The Orient Association hosted a Forum on saltwater intrusion on Sunday, October 27th at 2pm in Poquatuck Hall. The ongoing water study points to sea level rise and saltwater intrusion as a substantial threat to the Orient community. Speakers Frederick Stumm, Research Hydrologist, from the US Geological Survey and Greg Nissen from Mermaid Water Solutions will share their knowledge of recent changes in the saltwater levels in coastal areas and how to handle them.
Orient Association held its annual meeting on Saturday June 8th at 2:00 pm at Poquatuck Hall. After the business meeting our guest speaker Mary Anne Taylor presented the results of the Orient Water Management Study.
Orient Association hosted the Southold Emergency Management Committee and Southold Highway Department holding a forum on May 4, 2024 at Poquatuck Hall to inform and take questions about emergency preparedness in Orient and how the Highway Department prepares and deals with emergencies.
The Future of Southold - Shaping the Zoning Code to Reflect Your ConcernsSouthold Town Planning Director Heather Lanza shares a brief history of zoning in Southold and explains the current project to update the zoning code to help implement the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
The Preserve Plum Island Coalition (PPIC), via Save the Sound, submitted the attached testimony on H.R. 1584, the Plum Island National Monument Act, and then gave a quick 5-minute summary of the testimony at the House Natural Resources Committee’s Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing on March 7, 2024.
