11.17.2016 Government Town Board members say no choice but to raise taxes As the vote to approve a Southold Town budget that would raise taxes more than 7.5 percent was called, board members expressed concerns. They said they understood the concerns...
11.02.2016 Government Blue stripe painted in support of local police department Peconic Lane was closed for about an hour this morning as the Highway Department painted a blue stripe between the double yellow lines.
11.02.2016 Government Highway superintendent outlines plan to fix problematic roads If Southold Town wants to make progress in repairing its deteriorating roads, the highway department will need to spend about $2 million per year until 2020.
01.24.2016 Weather North Fork roads in good shape following all-day snowstorm The North Fork was spared the worst of a winter storm that wreaked havoc on other parts of Long Island Saturday.
10.20.2015 Government Town to pump $250,000 in reserves into highway department budget This past harsh winter took its toll on the Southold Town highway department budget. The coffers are now totally empty, said superintendent Vincent Orlando.
03.11.2015 Government After brutal winter, a hefty price tag to repair roads The Highway Department may need between $300,000 and $400,000 more than originally budgeted to repair “substantial” damage to town roadways this winter.
03.05.2015 Top News Highway Superintendent: Slippery commute, but supplies are ‘OK’ A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect as snow begins to accumulate Thursday morning. Southold Town road crews started salting around 5 a.m., but travel could still be challenging,...
01.28.2015 Weather Southold crews continue to clear side roads Lingering flurries from Tuesday’s blizzard left a dusting of snow on Southold roadways Wednesday morning.
12.27.2014 Government Rebuild this monster? It’s snow problem for him Southold Town Highway Superintendent Vincent Orlando isn’t sure when the huge snowblower with the chipped light blue paint and faded leather seats was purchased. The highway department’s most veteran...
12.17.2014 Government Sale of scrap metal to pay for two trucks with snow plows Southold Town Highway Superintendent Vincent Orlando added one last item to his Christmas list this week — and the Southold Town Board has obliged his request.