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🌱 North Fork Daily: Southold Fire Department Recruitment + DWI: PD

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Happy Monday, North Fork neighbors and friends! Top in the news today, the Southold Fire Department, along with other fire departments on the North Fork, will be hosting recruitment events on April 23.

As anyone in our town knows, our local volunteers are the ones we count on, night and day, in all kinds of weather, to race to our homes and help in the face of an emergency. They're hardworking, loyal, and fiercely dedicated to protecting the people of Southold Town.

But local fire departments across the board are facing critical issues due to dwindling enrollment and sharp upticks in call volume — and they need help. Here's your chance to do your part and help support this hometown we all love so much.

See you on April 23!

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Sunshine giving way to clouds. High: 53 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories on the North Fork today:

  1. Southold Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Open House Event: Here are the details about the event, so you can attend and see how you can help. (North Fork Patch)
  2. Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Parked Vehicle: Police: A resident saw the driver idling outside their home for an extended period of time, police said. (North Fork Patch)
  3. EPCAL property in Calverton needs a forward push: Where do you weigh in on the issue of Enterprise Park at Calverton? (Newsday; subscription required)
  4. Real estate as an art, not just a business: Marika Kaasik and the rewards of the profession: An interview delving into the joy of the real estate business. (Shelter Island Reporter; subscription required)
  5. Two ways to get wine delivered straight to your door on the North Fork: The idea of home delivery flourished during the pandemic, and has continued to grow in popularity, Northforker reports. (Northforker)

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From my notebook:

  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Lost Dog: Found in Riverhead! No microchip detected. He is a boy and is young. If you have any information give us a call at 631-765-1811 ext. 2. Thank you so much!" (Facebook)
  • North Fork Women: "Our 2020/22 Founder's award dinner was a great success at RGNY!" (Facebook)
  • Marie Winiarz, Neighbor: "Hi I am an experienced caregiver and am looking for work in the mornings. I can be reached by text on my cell phone 631-804-0215. Thank you." (Patch)
  • Tulip44, Neighbor: "Looking for someone to help me set up my MacBook Air. Please include cost per hour." (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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