Village of Lake Grove

What Village of Lake Grove does

The Village of Lake Grove is an incorporated municipal government in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, established in 1968 by resident referendum to secure local control over zoning, architectural standards, and community development. The village serves a captive residential population within its incorporated boundaries, delivering standard municipal services including public safety coordination, road maintenance and snow plowing, parks and recreation, code enforcement, planning and zoning administration, village court, recycling, and community events. Operations are run from a single Village Hall at 980 Hawkins Avenue by an 11–50 person staff under an elected Mayor (Robert J. Scottaline) and four-member Board of Trustees, supported by a Village Clerk, Treasurer, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals. The underlying technology stack is conventional municipal — an online tax payment portal (WIPP), standard government website, and sustainability infrastructure (solar panels, LED lighting, natural gas and waste oil heaters) at DPW facilities — with no disclosed AI, APIs, or proprietary software platforms.

The village's business model is tax-funded rather than commercial. The primary revenue stream is the annual real estate tax levy, supplemented by transaction-based permit, inspection, engineering, and business registration fees, and village court fines from traffic and code violation sessions. Distribution to residents occurs through Village Hall (in-person), an online services portal, and justice court sessions. The village maintains a debt-free balance sheet and operates within New York's tax cap, which constrains but also signals fiscal discipline. Commercial ecosystem activity is accelerating, with Wegmans and Stony Brook Medical anchoring recent development, and community partners such as L.G.C.A.R.E.S. and the Lake Grove Lions Club supporting events including Summerfest, Harvest Festival, and the Summer Car Show.

Name

Village of Lake Grove

Legal name

Incorporated Village of Lake Grove

Website

https://lakegroveny.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Village of Lake Grove is an incorporated municipal government in Suffolk County, Long Island, providing tax-funded local services — including public safety, road maintenance, parks, code enforcement, and village court — to a captive residential population within its incorporated boundaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Local tax collection
• Parks and recreation programs
• Village court services
• Public works maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Village real estate taxes constitute the primary revenue source for municipal operations. Taxes are due annually with penalty-free payment period through July 1st.
2. Permit and Fee Revenue: Revenue generated from building permits, inspection fees, engineering fees, business registrations, and various village services.
3. Village Court Fines: Revenue from traffic court and village code violation sessions held twice monthly and monthly respectively.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Village of Lake Grove provides core municipal government services to its residents and property owners, including administration (property tax collection, building permits, inspections), public safety (fire marshal services, village justice court), infrastructure (highway department, snow plowing, recycling collection), and community life (parks and recreation, summer camp program, seasonal events such as Summerfest and Harvest Festival). Services are accessed at Village Hall, through an online tax payment portal, and via scheduled court sessions.

Product overview

Village of Lake Grove operates as an incorporated municipal government providing comprehensive public services to residents. The village offers a centralized service platform encompassing administrative functions (tax collection, permits, village court), public safety (fire marshal services), infrastructure (highway department, recycling), recreational facilities and programs (parks, summer camp), and community events. Services are accessed through Village Hall, online portals, and community facilities, with key offerings including online tax payment, park reservations, recreation programs, and various community celebrations throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Village Government Services Comprehensive municipal administration for village residents, including tax collection, permits, village code enforcement, zoning administration, public meetings, and records.
• Online Tax Payment Electronic payment system for village real estate taxes, accessible to property owners online through the WIPP platform.
• Parks and Recreation Management of Gerald L. Lotto Memorial Park and other village recreational facilities, including an upcoming all-inclusive playground with equipment for children with special needs.
• Summer Recreation Program Summer camp and recreational activities for village children, with counselor positions and camper registration.
• Village Court Justice court services for village residents handling traffic violations and village code violations, with sessions held twice monthly and monthly respectively.
• Fire Marshal Services Fire safety inspection, fire education programs, and emergency response coordination for village residents and properties.
• Highway Department Road maintenance, snow plowing, fleet management (including recently replaced trucks, sanders, and plows), and infrastructure upkeep for village roads.
• Planning and Zoning Services Land use planning, zoning administration, variance reviews, and building permits administered by the village Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Recycling Program Municipal recycling collection with annual recycling calendar and waste management for village residents.
• Community Events Village-organized community events including Summer Festival, Harvest Festival, Car Show, Holiday Celebration, and Lions Lingo Fundraiser.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• WegmansmajorOthersMajor commercial tenant bringing upscale grocery retail to the village. The village selected Wegmans after competitive negotiations with multiple municipalities. Expected to attract complementary retailers and drive commercial development.
• Stony Brook MedicalmajorOthersMedical facility occupying the former Sears building with additional facilities planned on Middle Country Road, bringing healthcare services to the village.
• L.G.C.A.R.E.S. (Lake Grove Cultural Arts, Recreation and Education Society)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity volunteer organization that supports village events including Summer Festival, car shows, and holiday celebrations through donations and organizational assistance.
• Suffolk County Water AuthorityminorOthersProvides water services to village residents; issued water conservation alerts during drought conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Incorporated Village of Babylon: Suffolk County village with comparable municipal operations, mayor-trustee governance, and local tax/fee-based revenue model.
• Incorporated Village of Garden City: Nassau County Long Island village with comparable upscale zoning, architectural review, debt-conscious operations, and similar governance footprint.
• Incorporated Village of Mineola: Nassau County village offering equivalent municipal services, planning/zoning authority, and community programming under a similar fiscal structure.
• Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre: Long Island incorporated village of similar size delivering parallel municipal services (recreation, court, public works) under mayor-council governance.
• Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson: Suffolk County incorporated village with similar population scale and full municipal service portfolio, including harbor/parks services and code enforcement.
• Incorporated Village of Patchogue: Another incorporated village in Suffolk County, Long Island providing comparable municipal services, local zoning authority, and community events — directly comparable in size and governance structure.
• Incorporated Village of Hempstead: Long Island incorporated village providing similar municipal services, code enforcement, and property-tax-funded operations in the same regional regulatory environment.

Others

• Suffolk County Water Authority: Utility partner that supplies water to Lake Grove residents; relevant as an inter-municipal service provider and infrastructure counterparty.
• New York State Department of State: State-level authority overseeing municipal governance, local law adoption, and incorporation frameworks under which Lake Grove operates.

Broad incumbents

• Town of Brookhaven: The encompassing town government within which Lake Grove operates; provides overlapping services (highway, sanitation) at a much larger scale, with which Lake Grove must coordinate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lakegrovevill
• Facebookfacebook.com/LakeGroveVillage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-lake-grove-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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