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🌱 What kept Shelter Island police and EMS busiest this past week?
Be sure to catch America at 250 for Educators on the Shelter Island Patch calendar

Good morning to you Shelter Island! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What kept Shelter Island police and EMS busiest this past week?
- Want to be in a Netflix movie filming on Shelter Island?
Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Sept. 16, 2026 (timesreview.com) — Shelter Island's latest police blotter details traffic and marine summonses, several vehicle and bicycle accidents, and multiple animal control calls involving bats, a snapping turtle, and a possum. It also notes fire department responses to alarms and explosions, plus numerous EMS calls and hospital transports, offering residents a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity.
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• Upcoming Whoopi Goldberg Netflix Film Holding Casting Call for Long Island-Based Background Actors (longisland.com) — Shelter Island will host Netflix filming for "Women Like Us" from September 22–29, and local residents can get paid to appear as background actors. Casting is seeking people to portray Hamptons residents and vacationers, with day rates starting at $187 and additional scenes planned in the Hamptons and New York City.
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📸 Around Shelter Island
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shelter Island
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm - 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 →
Springs Tavern and Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd, East Hampton
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Saturday October 10
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Stretch and Movement with Anne →
Senior Center, 44 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island
10:00 am - Dinner Bell →
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12:00 pm - Mah Jongg →
Senior Center, 44 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island
1:00 pm - Health and Wellness Committee →
Town Hall, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
1:30 pm - Stretch and Movement with Anne →
Senior Center, 44 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island
10:00 am - Dinner Bell →
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12:00 pm - Mah Jongg →
Senior Center, 44 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island
1:00 pm - Water Advisory Committee →
Town Hall, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
2:00 pm - Town Board Meeting →
Town Hall, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
6:00 pm - Basic Knitting →
Senior Center, 44 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island
6:30 pm - Town Board Work Session →
Town Hall, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
9:00 am - Chair Zumba with Sue →
Senior Center, 44 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island
11:30 am
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
📣 Shelter Island Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Bridgehampton. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelter Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenport
- Community Meeting To Help Shape Greenport Maritime Festival Takes Places Wednesday (patch.com)
- This Morning's Bulletin — 9.16.26 (eastendbeacon.com)
- Exhibition: Poppy Johnson Paints an Introspection on the Ephemeral (eastendbeacon.com)
Sag Harbor
- Prayer, Song, Silence Fill a Week Of Grief (easthamptonstar.com)
- Historic property with Hamptons-style estate for sale in Sussex County (northjersey.com)
East Hampton
- Here's How Much Snow NY Can Expect This Winter, Old Farmer's Almanac Predictions Say (patch.com)
Ok Shelter Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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