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Bellport

Bellport, New York
Village
Incorporated Village of Bellport
The Four Corners in Bellport
The Four Corners in Bellport
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Bellport, New York is located in New York
Bellport, New York
Bellport, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°45′25″N 72°56′30″W / 40.75694°N 72.94167°W / 40.75694; -72.94167Coordinates: 40°45′25″N 72°56′30″W / 40.75694°N 72.94167°W / 40.75694; -72.94167
Country United States
State New York
County Suffolk
Area
 • Total 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2)
 • Land 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation 26 ft (8 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,084
 • Density 1,300/sq mi (520/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 11713
Area code(s) 631
FIPS code 36-05771
GNIS feature ID 0943626
Website www.bellportvillage.org

Bellport is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 2,084 at the 2010 census. The village is named after the Bell family, early settlers of the area. The public education system in Bellport makes up the South Country Central School District consisting of six schools, three elementary schools (Kindergarten – grade 3), Frank P. Long Intermediate School (grades 4–5), Bellport Middle School (grades 6–8) and Bellport High School. Bellport is in the town of Brookhaven and is on the South Shore of Long Island. The village is officially known as the Incorporated Village of Bellport.

The village is governed by four trustees and a mayor. Each trustee is elected to a two-year term, with two trustees up for election every year. The mayor is elected to a two-year term as well. The current trustees are: Leslie O'Connor, David McGrath, Michael Ferrigno, and Robert Rosenberg. The mayor of the village is Ray Fell.

Bellport is responsible for many local services such as snow removal, road maintenance, and garbage removal. These services are paid for by taxes on property within the boundaries of the village. However, taxes are collected by the Brookhaven Receiver of Taxes. Education is the responsibility of the South Country Central School District, ambulance service is provided by the South Country Ambulance Company, fire service is provided by the Bellport Fire District, and police service is provided by the Suffolk County Police Department and Bellport Code Enforement.

There are many small businesses such as antique shops, artist galleries, restaurants, and a service center. These family run businesses get community support through the Bellport Chamber of Commerce. Bellport is also home to the Gateway Playhouse, a professional summer theater in operation since 1950.


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