Is your garden club or youth group looking for a piece of land to call it’s own? The Town of Brookhaven has an offer that comes close. There are already 20-25 parcels owned by the Town of Brookhaven that are tended by private not-for-profit groups. Most are developed for youth sports, but other not-for-profit organizations are invited to tend a piece of town-own land if they’re willing to take on full responsibility.
“The parties involved have to keep their end of the bargain,” said town spokesman Tom Burke. “If they’re not taking care of it in the proper fashion, certainly we’re going to revisit” the agreement. The town charges no rent and the group assumes all liability and maintenance. Agreements between the group and the town generally run 10-15 years, Burke said.
Any qualifying group that wants to improve a piece of undeveloped land should call Parks Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba at 631 451-6100, or visit the Town of Brookhaven Web site for names and numbers of other park personnel.
