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(Credit: Reporter file) Despite an effort to delay approval of the shoreline access recommendations initially affecting eight of the most troubled sites around the Island, the Town Board voted 4-1 to change parking regulations at beaches and landings. But before any vote, a public hearing brought resident Bob Kohn to the forefront, initially promising his words wouldn’t be “contentious,” until they were. He and Supervisor Gerry Siller had something of a war of words as Mr. Kohn insisted the new regulations eliminated an entire section that previously banned use of town beaches to nonresidents. He acknowledged the ban had not been enforced, but said now it has been eliminated. ....
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. ....
Rebate program returns for homeowners interested in installing rain gardens Roger Soh/Flickr Homeowners within the Peconic watershed can play a key role in preventing polluted stormwater from flowing into rivers, bays or directly into the Long Island Sound. The Peconic Estuary Partnership is once again accepting applications for its homeowner rewards program, which allows homeowners to earn up to $500 to offset the expense of installing green infrastructure on their properties. The grants are available for homeowners who install rain barrels, rain gardens or native plant gardens on their properties in an effort to prevent pollutants from entering the watershed. ....