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🐝 Where’d the Visitor Dock Go?

🐝 Where’d the Visitor Dock Go?

Visitor Dock, Skate Park Phase 1, Where to Dance

Thomas Loncar
July 23, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! You can practically hear the weekend whispering, “Hang in there.”

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Visitor Dock
Skate Park Phase 1
Where to Dance

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The Lowdown

Where’d the Dock Go? 🚤

If you’ve boated into Greenport lately and wondered where the visitor dock went… you’re not the only one.

The Village Board spent nearly five hours last week talking about the now-missing dock behind the East End Seaport Museum, a longtime free drop-off spot for boaters that’s become a hot-button issue this summer.

Here’s the short version:

The dock was falling apart and didn’t make it into this year’s budget.
Rebuilding it could cost $75K+
Some residents say, bring it back. Others say, why should local taxpayers foot the bill for out-of-towners.
Officials also raised safety concerns: oversized boats, speeding, and even commercial use.

One idea? Move it to Mitchell Park, charge a fee, and manage it better. Another? Ditch it entirely.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Skate Park Redesign Rolls Forward 🛹

Big news from Greenport’s Board of Trustees meeting, the long-overdue facelift for the Greenport Skate Park is finally getting underway.

At the July 17 work session, Rena Wilhelm (president of Greenport Skate Park Inc.) and Dominick Marcoccia of Marco Masonry Corp. presented Phase 1 plans, and trust us, this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint.

Here’s the deal:

They’re revamping about 5,000 square feet on the eastern side of the park.
Out goes the old mini ramp. In comes a brand new street course for skaters, BMX riders, and scooter kids of all levels.
The beloved six-foot spine and 12-foot vert ramp? Staying right where they are (and getting some TLC in Phase 2).

They’ve already raised over $100K and Phase 1 won’t expand the park’s footprint, just make way better use of what’s there. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Dog of The Week

Meet Sparkles 🐾

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to adopt a ridiculously good-natured, snuggly, slightly goofy best friend, this is it.

Meet Sparkles. She’s 3 years old, 48 lbs, and believes with her whole heart that she’s a lap dog. Her hobbies include fetch, sunbathing, post-dinner couch lounging, and accepting belly rubs like she’s royalty.

Sparkles is crate trained, comes when called, listens to commands, and is highly food-motivated, aka easy to train. Her foster fam says she’s sweet, smart, loyal, and has a dazzling coat complete with freckled cheeks and white sock paws.

She’s looking for an active home with someone patient, dog-savvy, and ideally around during the day (Work From Home folks, looking at you 👀). Bonus points if you like long walks, hiking trails, or lazy evenings with a snuggle bug.

Sparkles is healthy, kissable, and ready to light up your life.

Shall We Dance

Line Dancing in the Barn 🪕

Southold Historical Museum is turning up the twang with Line Dancing in the Barn, this Friday, July 25. Led by the fabulous and high-energy Lady T (Terry Lou).

Never line danced before? Perfect. Basically live at country weddings? Also perfect. This series is all about fun, fitness, and cutting loose in one of the most charming barns on the North Fork.

Come solo, bring your partner, or wrangle a few friends. Just don’t forget your boots, and maybe a little flair.

A Little Dosey Doe 👢

Hallockville Museum Farm is throwing a summer hoedown and yes, you’re invited.

The Country Barn Dance is back on Saturday, July 26, and it’s bringing the rhythm, the charm, and caller Chart Guthrie to get those feet moving. Whether you know every move or just like stomping in rhythm, this is your night to shine.

Bring your own chairs and blankets, soak up the scenery, and get ready to dance the night away.

Hoedown by the Bay 🌊

The New Suffolk Waterfront Hoedown by the Bay is bringing the honky-tonk to the North Fork on Sunday, July 27. It’s all going down on the lawn in front of Minnow at the Galley Ho.

No experience? No problem. Square dance legend Chart Guthrie will walk you through every two-step and spin. Backed by the Dance All Night Band, you’ll be stomping and grinning in no time.

Bonus: Prizes for the Best Dancin’ Duds, so dust off your denim and bring your fringe.

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