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12.22.2022 News

Tide monitoring system at South Ferry to protect Peconic Estuary

Tide monitoring system to protect Peconic Estuary

11.29.2022 News

Not a drought, but dry — Shelter Island needs more rain or snow

The Island is not experiencing a drought, but as of Nov. 15, it still is in what’s considered “an absolute dry zone,” according to Water Advisory Committee member Greg...

08.10.2022 News

South Ferry installs water testing technology

Thanks to support from the United States Geological Survey, the Peconic Estuary Partnership and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, South Ferry has new technology installed that...

08.03.2022 Government

Town Board work session report: Charges made that Board is ‘autocratic’ not ‘democratic’

The Town Board got a tongue-lashing from a woman at Tuesday’s work session, who told them, “Democratic government works much better than autocratic government. I think a democratic attitude...

06.29.2022 Government

Town Board considers drought procedures: No mandatory restrictions … yet

The Town Board is looking to adopt criteria and procedures for dealing with drought situations. It’s a subject the Water Advisory Committee recommended to a previous Board as a...

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Tide monitoring system at South Ferry to protect Peconic Estuary

Not a drought, but dry — Shelter Island needs more rain or snow

South Ferry installs water testing technology

Town Board work session report: Charges made that Board is ‘autocratic’ not ‘democratic’

Town Board considers drought procedures: No mandatory restrictions … yet