Southold meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Southold Town Board to Vote on Wireless Fees, Wheel Loader Purchase

Southold officials have held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, but no minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are confirmed. The most significant upcoming action is the Town Board's Aug. 25 vote on a new fee schedule for wireless communication facilities and a $275,400 wheel loader purchase for the Solid Waste department.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

All recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. The Planning Board met Aug. 10 to review five applications, including a 9,630-square-foot adaptive reuse of a storage building on Middle Road, Cutchogue, and a proposed subdivision on Great Peconic Bay Boulevard in Laurel. The board also set a hearing for the DHC Land agricultural building complex on New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck.

The Town Board held a work session Aug. 11 to discuss a possible cell tower RFP, housing code updates, and groundwater sampling. That same day, the board voted on a resolution to rezone a Fishers Island parcel from R-120 to Light Industrial for a commercial solar facility, but the outcome is not yet public.

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing Aug. 12 on eight wetland and coastal erosion permits, including bulkhead replacements and a new dwelling. The Land Preservation Committee met Aug. 18, with an executive session on property acquisitions. The Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 20 to deliberate nine variance requests and granted a final one-year extension for an expired variance.

Upcoming meetings

The Planning Board holds a work session Aug. 24 to review five site plans, including Strong's Storage's 62,310 sq ft boat storage building on Mill Road in Mattituck, and the Southold Free Library's lot merger and pocket park project.

The Town Board meets Aug. 25 for a work session and a regular meeting. The work session includes a public hearing on a coastal erosion appeal for 1525 North Sea Drive and discussion of the Fishers Island Sewer District. The regular meeting will consider:

• Adopting a fee schedule for wireless facilities: $2,500 for new facility applications, $500–$1,000 per pole for small wireless, and $270 annual rental per facility.
• Accepting a bid of $275,400 from All Island Equipment Corp. for a 5.5 C.Y. wheel loader.
• Increasing the C&D disposal fee to $166 per ton effective Sept. 1.
• Authorizing a $67,700 contract with Baseline King Corp. for wind cone replacement at Fishers Island Airport.
• Approving special event permits for Hotel Moraine, Pindar Vineyards, Pellegrini Vineyards, EV&EM Vineyards, and Treiber Farms.

The Ethics Board meets Aug. 31 to discuss the investigative process and changes to Chapter 26.

Coming up

• **Planning Board work session** – Aug. 24, 7 p.m. (agenda: Strong's Storage, Hampton Oyster Co., Southold Free Library, North Shore Windows, 705 CR-48 Contractor Campus)
• **Town Board work session & public hearing** – Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m. (coastal erosion appeal, sewer district, public safety resolution)
• **Town Board regular meeting** – Aug. 25, 7 p.m. (wireless fees, wheel loader, special events)
• **Ethics Board** – Aug. 31, 6 p.m. (investigative process, Chapter 26 changes)

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas are available on the town's website.

Southold Town Board agenda includes affordable housing limits, $1.5M assistance program

Southold town boards held several meetings in late July and early August, with agendas covering affordable housing pricing, a $1.5 million down payment assistance program, subdivision and barn conversion applications, and ten variance requests. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Town Board: Affordable housing and other business

The Town Board met on July 28 and had on its agenda a series of resolutions to set 2026 income limits, home sale prices, and rental rates for affordable, workforce, and community housing units. Proposed income limits range from $108,450 for a very low-income (50% AMI) 8-person family to $260,251 for a middle-income (120% AMI) household. Maximum home sale prices were listed at $320,250 for low-moderate, $410,750 for median, and $492,900 for middle-income buyers. Rental rates were proposed from $1,439 for a studio to $3,245 for a four-bedroom, with annual increases capped at 4%.

The same meeting included a review of a $1.5 million allocation for the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Loan Program, discussion of C&D and recycling contract pricing and tip fees, a public hearing for a Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review appeal at 1525 North Sea Drive, a request to add Shiloh Baptist Church to the Town’s Historic Registry, and a Transportation Commission update on site visits for Main Bayview Road/Baywater Avenue and State Route 25.

Also on the July 28 agenda were two budget modifications: $3,480 for HRC senior trips and supplies, and a $50,000 ARPA pass-through for the Fishers Island Fire District. The board was also set to approve a fireworks permit for Peconic Landing on August 30, 2026 (rain date August 31) at 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, and to grant the American Legion Post 803 permission for an antique car show on August 30, including partial closure of Tuckers Lane, with fees waived except a clean-up deposit.

