Articles of Interest

Following are links to articles related to the Town Board moratorium discussion on development the week of April 15th.  We encourage you to stay informed, stay active and voice your concerns or questions to both the Town Board and to our board of directors.

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/civic-groups-group-for-the-east-end-join-chorus-advocating-for-broad-southold-development-moratorium/

https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2024/04/residents-demand-broader-development-moratorium/

https://patch.com/new-york/northfork/stop-madness-residents-ask-forbroad-development-moratorium

Currently, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) are not permitted under a Town Board moratorium lasting through April 11, 2025, but could provide an alternative energy source in the future.  Below is a Suffolk Times article on the recent development of draft recommendations for regulating BESS.

BESS Task Force issues draft recommendations