Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Feb. 18, 2023
Simply perfect To the Editor: For those of us who attended the services for Chris Lewis at the Presbyterian Church this past Saturday, it was simply perfect. It was a wonderful tribute for an amazing...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Feb. 23, 2023
Be our Valentine, Leah To the Editor: My Valentine’s Day date was Marilynn and Ken Pysher. Our destination was the American Legion Hall. So many of us lucky seniors were happy to see each other. Many...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: March 2, 2023
From the supervisor To the Editor: When I came back to Town Hall for my second go-around as town supervisor, I did so because I wanted to address issues that had been talked about for years but were...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: March 9, 2023
Marshaling support To the Editor: As a Shelter Islander for over 30 years, I have become increasingly concerned about the Town’s struggle addressing complex problems in an efficient manner that takes...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: March 16, 2023
Atrocious To the Editor: It is absolutely appalling for an inconsiderate landlord to evict tenants and have them read about it in the newspaper before his lawyer even has the courtesy to write them a...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letter to the Editor: March 24, 2023
An insult To the Editor: Re: (“A pause, and applause, for an Irish classic”) March 16. The simple soda bread has been a staple on Irish tables for many generations and it is a stereotypical insult to...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: March 30, 2023
Wetlands under siege To the Editor: Last week, the Town Board proposed changes to the wetlands review process that would move final approval of wetlands permits from the Town Board to the Planning...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: April 6, 2023
Too little, too late To the Editor: Shelter Island’s efforts to protect wetlands has always been a saga of too little, too late. Why is this? Is it lack of understanding of the importance wetlands...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: April 13, 2023
Grow up To the Editor: I’d like to respond to Andrzei Rojek’s letter in the April 6, 2023 Reporter. To begin with, his numbers, as well as Mr. Kohn’s are not accurate. To quote a friend who I served...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: April 20, 2023
Protecting ecosystems To the Editor: Looking at the effort of town government to address water quality, what can be seen are two separate initiatives. First, is the public debate to identify the ideal...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: April 28, 2023
A gift in question To the Editor: Why is there a question about the wetlands of Shelter Island? Why don’t people realize this gift from nature is important for fresh water for wildlife and the future?...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: May 4, 2023
A privilege to serve To the Editor: I have served as a trustee on the Shelter Island Board of Education since 2017 and am seeking re-election for my third term. As a parent of a Shelter Island School...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: May 11, 2023
Enforce the regulations To the Editor: Reel Point is one of my favorite places on Shelter Island. It is beautiful and the home of many wildlife and flora species. It is no secret that it is also a...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: May 18, 2023
A Taylor’s Island connection To the Editor: I have lived on the West Coast the better part of my life but had always heard about Taylor’s Island, a rather secret and magical place where in the 1940s,...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: May 26, 2023
It’s the guns, stupid To the Editor: As a follow-up to the excellent, well written essay by Nancy Green on guns and children (May 11), as a veteran and physician from a level one trauma hospital in...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: June 1, 2023
Satire To the Editor: I am writing to announce my enthusiastic endorsement of Gerry Siller for his reelection. Make no mistake: this is a work of unvarnished satire. Allow me to explain. First, Mr....
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2023
Life and … To the Editor: I’d like to thank the League of Women Voters and everyone who came out June 4 to the library to watch and hear the debate of the Democratic candidates. I wish to address the...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: June 15, 2023
Meeting our needs To the Editor: The Shelter Island Library has consistently shown up as a good neighbor for years. She’s got something for everyone and the “everyone” I’m talking about are year-round...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: June 22, 2023
Aspire to and admire To the Editor: Congratulations to Charity Robey on the wonderful first page story in the Reporter (June 15) featuring Jose Hernandez and his outstanding family. At a time when so...
View ArticleShelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: July 13, 2023
Thank you, Fireworks Committee To the Editor: I am writing to congratulate Catherine Brigham and her team who have worked diligently all year to provide the Shelter Island community with the most...
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