Southold Voice

SHORELINE CLEAN-UP MAY 18-19

johnbetsch — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:24:51 +0000

Southold Township has over 160 miles of shoreline and close to fifty major creeks, ponds and inlets; our shoreline, both public and privately owned (to MHW), is a major asset to this town and should be cared for analogous to what is done for all other property throughout town during the spring and fall clean-ups. [...]

What’s the Suffolk County Safe Boating Law?

johnbetsch — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:12:08 +0000

Last October when County Resolution 830-2012 to establish boating safety requirements was signed by County Executive Bellone, Suffolk’s Charter Law “Suffolk’s Safer Waterways Act was official.

What does that mean? The new law states: A. “No resident of Suffolk County shall operate a pleasure vessel upon the waters of Suffolk County unless the operator is [...]

No Need to Fight over Conservation

johnbetsch — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:49:15 +0000

The following article appeared in the February 14th edition of the Suffolk Times as a “Guest Spot”

Having attended two recent Southold Town government meetings – one for changes to a town code and the other regarding the Natural Resources chapter of the Towns in-development Comprehensive Plan, I observed pointless division of opinion and misconceptions [...]

EROSION OF PROPERTY VALUE

johnbetsch — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:18:07 +0000

The January 15th Southold Town Public Hearing regarding changes to Chapter 111 Coastal Hazard Areas may not directly affect every waterfront property owner but the suggested changes appear to be symptomatic of probable future code changes which will affect every waterfront property owner. The changes to Chapter 111 appear to be another regulatory [...]

SUNSET & WINES

johnbetsch — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:41:12 +0000

Macari Vineyard in Mattituck – the site of this year’s “Sunset & Wines” summer event – provided just the right venue for the evening.

Once again, Members and guests enjoyed cool conversation, cool wine, cool music AND hot lobster! With a backdrop of never ending rows of vines, a setting sun and many friends [...]

Hot Topics at the AGM

johnbetsch — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:32:56 +0000

SoutholdVOICE continued the celebration of its Fifth Birthday with the Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 21st at Peconic Community Center.

The gathering of members and non-members began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman John Betsch. A moment of silence in honor of those who are serving our country followed the pledge.

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JULY 24th, WHAT A PLUM OF A DAY!

johnbetsch — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:24:36 +0000

If you were not one of the thirty-seven lucky members of SoutholdVOICE whose name was chosen from a lottery at the June 21st SV Board Meeting, then you missed out.

On June 23rd, Chairman John Betsch notified by e-mail the fortunate members of SV and requested that they respond by June 24th with the [...]

RIDDING OUR SHORELINE OF FLOTSAM & JETSAM

johnbetsch — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:02:15 +0000

Southold Township has over 160 miles of shoreline and close to fifty major creeks, ponds and inlets; our shoreline, both public and privately owned (to MHW), is a major asset of our Town which should be cared for and nurtured.

Cleaning up our shoreline

An inaugural cooperative effort [...]

Bet you didn’t know that …

johnbetsch — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:30:06 +0000

The more members are involved, the better your organization will be. Our bylaws do allow for additional board members and I would welcome conversation with any active member who wants to play a stronger role in SoutholdVOICE. Either email or call me or any Board Member. [...]

Going Down The Drain – we need your help

johnbetsch — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:43:31 +0000

The Town is now addressing some “impaired water bodies”, specifically Richmond and Goose Creek and some Mattituck Creek road ends potentially using porous pavement at specific road ends. There are many road end issues which also need to be resolved. John Betsch reviews our past efforts to help mitigate storm water runoff and asks for help. Click the link to read the full article. [...]