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Residents and association split over proposed Oak Island community dock at Town of Babylon hearing
Summary
At a March 11 Town of Babylon board meeting, opponents warned a proposed Oak Island Beach Association community dock would harm the environment and burden many homeowners, while proponents said the association approved the plan and state and federal agencies reviewed the site. The board continued the public hearing and reserved decision.
The Town of Babylon Board continued a public hearing March 11 on a variance sought by the Oak Island Beach Association to install a six‑slip community dock, hearing extended arguments both for and against the proposal.
Opponent Dorne Morrison told the board the association already has about 22 private docks and, she said, an estimated 38 open boat slips in midsummer 2025, asserting “there is unequivocally no need for an additional mooring facility at Oak Beach.” Morrison raised environmental concerns, saying the proposed structure could disturb marine habitat and worsen navigation as a sandbar expands toward the shore. She also…
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