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Mike's North Fork Moment of the Month
It’s a little sad to see some of the old wooden barns on the North Fork fall into disrepair and sometimes collapse. Sadder still was my assumption that the number of such structures would only decrease, that any new barns would be of the metal shed variety. I’m very happy to have been proven wrong over the last few years. Beginning with the Henpecked Husband Farms barn on Northville Turnpike and followed by the North Fork Flower Farm barn in Southold, among others, I can see

Mike McLaughlin
Nov 11 min read
Public hearing set for Nov 6 for proposed law to pierce property tax cap
See article in Riverhead Local regarding potential property tax increase: https://riverheadlocal.com/2025/10/14/riverhead-town-board-sets-hearing-on-piercing-state-property-tax-cap-in-26/?utm_source=RiverheadLOCAL&utm_campaign=838d0e837e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_19_05_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-838d0e837e-64234199
nina dower
Oct 201 min read
Out and About October 10th Weekend
The Riverhead Country Fair is this weekend and a new play at the Community Theater in Mattituck--A Few Good Men. And there's always more...
judgekk
Oct 101 min read


Mike's North Fork Moment of the Month
As evidenced by the increasing traffic on Sound Avenue, harvest season on the North Fork is approaching its peak. While the pumpkins,...

Mike McLaughlin
Oct 21 min read


Kathy's Korner--SCWA water line
Very quietly the Suffolk County Water Authority has scheduled public hearings on their water line project under the Peconic River along...
judgekk
Oct 11 min read


Kathy's Korner--Town Board Candidate Forums
Every election year many of the Town Civic Associations host forums so voters can hear directly from the candidates. They have always...
judgekk
Sep 301 min read
Out and About This Weekend 9/26
Lots to do this weekend besides watching the Ryder Cup! Hallockville Country Fair nearby both Saturday and Sunday!...
judgekk
Sep 251 min read
Passing of James C. Roesler
Jill Wicklund-Kubetz offered the following obituary to share with our Northville Beach community. James C. Roesler of Riverhead, New...
Roy Dower
Sep 241 min read
Party reminder!
Don't forget to join Kathy and Tom at 24 North Walk next Saturday, the 20th. Please bring an appetizer to share. Beverages will be...
nanwink
Sep 131 min read
A Potpourri of Things To Do in Early September
The link below offers food tours, wine tours, exhibits, lectures, music, fairs, fundraisers --all kinds of things to do on the East End...
judgekk
Sep 51 min read


Mike's North Fork Moment of the Month
There’s a lot to love about September on the North Fork: A bounty of local produce at the farm stands, warm days with cool nights, and a...

Mike McLaughlin
Sep 21 min read


Good vibes at the Tiki Party!
A big thank you to everyone who came out last night for our end-of-summer tiki party! At one point, our granddaughter counted 52 people....
nina dower
Aug 311 min read
Save the date of Sept 20
Kathy McGraw and Tom Hughes will host us in September (after this month's upcoming Tiki party.) They will provide beverages, please...
nanwink
Aug 251 min read
Tiki party Saturday Aug 30
Come join Roy and I for our 4th annual beach sunset tiki party this upcoming Saturday August 30th from 5-sunset. Families are invited -...
nina dower
Aug 231 min read
NBCA cookbook
Good morning everyone. What a beautiful day outside! Since we enjoy all the delicious dishes that are shared at our civic association...
Maura Carroll
Aug 221 min read
Lot's to Do This Weekend!
Railroad Festival in Riverhead, lots of music in lots of places, and a car show in Southold are among the opportunities....
judgekk
Aug 221 min read
Kathy's Korner- -SCWA water pipeline
Here is a bit more information about the upcoming Public Forum on August 13th, Wednesday, 6pm, at Town Hall on the PROPOSED SCWA Water...
judgekk
Aug 121 min read


Kathy's Korner--water main extension meeting
On August 13th at 6:00 pm at the Riverhead Town Hall, Town Board meeting room, there will be an informational meeting on the Suffolk...
judgekk
Aug 81 min read
North Fork Events--week of August 8th
Big old full moon on 8/9. And the cardboard boat race in downtown Riverhead on Saturday is always a hoot. Arts an crafts, fairs,...
judgekk
Aug 81 min read


Local Upcoming Events
Lots going on and here's a link for your perusal. https://eastendlocal.com/events/ I'm told the barn dance at Hallockville is a great...
judgekk
Jul 251 min read