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🌱 North Fork Daily: Mask Mandate + Small-Business Grant + Donuts

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Good morning, North Fork! We're finally seeing some warmer weather today. Our top stories center on the mask mandate, which will remain in effect as the appeals process continues. We want to know how you feel about the mandate. Please send your thoughts to Lisa.Finn@patch.com for possible use in a future story. Also in the news, a new small business grant, a new town attorney for Shelter Island, and donut love. Stay warm and safe. Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 35 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:

  1. Judge Grants Full Stay On NY Mask Mandate During Appeals Process (North Fork Patch) The stay will allow the mask mandate to remain in effect while the appeals process continues.
  2. Chamber Announces 2022 Small Business Grant (North Fork Patch) Here's how members of the North Fork Chamber of Commerce can apply for the $2,500 grant.
  3. New town attorney represented the owner of The Chequit and Jack's Marine (Shelter Island Reporter) "Supervisor Gerry Siller said Monday afternoon that the town had advertised and conducted 'numerous interviews' before settling on Stephen Kiely as the new town attorney, replacing Bob DeStefano Jr."
  4. Winterfest 2022: Live Music & Fine Dining on the North Fork (Dan's Papers) A beloved annual event is back with special menus, live music and more.
  5. East End: North Fork Doughnut Company (News 12 Westchester) "When they first opened they used to make 200 doughnuts at a time - now they're probably making 4,000 to 5,000."

Today on the North Fork:

From my notebook:

  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Any information on where this dog is would be greatly appreciated." (Facebook)
  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "✨ Meet Dillard! Dillard is a Newfoundland Mix. He is 103 pounds of love. He quickly got the nickname gentle giant amongst the staff members. Once he gets to know you he's your best friend for life." (Facebook)
  • Southold Historical Museum: "Another winter storm has passed, but those things strong and true hold fast. Photo: Horton Point Lighthouse by Rick Jack, Riverhead Photo Club." (Facebook)
  • Shelter Island Fire Department: "The SIFD would like to introduce our newest class "A" attack truck which is replacing our oldest in service front line truck which was 28 years old. This truck has some of the latest technology and all brand new equipment." (Facebook)
  • Southold Free Library: "Tournament Night for teens! Join Joe Salemo and Miss Penny for a night of Mario Kart and Super smash Brothers gaming! Prizes for the winners!" (Facebook)
  • Greenport UFSD:Facebook)
  • Marilyn Marks, Neighbor: "Need someone who can repair a Camper - needs septic system repaired, refrigerator replaced" (Patch)
  • Daria Kowal, Neighbor: "I am so willing to pay someone to dig me out !!!! Email me at dkowal1279@optimum.net" (Patch)


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— Lisa Finn

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