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Town Board agenda: Taylor’s Island cabin restoration plans
The following agenda was released Thursday, February 2 for next Tuesday's February 7 Town Board work session. It is subject to change: A. Work Session Architect’s presentation - Taylor’s Island cabin restoration 2012 Parking Permits Shelter Island Country Club – proposed one hour extension of restaurant operation Proposed Special Permit Application Form B. Executive Session Negotiations Personnel ...
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Islanders may qualify for LIPA energy-savings program
The Shelter Island Community Housing Board is urging Islanders to become familiar with the Long Island Power Authority's REAP (Residential Energy Affordability Partnership) program, which could help the same energy costs. Free of charge to income-eligible LIPA customers, the program is designed to help residents reduce electric bills. Those who join...
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Mashomack Preserve lists February events
The Nature Conservancy at the Mashomack Preserve issued its February calendar this week. See below for details. All programs require pre-registration. Contact the Mashomack Preserve office [email protected] or 631-749-1001 for reservations, meeting place, further information or membership. Events are free to members of The Nature Conservancy, $5 for non-members, unless otherwise noted....
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New director for Shelter Island Historical Society
Nanette Breiner-Lawrenson has accepted the position of executive director of the Shelter Island Historical Society effective March 1, 2012, it was announced Monday by Janalyn Travis-Messer, president of the society. “We are so pleased to welcome Nanette on board, and look forward to an exciting future for the Society,” Ms. Travis-Messer...
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What’s ahead at the Jan. 31 Town Board work session
Here's the agenda provided by Supervisor Jim Dougherty's office for this Tuesday's Town Board work session. It's subject to change: A. Work Session Senator LaValle Home Rule Requests Review Richard Tarlow Special Permit application for completeness West Neck Water main replacement Cell Phone Policy B. Executive Session (personnel interview 2:30 p.m. and contract talks) ...
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Dean’s list for Islander at Tulane
Morgan Waddington made the dean's list at Tulane University for the fall semester, according to a letter from Dean James M. MacLaren that was submitted to the Reporter this week by proud parents Gwen and Glenn Waddington. All are welcome to submit news of their kids' successes in school and...
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Beth Nielson Chapman to perform at Island church
Beth Nielson Chapman, a celebrated recording artist and composer from Nashville and a close friend of Shelter Islander Lynn Franklin, will sing during the 9:30 a.m. service at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 21. Ms. Chapman, who has written hits recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler,...
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Mark calendars now for visit by Theinert comrades
Shelter Islanders should mark their calendars now for the public events planned when Lt. Joe Theinert’s Army troop visits their fallen comrade’s home turf from Thursday, May 19 to Saturday, May 21. Some details are not yet certain but the calendar of events as it now stands is as follows: Thursday, May 19: •...
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Watch Corporal Tom Spotteck in HBO documentary
Set your DVR, the last chance to see Shelter Island's Corporal Tom Spotteck in an HBO documentary titled “The Battle for Marjah” is this Monday, March 14. Directed by embedded journalist Ben Anderson, the documentary follows marines in February of 2010 through “Operation Mashtarak," which was the biggest military operation since...
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Freezing rain delays Shelter Island School on Ground Hog’s Day
Wednesday, February 2 A colossal winter storm paralyzing much of the country brought ice to Shelter Island Tuesday night — ice that began to change to rain Wednesday morning as the Shelter Island School called families of students to alert them to a two-hour delayed start. School began at 10 a.m. Roads...
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Nissen named US Sailing’s ‘Sailor of the Week’
US Sailing has named Camp Quinipet’s Greg Nissen as its most recent Sailor of the Week. As the national governing body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing has honored a sailor nominated from its membership each week since the first week of January 2009. It spotlights that sailor on...
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Correction
In last week’s issue, it was Liz Lechmanski who wrote the SICC article, “SICC hosts Sag Harbor ladies, launch flights” and took the delightful photo of the lady golfers at Goat Hill, not Karen Gibbs. The Reporter apologizes for the error. ...
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Correction
In the “School Board Appointments” list in last week’s issue of the Reporter, Sam Schneider was incorrectly listed as both the school’s business official and deputy treasurer. He only serves as the school’s business official. The Reporter appologizes for the error. ...
