Beach Battle Reaches U.S. Supreme Court

In April 2010, we published an article submitted by Dianne Castaldi about active property rights legal cases across the U.S. This follow up article is about a case that’s now gone as far as the U.S. Supreme Court. The outcome of this case can affect all waterfront property owners. UPDATED: ISSUE NOW DECIDED, SEE COMMENT BY DAVE BERGEN. Click title or thumbnail to read more.

County Road 48 Washout – the last 17 feet

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.

Cedar Beach is Eroding

Some years ago the osprey pole pictured here was 50 feet inland.  Today at high tide it is 15 feet out in Peconic Bay.  What has happened?  Obviously the sand has washed away.  That is because the Southeastern face of Great Hog Neck forms a race with Jessup’s neck on the South Fork and a [...]

Landscaping by the Seashore – Part 1

Landscaping by the seashore presents some difficult challenges for the homeowner. The seashore is an extremely harsh environment and the plants have to endure salt spray, heavy rains, high winds, dry conditions, sandy soils and heat. The right plant choices will create a lush colorful landscape, prevent erosion, be non-invasive and increase your property’s value. [...]

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 [...]

We cannot be the buffer for County Road 48 much longer!

Hashamomuck Cove October 7, 2009 We cannot be the buffer for County Road 48 much longer! We need help now! It is no longer a threat in one area, 4 more areas yesterday [October 7th] were potential breaches to the road! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southoldvoice.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fwe-cannot-be-the-buffer-for-county-road-48-much-longer%2F’; addthis_title = ‘We+cannot+be+the+buffer+for+County+Road+48+much+longer%21′; addthis_pub = ”;

Soundfront Buzz

Join the forum discussion on this post – (1) PostsSouthold VOICE is not only talking docks, we have serious concerns about the Soundfront also, where there are a number of issues related to low beach front, high bluff, coastal erosion, litter, trespassing, illegal fishermen etc. The key issue for all of us on Long Island [...]

Beach Erosion Task Force Created

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LWRP with PAGE NUMBERS

Southold Town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), impacts almost everyone on the North Fork, especially those involved with any kind of permitting. Each applicant must show consistency with the LWRP, and it’s not an easy process, not least because the document itself is a staggering 984 pages long, and most curiously, it was published without [...]

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