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🌱 North Fork Daily: Snow Tragedy + Boat Fire + Doctor Returns

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Happy Monday, people of North Fork! It was a snowy weekend, and we're all still digging out. The North Fork is a winter wonderland right now, and we want to see your photos! Please send them to Lisa.Finn@patch.com. Also on the North Fork, hearts are broken for the family and friends of a man who died while shoveling in Saturday's snowstorm. And, after racial slurs and a death threat during town Zooms, Southold has changed its social media policy. Stay warm and safe. Until tomorrow. . .

First, today's weather:

Sunny and not as cold. High: 30 Low: 23.

Here are the top stories in North Fork today:

  1. Wow House: $3.4M Sanctuary With Wine Library, Cheese Cave (North Fork Patch) Take a look at this truly spectacular home in Southold that not only has a wine library and cheese cave, but also a fruit orchard and riding ring.
  2. 5 Boats Ablaze At North Fork Marina: Police (North Fork Patch) Firefighters found five winterized boats that were stored outside a North Fork marina ablaze, police said.
  3. Elderly Man Shoveling Snow Falls Into Pool, Drowns: Police (North Fork Patch) Hearts are broken on the North Fork after tragedy struck during the snowstorm Saturday. A man, out shoveling snow Saturday morning, fell into his swimming pool and drowned, police said. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
  4. History and family bring a doctor and his family back to Orient (Suffolk Times, subscription required) A beautiful story of history, tradition, and a family's return home.
  5. Southold's new social media policy restricts comments in virtual meetings (Newsday) The change comes after racial slurs and a death threat appeared in the comments sections of town Zooms.


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Today in North Fork:

  • Var Boys Basketball @ Ross - Greenport UFSD (5:45 p.m.)
  • North Fork Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Port Jeff - Greenport UFSD (6:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • northforker: "Lovely little #greenport covered in snow. Thanks @kaitlynburke1 for braving the elements for these shots ❄️ #nofo #northforker #northfork #blizzard" (Instagram)
  • northforker: "The calm before the storm in Greenport 🌨 #northfork #nofo #greenport 📸: @taramsmith_" (Instagram)
  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Lost dog! Ears was in foster and he escaped their yard. He is missing in the area of North Sea Rd Southampton. Please call 631-765-1811 with any sightings." (Facebook)
  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Welcome the North Fork's newest resident! Snowball traveled all the way from Georgia and found his forever family on the North Fork. Happy life, Snowball!" (Facebook)
  • Southold PTA: "The SHS family wants to congratulate Mrs. Berberich (who is quite adored!) and her family on this beautiful new addition, Robbie! Congratulations!" (Facebook)
  • Mattituck Fire Department: "Please help us by clearing a hydrant near you! Stay safe and stay warm!" (Facebook)
  • Cutchogue Fire Department: "Help us help you." Adopt a hydrant. Keep them clear of snow." (Facebook)
  • Southold Historical Museum: "Thank you to everyone who attended the lecture today about the History of Golf on Long Island and especially to Phil Carlucci who was a generous and knowledgeable speaker." (Facebook)
  • Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Not even a January blizzard could keep us from baking homemade twisted soft pretzels with Chef Rob via Zoom." (Facebook)
  • Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Looking for new books? Join us at the Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale, next Sunday, February 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; also running February 20, and March 6 and 20." (Facebook)
  • Dl, Neighbor: "The Activity Connection grand opening! Join us weekdays for fun and more! 631-281-0241" (Patch)
  • Pat, Neighbor: "I know this is a long shot, does anyone know someone who plows driveways? I'm located in Riverhead. Need to get it done tomorrow because of a dr's appt. Company I usually use is too short-handed to do it." (Patch)
  • S. Quinn, Neighbor: "Looking for someone to replace my dryer vent (hose?) after the snow melts … in Greenport … any suggestions?" (Patch)
  • Allie Armstrong, Neighbor: "Missing hen (in back) Orient, NY" (Patch)


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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Lisa Finn

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