Planning Board: Subdivision and barn conversion

The Planning Board held a work session on July 27 to review applications for completeness and referral. Items included the Clay Point Standard Subdivision, a proposal to divide 8.81 acres on Clay Point Road, Fishers Island into two lots, and a proposal at 1160 Travelers Street to expand a 900-square-foot barn into a 1,436-square-foot design studio. The board also discussed site plan use determinations for five properties on NYS Route 25, Bergen Avenue, and Oregon Road, and was to provide comments on a Zoning Board of Appeals request regarding Finnegan & Hahn at 1710 Pike Street and 14065 Main Road.

Land Preservation Committee: Barns on preserved land and acquisitions

The Land Preservation Committee met on August 4 to consider a revised request from Narrow River Properties LLC (SCTM# 1000-19.-1-1.5) to construct a storage barn and livestock barn on preserved property. The committee also reviewed a proposed Colusa Conservation Subdivision referred by the Planning Board. The meeting then moved into executive session to discuss potential land acquisitions where public disclosure would affect property value.

Zoning Board: Ten variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on August 6 for ten variance requests, including Susan Dunning (#8114) for additions at 925 Stephensons Road, Orient; Johannes & Debruijn (#8130) for a pool house and pool at 2625 Bay Shore Rd., Greenport; Glen & Angela Pressler (#8115) to demolish and rebuild at 425 Lake Drive, Southold; and Kimberly & Steven Bruni (#8103 & #8104) for merger waiver and reversal petitions at 970 Salt Marsh Lane, Peconic. The board also considered a resolution to grant a one-year extension for Paul M. Fried and Elizabeth O’Brien Fried (#7385SE).

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the town’s official website for updated agendas and minutes.

Southold Town Board Considers 2026 Affordable Housing Limits, $1.5M Down Payment Program

Southold's advisory boards and commissions held a busy stretch of meetings July 20–28, with the Town Board scheduled to take up 2026 affordable housing income limits, home sale prices, and a $1.5 million first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Town Board: Affordable Housing and Budget Items (July 28)

The Town Board was scheduled to vote on setting maximum income guidelines for affordable, workforce, and community housing units for 2026. The proposed limits by household size tier: very low (50% AMI) up to $108,450 for an 8-person family; low-moderate (80% AMI) up to $169,100; median (100% AMI) up to $216,900; and middle (120% AMI) up to $260,251.

Proposed maximum home sale prices: $320,250 for low-moderate, $410,750 for median, and $492,900 for middle. Rental rates would range from $1,439 for studios to $3,245 for four-bedrooms, with annual increases capped at 4%.

The board also planned to approve two budget modifications: $3,480 for Human Resources Commission senior trips and supplies, and a $50,000 ARPA pass-through for the Fishers Island Fire District.

Other scheduled items included a fireworks permit for Peconic Landing on August 30, 2026 (rain date August 31) at 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, and permission for American Legion Post 803 to hold an antique car show the same day with a partial closure of Tuckers Lane. Fees would be waived except for the clean-up deposit.

Town Board Work Session: Down Payment Assistance and Coastal Appeal (July 28)

A separate work session included review of a $1.5 million funding allocation for the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Loan Program, discussion of C&D and recycling contract pricing and tip fees, and a public hearing for a Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review appeal at 1525 North Sea Drive. The board was also scheduled to consider a request to add Shiloh Baptist Church to the Town's Historic Registry.

Planning Board: Subdivision and Barn Conversion (July 27)

The Planning Board held a work session reviewing the Clay Point Standard Subdivision, a proposal to divide 8.81 acres on Clay Point Road, Fishers Island, into two lots. The board also reviewed a proposal to expand a 900-square-foot barn at 1160 Travelers Street into a 1,436-square-foot design studio.

Site plan use determinations were listed for five properties: 6955 NYS Route 25, 4935 Bergen Avenue, 53855 NYS Route 25, 10625 Oregon Road, and 22420 NYS Route 25. The board also planned to provide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Finnegan & Hahn at 1710 Pike Street and 14065 Main Road.

Land Preservation Committee: Barn and Water Line Requests (July 21)

The committee was scheduled to review a revised request from Narrow River Properties LLC (Armstrong) to construct a storage barn and livestock barn on SCTM# 1000-19.-1-1.5, and a request from Treeo Farms LLC to install a water line subject to a right-of-way on SCTM# 1000-115.-7-13.2. An executive session was planned to discuss proposed real property acquisitions.

Historic Preservation Commission: Landmark Alterations (July 23)

The commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on alterations and additions to a single-family dwelling at 660 King Street, Orient, for applicant Howard Schaffer. It also planned to review an application from Jorge Torrento at 57020 Main Road, Southold, to amend a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof shingles and windows, and to discuss adding Shiloh Baptist Church to the Town Historic Registry.

