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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Water Funds, Recycling, & ADUs

• Missing Sidewalks

• Sea Turtles

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The Lowdown

Water Funds, Recycling, & ADUs 🚰♻️🏠

Water Funds

Greenport is still gently poking Southold Town to use Community Preservation Fund dollars for water quality projects like stormwater fixes, sewer upgrades, and the unsexy but essential infrastructure that keeps the harbor happy.

So what’s new? A lot of meetings. A lot of charts. And a brand new state mandated Peconic Bay Region Advisory Committee that basically exists to put all the East End towns and villages in one room and say, “Talk it out.”

Recycling

On the recycling front, Southold’s waste management wizard Nick Krupski shared what’s new in the world of recycling and composting:

• Glass is still a problem child, heavy and annoying

• Groundwater wells near the compost facility tested clean for a year straight, so the state just reduced testing, saving Southold $10k annually

• The food-waste program is staying, the people demand compost!

ADUs

Southold is looking to speed up approvals for accessory dwelling units, backyard apartments, garage lofts, and other small housing solutions that keep the community livable.

If your ADU meets the basic zoning rules (size, setbacks, height, etc.), it skips the ZBA and goes straight to the Housing & Community Development team for fast-track review. Only projects needing variances would see the ZBA.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Planning Delays & Missing Sidewalks 🚨

The Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association gathered four local business leaders this week, and the conversation quickly zeroed in on two things: Southold’s slow planning process and the great sidewalk shortage of Mattituck.

On the panel:

• Carolyn Iannone (Love Lane Kitchen)

• Danielle LaScala (Mattituck Florist)

• Anthony Martignetti (Old Mill Inn & Old Sound Vineyard)

• Terry McShane (Mattituck-Laurel Chamber of Commerce)

Martignetti didn’t mince words. His Old Mill Inn approvals took five years. His vineyard project? Three years in limbo. He finally got a Planning Board date, 18 months late.

Planning officials, for their part, say the delays stem from high volume and incomplete applications, but the perception among business owners is clear: the system feels like an uphill climb.

Additionally, all four panelists flagged the same issue: Mattituck needs sidewalks on both sides of the road, not just one.

Highway Superintendent Dan Goodwin said the problem is the budget covers repairs, not new sidewalks. Until that changes, the gap remains.

Even with the frustrations, the panelists lit up when talking about the community. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Cold Stunned Sea Turtles 🐢

Sea turtle season is almost here, and not the warm, tropical kind.
From November to February, the North Fork turns into an accidental landing zone for cold stunned sea turtles, the little guys get caught in dropping water temps, go into shutdown mode, and wash up on our beaches looking very much like they’ve gone to the great ocean in the sky.

To get ahead of it, the New York Marine Rescue Center and Turtleback Conservation Center are teaming up for a family-friendly mock stranding on Sunday, November 23 at Bailie Beach.

You’ll learn exactly what to do, and what not to do, if you find a turtle on the sand. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🧠 FRIENDS Trivia Could this BE any more fun? Head to Clovis Point Vineyard, for a night of FRIENDS Trivia. Sip Clovis Point wines, show off your sitcom smarts, and prove once and for all who knows their pivot! from their smelly cat. More Info

🎤 90s Unplugged The Shoals is serving pure nostalgia. 90s Unplugged is bringing acoustic takes on the hits you grew up screaming into your hairbrush. Plus a surprise guest guitarist is expected. More Info

🍜 Asian Fusion This Friday & Saturday, Grace & Grit is packing its bags and taking your tastebuds on vacation. Their Asian Fusion Pop-Up is back Friday & Saturday, serving up bold flavors, creative plates, and a little “wow, I need another bite.” More Info

🎄 Tree Craft Workshop Get ready to deck the halls, coastal-style. The Sea Glass & Shell Tree Craft Workshop at Jamesport Vineyards. Build your own 9-inch tree topped with a starfish, complete with color options, shells, and gems to make it shine. More Info

Saturday

🕰 CAMP Mercantile Pop-Up Heads up, design lovers, CAMP Mercantile is setting up shop at Arni Paperie Saturday & Sunday. They’re bringing their signature mix of upcycled vintage goods turned modern magic, limited edition accessories and home décor with serious style cred. More Info

🎄 Festival of Trees The holiday season kicks off at CAST’s 6th Annual Festival of Trees, happening Saturday & Sunday at Treiber Farms. Stroll through a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, shop the Merry Marketplace, bid in the silent auction, and enjoy sweet treats and festive fun for the whole family, all to support CAST’s vital work in our community. P.S. The Buzz is decking the halls this year, come check out our tree. More Info

🌌 Dinner with a Nobel Mind Here’s something you don’t see every day, Dr. Barry Barish, 2017 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, is coming to The Rams Head Inn. Settle in for a dinner and fascinating talk where Dr. Barish breaks down Einstein’s theory and the gravitational waves that changed how we see the universe. More Info

🧇 Bubbles + Waffles Head over to Sparkling Pointe for its Waffle House tasting, and it’s every bit as magical as it sounds. Sip through a three wine flight while diving into three mini waffles, sweet, savory, and topped to perfection. More Info

🚗 Defensive Driving Need an excuse to finally take that Defensive Driving Course you’ve been “meaning to do”? Mattituck-Laurel Library is hosting a 6-hour Defensive Driving class that not only sharpens your skills but also puts some money back in your pocket. Finish the course and you’ll score: 10% off your liability, collision, and no-fault insurance for three years and 4 points off your driving record. More Info

Sunday

🎨 Pinch Pot Workshop Get your hands dirty with the Group for the East End’s Native American Zoomorphic Pinch Pot Workshop. You’ll learn the basics of traditional clay work while shaping your own animal-inspired pinch pot, one of the earliest forms of Native ceramics used to tell stories through symbols and design. More Info

🥕 Thanksgiving Market KK’s The Farm is turning Thanksgiving prep into a one stop, shop local celebration. Their Thanksgiving Market brings together all your favorite local vendors, so you can load up on everything you need for the big feast. More Info

🍫🍷 Chocolate & Wine Chocolate lovers, assemble. Jason’s Vineyard is hosting a chocolate and wine pairing. They’ve handpicked four delicious wines and matched them with four handcrafted chocolates from Anjelica’s Chocolates. More Info

🥣 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. This week’s flavor: Deconstructed Dumpling Soup- pork meatballs, crisp wonton chips, and a classic Asian-style broth. More Info

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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
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Jay Shepard | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Paris Ray | 5-7 PM
Tucker’s Taproom | Rocky River Boys | 5 PM
The Shoals | 90’s Unplugged | 6-9 PM
Touch of Venice | Marty Attridge | 6-9 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Hombre Mike | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Angelina Miers Duo | 6-9 PM
Little Fish | Brian Cummings | 6-9 PM
Clovis Point Vineyard | FRIENDS Trivia Night | 6:30-8 PM
Andy’s | Sahara | 7-10 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Ed Travers | 7-10 PM
The Watershed | Krisi Artido | 7-10 PM

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