Breaking News: Emergency Permitting underway to save homes and Route 48
December 27, 2010 by joanna · Leave a Comment
The storm that arrived on the East End of Long Island yesterday in Southold is not one that will be forgotten. While the snow did not materialize as much as forecast, the wind is exceeding all expectations and has caused major damage to both town assets and private property alike. Town Beach took a major [...]
A Line in the Sand – Simply a Matter of Respect
December 22, 2010 by John Betsch · Leave a Comment
A November 23rd Suffolk Times on-line article entitled “Fence is Mattituck Woman’s Line in the Sand” – with its forty-four posted comments and innuendo placed by anonymous people hiding behind pseudonyms, rattled John Betsch’s cage. While it might have been an interesting story for readers, it does not tell the complete story. Read the complete article.
Sound Bluff Erosion Beach Walk
November 17, 2010 by John Kramer · Leave a Comment
The weather has been great for autumn beach walks, and John Kramer highly recommends this walk to anyone who wants to see just how big a problem life on the bluff can be and how difficult it is to correct the problem. The walk begins at Horton’s Point Lighthouse.
County Road 48 Washout – let’s study the study!
October 4, 2010 by John Betsch · Leave a Comment
An analysis of a press conference by SoutholdVOICE Chair Chairman John Betsch, comments by Lynn Laskos, of the Hashomomuck Cove Group, copies of the letters between Marc Alessi and Peter Scully of the DEC, who were both no-shows, and more photos. Ted Finch, Regional Director of the NYS Emergency Management Office, representing Governor Patterson, did attend at the last minute, but can anyone remember what he said?
County Rd 48 Washout – Press Conference latest!
September 22, 2010 by joanna · Leave a Comment
A few photos uploaded to our Flickr photostream: It was a spectacular clear blue sky day, a tranquil spot belying the fury of an impending washout of the last 17ft, but there’s no doubt from the turnout that this cause is serious…a full report from Chairman John Betsch will follow, and reporters were there from [...]
County Rd 48 Washout – Contact addresses
September 21, 2010 by SoutholdVOICE · 1 Comment
Call to action: 2pm on Wednesday September 22nd 2010 Press conference is 2pm sharp, allow 30 – 40 minutes. Where: 55915 County Road 48, Southold, NY 11971 ……UPDATE……UPDATE…..UPDATE….. SoutholdVOICE received a note from Jill Doherty that the Trustees will be there and there has been a inquiry from Senator Schumer and Tim Bishop’s offices as [...]
County Road 48 Washout – CALL TO ACTION – the fight continues
September 10, 2010 by John Betsch · Leave a Comment
On February 6th of this year, SoutholdVOICE published an article and video entitled: “County Road 48 Washout – the last 17 feet” The problem and the fight continues… The Hashamomuck Cove Group, lead by SoutholdVOICE Member Lynn Laskos, continues to fight the fight on beach erosion. As you might know, the Section 905B Reconnaissance study was completed. ALL the [...]
7. Protecting Sound Bluffs
October 15, 2009 by SoutholdVOICE · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
