12.06.2019 Government New Marine III zoning to protect future of Plum Island ferry terminal The Southold Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new Marine III zoning district for the Plum Island Ferry Terminal in Orient.
12.03.2019 Government Town Board denies demolition of Skippers Lane home The Southold Town Board unanimously denied an Orient couple’s appeal to demolish a home located in the hamlet’s historic district. The decision was announced at Tuesday’s Town Board meeting.
11.21.2019 Government Southold Town Board to rule on appeal of proposed Orient teardown The Southold Town Board has reached a decision on an Orient couple’s appeal to demolish a home located in the hamlet’s historic district.
11.20.2019 Government Plan presented to add flood protection to Orient’s Narrow River Road A wetlands restoration project proposed for Orient could turn Narrow River Road into a recreational path for residents.
11.03.2019 Community Postcards donated to historical society tell story of bygone era “Have just arrived here in a little sailboat from Sag Harbor with ten other fellows. Having a fine time. Yours, Fred.” This greeting, written in inky, neat script, appeared...
10.29.2019 Government Public hearing set for Dec. 3 on zoning change near Plum Island ferry terminal Residents will be able to weigh in on a conceptual new zoning district proposed for the Plum Island ferry terminal in Orient.
09.24.2019 Police Cops: Boat burns while owners walk at Orient Beach State Park A Connecticut couple left their boat anchored while they went for a walk on the Orient Beach State Park Tuesday, only to find the boat in flames when they...
09.20.2019 Government Addressing future of Plum Island, zoning change discussed for Orient ferry terminal As the effort to prevent Plum Island from being auctioned off continues, preservation advocates are turning their attention to the 10-acre federally owned ferry property in Orient.
08.25.2019 Government Planning Board continues discussion on proposed subdivision in Orient As a plan to subdivide 112 acres in Orient inches forward, the Southold Town Planning Board is taking steps to mitigate impacts on “cultural resources” following the discovery of...
07.19.2019 Community Oysterponds Historical Society has another new director The Oysterponds Historical Society has named a new executive director following Marianne Howard’s resignation earlier this month. Sarah Mills Sands officially began in her new role as executive director...
