05.18.2021 Government Walking to a town beach this summer? Bring ID Heading to the beach? Along with towels and sunscreen, Southold Town residents should plan to pack a proof of residency in their bag this year. After a season that...
11.27.2020 Government Southold Town may eliminate daily beach passes for good Daily beach passes may soon become a thing of the past in Southold. Officials are currently weighing a proposal that would eliminate the passes, citing issues with overcrowding. “I...
06.25.2020 Government Stepped-up enforcement at town beaches; more complaints now about trespassers In response to growing tensions over crowds and litter, Southold Town will step up enforcement measures at local beaches. A new task force of police officers, bay constables and...
07.05.2018 Government Town considers adding sunscreen dispensers to local beaches, parks The Southold Town Board met with Jack and Maggie Biggane, of Mollie’s Fund, about the possibility of installing sunscreen dispensers at five town parks and beaches.
09.03.2017 Government Leash law back in spotlight at Southold Town Board meeting Residents speaking at Tuesday’s Southold Town Board meeting expressed concern about laws related to dogs on beaches, reviving a topic that dominated town meetings in 2013.
07.16.2017 Government Southold Town addresses beach concerns Following numerous complaints from residents, especially those in New Suffolk, the Southold Town Board has enacted a few immediate changes to address problems at Southold’s beaches.
07.02.2016 Government Restrooms at town beaches to remain open through September The bathrooms at Southold Town’s beaches hadn’t been opened last month and beachgoers desperate for a bathroom break had been taking some extreme measures, Councilwoman Jill Doherty said at Tuesday’s Town...
06.19.2013 Government Town sets another public hearing on proposed leash law Southold Town officials said Tuesday they believe a compromise has been reached on the long awaited leash law. During its regular session Tuesday, board members set a second public...
05.24.2013 News Town says beaches are not yet ‘pristine’ While Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer, Southold Town beaches will not be in tip-top shape until the season’s official start on June 22, according to...
04.25.2013 Government Debate over dog regulation continues tonight in Southold The very contentious and continuing dispute over how or whether Southold Town should regulate dogs running free at town beaches and parks will pick up again tonight. Residents are...