🐝 No Minimum Stay

Short Term Rental Rulebook, The Outpost, Loaves & Fishes

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Thomas Loncar
December 08, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! Your excuse to take a “quick break” starts now.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

  • Short Term Rental Rulebook

  • The Outpost

  • Loaves & Fishes

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The Lowdown

Greenport Short Term Rental Rulebook Drops 🏠

After years of “should we/shouldn’t we,” Greenport Village finally dropped the mic on short-term rentals. In a 4–1 vote, the board said yes to STRs only if the property is actually someone’s home.

No minimum stay. Weekend rentals are still in play. Mayor Kevin Stuessi was the lone “no,” arguing for a 14-day minimum and a few more heart to hearts with local businesses.

Three approved flavors of STRs:
-Hosted (owner on-site)
-Owner-Occupied (owner lives there part of the year)
-Resident STR (one of two units must be owner or tenant occupied).

To keep things above board, the village rehired Kenneth Marulli as part-time code enforcer.

Oh, and the board is also asking the state for permission to start charging an occupancy tax, covering hotels, B&Bs, STRs, and even cottage rentals.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Saddle Up 🤠 

TouchGoods owner Norine Pennacchia has officially brought some Western flair to the North Fork with the spring opening of The Outpost by TouchGoods, a sister shop to her beloved Southold store, but with a cowboy-core twist.

Inside, you’ll find shelves packed with playful kids’ goodies (silly bibs, teething toys, and dreamy baby blankets), plus spices, olive oils, cozy sweaters, scarves, handbags, and charming knickknacks, all with that rustic meets chic vibe. While it’s less cook-centric than the original TouchGoods, there’s still just enough kitchen magic to keep things deliciously on brand.

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🎅🏻 Snacks with Santa Santa’s trading the sleigh for snack time at the Southold American Legion. Snacks with Santa brings sweet treats, a festive craft, and a cozy storytime straight from the big guy himself. More Info

🎨 Crafty & Eco-Chic Turn trash into treasure at Tetra Pak Printing with Catherine Brigham at Ore + Earth Studios. This playful, eco-friendly workshop teaches a creative intaglio printing technique using recycled cartons to make one-of-a-kind art. More Info

Tuesday

🌱 Native Plant Gardening Ready to grow smarter, not harder? ReWild North Fork’s ABCs of Gardening with Native Plants features an interactive presentation with Derek Gerson, who spills all the secrets to successful ecological gardening. Perfect for beginners and seasoned green thumbs alike. More Info

Wednesday

🤝 W.E.B. Meet Up The North Fork’s boldest women are popping up at Flavor Fork + Village Works for a night of connection, collaboration, and a W.E.B.exclusive Makers Market. This month’s meetup brings together entrepreneurs, creators, and dreamers to shop local, swap ideas, share wins, and spark what’s next. More Info

Thursday

✏️ Figure Drawing Sharpen your sketching skills at the Live Figure Drawing Workshop with Pauline Fink at Ore + Earth Studios. This guided session features a live model with multiple pose lengths, perfect for artists of all levels looking to practice movement, form, and expression. More Info

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just fun things you need to know. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored

Local Spotlight

Loaves & Fishes 🎙️

If you love a good family legacy story with a side of carbs and heart, the newest episode of For The Love of Business is your next listen. Siblings Karina & Stefan share the beautiful backstory of Loaves & Fishes, from their Oma’s humble 1980s market roots to the thriving third-generation brand it is today.

They dish on heritage, vision, and the meaning behind carrying a family mission forward with intention, quality, and a whole lot of soul.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just fun things you need to know. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored

Extra Honey

Strengthen Your Body, Center Your Mind

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

The Watershed | Danny Casey | 6-9 PM


Tuesday

First & South | TBA | 5-8 PM
Front Street Station | Music Bingo | 7 PM

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