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Estuary Program seeks town funds The Peconic Estuary, which runs from Gardiners Bay to Little Peconic Bay, is one of only 28 nationwide waterways to be declared an estuary of ‘national significance.’ (Credit: Martin Burke)
The Shelter Island Town Board will set a public hearing Friday, May 7, on allowing the use of some of its Community Preservation Fund (CPF) money to improving water quality through the efforts of the Peconic Estuary Program. Money for the CPF comes from a 2% tax that buyers pay when purchasing East End properties and is used in turn to purchase open space for preservation and fund water protection programs.
Town preps for federal coronavirus relief funds and assistance (Reporter file photo)
The Shelter Island Town Board took a first step Friday toward obtaining funds from the federal Corona Virus Relief Program, moving quickly to set in motion its application.
It’s currently unknown what money might be available to the town for expenses incurred in conjunction with services it’s had to implement to deal with the pandemic. But it’s assumed that when the town learns specifics about what money it might receive, there would be a short period in which to apply. Rather than wait for more details, it’s authorized Supervisor Gerry Siller to apply for and accept any federal grants or assistance.
Affordable Housing Committee gets development road map (Courtesy photo)
Having identified two sites for affordable housing one on the site of the former Highway Department barn on South Ferry Road and the other on Manwaring Road the Community Housing Committee on Feb. 11 got a major shot in the arm from arguably the most knowledgeable housing expert on Long Island, Diana Weir.
Ms. Weir, currently Southampton’s Director of Housing and Community Development, has served a long tenure with Long Island Housing Partnership and for 30 years has been involved with housing issues.
Responding to an invitation from Shelter Island’s Community Housing Committee Chairman Mike Bebon, she not only spent two hours explaining how municipalities have launched efforts toward providing affordable housing, but promised to assist the committee in an ongoing role, providing guidance and materials to help the town move its program forward.
JudgeHelen Rosenblum (Credit: Reporter file photo)
New year’s Eve was a day for the Shelter Island Town Board to celebrate two public servants one who chose to retire and the other who will continue serving in other capacities, but no longer as a Justice Court judge.
State Senator Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) and Judge Helen Rosenblum who has long served the town, initially as town attorney and later on the Justice Court bench were saluted for their years of contributions to Shelter Island.
Supervisor Gerry Siller called the presentation of proclamations to the two public officials “bittersweet,” noting the intent was to celebrate the two in person, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced virtual presentations via Zoom.