The Farmingdale Village Board announced the adoption of the village’s 2026-2027 budget, approved a special use permit for a brewery and approved the purchase of a memorial dedicated to a Farmingdale veteran who fought in the Revolutionary War at its Monday, May 4, meeting.

The village board announced it adopted the 2026-2027 budget at a workshop meeting on April 13. The $4.87 million budget will carry a 1.64% tax levy increase. It marks an $89,996 increase from the current budget.

The village exceeded the tax cap for its2025-2026budget for the first time in its history, as the current budget carries a 3.27% tax levy increase, which was discussed for hours by residents and trustees. No members of the public provided comment during the budget hearing for the 2026-2027 financial plan.

The new budget will take effect on June 1 and will last until May 31, 2027.

The board was led by Deputy Mayor William Barrett during Monday’s meeting as Mayor Ralph Ekstrand was absent. The village board unanimously approved the special use permit forStay Green Brewery, a 20-seat brewery at 211A Main Street.

The small brewery will offer beer that focuses on sustainable production, local ingredients, and complex flavors, according to its website. There is no indication as to when it may open.

Any restaurant or bar with 20 or fewer seats in certain sections of the village does not need to hold a public hearing to obtain a special use permit, according to the village code.

The board also approved the $8,495 purchase of a new monument, which will be placed in Monument Park adjacent to the Village Green. The monument will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding and feature Farmingdale native Moses Cornelius, who served during the Revolutionary War.

Trustee Cheryl Parisi said the monument will be installed by the end of June, and it will be covered until it is unveiled on July 3 at a ceremony where the village historian will speak about Cornelius’ life.

A grant request to fund this monument through the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce has been made to a potential local donor, according to village documents.

Source: LI Press