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Good Morning, North Fork! We can’t cancel Monday, but we can make it more interesting.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Bulkhead Blues

• CFD Four Generations

• Greenport BID Shake-Up

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P.S. Happy Birthday to Sarah Perry! 🎂

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The Lowdown

Bulkhead Blues 🚧

Greenport’s trustees aren’t waiting around anymore. At last Thursday night’s work session, they pushed Mayor Kevin Stuessi to finally move on the long-delayed Mitchell Park bulkhead repairs.

Here’s the deal:
-16 months after snagging a $3M federal grant, parts of the bulkhead are still crumbling.
-Trustee Mary Bess Phillips wants emergency DEC permits to shore up the battered railroad dock.
-There’s also an electrical volt box teetering dangerously close to the harbor. Salt water + electricity = not a good mix.

On another note, rumor control time. The Peconic Star Fleet wasn’t forced out of Greenport. Their lease is still good through May 2026.

Capt. “Speedy” Hubert decided to sell the boats for his own reasons. Village officials made it clear: no one pulled their lease. But they do agree the railroad dock is in bad shape, and fixing it is now top priority.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Four Generations, One Firehouse 🔥

Firefighting runs deep for the Shalvey-Mauro crew. This summer, 17-year-old Luke Mauro became Cutchogue Fire Department’s newest firefighter, and his grandpa, two-time ex-chief Tom Shalvey, got to swear him in.

The Shalveys are a four-generation CFD family. Luke grew up roaming the firehouse during events like “Stuff the Sleigh,” joined the juniors as soon as he could, and now he’s running calls for real. His next goal? Fire school so he can become an interior firefighter. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Greenport BID Shake-Up 🔄

Big change at the Greenport BID: President Nancy Kouris is stepping down Oct. 1.

Nancy says it’s time to focus on her health, her family, and helping run Blue Duck Bakery Café. She’s not disappearing, though, she’ll keep her board seat and still help out with Halloween festivities and other events.

Mayor Kevin Stuessi gave her a proclamation and a round of applause for two years of leadership.

BID VP Richard Vandenburgh slides into the president’s seat and says he’s ready to keep advocating for improvements and boost communication with local businesses. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🧘 Meditation at the Library Start your week with less stress and more zen. Carl Timpone & Megan Frey are leading guided meditations at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. It’s not just about relaxation, it’s about rewiring your mindset so you can handle life’s curveballs with calm and compassion. More Info

Thursday

🌊 Climate Change The Cutchogue Civic Association is bringing the conversation home with a meeting on the local effects of climate change at the Peconic Community School. More Info

🧘 Find Your Calm The North Fork Art Collective is hosting a meditation series rooted in the traditional Tibetan Lamrim teachings. Explore guided meditations designed to cultivate equanimity, foster genuine love, and encourage emotional freedom. Leave feeling grounded, clear-headed, and just a little more at peace with the world. More Info

🎥 Cinema & Conversation The North Fork Arts Center is teaming up with OLA of Eastern Long Island  for an evening that’s part film and part community dialogue. It kicks off with a reception then rolls right into Reinas a Sundance stunner set in 1990s Lima. Picture three women navigating love, loss, and upheaval as they prepare to leave Peru behind. Stick around after the credits for a conversation. All proceeds benefit OLA of Easter Long Island. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Bridge Lane Gets the Doug Geed Treatment 🍷

If you need a reminder of why the North Fork is the place to be, Doug Geed just handed it to you on a silver (wine) tray. In last week’s Out East episode, he spent the day at Bridge Lane in Mattituck, the tasting room known for serving wine by the bottle, box, can, and yes… even the keg.

Doug takes viewers behind the scenes of what makes Bridge Lane such a local favorite. He chats with the team, and paints the perfect picture of a lazy afternoon: sunshine, a glass (or can) in hand, and friends playing lawn games nearby. It’s a spot that feels equal parts winery, backyard hangout, and community gathering space.

The episode highlights how Bridge Lane isn’t just about wine, it’s about connection.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

Minnow | Ahmad Ali | 5-8 PM
Piano Bar at Sound View | Jazz on the Half Shell | 6-8:30 PM

Tuesday

Piano Bar at Sound View | Jeff LeBlanc | 6-8:30 PM
First & South | Jazz EJ | 6-9 PM

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