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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Southold public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Community Preservation Fund Open Space Plan Update
The town is updating its Community Preservation Fund project plan, addressing stakeholder feedback regarding historic preservation, housing overlay districts, and disadvantaged community benefits.
Water Conservation and SCWA Water Main Extensions
The town evaluated its comments on the SCWA North Fork Water Main Extensions project, stressing aquifer protection and local water conservation laws.
Deer Management and Tick-Borne Disease Control
The town board and local experts reviewed the limitations of four-poster tick control devices and the ongoing public health crisis caused by tick-borne diseases. Discussions highlighted the need for state legislative changes to permit effective deer culling and population management.
Peconic Estuary Partnership Funding and Initiatives
The Peconic Estuary Partnership presented its ongoing local water quality projects, seagrass monitoring, and requested continued financial support from the town.