today at the Nassau County Executive and Legislative Building (1550 Franklin Ave.) to look at jointly bidding for sewage and wastewater treatment chemicals. Look for Robert Brodsky’s coverage at newsday.com.

Smithtown

Agenda Action: The Smithtown Town Board meets today to consider several project bids, town employee salary changes and other issues. The 7 p.m. meeting will be held at the Senior Citizen Center on Middle Country Road. Follow the highlights through Twitter updates @CarlMacGowan.