Trustee’s Meeting April 22

At the previous nite’s Town Board Hearing about the Dock in the Bays regulations, I objected that the proposal would eliminate the 41 existing docks over time because if they were damaged by a Hurricane or winter ice, they would have to conform to this new standard and, that being impossible, would be prohibited from [...]

UPDATE: Dock Ban Underwater

The house was about 80% full on Tuesday at the Dock Ban Hearing. SoutholdVOICE Chair John Kramer attended, spoke and reports here on events for those who couldn’t attend. Supervisor Russell stated at the outset that their purpose was to listen and use the input to further modify and correct a lot of the problems with the proposal as it stands. They heard in very certain terms from many eloquent and knowledgeable shore dwelling taxpayers that the regulation as proposed is unreasonable, a needless burden to the waterfront owner, unnecessary, as there is no rush of applicants, and insulting to the public with it’s pseudo-scientific approach. Read John’s report in full on the blog, watch on TV Channel 22 or view the video of the meeting by copying and pasting into your browser: http://bit.ly/Y9jgi (1 hour in)

April 21st Public Hearing on Dock Regs

Read this important post and block out the date on your calendar! It’s everything you need to know about the proposed New Dock Regulations, scheduled for Public Hearing on April 21st at 7.35pm. SoutholdVOICE Chair John Kramer demystifies the meaning and intention of the new legislation, providing links to key documentation.

PEP talk attendee responds

Join the forum discussion on this post – (1) Postsby John Betsch I attended the Peconic Estuary Program (PEP) meeting, a bit late, so I don’t have all the names of those who spoke, but generally it was a good thing, other than the survey. It was noted that the Hashamomuck project is a pilot [...]

Governor gets Final Report

Join the forum discussion on this post – (1) PostsAround 1pm today, April 8th 2009, Jeff Herter of the Department of State announced that the Governor and Legislature have now received the final report from the New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Council on how best to protect NY’s oceans and lakes through [...]

Silt Plume in Long Creek

Join the forum discussion on this post – (1) PostsCopy of Letter sent to Mark Terry Mr. Terry, Attached is a photo that best shows the silt plume after a rain. The photo was taken Nov 11, 2006. It seems to me, that whether ag related or not, the largest, most obvious sources should be [...]

Hashamomuck Pond – Meeting Tuesday April 7th, 6pm

The Peconic Estuary Program (PEP) has invited Hashamomuck Pond watershed property owners to a meeting Tuesday April 7th 6pm for briefing on the ecosystem and planned stormwater reduction projects, including steps you can take around your home. Owners are being asked to fill out an intrusive survey. Why should you care? Because maybe your creek is next. Find out more here.