Politics & Government
City Proposes New Fee for Non-Resident Golf Course Permits
This week's City of Glen Cove Notebook includes proposed golf course fees, the 2011 Great American Cleanup and Senior Day.
Proposed fees was the hot topic at Tuesday night's City Council meeting.
The City Council proposed weekday golf permits (Tuesday-Friday) for non-residents at $150 per year. The low price – though not finalized – is designed to attract golfers from the surrounding communities, in order to broaden the member base, said Mayor Ralph Suozzi.
"Two years ago, we had 23,000 rounds of golf," said Suozzi. "Last year, around 25,000. Our golf course – especially during the week – has a capacity for many more rounds of golf, which we hope will total over 40,000."
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Suozzi said that more rounds of golf would help business at the .
Several residents voiced concerns that the proposed price is too low for the public course.
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"I think the price is low in comparison to the courses in the area, as you'd pay $125 for just a round at Harbor Links," said resident Reggie Spinello.
Suozzi said that the Glen Cove Golf Course has since received 25 calls of interest in the new permit.
Additionally, the resolution, if passed, will increase the driving range prices $4 to $5 for a small bucket and $7 to $8 for a medium bucket.
City Announces Plans for The 2011 Great American Cleanup
Mayor Ralph Suozzi and the Glen Cove Beautification Commission supervisor Damion Stavredes announced that the 2011 Great American Cleanup will be held on May 14.
"This cleanup is part of Glen Cove’s affiliation with the Keep America Beautiful program, a beautification, litter prevention and community improvement program now led globally by KAB," according to Suozzi's office.
To become a local sponsor or to volunteer at the cleanup, contact the Beautification office at 516-676-5188.
City to Honor Local Seniors
The City of Glen Cove will honor local seniors during the on Saturday in downtown Village Square from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This year, the Senior Day Committee will honor Glen Cove resident Marge Suozzi with the “Lifetime Service Award.”
Pat Parmalee and Linda Thompson are the 2011 honorees and recipients of the Award for Service and Dedication to the Senior Community.
Rain location for the event is the Glen Cove .
