Julie Lane

Do Shelter Island officials know more about innovative/alternative (I/A) septic systems than the federal Environment Protection Agency? That’s a question real estate professional Angelo Piccozzi raised at a Town Board public hearing on a proposed amendment to Shelter Island’s Code that would require installation of an I/A system on properties — with some exemptions —...

The Board of Education in late August outlined its goals for the 2024-25 school year, setting achievements in four categories — efforts to enhance students’ educational experiences; fiscal planning to produce a sound budget for the 2025-26 school year and invest in environmental improvements within the building; enhance community outreach; and enrich efforts at leadership...

The Town Board has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 16 on a proposed contract with Suffolk Cable of Shelter Island, Inc. to construct, operate and maintain a communications system on the Island.

JULIE LANE PHOTO Water Advisory Committee Chairman Peter Grand tells Councilman Albert Dickon not to refer the WQI grants a s a ‘flush fund.’

Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock, you are well-versed in what is going on in the presidential election. This is because in 2024, much of the country is engaged in national news. And it is obviously important. But it is local news that is the bedrock of a community — where local taxes...

Mob scene? No, just getting organized on the first day of school. (Credit: Courtesy)

Highway Superintendent Ken Lewis Jr. is listening. He’s been working with some of his critics who have appealed to him to restore their right to recover items for their own use from the construction and demolition areas (C&D) of the Recycling Center. At the same time, the superintendent has been adamant about the need to...

This political season has seen, in some quarters, a lack of respect, and even crimes being committed. (Courtesy image)

Jack’s Marine on Bridge Street. (Credit: Eleanor P. Labrozzi)

Tuesday’s Town Board work session was greeted by a standing room only crowd of residents seeking a reversal of the policy implemented by Highway Superintendent and Public Works Commissioner Ken Lewis Jr. to close the construction, demolition and metals (C&D) area of the Recycling Center to so-called “pickers.” If there appeared to be a compromise...