Orient Association Public Forum Community Issues and Priorities from the Southold Town and Hamlet Survey – Nov 12, 2022

 

  • What are the results?
  • What do they mean?
  • How are the topics related?
  • How are they being addressed now?
  • What should the next steps be for areas of concern?

Find out more about where we stand on some important issues:

  • House Size
  • Water Quality
  • Conservation and Proposed Subdivisions
  • Affordable Housing

 

Recent Happenings

Southold Zoning Update Presentation and Forum – May 24, 2025

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.
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Saltwater Intrusion Forum

Saltwater Intrusion Forum

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.
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