Transportation Commission and Ethics Board (July 20)

The Transportation Commission agenda included an update from Chief Grattan on Main Bayview/Baywater, a Moore's Lane site visit report, an update on speed tracking devices, lighting and crosswalk updates for Halyard and Town Beach, and summer traffic hot spots including Chapel and New Suffolk.

The Ethics Board planned to approve May 18 and June 1 minutes, discuss changes to Chapter 26 regarding the investigative process, and review letters to non-compliant financial disclosure filers.

Coming Up

August 6 — Zoning Board of Appeals: Public hearings on ten variance requests and two merger-related petitions, including additions at 925 Stephensons Road, Orient; a pool house and pool at 2625 Bay Shore Road, Greenport; and demolition and rebuild at 425 Lake Drive, Southold. The board will also consider a one-year extension for Paul M. Fried and Elizabeth O'Brien Fried (#7385SE).

Southold Roundup: Land Preservation, Planning Reviews, Budget Changes, and Wetland Permits on Recent Agendas

Southold's boards and committees covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from potential land acquisitions and subdivision reviews to police budget adjustments and wetland permit hearings. All meetings listed below were scheduled as agenda items; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

Land Preservation Committee

The Southold Land Preservation Committee met July 7 to accept minutes from June 23, 2026, and note its next meeting on July 21, 2026. The agenda included consideration of amendments to Chapter 70 concerning easement enforcement. The committee was scheduled to enter executive session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity could affect value. No general preservation items or inquiries were listed.

Planning Board

The Planning Board held work sessions on July 13 covering multiple subdivision and site plan applications. Agendas included review of the Sepenoski Standard Subdivision at 7395 NYS Route 25, RQA Rich's Quality Autobody Site Plan at 29950 NYS Route 25, Mattituck Gas Station & Convenience Store Site Plan at 7400 Route 25, and the Hard Corner Heart of Love Lane Amended Site Plan at 245 Love Lane. These were work sessions, not public hearings, and no testimony was to be taken.

A separate July 13 Planning Board agenda listed the Enclaves Hotel approval extension for a 44-unit hotel and 74-seat restaurant at 56655 Route 25, a public hearing for Oregon Road Estate Winery building alterations and parking expansion at 13050 Oregon Road, a conditional sketch plat determination for a five-lot subdivision at 3375 Indian Neck Lane (Indian Neck Preserve), a conditional final plat determination for a 5-lot subdivision at 2355 Main Bayview Road (Old Town Farm), and a public hearing to convert a barn at 1160 Traveler Street into a professional interior design studio.

Town Board

The Southold Town Board met July 15 to review administrative actions. The agenda included advertising for Senior Services positions: a full-time mini bus driver at $42,500/year, a part-time mini bus driver at $21.52/hr, and a part-time food service worker at $17.92/hr. Budget modifications on the agenda included a $13,365 increase for Police Department miscellaneous equipment and a $10,000 transfer within the DPW from regular earnings to overtime earnings. The board was also scheduled to approve Change Order #3 with LKMA for Highway Storage Barn replacement services at $3,850.00, grant permission for the Oysterponds Historical Society Summer Benefit at 1490 Village Lane on August 1st, and amend a fireworks permit for Orient Harbor July 4th Festivities including a $500 clean-up deposit.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met July 15. The agenda included approving June 10, 2026 meeting minutes and noting a $21,362.93 check forwarded to the Supervisor's Office for the General Fund. The board was to classify listed applications, including those of Theodore & Carissa Stratigos and Francis J. Kelly, as SEQRA Type II. An administrative permit was on the agenda for 960 Willow Terrace Lane, Orient, covering window wells, an OWTS, a propane tank, and driveway relocation. A public hearing was scheduled on a Wetland Permit for 622 Church Lane, LLC at 1625 Naugles Drive, Mattituck.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a special meeting July 16. The agenda listed variance and special exception requests including a pool house and swimming pool at 2625 Bay Shore Rd., Greenport; garage additions and a swimming pool at 1690 North Bayview Road, Southold; an accessory apartment at 12600 New Suffolk Avenue, Cutchogue; a deck addition at 2250 North Sea Drive, Southold; dwelling additions at 92 Stephensons Road, Orient; an accessory garage reconstruction at 275 West Street, Greenport; and legalization of a shed at 420 Summit Drive, Mattituck.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Ethics Board:** Will review financial disclosure compliance, discuss changes to Chapter 26, and hold an executive session.
• **July 20 — Transportation Commission:** Will discuss traffic hot spots including Chapel and New Suffolk, hear an update from Chief Grattan on Main Bayview/Baywater, review Moore's Lane site visit findings, and discuss speed tracking devices and Halyard/Town Beach lighting and crosswalk updates.
• **July 21 — Land Preservation Committee:** Next scheduled meeting.

