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Good Morning, North Fork! You survived the weekend. Now for the real challenge: Monday.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Pipe Talk

• Lawn Signs

• Father’s Day

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The Lowdown

North Fork Pipeline Debate Heats Up 💧

Nearly 100 North Forkers packed into the Peconic Lane Rec Center on June 2 to talk pipes, specifically, two big ones the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) wants to run across the East End.

Why now? Because SCWA’s holding scoping sessions soon (translation: your chance to tell them what they should study before digging in).

What’s the Plan?

8.5 miles from Flanders to the Southold Town line (done by 2030 if all goes to plan)
3.8 miles from East Marion to Orient (timeline TBD)

Key Concerns

• The costs (to the town and to residents)

• The math behind water use projections

• Whether this opens the door to overdevelopment

• Shifts in pipeline routes that seem a little too friendly to big projects

Public Scooping Sessions

Tuesday, June 10 @ 6 PM – Riverhead Free Library
Thursday, June 12 @ 6 PM – Peconic Lane Rec Center

How to Get Involved

• Comment online at scwa.com/nfp

• Ask SCWA to rely on solid science, like from the U.S. Geological Survey

• Tell your reps (state, county, town) this matters to you

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Lawn and Order 🪧

Southold’s got some new ideas about your lawn signs, and they want to hear what you think. The Town Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24 at 4:30 PM at Town Hall to talk about proposed updates to the political sign rules.

Here’s what’s on the table:

Size Matters: Max sign size is 32 square feet. Bigger isn’t always better.
Keep it Simple: No electronic or flashing signs. This isn’t Times Square.
Safety First: Signs can’t block traffic views or become sidewalk hazards.
Timing: Political signs would only be allowed from Labor Day to 10 days after Election Day.
Public Property = No Go: Town land, utility poles, parks, and beaches are strictly off-limits for signs. The town can (and will) remove them.

Want to put up signs? Be ready to post a refundable security deposit. Candidates pay individually or parties can cover the group. Break the rules? Say goodbye to your deposit.

The goal? Let candidates get their message out without turning the town into a cardboard jungle. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: This Week

Wednesday

🍓 Strawberry Season Starts Here This week is about to get berry sweet. The 70th Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival is rolling into Strawberry Fields and it’s bringing the flavor, from Wednesday-Sunday.

Here’s what’s on the menu (literally and figuratively):
🍓 Strawberry shortcake, chocolate-dipped berries, daiquiris… you get the idea
🎡 25+ carnival rides, games, and new this year a full size coaster
🎶 Live music and fireworks (Thursday–Saturday, boom!)
🎨 Arts & crafts vendors + a global food court
👑 Hulling Night, Talent Show, the Strawberry Queen crowning, and the World Strawberry Shortcake Eating Championship (bring your appetite)

Bonus Buzz:
– Free admission on Wednesday, June 11
– Dads get in free on Father’s Day (with a paid child’s ticket)

All proceeds support local charities thanks to the Mattituck Lions Club. More Info

Thursday

🐾 Music, Vines & Paws Head over to Bedell Cellars for Music, Vines & Paws, an evening of wine, live music, and support for a great cause. Enjoy the sounds of Who Are Those Guys while sipping Bedell wines and snacking on complimentary cheese and charcuterie (first-come, first-served). The Nice Buns Slider food truck will also be serving up tasty bites a la carte.

Tickets are $35 and benefit The North Fork Animal Welfare League, because good wine and wagging tails make the perfect pair. More Info

🍷🍽️ Wined & Dined Round 2 of the Summer pop-up Series with Chronicle Wines and the culinary magic of Grace & Grit. Swing by for a mouthwatering menu of tapas-style bites perfectly paired with Chronicle’s bold, beautiful wines. The theme this time Sauvignon Blanc & Serendipity. More Info

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Where To Go For Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming in hot, and it’s not just the grills firing up. Whether he’s a master of the lawn mower, the backyard BBQ, or the perfectly timed dad joke, this is the weekend to show him some love. We’re talking more than a hug and a hardware store gift card.

Need ideas? We’ve rounded up where to eat, sip, and celebrate. Because let’s face it, he’s earned more than another tie.

🍩 Dads Deserve Dessert NoFoDoCo is teeing up the ultimate Father’s Day treat with their exclusive Father’s Day 4 box (available now for presale).

This limited-edition lineup includes the Dad’s Golf Doughnut, Chocolate Mousse Doughnut, Cannoli 2.0, and the fan-favorite Napoleon Doughnut. Sweet, fun, and made to impress. More Info

🧍‍♂️ Father’s Day Festival Treat Dad to a weekend of fun at Harbes Family Farm during their annual Father’s Day Festival, happening Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15 from 9 AM–6 PM. Dads get half-priced admission to the Barnyard Adventure, an 8-acre playground packed with family-friendly activities perfect for all ages.

Enjoy free live music both days from 1–5 PM in the courtyard. Saturday features acoustic classics from Nick Picarella, and Sunday brings the smooth sounds of Matt Taylor. Great music, fresh air, and quality time. More Info

🥂 Father’s Day, But Make It Fancy Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at Sparkling Pointe. On Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, the Tasting House will offer a special charcuterie and cheese board. Pair it with a large format bottle tasting flight for a Father’s Day experience that’s equal parts refined and delicious. More Info

🚗 Start Your Engines Start Father’s Day off in style at Southold Social as they team up with North Fork Car Club for a special Cars + Coffee event Dad won’t forget. Sip, snack, and stroll through a lineup of stunning classic cars, then stick around for brunch, reservations available from 12–3 p.m. It’s the perfect mix of horsepower and hollandaise.
More Info

🥪 Sandwiches and Wine Celebrate Dad with a delicious lunch at Clovis Point Vineyard. In partnership with Ammirati’s of Love Lane, they’re serving up two tasty sandwich options: a classic Lobster Roll or a hearty Steak Sandwich. Don’t miss out, RSVP by Wednesday, June 12 to secure your spot. More Info

🥃 A Toast to Dad Raise a glass to Dad at Sannino Vineyard. Swing by and all dads will score a complimentary taste of their rich XO Brandy, plus a slick Sannino corkscrew to take home. A perfect way to raise a glass and say thanks. More Info

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Live Music Breakdown

Monday

Minnow | Jon Divello | 5-8 PM
The Watershed | TBA | 6-9 PM

Tuesday

First and South | Rob Europe | 6-9 PM
The Piano Bar at Sound View | Jeff LeBlanc | 6-8:30 PM

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