Julie Lane, Author at Shelter Island Reporter

08.11.2025 Featured Story

County reports surge in tick numbers: The battle against Lyme continues on Shelter Island

Suffolk County is experiencing a significant increase in tick populations this summer, with experts reporting a surge in tick-borne illnesses. A press release from the County said the increase...

08.08.2025 Featured Story

Pro-Housing details debated by Shelter Island Town Board: Accessing State funds a priority for affordable housing

The Town Board agreed Tuesday to scrap a companion statement to the New York State “Pro-Housing Community” agreement that had to be signed with no changes. If the Island...

08.06.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island Fresh Pond pilot program funded: County grant matches State for full cost

The Fresh Pond pilot program got a major boost this week on the road to a permanent solution to phosphorus buildup that has long affected water quality. Two grants...

08.02.2025 Featured Story

Governor expands wastewater grants

Free? Not quite, but homeowners who want to upgrade to the Innovative Alternative (I/A) septic systems could soon be paying far less out of pocket than they have since...

07.31.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island Town Board considers axing position of Town Attorney

In its ongoing discussion of eliminating the position of Town Attorney, the Town Board at Tuesday’s work session considered alternatives. In the past discussions, interim attorney Steven Leventhal had...

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