Featured Letter: Confusing policies and poor code enforcement
To the Editor: I am writing regarding the editorial dated September 13, 2012 (“Devil in the Details”). As a 15-year resident of the Island, I am growing increasingly concerned about our town...
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Town's initial 27-percent tax hike whittled down
PETER BOODY FILE PHOTO | Supervisor Jim Dougherty at a Town Board session. For the Town Board, it’s all about the budget these days. Saying he wasn’t sure the “working numbers” were correct, Supervisor...
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Supervisor thanks Islanders as storm hits
Shelter Island Supervisor Jim Dougherty sent the following letter to the editor of the Reporter midday on Monday: To the Editor: Thank you Shelter Islanders for your courage and determination in...
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Town Budget: No public comment at hearing
PETER BOODY FILE PHOTO | Town Board members, Town Clerk Dorothy Ogar and Town Hall staffer Kathy Sullivan (right) at a recent budget review session. There were no public comments when the Town Board...
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County awards grant for new restroom at Volunteer Park
A grant was awarded Monday to build a public restroom at Volunteer Park on Bridge Street. (Credit: Julie Lane file photo) If you’ve ever been at Volunteer Park and had a sudden urge to go, pretty soon...
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Sherman steps down from Water Advisory Committee
Hoot Sherman at a 2013 meeting of the Water Advisory Committee. (Credit: Julie Lane file) After more than 20 years of service to Shelter Island, Hoot Sherman has called it quits from the Water Advisory...
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Who’s paying for Reel Point study?
What’s to be done at Reel Point, where thousands of dollars have been spent to keep the mouth of Coecles Harbor open? Before pouring more money into dredging and another attempt to shore up the land,...
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Two pros splitting Island social work responsibilities
KATHARINE SCHROEDER PHOTOSchool social worker Jennifer Olsen (left) and new town social worker Andrea Nydegger want Island residents to know they are here to help. A year ago, it appeared to make sense...
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Test out possible summer program
REPORTER FILE PHOTO Shelter Island School It’s Family Fun Day Wednesday, April 26, for students and parents interested in exploring activities that would be part of a YMCA program in East Hampton that...
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Weekly Calendar: May 11 — 21, 2017
COURTESY PHOTO EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 11 Ceremonial ribbon cutting, to celebrate the start up of Sylvester Manor Educational Farm’s innovative wastewater treatment system. Elected officials will be on...
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This week in Shelter Island history
50 YEARS AGO IN HISTORY Jim Morrison of The Doors incited a riot at the Chicago Coliseum during a performance in which 4,000 audience members ended up battling with police while he hid backstage. A...
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PSEG celebrates completion of cable project
JULIE LANE PHOTOCelebrating a project completed on time are (from left Shelter Island Supervisor Gary Gerth, Greenport Mayor George Hubbard, Project Manager Manny Lilimpakis and Heights Property Owners...
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Bills to protect water await Cuomo action
BARBARA ELLEN KOCH PHOTO Three bills introduced by Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) and State Senator Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) have passed both the Assembly and Senate and would...
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Sherman steps down from Water Advisory Committee
Hoot Sherman at a 2013 meeting of the Water Advisory Committee. (Credit: Julie Lane file) After more than 20 years of service to Shelter Island, Hoot Sherman has called it quits from the Water Advisory...
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Who’s paying for Reel Point study?
What’s to be done at Reel Point, where thousands of dollars have been spent to keep the mouth of Coecles Harbor open? Before pouring more money into dredging and another attempt to shore up the land,...
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Two pros splitting Island social work responsibilities
KATHARINE SCHROEDER PHOTOSchool social worker Jennifer Olsen (left) and new town social worker Andrea Nydegger want Island residents to know they are here to help. A year ago, it appeared to make sense...
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Test out possible summer program
REPORTER FILE PHOTO Shelter Island School It’s Family Fun Day Wednesday, April 26, for students and parents interested in exploring activities that would be part of a YMCA program in East Hampton that...
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Weekly Calendar: May 11 — 21, 2017
COURTESY PHOTO EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 11 Ceremonial ribbon cutting, to celebrate the start up of Sylvester Manor Educational Farm’s innovative wastewater treatment system. Elected officials will be on...
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This week in Shelter Island history
50 YEARS AGO IN HISTORY Jim Morrison of The Doors incited a riot at the Chicago Coliseum during a performance in which 4,000 audience members ended up battling with police while he hid backstage. A...
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PSEG celebrates completion of cable project
JULIE LANE PHOTOCelebrating a project completed on time are (from left Shelter Island Supervisor Gary Gerth, Greenport Mayor George Hubbard, Project Manager Manny Lilimpakis and Heights Property Owners...
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