The year started out with a call for a public meeting to talk about the implications a tax grievance by LIPA on taxes paid on the National Grid-owned power plant in Port Jefferson. By the end of the year a grassroots movement formed to address the issue. In between there was a lot of back and forth on the issue and at one point a temporary agreement was reached on village taxes. In 2012 there will certainly be more sparks flying over the LIPA power plant. Check out the stories we covered over the past year to get up to speed.

Port Jefferson's LIPA Task Force Calls For Public Meeting on Feb. 17

Public meeting called for Feb. 17 by the LIPA Task Force to discuss the future of the LIPA power plant in Port Jefferson. 2/7/11

UPDATE: Venue Change for Port Jefferson's LIPA Task Force Public Meeting This Thursday

The public meeting called for Feb. 17 by the LIPA Task Force to discuss the future of the LIPA power plant in Port Jefferson is now being held in the High School auditorium.

LIPA Task Force Touts Campaign to Repower Port Jeff Plant

Repowering the Port Jefferson power plant is main thrust of LIPA Task Force strategy. 2/28/11

LIPA Tax Challenge, Expiring Agreement May Result in Revenue Loss For Village, Schools

The looming expiration of contracts for power between National Grid and LIPA along with the lawsuit brought by LIPA to grieve its taxes may result in a steep revenue loss for Port Jefferson. 3/8/11

Citing Fiscal Responsibility, Lower Property Values, LIPA Seeks to Negotiate on Taxes

LIPA says that negotiating with Port Jefferson is a preferable solution to litigation in tax grievance. 3/16/11

Bulk of Taxes LIPA Pays Go Toward Port Jeff School District

Almost 62 percent of the taxes that LIPA pays Town of Brookhaven go to the Port Jefferson school district while 30 percent of the total village budget comes from LIPA village tax. 3/28/11

Port Jeff Village, LIPA Reach One-Year Deal on Taxes

Port Jefferson village voluntarily reduces taxes on power plant to buy time to work out a long-term solution with LIPA. 4/6/11

LIPA Tax Grievance and Tax Cap Could Mean Trouble For Port Jeff Schools

New state law caps property tax increases to a maximum of two percent per year. 6/28/11

Incentive Bill Alone May Not Help Port Jeff With Power Plant Woes

State incentives may include brownfield remediation funds and tax credits for anyone looking to repower LIPA plant.

Power to the People: LIPA Repowering Campaign Goes Grassroots

Residents form their own group to bring a local voice to the debate. 11/18/11