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1. What are the Town's hours of operation?

Town Hall and the Town Hall Annex are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

2. Where can I obtain a guide of Town events?

The Town of Babylon Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Recreation Guide contains information on most town events throughout the year. The online guide can be found by going to www.townofbabylon.com/parks and clicking Recreation Guide at the top of the page. 

3. Where do I go to vote?

To find out which polling place you can go to vote, contact the Suffolk County Board of Elections at (631) 852-4500.

4. What roads in the Town of Babylon are maintained by New York State?

The following roads are New York State roads:

• Deer Park Avenue (north of Southern State Parkway)


• Conklin Avenue (from Route 110 to Nassau County)


• Sunrise Highway


• Route 109


• Route 231


• Montauk Highway


• Route 110

Please contact New York State Department of Transportation at (631) 420-4270 for assistance with these roads.

5. What roads in the Town of Babylon are maintained by Suffolk County?

The following roads are Suffolk County roads:

• Great Neck Road


• Wellwood Avenue


• Bay Shore Road


• Oak Street


• Straight Path


• Commack Road


• Deer Park Avenue (south of Southern State Parkway)

Please contact Suffolk County Department of Public Works at (631) 852-4070 for assistance with these roads.

6. Does the Town offer parenting classes?

The Town of Babylon offers the very popular Parent & Tot Program, which affords children five and under an opportunity to socialize with peers and adults. Classes are formed by age and planned with the abilities and attention span of each group in mind. For information on upcoming sessions and registration dates, consult the Parks and Recreation Directory or call (631) 893-2100.

7. Where can I obtain a passport?

Passports can no longer be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office. Information and forms are available at U.S. Department of State or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778).

8. Where can I get a handicapped parking permit?

Handicapped parking permits can be obtained through the Services for the Disabled Office located in the Town Hall Annex, 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon. For information and requirements, please call (631) 893-1050. The Handicap Parking Permit Application is also available online.

9. What are the guidelines for keeping a boat on private property?

A boat may be kept in the driveway or in the back. However, on a corner property, a boat kept in the driveway cannot cause a sight obstruction. It may also be kept on blocks when it is being stored.

10. May I fuel up my boat behind my house with a fuel truck?

No, fueling is only permitted in a marine service station.

11. Can I park a vehicle on the street for the purposes of selling it if it does not have license plates or vehicle registration information?

No, it is against Town Code to park any vehicle on the street that is not registered and does not have license plates. If a vehicle is parked on the street and is in violation of Town Code, it will be towed and the owner will be issued a summons.

12. Who do I contact about abandoned and unregistered vehicles left on the street?

To report an unregistered or abandoned vehicle in the street or on someone's property, please contact Citizen Services at (631) 957-TOWN (8696).

13. Who does the sidewalk in front of my house belong to?

The sidewalk area in front of a house is technically owned by the Town, however the property owner is responsible for maintaining it.

14. What can I do to notify the Town of a privately owned fence that is deteriorating and may need to be replaced?

Complaints about a privately-owned fence that is deteriorating can be made to Citizen Services at (631) 957-TOWN (8696). Code Enforcement would then be made aware of the situation, and inspectors would act accordingly.

15. What can I do if my neighbor's trees are growing onto my property?

A tree that the Town does not own is the private property of the homeowner. If he/she does not maintain personal property, such that branches are hanging in your yard, an option would be to take your neighbor to Small Claims Court. Small Claims Court, (631) 854-1950, is located in the 2nd District Court building at 375 Commack Road in Deer Park.

16. Where can I find out about boarded-up homes in my neighborhood?

Though there is no public listing of boarded-up homes in the Town, finding the owner of the property would give you the ability to contact that person/entity. If you are trying to find out who owns a specific property, but you do not have an exact address, such information is available by filing a Freedom of Information Request in the Town Clerk's Office, (631) 957-4291, which is located in Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst.

However, in the case that you do have a specific address, the owner of a specific property can be found by using the computer system in the Assessor's Office, (631) 957-3014, in Town Hall.

Once the owner of the property is found, you would have to contact that individual owner to inquire about the property further.

17. Who do I call to report a water main break?

Water main breaks can be reported to the Suffolk County Water Authority by calling (631) 582-2211 or (631) 665-0663.

18. Who do I call concerning the sewer waste pipe from my home leading to the street?

All problems with sewer lines between your home and the street can be addressed at the Suffolk County Southwest Sewer District at (631) 854-4150.

19. Who can I contact to report a clogged street drain in a residential area?

The Citizen Services Office is able to take in concerns that involve the Town of Babylon's Department of Public Works Highway Division, as well as other concerns. You can either visit Citizen Services, which is located in Town Hall, or call (631) 957-TOWN (8696) to report the situation. From there, the appropriate action will be taken.

20. When did the Town of Babylon start its recycling program?

The Town of Babylon began its town-wide recycling program almost 18 years ago. Today, more than 60% of the town participates in the effort to recycle.

21. I am interested in having wedding photos taken at Argyle Park. Is that a Town of Babylon park?

Argyle Park is run and maintained by the Village of Babylon, not the Town of Babylon. For more information on Argyle Park's availability, as well as the procedures that involve using it, please contact Babylon Village Hall at (631) 669-1500.