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Community Advisory Council

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Formed in 1998 to advise the Laboratory Director on selected issues, particularly on the environment, safety, and health, it is the intent of the Laboratory that the Community Advisory Council (CAC) represents a diverse range of interests and values of individuals and groups who are interested in or affected by the actions of the Laboratory.

The CAC consists of representatives from 26 local business, civic, education, environment, employee, government, and health organizations. The CAC sets its own agenda, brings forth issues important to the community, and works to provide consensus recommendations to Laboratory management. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Laboratory’s Berkner Hall.

CAC meetings are open to the public and interested community members are encouraged to attend. An opportunity for public comment is offered at each meeting. New members are welcome. Please attend a meeting to learn more.

Council Members

  • Ray Keenan
    Affiliated Brookhaven Civic Organizations
  • Reinhardt Schuhmann
    American Physical Society
  • Ron Trotta
    Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition
  • Arnie Peskin
    Brookhaven Retired Employee Association
  • Jim Heil
    Brookhaven Senior Citizens Office
  • Adrienne Esposito
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  • TBD
    Colonial Woods / Whispering Pines
  • Paul Ziems
    Coram Civic Association
  • Michael Giacomaro
    East Yaphank Civic Association
  • Jean Mannhaupt
    Emeritus
  • Bruce Martin
    Foundation for Economic Education
  • Biays Bowerman
    Friends of Brookhaven
  • Mary Joan Shea
    Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition
  • Karen Blumer
    Jane Corrarino
    Individuals
  • Richard Staddon
    Lake Panamoka Civic Association
  • Richard Amper
    Long Island Pine Barrens Society
  • David Sprintzen
    Long Island Progressive Coalition
  • Tracy Adams
    Longwood Central School District
  • John Sicignano
    Mastic Park Civic Association
  • Jean Jordan-Sweet
    Photon Sciences User Committee
  • Wesley Chattaway
    Ridge Civic Association
  • Al Krupski
    Suffolk County Legislator
  • Richard Murdocco
    Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Isidore Doroski
    Town of Riverhead
  • Terri Kneitel
    Wading River Civic Association
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