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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Election Spiciness

• New Coffee Spot

• 3 Days of John Patrick Shanley

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The Lowdown

Greenport’s Election Just Got Spicy 🔥

With just days to go before the March 18 vote, Deputy Mayor Mary Bess Phillips resigned—but not without controversy. Mayor Kevin Stuessi says he asked her to step down after learning she and her husband owe up to $100,000 in unpaid taxes and bills.

Phillips? She’s calling BS. She says her resignation has nothing to do with the debt and everything to do with losing faith in the mayor’s leadership.

But here’s the kicker—she’s still running for re-election as a village trustee. Five candidates, two open seats… buckle up, Greenport. ($)

New Coffee Alert ☕️

Say hello to Macchiato, the newest coffee spot in town, now open at 13175 Main Road in Mattituck. Sue & Tal Inbar, the power duo behind NYC’s Macchiato Espresso Bar, whose first location opened up in 2006, have officially brought their signature brews to the North Fork after relocating to Cutchogue during the pandemic.

Taking over the old Meat’s Meat BBQ space, Macchiato is serving up craft coffee, sandwiches, salads, and pastries in a bright, welcoming café. Their exclusive Macchiato 44 blend, made in collaboration with Seattle’s Fonté Coffee, promises a slow-roasted, naturally sweet finish—only available at Macchiato locations.

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Monday

☘️🍻 First and South is Back Kicking things off with a St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring live music, fresh Guinness on draft, and all the classic Irish flavors
🥖 Irish Soda Bread
🍲 Guinness Beef Stew
🥪 Corned Beef Sandwiches

Tuesday

📢 Election Day The election is to fill two seats on the Village Board of Trustees. This election presents an opportunity to shape the future of the community. Voting is from
6am-9pm at the Third Street Fire Station. More Info

Wednesday

🌅 Sunset Sound Healing Celebrate the arrival of spring and the astrological new year with a serene evening of movement, meditation, and sound healing at Sound View. The class is lead by sound healer and reiki practitioner Clarisse Khalsa. Doors open at 6:30 class starts at 7 PM. More Info

Thursday

🥣 Thursday Night Soup Bowl The last soup bowl pop of the season. Hosted by Chronicle Wines, enjoy a hearty soup by Grace & Grit and locally baked bread by 1610 Sourdough, all while sipping on 50% off featured select wines by the glass.

This week's featured flavor: Tom Kha Gai — a rich and creamy Thai coconut-chicken broth, packed with chilis and mushrooms for a satisfying, flavorful kick. Tickets

🎭 Three Days of John Patrick Shanley Film lovers and theater enthusiasts, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the brilliance of John Patrick Shanley during a special three-day festival honoring his legendary work. Tickets

 ✨ Thursday: Experience a special screening of Doubt, the acclaimed film adaptation of Shanley’s Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play

 🌙 Friday: Fall in love all over again with Moonstruck, Shanley’s Academy Award-winning masterpiece. After the screening, enjoy a talkback session with Shanley himself—plus, of course, cannolis.

🎭 Saturday: Witness something truly special as Shanley directs a staged reading of his new play, Five Steps To Transcendence. Stay after for a discussion with Shanley and the cast.

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Live Music Breakdown

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