Business Resources

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Freight Dock

FIPPOA is the authority at the Freight dock and all adjoining FIPPOA property. Beachcomber Freight Service (dba Coastline Freight and Charter) manages all incoming and outgoing freight and scheduling of boats/vessels needing access to the freight dock.

• FIPPOA Freight Dock Rules agreed upon by the Chamber of Commerce and FIPPOA.

The freight dock is the main artery for local businesses and vendors in the Pines. Residents are also able to utilize the freight dock through Coastline’s freight services.

All Residents & Businesses should be mindful of the following:

• Freight dock is closed from 7 PM to 6 AM daily, Sundays, and national holidays. Requests for off-hours usage must have written approval by Harbormaster or Community Manager.

• All freight must be removed by 10 am on the morning following date of freight delivery. If volume exceeds the freight dock capacity, a shorter time period may be applied by FIPPOA.

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Fire Island Boulevard

Please click to view detailed PDFs for the following:

• Fire Island Boulevard Rules

• Enclosure Sublicense Agreement for Non-Enclosures

• Enclosure Sublicense Agreement

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Habor & Marina

Please click to view detailed PDFs for the following:

• FIPPOA Harbor and Pines Marina Rules

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Vehicles and Parking 

The Pines is largely, but not entirely, free of cars.  Contractors, businesses, and some homeowners have vehicles of all shapes and sizes that roam Fire Island Boulevard and sometimes roam the boardwalks as well. 

As of Spring 2022, all Contractor vehicles are required to be parked in the Contractor enclosures or in soon to be designated parking areas along Fire Island Boulevard. SCWA and PSE&G can park on any right-of-way at any time. FIPPOA offers paid seasonal parking in front of the Co-ops. Residential vehicles only may be parked along the ocean side of Fire Island Boulevard. 

All delivery vehicles, contractors, pool service personnel, and housekeepers must give pedestrians the right of way. As a courtesy, please step aside for the Mobility Access Carts.

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Waste

All residents should properly dispose of trash and avoid dumping anything on Fire Island Boulevard, as it is illegal and subject to severe fines. Please use the appropriate trash receptacles on the beach and boardwalks.

For more details about Bulk household waste, please refer to the Waste Collection Schedule & Guidelines (Summer 2023).

PICK-UP LOCATION
All items must be within five feet of the nearest public walkway prior to 6AM, and containers of 50 pounds or less must be tightly covered. Please note that railroad ties, dirt, concrete, hot tubs, propane, and acetylene tanks are not collected.

BULK & LANDSCAPING
Yard waste must be placed in sturdy plastic bags and stack or tie branches neatly. Small bulk and bagged bundled landscaping debris will be collected on recycling day, while larger bulk or landscaping debris can be arranged with Waste Management.

DUMPSTERS
Do not place any waste on the boulevard including areas where there may be a dumpster. These dumpsters are rented by contractors or residents for their immediate use.

RECOMMENDED RESIDENTIAL BINS
We also recommend residential bins that are more efficient for Waste Management and come with lids attached to prevent wildlife interference.

• Toter 48 Gal. Greenstone Trash Can with Wheels and Attached Lid

• Toter 48 Gal. Blue Rollout Recycling Container with Attached Lid

PRO TIP: To help avoid smells, take a drill bit and drill a few holes in the bottom of your trash cans.

In the event of missed pick-ups, please contact Brownie directly at Carting@BrownieNY.com AND cc: 311@fippoa.org including FIPPOA in the email. You may also report any missed pick-ups directly to the Town of Brookhaven Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management by clicking here or calling 631-451-8696.

Let's work together to keep our community clean and healthy by properly disposing of waste and recycling.

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Smoking 

If you choose to smoke, please have house rules.   Never smoke in bed.  Use large, heavy non-tip ashtrays.  And never, ever throw a lit cigarette off boardwalks.

Also, there are designated ashtrays in the Harbor area.

Cigarettes are a serious fire hazard. Make sure that your butts are out.

Read more about fire safety in the Pines.

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Boardwalks

The Pines boardwalks are vital, as walking is the primary mode of transport for most residents. Our maze of orderly boardwalks is maintained by the Town of Brookhaven Highway Department.

The Highway Department paints white safety lines on the boardwalks, which are especially helpful in the dark, as there are no streetlights in the Pines (people are known to fall off late at night and, if you’ve done that even once, you know it can hurt!).

They are also responsible for repairing steps at the public beach access points.  If you see a broken board, report it! Call or email immediately at highway@brookhavenny.gov or 631-451-TOWN. Include a photo and/or location to get a faster response. 

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Town of Brookhaven Ordinances 

The Pines is situated as a part of the town of Brookhaven.

Located on Fire Island Boulevard, just east and west of the harbor, is a list of local ordinances for the Town of Brookhaven.

We’ve created a page as a resource, that lists and links to each of the ordinances.

All Residents, Businesses, and Visitors should familiarize themselves and comply with these set by the local town government.

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FIP Contractor Email List

FIPPOA sends email updates that are specific to our local Pines Contractors and Vendors. If you would like to sign up to be on this list, please email: communitymanager@fippoa.org.