Summary
John McAuliff and Ron Hariri pressed for answers on the downtown hotel — the room count reportedly grew from 76 to 80, and they want to know the town's financial exposure and parking garage commitment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — residents are asking for the town's liability and reserve figures.
The developer and downtown businesses if the project proceeds.
Taxpayers if the town's financial commitments exceed expectations; critics prefer a green open space.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Town Board - Jun 10, 2026
The developer confirmed an IDA application is pending seeking sales tax, mortgage tax, and PILOT benefits. One resident and a civic association president objected, saying a successful developer shouldn't get taxpayer-backed breaks while the town has pierced the tax cap.
Town Board Work Session - May 14, 2026
A five-story, 94-room Hilton Tapestry hotel with restaurant, retail and a coffee shop is proposed as the anchor private investment in the Town Square urban renewal project. The public hearing is June 10, and the board's approval would clear the way for construction and a foundation permit.
Planning Board - Mar 5, 2026
Lot lines downtown will be reconfigured to create a single lot for the Town Square hotel project, a step under the Master Developer Agreement that moves the long-planned downtown hotel forward.
Planning Board - Feb 19, 2026
The developer of the long-planned Town Square project needs lot lines redrawn to build the hotel downtown. The hearing is closed and a resolution is expected March 5 — a key step in getting shovels in the ground on East Main Street.
Planning Board - Feb 5, 2026
Six town-owned parcels downtown will be reconfigured to create a single lot for the long-awaited Town Square hotel, at the master developer's expense. A public hearing is set for the board's next meeting.
Town Board - Jan 21, 2026
John McAuliff and Ron Hariri pressed for answers on the downtown hotel — the room count reportedly grew from 76 to 80, and they want to know the town's financial exposure and parking garage commitment.
Related development
Peconic River Hotel, 117-217 East Main Street
The hotel is the private anchor meant to bring foot traffic to the new Town Square.
Town Square Hotel and Town Square Lot Line Modifications
Clears the path for the Town Square hotel project downtown; a public hearing was set for the board's next meeting.
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