Thursday, February 23, 2012
Temperatures are predicted to hit 60 degrees in the sunshine today — will you hit the beach or nature trail for a walk today?
The North Fork is home to several trails, beaches and scenic spots for road runs or walks. Since you haven't had the opportunity to do much skiing or sledding with the kids this winter, will you be taking advantage of the warm weather today at places such as Laurel Lake Preserve, Inlet Pond Country Park or Orient Point County Park? Let us know your plans on this spring-like day in the comment boxes below
Monday, January 23, 2012
Report on "The Suffolk Times" states local residents are concerned with a Suffolk County Water Authority proposal to build a wind turbine on the property.
According to a report in The Suffolk Times, some residents surrounding the Laurel Lake Preserve are up in arms at the prospect of a wind turbine being installed on the property, at the direction of the Suffolk County Water Authority. The report states that at a public hearing last week at the Mattituck-Laurel Library, the president of a local homeowner's association cited fire, and potential destruction of the preserve, as "a very real, terrifying thought." According to the report, the Southold Town Board has yet to take a stance on the issue, and the turbine was not discussed at Monday's Planning Board Meeting. Click here to read the full report on The Suffolk Times.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Southold Town considers changing wind energy code to accomodate public facilities.
The Suffolk County Water Authority is interested in installing a wind turbine on Laurel Lake Preserve, according to Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell. At a work session Tuesday morning, Supervisor Russell mentioned that a Suffolk County Water Authority representative proposed the installation of a windmill the same size as the one recently installed at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic — the largest so far in Southold Town. The wind turbine would help power water pumps located in the preserve area and would offset energy costs for the company. Russell asked the board members if they were interested in tweaking the town’s wind energy code, which currently allows for the installation of turbines only on active farmland. He said he was also …
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
As the weather cools and the leaves start to turn, the North Fork has several parks for a fall stroll.
Whether on the water or encompassed in woods, North Fork Parks are still great to visit during the fall. Here are five — feel free to let us know what your favorite is in the boxes below. Orient Beach State Park: Check out this park as its pristine maritime forest changes with the weather. Stroll along the expansive beach, now peaceful without too many tourists, in the cool breeze off of Gardiners Bay. Dam Pond Preserve: Fall is a great time to hike the trails around Dam Pond Preserve, a county-owned park in East Marion. The trails are tucked away just off the Orient-East Marion causeway. Inlet Pond County Park: Like the birds of fall? Then this 55-acre nature preserve in Greenport is for you. Take a walk around its 1.6 miles of groomed …
Sunday, June 12, 2011
What body of water will you be spending most of your time in this summer?
We're lucky here on the North Fork to live in such a diverse coastal community, surrounded by the waters of the Long Island Sound and the Peconic Bay, available for all sorts of more aggressive water sports like water skiing, jet skiing and wind surfing. Then there are smaller spots like Laurel Lake and Hashamomuck Pond, perfect for canoeing or kayaking. Do you have a favorite spot to hang in the water on the North Fork? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment boxes below.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Southold Town Board members will discuss improvements to the Mattituck Senior Center and approve Memorial Day weekend activities.
With Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell back in the saddle this week, the Southold Town Board will meet to discuss the following issues on Tuesday during the 9 a.m. work session and 4:30 p.m. regular meeting:
Erin Schultz
10:29 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012
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