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Thomas Getman to speak at Union Chapel Reporter Editorial: Tut School closure reflects rise in COVID cases here Shelter Island 5K winners confirmed: Fight for cure for women’s cancers continues Shelter Island comes together for coronavirus preparation Never to be forgotten: Island faith leaders on their most memorable Christmases Christmas visitors Christmas Eve at The Waldorf Astoria Joy to ...
Support for youth in crisis: Timothy Hill Ranch is a beacon of hope
10 hours ago · To casual observers, Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch might sound like trouble. In recent years, headlines about a bankruptcy and lawsuits involving decades-old sexual abuse claims have clung stubbornly to the 86-acre working ranch on Middle Road in Riverhead. About the only other time the youth foster care facility makes local headlines is when one of...
Fire on West Neck Road: No injuries reported
4 days ago · The 911 call came in at 6:30 a.m. Monday — house fire at 88 West Neck Road. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded within minutes to “a fully involved structure fire,” Chief Dan Rasmussen said, and firefighters began the battle. The Shelter Island Police Department and Emergency Medical Services responded, as well. Two people were...
Shelter Island By the Numbers, Nov. 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024 · 7.2 Percent is the projected increase in taxes resulting from the Town Board’s work on the 2025 budget 158-27 The tally endorsing the Shelter Island Library 2025 budget in voting Saturday to agree that $833,295 can be raised in taxes to support the full spending plan of $988,050 2,000 Dollars, the approximate amount raised by...
Daily Update: Editorial: A time for generosity
Dec 5, 2024 · Here are the headlines for Thursday, December 5. SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Shelter Island Reporter editorial: A time for generosity SUFFOLK TIMES After eminent domain win, what’s next for Mattituck park project? Calendar of Events Real Estate Transfers RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW An oasis of support for youth in crisis at Timothy Hill Ranch Calendar of Events Real...
Shelter Island Reporter editorial: Pulling together
Nov 22, 2024 · Last week, the third part of an innovative and much-needed program of events on an epidemic that is plaguing our youth finished with a survivor telling students of his recovery from that public health crisis. Jackson Rohrer’s story in the paper chronicled the conclusion of the program, which was financed with grant money secured by...
Shelter Island Reporter Editorial: A way of life
Nov 9, 2024 · With critical issues that will determine Shelter Island’s future in the long and short term, the Reporter has committed itself to hosting a series of public forums. Our first event was on Sept. 26, titled: “The Future of Shelter Island: Water, Housing, Health Care.” Residents packed Shelter Island Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall for an important...
Dry weather poses fire danger for Shelter Island: Committee seeks …
Nov 19, 2024 · The Island appeared earlier this year to be hitting record numbers for rainfall, but all has gone south with only 0.18 inches of rain in October and the lack of rain in much of November. The Island classifies its drought status as “Moderate,” and that hasn’t changed despite the dry period in the last month...
Shelter Island Reporter Endorsements for Election 2024
Oct 24, 2024 · Lisa Shaw for Town Board Shelter Island voters are fortunate to have three excellent candidates to choose from to fill the vacant seat on the Town Board. Republican Tom Cronin, a lifelong resident, has served with distinction as a Shelter Island police officer and a Fire Department volunteer for more than two decades. He and...
Shelter Island candidates in their own words
Oct 23, 2024 · The Reporter asked candidates for the Shelter Island Town Board and for Justice Court to say, in their own words, why they’re running for election this year. FOR TOWN BOARD Thomas Cronin I will stand up for the taxpayer and fight so we aren’t pushed out of this special place we call home. I believe...