Gardening By The Sea – How Hard Can It Be?
February 18, 2010 by Frances Sladkus · Leave a Comment
It all seems so basic…purchase it, plant it, water it, and watch it grow. But even those of us who have gardening experience can find it daunting…
Double Whammy
February 14, 2010 by John Betsch · 3 Comments
Current Southold Town code defines a bluff or a bulkhead and a lot line so an owner needs to go to both the Trustees and the ZBA to be granted relief from setbacks for waterfront properties. The problem with this duel jurisdiction is not just time and money but, receiving two different answers. Chairman John Betsch makes the case for resolving this problem.
County Road 48 Washout – the last 17 feet
February 6, 2010 by SoutholdVOICE · 1 Comment
When another Nor’easter or Hurricane strikes the East End of Long Island it will not only wash out these homes, but also takes County Road 48 with it. In December,’94 one house was taken by the Long Island Sound. In February 2006, a storm broke through an unprotected lot and water surged to within 20 feet of Route 48 and in October 2009, Long Island Sound came within 17 feet of County Road 48 in 6 areas. Lynn Laskos of the Hashamomuck Cove Group has been working with Legislator Ed Romaine and others to do something about it.
BEWARE the Zoning Board is legislating
February 1, 2010 by Patricia Moore · 1 Comment
The expansion of the Zoning Board’s power began in January 2002 with the “Walz” decision [that is how the Town refers to this type of variance application]. In the Walz case the property, a quarter acre parcel, with a one story house, was 3 feet from one side yard and 6.5 feet from the other [...]