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Good Morning, North Fork! If you’re still finding plastic eggs around the house, congrats, you now have a year-long scavenger hunt.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Biotoxin Alert

• Tuthill Family Property

• Happenings This Week

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The Lowdown

Biotoxin Alert ⚠️

Shellfish lovers, hit pause on your shucking plans. As of April 16, the DEC has temporarily closed Jockey Creek and Town Creek in Southold to shellfish harvesting after detecting saxitoxin (a not-so-tasty marine biotoxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning) in local mussels.

Blame it on the bloom, seasonal algae blooms brought on by warming waters are likely the culprits. The good news? The DEC, Suffolk County, and SUNY Stony Brook’s Gobler Lab are on it and will reopen the creeks once things clear up. In the meantime, striped bass season is in full swing, so your fishing rods are still safe. ($)

Orient Weighs In 🌾

The Tuthill family’s plan to subdivide 112 acres in Orient is stirring the pot—and the public has thoughts. The longtime local family is proposing 17 residential lots while preserving 94 acres of open space, in a move they say balances development with conservation.

But not everyone’s sold. At an April 7 public hearing, neighbors raised concerns about losing scenic views and the lack of affordable housing in the plan.

The Southold Planning Board is still reviewing the proposal, weighing the Tuthill family’s legacy with the community’s desire to keep Orient, well, Orient. ($)

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Happenings: This Week

Tuesday

🤝 Synergy Summit Southold’s Economic Development Committee is hosting its first-ever Synergy Summit at Raphael Vineyards. This morning mixer blends networking, roundtable brainstorming, and a dash of local flavor to power Southold’s economic future. More Info

🧠 Menopause & the Mind Drs. McDonald and Pisacano are bringing clarity to the (peri)menopause conversation with a science-backed webinar that dives into how the brain navigates hormonal changes—and what you can do to support it. More Info

Wednesday

🍔 Burgers, Brews & History Head to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic for The Southold Historical Museum’s fundraising dinner. Enjoy a mouthwatering burger, crispy fries, and a refreshing beer—all while supporting local history. More Info

Thursday

🎥 Nameless Writer’s Salon #9 Hosted by Matt Daddona, this month’s theme—Life is Like a Movie—invites writers and dreamers to explore the script of their lives. Are you the hero, the villain, or just vibing to your own soundtrack? This ever-evolving literary salon promises a night of stories, scenes, and maybe even a plot twist or two. More Info

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Live Music Breakdown

Monday

The Watershed | Frank Palmeri | 6-9 PM

Tuesday

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