🌱 North Fork Daily: Senor Taco Fire + Wedding Giveback + Wow House

Happy Monday, North Fork neighbors and friends! Top in the news this morning, a fire at the new location of Senor Taco in Southold brought out firefighters Saturday night. Thankfully, the damage was not major and no one was hurt — but what struck me as I stood there outside as the lights flashed, was how grateful I am to have these dedicated men and women volunteering day after day for decades to keep our hometown safe.

No matter what the weather, the day, the hour, our fire department and ambulance volunteers rush to every call, to every fire and emergency, to keep us all protected.

We are so very, very blessed to have their hearts — so dedicated to community and to the North Fork.

Also in the news, the lucky military couple who's won Peconic Landing's Annual Veteran's Day Wedding Giveback was announced last week. Peconic Landing has created something very special with this contest — a chance to honor our young heroes who have chosen to spend their lives in service to the United States. It's a lovely event; congratulations to this year's winners!

Until tomorrow. . . .

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First, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 51 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:

1. Military Couple Wins Dream Wedding At 'Storied' North Fork Venue: Peconic Landing's annual Veteran's Day Wedding Day Giveback honors couples serving the nation. (North Fork Patch)
2. Cooped up on Shelter Island: Backyard flocks bring eggs — but also joy: A look at backyard flocks from our friends at the Shelter Island Reporter. (Shelter Island Reporter; subscription required)
3. One Minute on the North Fork: A spring sunset at Breakwater Beach: What's your favorite place to see a North Fork sunset? (Northforker)
4. Fire Breaks Out At New Senor Taco Location In Southold: A fire broke out Saturday night at the new location of Senor Taco Mexican Grill in Southold, on what was the restaurant's second weekend after opening. According to fire officials at the scene, the fire broke out just after 9 p.m. in the foyer; the restaurant had reportedly been open for business at the time. The fire was extinguished quickly, and no injuries or major damage were reported, officials said. (North Fork Patch)
5. Wow House: 1869 Historic Orient Family Farmhouse On Market For $2.1M: Built in 1869, the house underwent a 1909 renovation, when it was " modernized" to the Greek revival style, but still has original features. (North Fork Patch)

From my notebook:

• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "We are extremely happy to let everyone know that after almost two years of being in our shelter's care, Lobo found his forever family. Lobo went home with a North Fork family that includes another shepherd." (Facebook)
• Southold Historical Museum: "Perhaps you've driven by this building on Traveler St. and wondered what it once was; or maybe you recall, as our writer Joel Reitman does, when it was the offices of the Long Island Traveler-Watchman newspaper." (Facebook)
• Paul Salerno, Neighbor: "Looking for an honest and reliable refrigerator repair person in Southold area." (Patch)
• Deborah, Neighbor: "Can someone recommend a person to hand pull weeds/roots from my front and back yard?" (Patch)

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