2009 Dredging Update

The 2009 dredging season has begun.  The dredge has been working over on the south shore for a few weeks now.  They need to get Cold Spring, Fresh and North Sea done before they come over to Southold.  The good news is that I received word today that the permit for Budd Pond (Port of [...]

7. Protecting Sound Bluffs

Question 7: Bluff protection: Do you support the use of landscape retaining walls to protect Sound-front bluffs? Can we get your support vs. the DEC? . SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD 2009 CANDIDATE ANSWERS: Albie DeKerillis: I would have to consult my trustees if elected and come to reasonable conclusion. Albert Krupski Jr.: In 1991 the Town Board adopted [...]

6. Storm Damage & Erosion

Question 6: Both waterfront property owners on the LI Sound and waterfront owners and dock owners on the creeks and bays are faced with challenges such as ice damage to docks, gradual erosion from storm surges and Nor’easters, and hurricane damage and erosion. What background or experience gives you a full appreciation of these problems that waterfront property owners confront [...]

5: Clean up Program for Beaches

Question 5: Coastal Stewards: Normally all private property owners get twice a year free brush cleanup.  As waterfront owners have brush, flotsam and jetsam on their beaches and shorelines, would you support a change in the definitions of allowable debris to equalize the cleanup program for all property owners? . SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD 2009 CANDIDATE ANSWERS: Albie DeKerillis: Yes. I [...]

4. Buildable Land Area

Question 4: Set backs are based on total lot size regardless of the buildable land area so it forces the waterfront property owner to apply for variances in every case. Why or why not would you support a correction to the town zoning regulations to remedy this? . SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD 2009 CANDIDATE ANSWERS: Albie [...]

2009 ELECTION RESULTS

The 2009 Election results are in, and SoutholdVOICE congratulates all the winners. We look forward to working with you. The Complete Results: Southold Town Council – 100% reporting Jerilyn Woodhouse (D) – 22.98%, 2,868 votes Christopher Talbot (R) – 24.63%, 3,074 votes WINNER Albie DeKerillis (R) – 23.97%, 2,991 votes Albert Krupski Jr. (D) – [...]

3. Preserving Water Views

One of the values of waterfront property is a water view. This is frequently obscured by an overgrown jumble of growth in non-disturbance zones. How would you remedy this so our waterfront property owners can enjoy their waterfront views? The Trustees we just elected have answered this question. Here’s where you can read what they had to say and follow up with them.

2: Deer Control

Question 2: Deer Control: What is your position on deer management? Would you support a change in the present status from managing wildlife to pest management? How would you pursue this goal? . SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD 2009 CANDIDATE ANSWERS (in alphabetical order) Albie DeKerillis: We are past deer management, unfortunately. Now the safety of our children and [...]

1: Your Motivation to Run

Question 1: What is your motivation to run for office? What do you hope to accomplish? . SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD 2009 CANDIDATE ANSWERS (in alphabetical order): Albie DeKerillis: I am running for Town Council because I feel I offer a fresh perspective on what it costs to raise a family in Southold town. I wish [...]

Meet the Candidates 2009 Q&A

As we have previously done, SoutholdVOICE submitted questions relating to waterfront issues to all candidates running for Southold Town Board and Trustee positions in the forthcoming November elections. 7 questions with a deadline. Starting October 13th, we are publishing side by side comparison of candidate responses to help you decide who best represents your interests. First, click the headline above to read more about each candidate.

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