The Blue Point Civic Association held its monthly meeting on Aug. 1 at the Bayport-Blue Point Library.

Legis. Dominick Thorne (R-8th District) was in attendance and spoke of his ongoing efforts to have stop signs installed on the eastern and western sides of the intersection of Corey Avenue and Middle Road.

The intersection, which has increased traffic during the summer months with popular neighborhood restaurants open for patronage, has long been a point of contention with community members requesting more safety measures.

Crosswalks and signage were installed earlier this spring, and a traffic study has been authorized by the county to reexamine the foot and vehicular traffic load that the intersection bears.

In addition, the following items were discussed:

1. Future Dunkin’ on the former Capital One Bank site on Montauk Highway and Blue Point Avenue

• BPCA president Jason Borowski said there was some delay after the initial rush of activity, but after meeting with councilman Foley (R-5th District) and the owners of the future Dunkin’, activity has resumed. “To the owner’s credit, they have been very transparent and cooperative throughout the entire process, involving us from the very early stages,” said Borowski.

• The Pine Barren credit (all development and redevelopment requires the purchase of a Pine Barren credit to offset the added use intensity brought about by the development) is being determined.

• Utility easement is needed because the overhead electric for the adjacent houses cross through the corner of the future Dunkin’ property.

2. Suffolk County Main Street Grant

• A field meeting was scheduled for July 28 to finalize light locations

• Suffolk County approved the plans submitted in May 2021 in October 2021.

3. Five Mile Look Restoration

• An initial submission was made to the Department of Environmental Conservation following community comments.

• The BPCA anticipates a resubmission to the DEC later this month.

4. Blue Point Dock Renovation

• The gazebo roof has been completed by the Town of Brookhaven.

5. Roe Park

• The park entrance will be relocated and provided with a four-way stop.

• Purgatory Creek will be opened up to the site.

• Skate park input has been made by the community and is being considered.

• Construction is set for a September time frame.

6. McGill Pond

• A meeting took place on Aug. 3 between Thorne and councilman Neil Foley (R-5th District)

• Two years ago, the pond underwent a drainage project, which dealt with the flooding issues.

• According to Foley, “The pond is stagnant and in need of a lot of attention.”

• Later this year, a plan is in place for a solar powered pump that will bring more oxygen to the pond.

• The Town of Brookhaven Highway Department will now be more attentive to removing phragmites, a common reed, and other invasive species along the pond.

• The DEC will be planting native plants that will thrive in the surrounding area of the pond

7. Felice’s Auto Repair

• Currently, there are no open permits on the property.

The next BPCA meeting will be at the BBP Library on Sept. 12.