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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...

09.06.2024 Main Story

Vigil embraces healing, hope

Shelter Island’s Vigil of Hope was a communal embrace of caring that brought together people struggling with addiction to alcohol and drugs; those using, those recovering, and grieving families...

09.05.2024 Main Story

UPDATE: Shelter Island Reporter Police Report: Sept. 5, 2024

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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...

09.05.2024 Around the Island

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: Sept. 5, 2024

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at 7 a.m, Monday through Friday. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church. Adult Basketball: Sunday...

07.28.2024 Main Story

Roll the credits

Mermaids, madness and, pardon me, historically correct merde, were all part of “A Deck of Ferry Tales,” presented this past weekend by The Shelter Island Historical Society and written...

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07.28.2024 Main Story

Water, water everywhere, but is it safe to drink?

More than 20 people gathered under the tent at the Shelter Island Library last Thursday to talk about what communities can do about assuring access to clean water. “We’re...

07.25.2024 Main Story

3rd suspect arrested in Silver Beach burglary case

Shelter Island Police have made a third arrest in the April 2023 burglary and vandalism case in Silver Beach. Christian M. Stepalovitch Jr., 19, of Sayville was arrested Tuesday...

08.20.2023 Main Story

Former supervisor Jim Dougherty has died

Former Shelter Island supervisor Jim Dougherty died Saturday. Mr. Dougherty, a devoted environmentalist who contributed money and energy to helping to preserve open spaces on the Island, served as...

05.17.2023 Around the Island

New watercolor show at Shelter Island Library: Local artists display works

At an opening reception on Saturday, May 20 at the library, Islanders will have a chance to meet local artists and admire their watercolor paintings, on display now through...

01.03.2023 Main Story

Community Preservation Funds decline for 11 months of 2022

As is typical, money coming into local coffers of the five East End town to their Community Preservation Fund accounts lags the calendar by a few months. But because...

12.07.2022 Main Story

Town Board passes mooring code changes

To the consternation of Waterways Management Advisory Council members the Town Board Tuesday night unanimously passed a law changing mooring renewals from what has been a requirement every three...

09.30.2022 Government

Town postpones wastewater presentation by Stony Brook professor: Reschedules for Oct. 11

Plans to continue a discussion on the Center wastewater project, originally planned for Tuesday’s Town Board work session, is now expected to occur on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Christopher Gobler,...

08.28.2022 Government

ZBA approves alterations to Heights Firehouse

As expected, the Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals gave unanimous approval to a Fire Commissioners application to renovate the Heights Firehouse. The vote was 4-0 at the Aug....

08.25.2022 Government

Town service helps those ages 60 and over with minor home repairs

Shelter Island residents 60 or over are eligible for simple home repairs without labor charges thanks to Shelter Island Town and the Suffolk County Office for the Aging. Three...

08.21.2022 Government

ZBA agrees, Heights Firehouse needs face lift

The Zoning Board of Appeals discussion at its Aug. 17 work session made it clear Fire Commissioners would get renovation plans for the Heights Firehouse approved at the Aug....

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