Sunday, April 28, 2024

Community

Features and information about the community, including announcements, club activities, neighborhood news and work in support of the community by the Island’s many non-profits.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended World War I, we're looking back this weekend at one of the Islanders who participated in the "war to end all wars". On the day he departed for Camp Upton, Frederick R. Zabel, whose name appears on the Island's WWI commemorative plaque, was described by the Shelter Island correspondent for the Riverhead County Review as "the first man of our town to be called to the colors".
Mashomack Point Paddle heron
A newly rediscovered theory says Herons not Hares are at the root of the word Harelegger, which is used to describe those born on Shelter Island. We want to hear from you - Hares or Herons?