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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Farm Boost for New Growers

• Energy and Housing

• Little Goods

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The Lowdown

Farm Boost for New Growers 🌱

Beginning farmers on the East End have a new funding window to work with, as New York State announced $1.7 million in grants for newer farm operations.

The Beginning Farmer Grant Program is open to growers with 10 years or less of experience running a farm in New York. Funding can help cover the big ticket stuff that tends to make farming especially expensive at the start: land, equipment, livestock, farm buildings, training and marketing.

Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000 and require a 5% match. Applications are open through June 14 through the New York Farm Viability Institute. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Energy and Housing ⚡️🏠

Southold Town is teeing up a pair of public hearings on April 21, tackling two issues that have been simmering for a while now: battery storage projects and accessory apartments.

BESS Moratorium Extension

The Town Board is considering extending its pause on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which has been in place since 2023 following strong community pushback over a proposed lithium-ion battery facility on Oregon Road in Cutchogue.

With Southold’s broader zoning overhaul still in progress, the BESS Task Force needs more time to review state guidelines and figure out how everything fits together.

The current moratorium is set to expire April 22, so this hearing will determine whether that pause continues.

ADU Code Changes

On the housing side, the town is looking at modest tweaks to its accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, changes that could quietly open the door to more local housing options.

The proposal would:

• Allow ADUs to be built as detached structures, not just within existing homes

• Remove older language requiring apartments to be in “permanently existing” dwellings

• Clarify what types of accessory buildings (garages, barns, etc.) can be converted

There are still guardrails in place: applicants would continue to go through zoning review and need special approvals. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🌅 Spring Equinox When the light shifts, so should you. New Moon Wellness brings a Spring Equinox yoga and sound healing experience to Sound View, blending breathwork, a warming yang-inspired flow, and a closing crystal sound bath as the season officially turns. More Info

Saturday

🤠 Country Barn Dance Dust off those boots, the barn’s about to get loud in the best way. Hallockville Museum Farm hosts a Spring Country Barn Dance with live music and traditional dancing led by famed caller Chart Guthrie, who’ll have beginners and two-stepping pros spinning in no time. More Info

🏃 Wine Run 5K Running a 5K feels very different when there’s a glass of wine waiting at the finish line. The Ospreys Dominion Wine Run 5K brings runners and enthusiastic joggers together for a scenic course, and a well earned pour afterward. More Info

🥟 Dumplings & Wine If dumplings and wine sound like your kind of afternoon, Lenz Winery is the place to be. The vineyard is serving up four different dumpling styles paired with a glass of select Lenz wine for a flavor packed afternoon. More Info

🔭 Messier Marathon Stargazing with a competitive streak, the Custer Observatory is hosting its first ever Messier Marathon, an overnight attempt to spot all 110 objects in Charles Messier’s famous catalog between sunset and sunrise. More Info

🐦 Early Spring Bird Walk Bundle up and hit the trails at Orient Beach State Park for an early spring bird walk with naturalist MaryLaura Lamont. This guided outing focuses on the hardy birds that stuck around through the winter, from shoreline species along the beach to waterfowl cruising the salt marsh and open waters. More Info

🧤 Early Sprin Cleanup First day of spring is the perfect excuse to do something good outside. Meet up at the Moore’s Woods Trailhead for an Early Spring Earth Day Cleanup focused on refreshing one of the local wild spaces after a long winter. More Info

🐦 First Time Birder’s Always thought birding seemed, kinda peaceful? Join Sofia Vallecillo at Downs Farm Preserve for a laid back, beginner-friendly birding hour. You’ll start at the feeders, then wander the trails spotting common backyard birds and picking up the basics along the way. More Info

🇺🇸 Southold and the Revolution Join Southold Town Historian Amy Folk at the Southold Library for a deep dive into Southold’s role during the American Revolution. It’s a chance to connect the dots between the places you know and the stories that shaped them, bringing a whole new layer to the town’s past. More Info

Sunday

🥣 Soupy Sundays Head to Chronicle Wines for a cozy lineup featuring hearty winter soups from Grace & Grit, fresh loaves from 1610 Sourdough, and your favorite Chronicle wines by the glass. More Info

🍷 Sicilian Wines vs. Sannino Head to Sannino Vineyards for a little friendly competition. An afternoon tasting that puts Sicilian wines head to head with Sannino’s own lineup. Sample six wines in total, and because no wine tasting should go it alone, it’s all paired with classic bites like arancini and pasta alla Norma. More Info

🎨 Artist Talk Uncommon Artist Constance Tsang takes the spotlight at The Halyard, offering an inside look at her creative process through an artist talk and short film screening. More Info

🍷 Wine 101 Head to Suhru & Lieb Vineyards for a guided tasting designed to make the whole “notes of blackberry with a hint of…” thing actually make sense. This class breaks it all down in a way that’s easy, engaging, and most importantly fun. Taste six wines while learning how to pick out aromas and flavors, understand structure like acidity and tannins, and put into words what you actually like. More Info

🍷 VIP Blending Step behind the scenes at Sannino Vineyard for a VIP Blending Session. An immersive winemaking experience hosted by Anthony Sannino. Tour the vineyard, production facilities, and barrel cellar while tasting through the current lineup, then enjoy a light lunch before jumping into a hands-on red wine blending session. More Info

🧁 Cupcakes & Wine Head to Pindar Vineyards for a perfectly matched pairing of three cupcakes from Blue Duck Bakery alongside three of Pindar’s wines. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Little Goods 🧸

There’s something about a thoughtfully designed space that just makes you slow down a little, and if you’ve ever wandered through touchGOODS, you know they’ve mastered that feeling.

Now, they’re bringing that same charm to the tiniest corners of the home. A new addition called Little Goods is in the works, carving out a small but special space inside touchGOODS dedicated entirely to modern nursery décor, soft lighting, and those sweet, quietly beautiful details that make a room feel like it’s ready for something new.

The focus will be on their dreamy Little Lights collection, alongside carefully curated nursery accents and thoughtful gifts. It’s not about overfilling a room, but about choosing a few really good things that make it feel just right.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5-8 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Bridge Lane | Trivia | 6:30-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Gene Casey | 4-8 PM
Suhru & Lieb | Jeff LeBlanc | 5-7 PM
Main & Mill | Frank Palmeri | 5-7 PM
Tucker’s Taproom | Open Mic Night | 7 PM
Touch of Venice | Julia King | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Dennis Raffelock | 6-9 PM
Southold Social | K + R Music | 6-9 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Trivia | 6:30-8:30 PM
Clam Bar at Alize Brewing | Greywolf Hunter | 7-10 PM
Lucharitos | Karaoke with DJ Henry Eau | 9 PM

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