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When was Heatherwood golf Course built?
1969Designed and built in 1969 by the renowned Jimmy Sr., this masterpiece has offered a pure test of golf from all tees since its inception. Heatherwood has played host to numerous national, local and professional events.
Who designed Somerby golf Course?
John FoughtSomerby Golf Club is a private golf club and community on the north side of Byron, Minnesota, United States. The course was designed by architect and golf pro John Fought, and by golf pro Tom Lehman.
Town moves against civics and councilwoman
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Civic Association President Ed Garboski speaks against the housing proposal on Tuesday, as Shawn Nuzzo, Three Village’s civic leader, looks on. Photo by Erika Karp
Civic rejects golf course housing idea
The owner of the Heatherwood golf course wants to build 200 units of retirement housing at the site. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy
Where is Heatherwood Golf Course?
Though the golf course is in South Setauket, Heatherwood's website identifies it as being located in Centereach. Heatherwood paid $154,674 in property taxes on the golf course this year, Brookhaven officials said. The taxes are distributed to various governments, including the town and school, library and fire districts.
Who opposed Heatherwood's tax break?
Brookhaven Councilwoman Valerie Cartright, who said she opposed Heatherwood's proposal, said in an email that the company's request for tax breaks "seems to be in clear contravention to the promises made to our community.". Heatherwood managing member Douglas S. Partrick did not return a message seeking comment.
Who is the chairman of Brookhaven IDA?
The taxes are distributed to various governments, including the town and school, library and fire districts. Brookhaven IDA chairman Frederick C. Braun III said the package requested by Heatherwood would freeze the golf course's current property taxes for the first three years.
