Southold GOP

10/22/2026

Southold Settles on One Percent Short-Term Rental Cap

The Southold Town Board decided on one of the final pieces in its proposed sweeping overhaul of its short-term rental code at its Oct. 21 Code Committee meeting, paving the way for upcoming public hearings.

Board members agreed, at least initially, to cap the total number of permits issued at 1 percent of the housing stock in each hamlet, for a total of 119 rentals.

The Town Board is expected to schedule public hearings on the proposal later this year.

Read more at eastendbeacon.com (link in bio) or here: www.eastendbeacon.com/southold-settles-on-one-percent-short-term-rental-cap/

Pictured: Mike Verity, Mara Cerezo, John Stype, Ben Johnson and Brian Mealy at a Jan. 29 code committee meeting, when the board began considering the new law.

Written & photographed by Beth Hannah Young

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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Five minutes to speak your mind. Is that enough time to be heard?

Southold Town officials are considering a five-minute limit on public comments at Town Board meetings — but their goal isn't to silence residents. It's to give more people a chance to speak.

Supervisor Al Krupski says he's seen residents leave meetings or disconnect from Zoom before getting an opportunity to address the board.

While some officials believe a time limit would make meetings more inclusive, others worry that a strict clock could prevent residents from fully explaining their concerns.

Read more https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2026/10/southold-considers-five-minute-limit-on-town-board-public-comment/

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Reminder! Tonight at 6pm! 🇺🇸

10/21/2026

Southold GOP will join Southold Town Republican Club for Fall/Pre-Election Get Together on Wednesday 10/21 6pm at Pindar Vineyard.

Let’s all unite, come together and join forces to push our candidates through the finish line, only 13 days before election.

A cash bar will be available, and light fare, including sandwiches, will be served.

Hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

Wednesday morning code committee meeting will cover proposed changes to short-term rentals and ADUs. We’ll hear about them Thursday at our meeting - 6:30pm Peconic Lane Community Center.

10/19/2026

Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo seeks a fourth term on Nov. 3, arguing that his ability to work across party lines has helped him advance East End priorities on housing, preservation and public safety. He faces Democrat Chris Murray in the race for New York’s 1st Senate District, which cover...

10/17/2026