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01.07.2026 Featured Story

State implements hunting changes: Crossbows now allowed for deer

A change introduced in January on deer hunting on Long Island doesn’t affect Shelter Island, according to Beau Payne, a member of the Police Department who provides advice to...

11.24.2025 Featured Story

Gardiner’s Bay Country Club site plan approved: Seven conditions set

Gardiner’s Bay Country Club (GBCC) officials won the day, with approval by the Town Board of its site plan allowing for a pumping station structure and cistern to be...

09.10.2025 Featured Story

Getting drought conditions info to the Shelter Island public faster

The Town Board is moving to get messages about changing drought conditions out to the public faster. In August, members of the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) discussed their observations...

09.08.2025 Featured Story

Check your trees: laurel wilt confirmed on Long Island

Cornell University is hosting an information session on Sept. 10 about laurel wilt, a fungal disease spread by the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. The public is encouraged to attend and learn...

08.22.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island Water Advisory Committee weighs drought revisions: Urges cutback in lawn watering

The Water Advisory Committee is suggesting the Town Board implement voluntary conservation efforts, advising the public not to water lawns between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m....

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