Historic Preservation
Much of the Orient Village is designated as a Historic District by Southold Town. Homes within this area date from the 17th, 18th and 19th century and many have local, state or national historic value. The Historic Preservation Commission of Southold affords proper recognition to the town’s historic landmarks and to protect them from incompatible alterations or demolition. Doing so will maintain them for the continuing recognition, use, and enjoyment of current and future residents and visitors of the town.
The Historic Preservation Commission has a presentation about the History of Orient and Southold Preservation.
The map on the right shows the bounds of Orient’s Historic District.

Official Orient Historic District Records
Want to find out about Orient's Historic District? Looking for detailed information about a specific property? Look no further than New York State's Cultural Resource Information System: https://cris.parks.ny.gov

Historic Preservation Commission
Vision The vision of the Southold Historic Preservation Commission is to ensure that the town’s essential character and historical significance are maintained through the preservation of its 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th century architectural, historic and cultural treasures. Mission The mission of the Southold Historic Preservation Commission is to afford proper recognition to the town’s historic landmarks and to protect them from incompatible alterations or demolition. Doing so will maintain them for the continuing recognition, use, and enjoyment of current and future residents and visitors of the town. The commission will meet these objectives by: Emphasizing as a statement of local policy that the conservation, protection, enhancement, and preservation of local designated landmarks...
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Deer Management Forum – Aug. 13, 2022 – 9:30am at Poquatuck Hall
- Greg Doroski- Town Board Member and Liaison to the Deer Management Task Force
- Craig Jobes- Southold Town Environmental Analyst in charge of the hunting program and de facto member of the Deer Management Task Force
- Arnold Blair- Nassau Point Property Owners Association Deer Committee and member of the Town Deer Management Task Force.

Orient Water Project Update #2
- Ground water quantity
- Ground water quality
- Surface water health