STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s three Community Boards give residents a voice in government decisions affecting their neighborhoods.
Comprised of unpaid members that reside within the boundaries of their boards, they review and make recommendations on land use and zoning applications, as well as street design, traffic safety measures, and licenses for liquor sales and cannabis dispensaries.
Staten Island has three Community Boards, which hold public meetings throughout each month from January through June.
The following is a list of this week’s meetings, provided by representatives from Staten Island’s three Community Boards.
Community Board 1
The full board will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 347 Davis Ave., West Brighton.
There are no presentations planned.
Community Board 2
Community Board 2 has no meetings scheduled this week.
Community Board 3
On Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., Community Board 3 will hold a general meeting and public hearing in the CYO-MIV Community Center, 6541 Hylan Blvd., Pleasant Plains.
During the meeting, routine board business will be conducted, including project updates and neighborhood concerns.
Open to the public
All Community Board meetings and meetings of their committees are open to the public. They provide an excellent opportunity for residents to learn about happenings in their neighborhood and surrounding areas. Below is more information about the Island’s three Community Boards:
Community Board 1
Arlington — Castleton Corners — Clifton — Concord — Elm Park — Fort Wadsworth — Graniteville — Grymes Hill — Livingston — Mariners Harbor — New Brighton — Port Richmond — Randall Manor — Rosebank — St. George — Shore Acres — Silver Lake — Stapleton — Sunnyside — Tompkinsville — West Brighton — Westerleigh
The board chairman is Nicholas Siclari. The district manager is Joan Cusack. The telephone number is 718-981-6900.
Community Board 2
Arrochar — Bloomfield — Bulls Head — Chelsea — Dongan Hills — Egbertville — Emerson Hill — Grant City — Grasmere — High Rock — Lighthouse Hill — Midland Beach — New Dorp — New Springville — Oakwood — Ocean Breeze — Old Town — Richmond — South Beach — Todt Hill — Travis
The phone number is 718-568-3581. The fax number is 718-568-3595. The chairman is Fred Guinta. The district manager is Debra A. Derrico.
Community Board 3
Annadale — Arden Heights — Bay Terrace — Charleston — Eltingville — Great Kills — Greenridge — Huguenot — New Dorp — Oakwood — Pleasant Plains — Prince’s Bay — Richmond Valley — Richmond — Rossville — Tottenville — Woodrow
The phone number is 718-356-7900. The board chairman is Diane Peruggia.