The security of Brookhaven’s vital documents, and those of surrounding municipalities, will be assured for years to come as the town nearly doubles the size of its Record Center in Bellport thanks to a $20 million efficiency grant and funds under the American Rescue Plan.
“The goal of this project is not only to create a modern storage facility to house town records, but also create a Regional Record Center where we will work with other local municipalities, including villages, libraries, fire districts, to store and scan their records,” explained Town Clerk Kevin LaValle at a special announcement ceremony last week in the cavernous facility. “This will help to reduce costs associated with the maintenance records and provide easy access and retrieval.”
Expansion of the existing facility will include upgraded security, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, climate and humidity controls, additional storage space, vault space and additional workstations, according to LaValle. A mezzanine will be added increasing the size of the building from 19,584 square feet to 27,741 square feet once completed.
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Brookhaven officials announce a $20 million expansion of the town’s Record Center
at the cavernous Bellport facility, from left, Councilman Neil Foley, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Clerk Kevin LaValle, Councilman Neil A Manzella, and Supervisor Ed Romaine. File Photo
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“Keeping vital records safe and secure is a key function of a modern municipality,” said Supervisor Edward Romaine, who attended the ceremony along with other town officials and representatives