Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

You may seriously want to look at this site- especially if you live on Pine Ave, Breeze Ave or near Vanderbilt Parkway. There is a public meeting scheduled for August 10th. Please fm me if you would like more information about the meeting.

The Brookhaven Laternal Project

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

I'm not sure I get it and i feel stupid for saying, but is this a bad thing????

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

Don't feel stupid the pamphlet I was sent was REALLY confusing. That's why I went onto the site.

They have several purposed ways and streets that they could use. For those people affect to have a natural gas line running infront of their house they might want to be informed. It's not for me to say good or bad but to be informed about what they are doing. I know that one line will be running near my house, that is why I was sent a pamphlet and I want to know how dangerous this line could be. What precautions they are taking and such.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

I got this in the mail yesterday too and I was very confused.
I am nervous and live in commack.
Do you know where in Commack they are referring to?

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

all I can say is.. it's ABOUT TIME!

we are so behind the rest of the country when it comes to natural gas. evern old areas have brought in pipes for natural gas. it's so much more efficient and it's awesome to have CAC and gas maintained from 1 unit!

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

We live in an older home (albiet in NJ) and have natural gas. One feature I LOVE is we have a natural gas hookup for our grill on our patio.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

I'm in Commack too- I didnt get a phamplet...

I read what the site said and was totally confused....

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

This link goes into the locations- it starts on the bottom of page 1-4

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

From what I understand this gas line is being extended from an existing plant in Smithtown to service a new plant in Brookhaven. I may be mistaken, but I think this gas supply is for the purpose of generating power for LIPA, not for use by consumers??? It's not a bad thing in my opinion - the cost of electricity is out of control on LI and hopefully this will stabilize it. It sounds like it might be a headache for residents though and maybe traffic too.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

I don't think the idea is bad per say but if this is running near your home and it was to rupture or there was a facture in the line I would think that you would want to know how at risk your house is. I personally do not know a lot about natural gas- it will be running close to my house so I will be attending the meeting on Aug 10th to hear how dangerous this could be or how at risk my home could be.

If this is not near your home I can definitely understand why it's a good idea. But I posted it because it seems the goverment agency that sent this to me does not have accurate records of who owns what. This was sent to both my neighbor and I but under the old homeowners names and we have both lived in our houses for over 2 years. My girlfriend that lives even closer to the proposed site didn't recieve it in the mail.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

I can understand your concerns Just a note that we have a gas main line on our street, as do many areas on LI where natural gas is available. When we converted to gas last year Keyspan just opened up the street and hooked us up!

I know the idea of having a whole new pipeline installed is upsetting, but I am sure they are going to look at all the options and do the very best job. As a matter of fact, this new line will probably be a lot more secure than the old one that's oustide my house!

It sound like you are well-informed and educating yourself about the project, which is always a benefit.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

Bumping to remind people that might be interested that the meeting is tomorrow.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

Posted by ODonnell

I can understand your concerns Just a note that we have a gas main line on our street, as do many areas on LI where natural gas is available. When we converted to gas last year Keyspan just opened up the street and hooked us up!

I know the idea of having a whole new pipeline installed is upsetting, but I am sure they are going to look at all the options and do the very best job. As a matter of fact, this new line will probably be a lot more secure than the old one that's oustide my house!

It sound like you are well-informed and educating yourself about the project, which is always a benefit.

Message edited 8/11/2006 12:18:04 AM.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

Bumping for Tumbalina

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

I still can't believe that I didn't get anything in the mail regarding this!! Thanks for you email yesterday Jamie, hope your daughter gets over the coxsackie quickly!!

Message edited 8/15/2006 10:47:46 PM.

Re: Smithtown, Commack, Islips town residents and Brookhaven town residents

wow!