ANNUAL ORIENT ASSOCIATION
2026 MEETING
Open to the Public
Saturday, June 6 from 10am – 12pm at Poquatuck Hall
Two Great Speakers:
- Joe Finora – Town Engineer for Shelter Island and Southold Trustee will speak on the Shelter Island experience regarding water conservation and what lessons can be learned for a community like ours.
- Jason Hime – Principal Public Health Engineer at Suffolk County Department of Health Services, will be reporting on Water Quality in Orient including updates on the 4 private well survey areas in Orient that are being tested for exceedances of PFAS compounds. He will also talk about the vulnerability of Orient’s aquifer and how we can all help protect our water.
The Agenda
- Approval of 2025 Membership Meeting Minutes
- President’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Election of Officers
- Questions and Feedback
Recent Happenings
On September 29, 2026 at 6pm, the Town is hosting a public input session on these proposed code changes in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
On September 29, 2026 at 6pm, the Town is hosting a public input session on proposed code changes in the Town Hall Meeting Room. relating to our Affordable Housing efforts. This is an opportunity for the public to hear about the positive steps the town is taking and to voice their opinions and support. Please consider attending.
Our Housing Crisis: Local Voices
A panel discussion with a parent, educator, firefighter, healthcare professional and small business owner followed by a Q and A
Monday August 31 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at CAST 53930 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971. Residents who struggle with housing options on the North Fork and the impact this has on families, schools, services and businesses..
Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases Forum
Learn About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Ticks and tick-borne diseases, How to prevent tick bites, How to reduce ticks in your yard, Deer population