05.09.2018 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: New pavilion for Wade’s Beach I looked at the almost-complete pavilion at Wade’s Beach the other day — it’s pretty spectacular. It includes a concrete pathway to the restrooms and will soon have benches....
04.19.2018 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Freezing in the middle of April I spent last Friday and Saturday enjoying our wonderful weather. It was such a pleasant change from the foul weather we’ve been having for the past month. It is...
02.19.2018 News Moving to close the gap in Island medical care She is a frail Shelter Island senior who needed care for a wound but had to go off-Island to get treatment because no doctor was available here. That may...
12.01.2017 Around the Island ‘Tis the season of giving Shelter Island takes care of its own. These Island groups represent all age groups and address a range of community programs and services, supported largely by volunteer efforts and...
09.27.2017 News A call for a social worker for the Island’s elderly A resident addressed the Town Board at its Tuesday work session to alert members of a “looming crisis,” but one that has a remedy.