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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Short-Term Rentals

• Forever 5

• Weekend Preview

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The Lowdown

Short-Term Rental Showdown 🗣️

Greenport and Southold are both teeing up big changes for short-term rentals, and neighbors are about to get their say.

Greenport’s Plan:
Tonight at 6 PM, the Village Board will hold a public hearing on a new short-term rental code. The rules?

• STRs = anything under 30 days.

• You’ll need a permit, and you can’t rent out the whole house. The owner or tenant must actually live there overnight while guests stay.

• No STRs in accessory buildings or employee housing, and no new permits in the Commercial Retail district.

Southold’s Turn:
The Town Board meets September 30 to talk STR code changes. A 2024 task force recommended:

• Permits for primary-residence rentals under 30 days.

• A lottery for non-primary residences, capped at 1% of homes per hamlet.
  And the town attorney’s office is about to launch a letter campaign letting violators know they’re on the radar.

Whether you love Airbnbs or loathe them, now’s the time to show up and speak up.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Forever 5: Dylan’s Legacy Shines On 💚

Almost three years since Dylan Newman’s passing the North Fork is still glowing green in his honor. Dylan’s smile, courage, and kindness pulled an entire community together, and his family is making sure that light never dims.

This Friday, the 3rd Annual Dylan Newman Forever 5 Golf Outing hits the greens at Island’s End Golf & Country Club. Dylan loved golfing there with friends, so the day is part remembrance, part celebration, and all heart.

Golfers can expect lunch, a shotgun start at 12:30, dinner, open bar, raffles, prizes, the works. Registration is $250, and proceeds fuel the Forever 5 Foundation, which continues Dylan’s mission of giving back.

To play reach out to:
Jeff Standish (631-445-2832) | [email protected] 

To sponsor reach out to:
Jen Becker (631-404-9779) | [email protected]

Get the full story 👉 Patch

Library Budget Gets the Green Light 📚

Mattituck-Laurel Library’s 2026 budget is officially a go, passing 103 to 47.

Total budget: $1.82M (up 4.4% from last year)

Library director Shauna Scholl says the funding will help keep up with rising costs. And it’s money well spent, in 2025, the library saw 49K visitors, welcomed 277 new patrons, circulated 74K books + digital items, and ran 653 programs for 10,000 attendees.

Also on the ballot: Board trustees Jim Underwood and Katie O’Rourke were reelected for three-year terms. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

⛳️💚 Forever 5 The 3rd Annual Dylan Newman Forever 5 Golf Outing is teeing off at Island’s End Golf Club. Grab your crew (yep, this one’s a 5-some) and hit the greens for a day that’s equal parts birdies, bogeys, and big-hearted giving. More Info

🎃 Knit Happens Head to Golden Acres Organic Farm for a Pumpkin Knitting Workshop. You’ll learn to knit your own pumpkins, snack on treats, and sip something tasty. All supplies are included, just bring your creative spirit. More Info

Saturday

⚓ Greenport Maritime Festival Greenport is going full nautical for the 35th Annual Maritime Festival. Enjoy the Merry Merfolk Parade, artisan vendors lining the streets, live music, local eats, and yes, the cardboard boat race. It’s two days of pure harbor-town magic, celebrating Greenport’s salty, seafaring roots. More Info

🍯 Honey Harvest Things are about to get buzzy at Downs Farm Preserve. Join Group for the East End and master beekeeper Chris Kelly of Promise Land Apiaries for a sweet dive into the world of honeybees. Chris will spill the tea (or should we say honey?) on the harvesting process and what makes these little pollinators the heroes of the farm. More Info

🎉 Nicolette’s Has a New Home Southold just got a glow-up. Nicolette’s for the Home has a new, bigger, brighter spot at 54280 Main Road, right between Century 21 and Southold General. Pop in for cabinetry, countertops, candles, rugs, antiques, and all the things that make a house a home. Sip champagne, snack on bites from Southold General, take 15% off everything, and spend $50+ for a shot at a $200 gift card. More Info

🍗 BBQ Time The grills are hot at the Southold American Legion and they’re serving up the goods. For just $30, you’ll get a BBQ chicken dinner with dessert + soda included. Eat in, take out, or grab a drink from the cash bar while you’re there. Tickets: Call the post at 631-765-2276. More Info

🎭 Broadway in the VinesThe vines are alive with the sound of Broadway. Rose Hill Vineyards is rolling out the red carpet for the 5th Annual Broadway in the Vines. Broadway powerhouses Erika Henningsen, Krystina Alabado, and Kate Rockwell will be belting out hits from their past roles, turning the vineyard into your very own open-air theater. More Info

💐 Flower Fun Roll up your sleeves and get ready to play florist for a day. North Fork Flower Farm’s two-hour workshop lets you craft your own bouquet from seasonal blooms grown right on the farm. Wander the fields on a guided tour, sip on local refreshments, and leave with a one-of-a-kind arrangement. More Info

🍺 Oktoberfest Dust off your lederhosen, Oktoberfest is happening at Tucker’s Taproom under the big Fest Haus Tent. Enjoy live music, smoked German eats, steins overflowing, and games that’ll keep the party rolling all day long. More Info

🎨 Chocolate Creativity Disset Chocolate is flipping the script on paint night, no canvas here, just a slab of rich, edible chocolate. Learn to mix cocoa butter paints, create your own colors, and turn dessert into a masterpiece. Take it home to admire… or devour. More Info

🎥 Film + Conversation North Fork Arts Center is serving up The Baltimorons, the quirky, heartwarming holiday flick everyone’s calling the feel-good movie of 2025. Fresh from its SXSW debut, this gem will have you laughing and tearing up. Stick around after the credits roll for a chat with stars Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen, because who doesn’t love a little behind-the-scenes tea? More Info

💃 B-I-N-G-Ohhh Yesss Front Street Station is cranking bingo night up to 11 with a full dose of drag. Think queens, cocktails, prizes, and more sass than you can shake a dabber at. More Info

Sunday

🏎️ Vroom With a View Windamere’s about to get loud. The Long Island Vettes Car Show is rolling in, bringing a fleet of classic and modern Corvettes to the water’s edge. Make a reservation and stick around for lunch, because nothing pairs with horsepower like good food and a killer view. More Info

🚗☕️ Cars + Coffee Southold Social and NOFO Car Club are rolling out the welcome mat for every car lover, from vintage classics to exotic showstoppers. Swing by for Cars + Coffee, show off your ride or just geek out over some seriously cool wheels. Then stick around and fuel up with brunch. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Billy’s by the Bay | Sahara | 5-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Windamere | Dillon Mealey Band | 6:30-9:30 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Clovis Point Vineyard | Bryan Gallo | 4-7 PM
Corey Creek | Dinny Keg | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Toni Santora | 5-7 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Who Are Those Guys | 5-8 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | TBA | 5-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | Daniel Corroza | 5-8 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Erin Chase | 5:30-8:30 PM
Jamesport Vineyards | Frank Palmeri | 6-8 PM
Little Fish | Joe Pierro | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Nathan Peck Cherokee Trio | 6-9 PM
The Privé (Southold Social) | K + R | 6:30-9:30 PM
Windamere | Music Express Band | 6:30-9:30 PM
PORT | The Realm | 7 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Jay Shepard | 7-10 PM
The Watershed | Rob the Guitar Guy | 7-10 PM
Sannino Vineyard | Live Jazz | 8-11 PM
Claudio’s | DJ Chilly | 8 PM-12 AM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

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