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12.08.2024 Government

Town Board needs time on Comp Plan

It was almost a year ago when some members of the public were appealing to the Town Board to slow down and not try to push through a new...

12.08.2024 Government

Gooding to join Town Board Tuesday

Where’s Gordon Gooding? Islanders know he was elected to fill the fifth seat on the Town Board, albeit for only a year before he will have to run again...

12.07.2024 Government

Perlman Center set for use change

The Zoning Board of Appeals is poised to approve a special permit Wednesday night enabling the Perlman Music Program to change its use designation from camp to educational institution....

Itzhak and Toby Perlman to see improvements to site and approriate use designation.

11.14.2024 Government

Zeldin tapped to lead EPA in Trump administration: Former congressman served from 2015 to 2023

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will appoint former Republican congressman Lee Zeldin of Shirley to serve as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. “He will ensure...

09.06.2024 Government

Grand tells Dickson WQI money isn’t ‘slush fund’

The money that assists property owners to install innovative/ alternative (I/A) septic systems is not “a slush fund.” That’s what Water Advisory Commit-tee (WAC) chairman Peter Grand wants Councilman...

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09.04.2024 Government

Hearing set on cable provider

The Town Board has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 16 on a proposed contract with Suffolk Cable of Shelter Island, Inc. to construct, operate and maintain a...

07.19.2024 Government

Expect delay in Perlman site plan hearing

The Town Board Monday night set an Aug. 5 date for a public hearing on the site plan for renovations of the Perlman Music Program, but doesn’t expect that...

07.15.2024 Government

Shelter Island Board of Education hears appeal for more sports

Shelter Island students have been hailed through the years for their accomplishments in individual and team sports, and collecting sportsmanship awards and academic achievements. But five people, including this...

04.30.2024 Government

Shelter Island Comprehensive Plan on track to become reality: Advisory Board unanimous in decision

Shelter Island’s long march to instituting a Comprehensive Plan to guide future decisions achieved a major milestone Monday night. After a review of a draft of the Plan —...

04.23.2024 Government

Perlman campus use change delayed: ZBA wants more time to study

It was a remarkably short Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting last week — just slightly more than four minutes, as members unanimously agreed they want more time to...

04.12.2024 Government

Shelter Island Preservation Committee discusses West Neck Preserve: Student volunteers to assist at sites

Work continues at the West Neck Preserve, where black locust saplings have been removed, clearing the way for cleanup of other materials from the site. The step was needed...

04.03.2024 Government

Federal plan a threat to Shelter Island Fire Department: Commissioners ask Town Board for help

Thanks, but no thanks is Fire Commissioner Andy Reeve’s response to a 600-page proposal from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for revisions the federal agency would like...

03.27.2024 Environment

Wetlands and fertilizer use discussed by Town Board: Protecting a fragile Shelter Island ecosystem

On a major issue facing the town Board — returning final decisions on wetlands applications to the Town Board from the Planning Board — Supervisor Amber Brach-Williams said there...

03.25.2024 Government

State to give another $1.5 million for Shelter Island housing

It was a celebratory night March 21 with an announcement from Community Housing Board Chairwoman Elizabeth Hanley that Shelter Island has been approved to receive another $1.5 million from...

03.22.2024 Government

Shelter Island Town Board work session report: Bridge Street parking changes sought

Five years ago Bridge Street merchants requested changes to parking in the shopping district. Now they hope there will be real progress on their request. At issue is too...

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