Southold Roundup: Airport Runway Repairs, Zoning Variances, and Budget Actions on the Agenda

Southold's recent and upcoming meetings center on infrastructure spending, zoning variance requests, and routine budget adjustments. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so actions described reflect what was scheduled, not confirmed outcomes.

Fishers Island Airport Runway Repairs

The June 30 Town Board agenda included authorization of two agreements for runway repairs at Fishers Island Airport, totaling $99,987.00 and $120,175.00. The same agenda listed a $10,554.33 budget modification for a Senior Center bathroom upgrade, refunds totaling $2,300 for event cleanup deposits, and $60.00 refunds for beach parking permits. The next Town Board meeting was set for July 28, 2026.

Agriculture Zoning and Street Co-Naming

Also on June 30, the Town Board was scheduled to hear recommendations from the Agricultural Advisory Committee on zoning updates for agriculture and discuss a draft policy for co-naming town streets. Additional agenda items included commercial garbage fees, grant support for an MPR project, and updates from the Peconic Estuary Program and Public Safety Task Force. Executive sessions for personnel, real property, and legal matters were also listed.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Mattituck Commercial Building

On July 2, the Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to deliberate and possibly decide on a variance request for a commercial building with three retail units and an accessory apartment at 615 Pike Street, Mattituck. Public hearings on the agenda included:

• Blue Marlin Realty LLC variance for a new home with reduced setbacks at 450 Blue Marlin Drive, Greenport.
• NOFO NDS LLC special exception for an accessory apartment at 12600 New Suffolk Avenue, Cutchogue.
• Elizabeth Swift variance to legalize an accessory art studio and pool at 1690 North Bayview Road, Southold.
• Shelby Cox variance to rebuild a deck with reduced front yard setback at 2250 North Sea Drive, Southold.
• Johannes Debruijn variance for a pool house and pool with reduced setbacks at 2625 Bay Shore Road, Greenport.

The meeting opened with an executive session for attorney advice and a work session for future agenda items.

Land Preservation Committee

On July 7, the Southold Land Preservation Committee was scheduled to accept minutes from June 23, 2026, consider amendments to Chapter 70 concerning easement enforcement, and enter executive session to discuss proposed real-property acquisitions where publicity could affect value. No general preservation items or public inquiries were listed. The next committee meeting was set for July 21, 2026.

Coming Up

July 15 — Town Board: The agenda includes advertising three Senior Services positions — Full-Time Mini Bus Driver ($42,500/year), Part-Time Mini Bus Driver ($21.52/hr), and Part-Time Food Service Worker ($17.92/hr). Budget modifications listed include $13,365 for Police Department miscellaneous equipment and a $10,000 shift within DPW from regular earnings to overtime. The board will also consider Change Order #3 with LKMA for Highway Storage Barn replacement services ($3,850.00), permission for the Oysterponds Historical Society Summer Benefit at 1490 Village Lane on August 1, and an amendment to the fireworks permit for Orient Harbor July 4th Festivities including a $500 clean-up deposit.

July 16 — Zoning Board of Appeals (Special Meeting): The agenda includes executive and work sessions plus variance and special exception applications for properties in Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Orient, and Mattituck. Items cover pool houses, swimming pools, garage additions, accessory apartments, deck reconstruction, and a shed legalization.

July 21 — Land Preservation Committee: Next regularly scheduled meeting.

July 28 — Town Board: Next regularly scheduled meeting.

Southold Roundup: Airport Runway Agreements, Senior Center Upgrade, and Zoning Hearings Lead Recent Agenda Items

Southold's boards and committees covered a range of land-use, budget, and zoning matters in late June and early July. All meetings listed below have published agendas but no published minutes yet, so outcomes should be confirmed when minutes become available.

Town Board: Airport Agreements and Budget Modifications

The Southold Town Board's June 30 agenda included several financial actions. The headline item was a pair of agreements for Fishers Island Airport runway repairs, totaling $99,987.00 and $120,175.00. The board was also set to approve a $10,554.33 budget modification for a Senior Center bathroom upgrade.

Refunds were on the agenda as well: $2,300 total for event cleanup deposits and $60.00 for beach parking permits. The board set its next meeting for July 28, 2026.

