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06.23.2022 Government

Town Board discusses building fees and fees for services

In an effort to reduce some of the property tax burden, the Town Board continued its review at Tuesday’s work session of Building Department fees with an eye to...

08.28.2021 News

Town mum on electric vehicle fire potential: General Motors advises caution until battery is replaced

Just weeks after Shelter Island was celebrating the purchase of an electric-powered Chevy Bolt for the Building Department, it’s been revealed that the vehicle has a serious flaw requiring...

03.19.2018 News

Building Inspector calls for building fee hike

Citing permit fees that are far below those charged by other area towns, Building Inspector Reed Karen proposed a revision that would raise costs, while still keeping them at...

11.07.2017 Government

Building Inspector to suggest building fee changes

Islanders could be seeing increases to fees charged when applying for building permits for renovations and new construction. But Building Inspector Reed Karen believes his suggestions will result in...

06.19.2017 Government

Builders wrestling with new ‘green energy’ regs

New state regulations on energy conservation, in effect since October 2016, are causing consternation for architects and contractors and concerns for building department officials charged with enforcement.

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Town Board discusses building fees and fees for services

Town mum on electric vehicle fire potential: General Motors advises caution until battery is replaced

Building Inspector calls for building fee hike

Building Inspector to suggest building fee changes

Builders wrestling with new ‘green energy’ regs