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Inside Out: Lockdown? Not for me on Patriot’s Day

The ironies cascaded through my mind as I headed north to Lexington and Concord on April 19, the anniversary of the skirmishes in 1775 when “embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard ‘round the world,” as Mr. Emerson put it. My wife thought I was... read more>
A look back at this week in Shelter Island history

10 YEARS AGO Town makes it official: water crisis is really over It was a winter with 30 inches of rain in 2003 and that was 10 inches more than normal for Shelter Island. The town had been in a level four water emergency since March 2002... read more>
Police blotter: 1 arrest, 6 tickets, 2 accidents

Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty. Alicia A. Moore, 54, of Shelter Island was arrested on Friday,... read more>
The Incredible Hulk? Spider Man? Mr. Becker, is that you?

The flyers on the school bulletin boards asked, "Who would you rather see duct taped to a wall, Dr. Hynes, Mr. Becker, or senior Morgan McCarthy?" The Shelter Island School National Honor Society members hosted this colorful fundraiser this afternoon. Students and faculty members made their... read more>
Bucks seek housing: looking at alternatives and volunteers

With little more than two weeks to go before their opening game, Shelter Island Bucks organizers are hustling to secure necessary housing for about half the 25 players and two coaches who still have no place to stay during June and July. Hoping to answer community... read more>

May 16, 2013

Bucks seek housing: Meeting to field residents’ questions

By Julie Lane

May 13, 2013

Eye on the Ball: A peek into the past at Island heroes

By Bob DeStefano

May 3, 2013

Education

The Incredible Hulk? Spider Man? Mr. Becker, is that you?

By JoAnn Kirkland

May 16, 2013

Board of Education adopts a new field trip policy

By Julie Lane

May 14, 2013

Board of Ed presents its budget numbers

By Julie Lane

May 13, 2013

Business

Chamber gives Town Board date for holiday fireworks

By Ambrose Clancy

May 16, 2013

Japanese eatery now open in Greenport

By Rachel Young

May 12, 2013

High-end 'general' store to open in Center

By Julie Lane

May 6, 2013

Community

Bucks seek housing: looking at alternatives and volunteers

By Julie Lane

May 16, 2013

Paper gobbler set to roll into town Saturday

By Ambrose Clancy

May 15, 2013

Board of Ed presents its budget numbers

By Julie Lane

May 13, 2013

Obituaries

Obituaries: Elmer August Kestler Jr., Lawrence William Sliker

By Reporter Staff

May 9, 2013

Obituaries: Draper, Rodgers

By Reporter Staff

March 7, 2013

Obituary: Winifred Holmes Luddecke

By Reporter Staff

February 26, 2013

Real Estate

Good grief: ‘Grievance Day’ looms at Assessor’s office

By Tara Smith

May 14, 2013

High end real estate deals escalate

By Julie Lane

May 1, 2013

Shed plan rejected: ZBA says ‘detriment’ to neighborhood

By Julie Lane

April 26, 2013

Opinion

Inside Out: Lockdown? Not for me on Patriot’s Day

By Peter Boody

May 17, 2013

Statement from Governor's office on new utility for L.I.

By Times Review

May 14, 2013

Slice of Life: Nobody bothered to ask me ... but

By Tom Hashagen

May 14, 2013

ZBA news: Owners get half a loaf, Yacht Club gets go ahead

By Julie Lane | 05/17/2013 10:30 AM | Uncategorized

Question: Will owners of a controversial house on Cartwright Road accept half a loaf or try to overturn a ZBA decision? A ruling will come down next week, enabling the owners to get a certificate of occupancy for the main part of their house, but they'll have to make changes to...

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Shelter Island Reporter Classifieds and Homeowners’ Network: May 16, 2013

By Times Review | 05/16/2013 11:04 AM | Classifieds

Here is the Shelter Island Reporter Homeowners’ Network for May 16, 2013. If you are interested in placing an ad, please call Karen, 631-354-8029 or email kcullen@timesreview.com. Shelter Island Classifieds and Homeowners' Network: May 16, 2013 ...

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Dougherty: Chopper routes up in the air for summer flights

By Ambrose Clancy | 05/16/2013 10:30 AM | Featured Story, Government, News, Top News

At Tuesday’s Town Board work session Town Supervisor Jim Dougherty said there was good news and bad news on helicopter routes over or around the Island this summer. The good news was that he had heard from Jeff Smith, head of the Eastern Regional Helicopter Council. Mr. Smith said that although...

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Chamber gives Town Board date for holiday fireworks

By Ambrose Clancy | 05/16/2013 8:00 AM | Business, Featured Story, News, Top News, Uncategorized

Yes, this year there will be fireworks. Chamber of Commerce President Art Williams told the Town Board Tuesday at its work session that the Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 13. Mr. Williams said he he’d met with Police Chief James Read and Fire Chief John D’Amato...

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Senior kitchen passes inspection: Card says it’s a done deal

By Julie Lane | 05/15/2013 4:00 PM | Featured Story, Government, News, Top News

“We have passed with flying colors.” That was the word from Public Works Commissioner Jay Card Jr. who reported Wednesday afternoon that he just completed an inspection of the Senior Activity Center kitchen with a Suffolk County Department of Health Services official. After spending $110,250 over a period of almost four years,...

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Full statement from the Postal Service on mail mix ups

By Reader Submission | 05/14/2013 4:52 PM | Government, News, Top News

More than a month after United States Postal Service manager Randy Sauber met with Shelter Islanders to hear their concerns about difficulties receiving their mail, USPS spokeswoman Congetta Chiricello issued the following statement to the Reporter: As a customer service oriented business the community of Shelter Island is best served through...

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USPS responds to complaints: Residents still seeking answers

By Julie Lane | 05/14/2013 4:31 PM | Government, News, Top News

In about 600 words a United States Postal Service official responded to some of the problems Islanders have getting their mail, generally deflecting blame to others and offering little in the way of solutions. “As a courtesy,” the two Post Offices on Shelter Island monitor the mail for ZIP code inaccuracies...

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