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County officials Blake Hyatt (left) and Stephen Randazzo discuss plans for expanded shared services among municipalities with members of the Shelter Island Town Board at Tuesday’s work session.
Representatives of County Executive Steve Bellone’s administration told Town Board members at Tuesday’s work session about initiatives being launched to make governments more efficient and responsive to residents. (more…)
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Without a quorum, the Community Housing Board (CHB) could not choose a new chairperson Thursday night. But three members — Mike Bebon, Chris DiOrio and Ed Katta — were able to outline a number of issues on the CHB’s agenda that need attention. These include appointing a new member to replace Mary-Faith Westervelt and a project manager to guide the development of affordable rental units on the Island. (more…)
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What a difference seven days make.
After last week’s strong rebuke to the Town Board from several Island business owners over site plan review legislation for commercial operations, members agreed at Tuesday’s work session to back off the issue for 120 days. (more…)
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A town law passed two years ago after months of contentious debate and packed public hearings has never been enforced, in spite of it being violated dozens of times. (more…)
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The town’s elected officials turned once again this week to find ways to solve the water crisis on Shelter Island. (more…)