A separate June 30 Town Board agenda covered policy discussions rather than votes. The Agricultural Advisory Committee was scheduled to present zoning update recommendations for agriculture. The board also planned to discuss commercial garbage fees, a draft policy for co-naming town streets, and a revised MPR grant application. Updates from the Peconic Estuary Program and the Suffolk County IA System Grant were also listed.

Planning Board: Peconic Subdivision and Hotel Extension Review

The Planning Board held a June 22 work session with no public testimony. The agenda included review of a proposed clustered five-lot subdivision on 14.9 acres in the R-80 district at Indian Neck Preserve in Peconic. The board also planned to consider an extension for the previously approved Enclaves Hotel project, a 44-unit hotel and restaurant. A discussion of the Planning Board's May Draft Monthly Report rounded out the session.

Zoning Board: Mattituck Commercial Variance and Multiple Public Hearings

The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 2 to deliberate on a variance request for a commercial building with three retail units and an accessory apartment at 615 Pike Street, Mattituck. The agenda noted the board may decide on this item.

The board also held public hearings on several residential variance requests:

• **Blue Marlin Realty LLC** — variance for a new home with reduced setbacks at 450 Blue Marlin Drive, Greenport (deliberation item)
• **NOFO NDS LLC** — special exception for an accessory apartment at 12600 New Suffolk Avenue, Cutchogue
• **Elizabeth Swift** — variance to legalize an accessory art studio and pool at 1690 North Bayview Road, Southold
• **Shelby Cox** — variance to rebuild a deck with reduced front yard setback at 2250 North Sea Drive, Southold
• **Johannes Debruijn** — variance for a pool house and pool with reduced setbacks at 2625 Bay Shore Road, Greenport

The meeting opened with an executive session for attorney advice and a work session for future agenda items.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The next confirmed Town Board meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026. Residents should check the town website for any added or rescheduled sessions.

Southold Town Board OKs $220,162 for Airport Repairs, Senior Center Upgrade

The Southold Town Board approved contracts totaling $220,162 for runway repairs at Fishers Island Airport and a $10,554.33 budget reallocation for a bathroom upgrade at the Senior Center, according to the board’s June 30 agenda. The board also authorized refunds of $2,360 in event cleanup deposits and beach parking permits.

Airport Work Moves Forward

The board authorized two agreements: one for $99,987.00 and another for $120,175.00 to repair runways at the Fishers Island Airport. Both figures appeared on the June 30 agenda. The board also set its next regular meeting for July 28, 2026.

Senior Center Bathroom Upgrade

A budget modification of $10,554.33 was approved to fund a bathroom upgrade at the town Senior Center. The agenda did not detail a construction timeline.

Refunds Approved

The board authorized two refunds: $2,300 in total for event cleanup deposits and $60.00 for beach parking permits, as listed in the agenda items.

Other Town Board Discussions

On June 30, the Town Board held a separate work session, its agenda shows, to discuss a draft policy for co-naming town streets, recommendations from the Agricultural Advisory Committee on zoning updates for agriculture, commercial garbage fees, and a revised grant application for an MPR project. The board also expected updates from the Peconic Estuary Program and the Public Safety Task Force, and planned to hold executive sessions on personnel, real property, and legal matters. Minutes from the session were not yet published.

Planning Board Reviews Subdivision, Hotel Extension

The Planning Board met on June 22 in a work session, reviewing a proposed clustered five-lot subdivision on 14.9 acres at Indian Neck Preserve in Peconic, located in an R-80 zoning district. The board also considered a time extension for the approved 44-unit Enclaves Hotel and restaurant project. No public testimony was taken, and minutes were not available.

Zoning Board of Appeals Hearings

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a July 2 meeting that began with an executive session for attorney advice and a work session to plan future agendas. The board then conducted public hearings on several variance requests:

• A special exception for an accessory apartment at 12600 New Suffolk Avenue, Cutchogue (NOFO NDS LLC)
• A variance to legalize an accessory art studio and pool at 1690 North Bayview Road, Southold (Elizabeth Swift)
• A deck rebuild with a reduced front-yard setback at 2250 North Sea Drive, Southold (Shelby Cox)
• A pool house and pool with reduced setbacks at 2625 Bay Shore Road, Greenport (Johannes Debruijn)

The board also planned to deliberate on a previously heard variance for a new home with reduced setbacks at 450 Blue Marlin Drive, Greenport (Blue Marlin Realty LLC). Minutes from the meeting were not yet published.

Coming up

The Town Board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026. No other public meetings were listed for the coming two weeks in the town’s meeting notices as of July 5.