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🌱 North Fork Daily: Civic Membership Meeting + Greenport Oasis
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today on the North Fork.
Welcome back, North Fork neighbors and friends! As the work week begins, Patch is kicking off a new feature: "5 Minutes With Your Favorite Business." If you have a North Fork business you love, send me an email at Lisa.Finn@patch.com explaining why, and the business might be chosen for a new series, spotlighting the best of the North Fork.
Also this week, if you live in Southold or Peconic, make sure to check out the membership meeting hosted by a new civic organizing for those hamlets. Civic organizations provide a way for our voices to be heard on the issues that matter most.
Until tomorrow. . . .
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 54 Low: 42.
Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:
- New Southold, Peconic Civic Organization Hosts Membership Meeting: Here's how you can get involved, if you live in the hamlets of Peconic or Southold. (North Fork Patch)
- Wow House: $2.4M Ultimate Greenport 4-Season Compound: The gorgeous custom oasis features 2 wood-burning fireplaces, new wood floors, and a huge elevated deck with water views. (North Fork Patch)
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission holds meeting Thursday on Millstone's 2021 safety performance. "Staff from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a virtual public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss the 2021 safety performance of the town's Millstone nuclear power plant," The Day reports. (theday.com)
- Van cuts travel time for teachers: Shuttle runs between school and North Ferry: An innovative way to help educators. (Shelter Island Reporter)
- Southold Historical Museum plans book launch party for 'The Lady Lighthouse Keeper' on April 2. This sounds like a great event, and a must-read. (Suffolk Times)
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Today on the North Fork:
From my notebook:
- northforker: "Nearly 24 hours to go until spring but who's counting? (Instagram)
- The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Come for one puppy leave with two ! Happy life to mantis and Po!" (Facebook)
- Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Creating beautiful flower wreaths to celebrate the first day of spring! Special thank you to Diana for the wonderful workshop!" (Facebook)
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— Lisa Finn
About me: I'm a journalist whose passion is telling the stories of people's lives. This is your site — this is a place for your voice to be heard. I can't wait to hear from you all.
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