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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Housing First in Zoning Reset

• Private Workspace

• 2026 Laura Goodale Award

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The Lowdown

Housing First in Zoning Reset 🏡

Southold Town is taking a new approach to its long running zoning update, and residents at Thursday night’s public forum seemed relieved to hear one thing in particular: community housing is now the top priority.

After years of work, a controversial draft, and nearly $200,000 spent on the project, town officials are moving away from the massive code rewrite unveiled last year. Instead, they’ll tackle the biggest issues one at a time over the next three to five years.

Planning Director Heather Lanza said updating zoning to allow more community housing is the first focus, noting that the town’s Community Housing Fund can’t be fully utilized until the code changes are in place. Short term rental regulations are also being worked on as part of the effort to bring more year round housing back to the market.

While residents largely supported the town’s new direction, many urged officials to move environmental protections higher up the list. Calls for stronger coastal resilience measures, land clearing regulations, drinking water protections, and tree preservation received some of the loudest applause of the evening.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Private Workspace 💻

Working from home sounds great until the kids are home, the laundry is calling, and that “quick project” somehow takes all day. Southold native Kate Tardif has a solution.

Opening July 1, The Office at Southold is a private, bookable workspace designed for freelancers, remote workers, creatives, and anyone who occasionally needs a place where the only distraction is deciding whether to make another cup of coffee.

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2026 Laura Goodale Award 💖

Patricia McArdle, RN, director of infection prevention and control at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, has been named the 2026 Laura Goodale Award recipient.

Presented annually by the Rotary Club of Southold and Rotary Club of Greenport, the award honors individuals who embody the compassion and dedication of Laura Goodale, who spent more than four decades caring for patients at Eastern Long Island Hospital and helped deliver more than 2,000 babies.

McArdle joined the hospital in 1999 and has become a familiar face throughout the organization, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she helped guide staff through constantly changing safety protocols while serving as a steady and reassuring presence.

Get the full story 👉 Patch

Marsh Project 🌊

A long discussed effort to restore Broad Meadows Marsh in Orient took another step forward, but residents made it clear they're still looking for answers.

The Southold Town Board voted to pursue a $500,000 Suffolk County grant that could help fund the project, which aims to restore the marsh by increasing the flow of saltwater into the area and improving drainage. Officials say the additional funding is needed as construction costs continue to climb.

There's just one catch: the project isn't finished yet.

Town officials said the design is only about 60% complete, with ongoing work still needed on hydrology studies, elevation data, and evaluating potential impacts on nearby homes and farms. Town Engineer Michael Collins stressed that applying for the grant doesn't mean the project is moving immediately into construction, it simply keeps funding options on the table. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

⛳ Golf Outing A day on the course turns into something much bigger at the Southold American Legion Golf Outing and Dinner. Spend the day competing, connecting, and supporting veterans charities that serve those who have served our country. The outing concludes with an evening dinner. More Info

Tuesday

🌱 Save Our Soil Healthy soil doesn’t usually get top billing, but it’s at the center of a conversation that touches everything from local farms to backyard gardens. At McCall Wines, the North Fork Environmental Council explores how organic farming, native plants, tree codes, and soil rejuvenation can help build a more resilient future. More Info

🍹 Happy Hour An afternoon cocktail tastes even better when it helps protect one of the North Fork’s favorite places. The North Fork Shack hosts a special Happy Hour, raising funds for the Friends of Orient Beach State Park and supporting the summer concert series that brings live music to the shoreline. More Info

🚲 Bicycle Repair Workshop Flat tire? Brakes not working? CAST is hosting a hands on bicycle repair workshop where riders can bring their own bikes and learn how to fix the basics themselves. More Info

💙 Understanding Overactive Bladder Nobody plans their day around the nearest restroom, but for many people, overactive bladder can quietly do exactly that. At Peconic Landing, urology nurse practitioner Anne Klassert of Stony Brook Medicine will break down the symptoms, causes, and treatment options available. More Info

Wednesday

🍓 Strawberry Festival Five days of rides, fireworks, live music, and enough strawberries to keep everyone happy. The Mattituck Strawberry Festival presented by Stony Brook Medicine takes over the festival grounds June 17–21. Carnival classics, food vendors and nightly entertainment, along with everything strawberry. More Info

Thursday

🕰️ Dedication Ceremony A new landmark is getting its moment in the spotlight at Silversmith’s Corner as the Southold Rotary Club dedicates its gift to the town. A beautifully crafted clock honoring the memory of Rotarian Burt Lewis III and Cynthia Lewis. More Info

🏡 Living on the North Fork Finding a place to live on the North Fork has become one of the biggest challenges, and this discussion takes a closer look at why. Hosted at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, the conversation explores the history of housing in the community, the real estate trends shaping today’s market, and the impact the shortage is having on local workers, business owners, and families. More Info

🔍 Digital Genealogy Every family has a few stories, and probably a relative nobody can quite explain. At the Southold Library, this workshop introduces the library’s digital genealogy resources, helping participants trace family trees, explore historical records, and uncover the people and places woven into their own history. More Info

🎨 Buoys for the Bays Art meets marine conservation at Borghese Vineyard, where participants will transform reclaimed fishing buoys into colorful works of art as part of Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s Buoys for the Bays initiative. The finished pieces will be displayed in the vineyard’s gallery before being auctioned to support local marine education and conservation efforts. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

Minnow at the Galley Ho | Jon Divello | 5-8 PM
The Watershed | TBA | 6-9 PM
Clam Bar at Alize Brewing | Tom McGuire | 6-9 PM
Ram’s Head | Bingo | 6 PM

Tuesday

First & South | Rachelle Rossi | 5-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Trivia with Emily | 6 PM
The Halyard | Rob Europe | 6-8:30 PM

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