11.04.2010 News Fire District levy up 3.3% for 2011 The Shelter Island Fire District adopted a revised 2011 budget on October 25, after a public hearing on October 19. The total budget is $800,470, the bulk of which,...
10.28.2010 News Fire cisterns become law for small subdivisions Shelter Island Fire Commissioners got what they wanted from the Town Board on Friday — a new town rule addressing the need for fire-protection cisterns in small subdivisions. The...
10.14.2010 News Cistern rule questioned by former Island fire commissioner Not every firefighter is in favor of an expanded cistern requirement for small subdivisions, Hoot Sherman being one of them. “I am an active fireman, a past commissioner, I...
10.14.2010 News Commissioners urge town to adopt new cistern rules Property owners wanting to split a couple of lots off their land will soon face a legal requirement to put in a fire protection cistern if no other water...
10.11.2010 News Cistern rule questioned by former Island fire commissioner Not every firefighter is in favor of an expanded cistern requirement for small subdivisions, Hoot Sherman being one of them. “I am an active fireman, a past commissioner, I...