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Southold
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Southold · week of November 1, 2026

Council takes up RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Omni Recycling of Westbury for the Hauling and Processing of Recyclable Materials, all in accordance with the Town Attorn

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  • 2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Cap Considerations

    Town auditors presented a clean audit report showing strong financial standing, though they noted long-term liabilities like OPEB remain a major fiscal challenge.

    What it means: The town's general fund performed $6.3 million better than budgeted, maintaining a healthy reserve of nearly $23 million.

    Raised 3 times this week

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  • IT Cyber Security and Laserfiche Access

    A resident questioned the $20,000 website redesign allocation and complained that the Laserfiche document system is often unusable, urging a clearer, better-staffed town website. The Supervisor promised to get answers from IT and noted the tax-bill pie chart will be added to the site.

    What it means: The 2027 budget includes a $20,000 website redesign allocation.

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  • Solid Waste Management and Tip Fees

    The Board locked in recycling hauling, scale maintenance, and hazardous waste removal contracts for the transfer stations, plus sold off surplus equipment.

    What it means: Contract values were not itemized at the meeting; surplus equipment sales totaled about $21,680.

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  • Lt. George Sullivan Beach Closure and Erosion

    Supervisor Krupski provided an update on state grant awards and engineering efforts to combat severe erosion at Town Beach and protect the adjacent roadway.

    What it means: Southold residents and visitors benefit from the preservation of public coastal recreation areas and improved roadway safety.

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  • Special Events Permitting Streamlining

    The board discussed streamlining the cumbersome special events permit process for vineyards and local venues, aiming to clarify rules before the spring season.

    What it means: Local event venues and agricultural businesses benefit from a more efficient, clearer permitting process.

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  • Town Communications and Public Outreach Strategy

    The board reviewed a proposal to launch a town-sponsored social media program with proper checks, balances, and software tools to improve public outreach.

    What it means: Residents benefit from more timely, transparent, and accurate official town updates across digital platforms.

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  • Automated Surveillance Cameras (Flock Cameras)

    The board discussed community concerns regarding Flock automated license plate reader cameras, focusing on data sharing, privacy risks, and upcoming talks with the county sheriff.

    What it means: Residents gain greater awareness and legislative scrutiny regarding data privacy and surveillance technology.

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  • Construction Site Drainage Enforcement

    Chief Building Inspector Michael Verity reviewed how the building department monitors construction sites to prevent muddy runoff and ensure compliance with town drainage codes.

    What it means: Nearby residents benefit from reduced stormwater runoff, mud, and sediment on public roads during construction.

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  • Town Hall Heating System Replacement

    The Public Works Director warned that the Town Hall heating pipes are failing and proposed replacing the old boiler system with an energy-efficient electric heat pump setup.

    What it means: Initial estimates for the full HVAC replacement are around $400,000, which may require bonding or budget adjustments.

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