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09.18.2020 Business

Greenport could expand ‘parklets’ through Thanksgiving weekend

How does the idea of outdoor dining on Front Street in Greenport sound for this Thanksgiving? It’s not out of the realm of possibility under a proposal to keep...

08.31.2020 Business

Greenport’s parklets plan celebrated as a pandemic success story

“It’s like a dream come true,” said former Greenport Mayor Dave Kapell as he looked out at tables filled with diners on Front Street Friday afternoon. Since Memorial Day...

08.23.2020 Government

Greenport Village to host public hearing on controversial waterfront condos

A wetlands permit application that’s faced months of delays may receive final approval from Greenport officials this week, on the same day it is set for a public hearing...

08.21.2020 Government

Are backyard fire pits legal in Greenport? Village wants to set the record straight

Current Greenport codes restrict residents from ‘outdoor burning’ on their property — but should that include backyard bonfires? Officials discussed the idea of codifying regulations surrounding backyard fire pits...

07.27.2020 Government

Bulkhead dispute leads to more delays for 123 Sterling project in Greenport

A final decision on a wetlands permit for the property at 123 Sterling Avenue in Greenport will have to wait at least another month after a public hearing elicited...

07.19.2020 Business

Front Street lane closure will continue through October

Outdoor dining has taken off in Greenport Village since Phase Two of reopening began in June, but a proposal by the Business Improvement District to expand those efforts has...

06.27.2020 Government

Greenport Village extends public hearing on noise ordinance changes

Greenport Village officials have decided to extend a public hearing on proposed changes to the noise code until next month’s meeting. Just three residents dialed into a virtual meeting...

12.21.2019 Government

Changes could be coming to Greenport parking enforcement

Greenport Village is one step closer to changing the times it enforces parking downtown, but the Business Improvement District might not be in support of the proposal. The move,...