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Fall 2024 Newsletter

Happy Fall! Here are some of the issues on the Orient Association’s agenda

It’s Summer and we are all enjoying everything that Orient has to offer at this time of year. The bountiful farm produce, beautiful beaches, clean water, fresh air and open spaces. Since part of our mission is to keep you informed about the issues that might affect you, here are some heads-ups!

Orient Water Project Presentation At Annual Meeting

At the Orient Association 2024 Annual Meeting on June 8 our guest speaker Mary Anne Taylor presented the results of the Orient Water Management Study.

Orient Water Project Recommendations Survey

The OA Water Committee recently met with consultants at CDM Smith to discuss present and future recommendations that the community should consider to sustain the health of our water resources. While the consultant has analyzed historical data from private well testing performed by Suffolk County Department Health Services, we did not have much information about how folks in the community are coping with issues of contamination and reliability. Here are the results of our October 2023 survey.

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Happy Spring everyone! As I write this, it already feels like summer. Speaking of summer—the Orient Association’s Annual Meeting—usually scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend, is going to take place on June 8th at 2:00pm.

Winter 2023-2024 Newsletter

Once again this has been a busy year for the Orient Association. Thank you to all who have participated in and supported OA’s activities. Here are some of the things that have been on our agenda in 2023.

Summer 2023 Newsletter

We hope you are all enjoying the cool and peaceful days of spring as we approach the busy summer months.Kicking off the summer season, after a long hiatus the first in-person Annual Meeting of the Orient Association will be held on Saturday, May 27th at 9:30 am in Poquatuck Hall.Members of the Orient Association will be voting on a new slate of officers and Board Members will be introduced.

Spring 2023 Newsletter

Orient Association October 2022 Newsletter

Town Board Votes to Protect Community Character by Limiting House Size, Water Quality Advisory, Southold Town and Hamlet Survey - Join us for a Discussion of Community Issues and Priorities - Poquatuck Hall on November 12th at 9:30 am.

Orient Association Fall 2022 Newsletter

Fall is officially here. As we move into the cooler months and the days get shorter there is still plenty of activity out here in Orient, and reasons to enjoy the beautiful fall days. The Orient Association wants to update you on some issues that we have been focused on:Southold Town and Hamlet Survey, Limiting House Size, Take the Survey – Deadline this Sunday!, Preserving Plum Island as a National Monument, Deer Management

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Orient Water Resources Study Is Finally Here!

In 2022 the Orient Association embarked on a comprehensive study of Orient’s water resources: fresh, salt and waste. It's finally complete! Our hope is that this report informs the community about how our water ecosystems work, presents hard data about those ecosystems, sets up the challenges and opportunities unique to Orient, and offers some options for the future. We invite you to join us on this deep dive into Orient’s waters!

SCWA Southold Scoping Session Summary – June 12, 2025

Suffolk County Water Authority presented a public scoping session about the proposed North Fork Pipeline project which would install a 24" pipeline from Flanders, though Riverhead and connect to SCWA's water system in Southold. A proposed second phase would run a 12" extension from East Marion across the causeway and primarily serve residents of Orient Village.

Southold Zoning Update Presentation and Forum – May 24, 2025

Heather Lanza, Southold Town’s Planning Department Director presented an overview of Southold’s Zoning Update progress and coordinated breakout sessions for the audience to discuss and document their concerns about Southold's Zoning Update, with a focus on Orient’s interests and participation in the process.