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May 2025 Edition

Village Notices




  • Ferry Queue & LIRR/Jitney Lot Update: the LIRR/Jitney lot off 4th Street reopened earlier this month, and finish work is starting on planting and lighting. The Long Island Rail Road Museum and East End Seaport museum will be connected with a sidewalk and new lighting as well. And we worked with LIRR to remove the third track in order to build a new garden space with the Seaport museum in the coming months. The ferry queue paving has finished along with all new drainage work, and painting of lines and cross walks will be done this week. The Ferry Company will be opening up the new queue soon thereafter which will help relieve traffic on Wiggins and other village streets as summer traffic increases. Work on this is ahead of schedule.



  • Paving: Sixth Street milling and paving will begin this week and should be completed in early June. Please look for fliers and communication from our paving contractor on what parts of the street are being done. Your patience is appreciated working with them to keep cars off the street when milling and paving is taking place.


  • The Greenport Carousel is set to reopen early summer following significant repairs and restoration. Work begins this week to reassemble the carousel with new parts and a repaired and restored center structure. This is the first time in 24 years the carousel has been completely taken apart for repairs and long term maintenance. Stay tuned for an announcement about the grand reopening!


  • Greenport School budget and board vote: Tuesday, May 20th 2-8 PM Greenport High School, “Dude” Manwaring Gymnasium



  • On Friday May 9th, John Quinlan was honored for his service on the Village Tree Committee. Over the course of John’s tenure, over 1,000 trees were planted in Greenport. A tree has been planted in his honor in the 3rd Street park.


This Month in the Village and Town

A calendar of local events, festivals, meetings, and things to do.


Southold Town has released a proposed new zoning plan. The update can be seen here: https://southoldzoningupdate.com/ and there’s an online form to provide feedback, as well as information about upcoming public information sessions.  


Registration open for the Village summer camp. Learn more and register here:  https://villageofgreenport.org/recreation-center-mary-h-smith-greenport-village.php 


Registration open for summer workshops at the North Fork Arts Center. Learn more and register here: https://www.northfork-artscenter.org/education


Weekly:


Saturdays - 9-10 AM

Tai Chi in Mitchell Park. It’s free! Learn more here: https://www.friendsofmitchellpark.com/


Fridays - 2-5:30 PM

The Farmers Market returns to Mitchell Park on May 23rd and continues weekly on Fridays through October. Check for updates and more information here: https://www.instagram.com/greenportfarmers



May:


May 19, 6-8 PM

The North Fork Chamber of Commerce will host a special presentation for business owners on the town zoning update at their monthly dinner meeting at Townsend Manor Inn. Register here: https://business.northforkchamber.org/events/details/may-dinner-meeting-southold-town-zoning-update-what-it-means-for-local-business-938  


Starting Friday, May 23

Mini Railroad will re-open at Moore's Lane to kick-off the 2025 season. It will be open from 11 AM to 3 PM Fridays through Sundays through October 13th. For information, visit: https://villageofgreenport.org/mini-train-greenport-village.php


Sunday, May 25 1:30-3:30 PM

The Railroad Museum of Long Island at 440 Fourth Street is holding a concert series in a boxcar. The first will feature Stephen Sanfilippo with American work music of the sea and the rails. Save the dates: June 15th, July 13th, September 21st, October 12th 


Monday, May 26 8 AM

Greenport’s annual Memorial Day parade. Step off from the Adams Street parking lot by the fountain, or join in slightly after for the ceremony at the Railroad Dock.


SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 9 AM- 5 PM

The annual Dog Dock Diving Weekend has a new location at the Polo Grounds at Moore’s Lane. Portions of the proceeds will help fund the upcoming skate park renovations. Tickets: https://www.lifeisgrruff.com/event-details/9th-annual-north-fork-dock-diving-event


Saturday, June 15

The annual Juneteenth celebration and parade 


Saturday, June 22

The annual Pride celebration and parade

Lend a Hand

Volunteer opportunities for those looking to give back or get involved.


The Village has some exciting new opportunities for membership on new and longstanding committees. For more information and to apply, email ldougherty@greenportvillage.org. Please include a paragraph or two about yourself, why you’re interested in serving on the committee, and any particular experience or knowledge you feel might be helpful:

  • The Arts committee has just been formed to help coordinate public murals downtown. Members and a chairperson are needed. For the chair, someone who’s not a working artist in the painting or drawing mediums would be ideal.
  • The Carousel committee is looking for new members, especially parents of younger children.
  • The Mini Railroad committee is also seeking additional members.
  • A new Mitchell Park 25th anniversary & America’s 250th Committee will help organize celebrations for July 2026 and help finalize the new ice rink.


 

GREENPORT IN THE NEWS

Local Headlines

Stories from the media featuring our village or its residents.


The Village Historic Preservation Commission is proposing expanding the historic district to encompass the whole village.  Read their reasons here:

https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2025/04/guest-spot-greenport-historic-preservation-commission/


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