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The TIMES of MIDDLE COUNTRY C E N T E R E AC H • S E L D E N • L A K E G R O V E N O R T H
Vol. 18, No. 49
April 6, 2023
Checking the pulse
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Defending the suburbs Brookhaven leaders rally to resist Albany’s housing agenda
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Seussical opens in Northport Also: Fl!p Circus heads to Lake Grove, Easter Egg Hunts on the North Shore
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Alyson Bass, left, and Neil Manzella are the Democratic and Republican nominees, respectively, for the Town of Brookhaven’s 3rd Council District. Left from Bass’ LinkedIn page; right courtesy Manzella
Middle Country special election to gauge public attitudes ahead of November BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The eyes of Brookhaven are upon Middle Country, where a special election later this month will help gauge the pulse of the people. Former Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) took over as town clerk in February, vacating his seat on the
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Bass, of Centereach, worked in private practice before entering the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office, where she currently deals with procurements, contracts and legislative drafting while coordinating with law enforcement agencies. She is also involved in various community activities, serving as vice president of the Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce and president-elect of the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association. “My whole entire career was built on helping people, resolving problems and STORY CONTINUED ON A3
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Town Board and triggering a special election Tuesday, April 25, to complete his unexpired term ending in December. The 3rd Council District spans Centereach, Selden and Lake Grove, with parts of Lake Ronkonkoma, Farmingville, Port Jefferson Station and Holtsville. Republicans currently occupy eight of the town’s 10 elected offices and hold a 5-1 majority on the Town Board. Less than three weeks until Election Day, citizens townwide will be watching CD3, with implications for general elections this November. Attorney Alyson Bass and civil servant Neil Manzella have received the town Democratic and Republican committee nods, respectively.