MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER

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PAVING & SIDEWALK WORK

• Please be advised the village will begin some significant paving and sidewalk work in various areas as soon as we have consistent warmer days as required by contractors. We've had some additional damage to roads and more due to recent storms and are prioritizing those repairs in addition to already scheduled spring work.

TAX SALE, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING

• The annual tax sale will be at 10am on Tuesday, March 10 at Village Hall.
• The annual budget hearing will be on Thursday, April 9 at 6pm at the Little Red School House.
• The annual organizational meeting will be on Thursday, April 23 at the Third Street Firehouse.

GREENPORT SCHOOL VOTE ON UPGRADES

• Greenport residents are invited to vote on a capital improvement to the athletic facilities. This is a $1.97 million project, funded solely through the capital reserves, with no impact on tax rates.
• Vote on Tuesday, March 10, 2-8pm in the new elementary gym.
• The scope of work includes reconstruction and resurfacing of the existing track, new bleachers with accessible seating, new press box, new comfort station and concession stand, and improvements to locker room ceilings. Full projects details are here.

GREENPORT GETS HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT

• Greenport was awarded a $25,000 grant to explore the expansion of the State and National Historic Register designation.
• Members of the Historic Preservation Commission will be available to listen and answer questions on Saturdays, March 14 and April 4 at 10am at the Little Red School House.

BRUSH PICKUP RESUMES FOR SPRING

• Tuesday, April 7th will be the first day for brush pickup. Please use biodegradeable bags for leaves.

Saturday, March 21 | Annual Clean Up 10am-12pm • Moore's Woods, Monsell Trail and the end of Webb Street

Saturday, April 4 | Annual Egg Roll and Magic Show 10:30am (magic show) - 11:30am (egg roll) • Mitchell Park (Free Carousel Rides 11am-1:30pm sponsored by Friends of Mitchell Park)

Camera Obscura | Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm and by appointment

Carousel | Open Saturday, Sunday and Greenport School Holidays 11am-5pm (Credit Cards Only)

Community Dance | March 21 & April 18 4:30pm Instruction 5pm Open Dance • Unitarian Universalist Church of Southold, 51900 Main Road, Southold

North Fork Arts Center | Closed for March for renovation (classes and workshops continue as scheduled)

Greenport Fire Department's Spaghetti Dinner | April 25 • Third Street Fire Station

Kalmar Nyckel Tall Ship | July 18-27 • Railroad Dock (public visitation, sails & educational tours)

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle | August 7-10 • Mitchell Park Marina

Maritime Festival & Parade | September 25-27 • Downtown

• The Carousel, Mini Railroad, and Communication committees are looking for new members, especially seeking parents of younger children.
• The Communication Committee is seeking members with graphic design, social media, and writing experience.
• The Camera Obscura and Dances in the Park have ongoing volunteer opportunities.

For more information and to apply to any of the above, email info@villageofgreenport.gov. For any committees, 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. If you're interested in a committee, you can also apply here.

Southold Town committees are always open to Greenport residents, and Greenporters are encouraged to apply. It's important to have our voices and perspectives represented on town-wide issues. Find descriptions and meeting schedules for committees here. If interested, attend a committee meeting and contact the Town Clerk's office for more information and to put your application on file for when there are openings.

East End Lobbies for More Trains

Town Creates Public Safety Task Force

Greenport School Proposes Facility Upgrades

Town Discusses CPF for Water Quality

PLANNING BOARD

● The Planning Board discussed a request from the Board of Trustees to review potential changes to Village Code with respect to the appointment of alternative members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The alternative members would engage in the event of a regular board member having a conflict of interest. Discussion included expanding the recommended term of alternative members from 1 year to 2 years and expanding the circumstances of participation of alternative members with regard to regular member absences and other circumstances.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

● The ZBA discussed potential changes to Village Code with respect to the term and participation of alternative members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

● Transcripts of meetings are available here.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

There was no business to report from the HPC other than specific homeowner applications. Transcripts of meetings are available here.

Video of all meetings is available here.

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