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...
06.28.2017 News Saving Reel Point: Town, Land Trust review consultants’ report on erosion As a March storm lashed Shelter Island with wind-driven rain, John Needham noted an ominous sight — water lapping at his shop door at Coecles Harbor Marina. Mr. Needham,...
05.03.2017 News WMAC won’t recommend Vella dock plan Just when marine contractor Jack Costello thought he was home free with an alternative plan for a dock in Dering Harbor near the Shelter Island Yacht Club, hope vanished...
05.02.2017 Government Colligan: Septic upgrades could be mandated CORRECTION: Mr. Colligan’s words are with respect to owners of properties who are making major changes involving at least 50 percent of their structures and to those building new structures...
12.05.2016 News Reel Point dredge done; more action planned While town officials await a plan for saving Reel Point, Suffolk County has completed the latest dredging of the area.