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Starting next week, the Northport Village Board of Trustees will begin amending village code in order to include cannabis use in pre-existing laws. Prior to March 31, cannabis (or marijuana) was simply illegal. Use of the…
The Northport Historical Society opened its doors to the public today, June 2, for the first time since Covid. On Sunday, June 6, an indoor/outdoor gala celebration for the museum’s new exhibit, “Immigrants of Northport…
This year’s Memorial Day Observance will take place in Northport Village on Monday, May 31 at 10am. Bill McKenna, the commander of the American Legion Post 694 and parade organizer, described it as a solemn day, but one that…
At the May 18 Northport Village meeting, the board held public hearings for three local law amendments involving drive-through facilities in the “highway business district,” or what we all know as 25A. Until now…
Michael Monda has a love for problem-solving and creating solutions that will benefit the community. That’s exactly why he decided that for his Eagle Scout project, he’d offer a free lending library to the Northport Village…
The seemingly cursed Woodbine Marina was grabbing headlines again this week as Village trustees voted to authorize a new aquaculture program that will enable scientists – and high school students – to grow oysters between…
The Northport Village Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) convened on Wednesday, April 28 at 6pm via Zoom to consider a handful of run-of-the-mill requests from property owners for relief from various aspects of the Village’s…
On March 31, 2021, New York passed a law legalizing recreational cannabis in New York State, making the use of marijuana in your home, backyard or any private – and some public – properties legal for people over 21 years old.…
Travis Louie returns to Haven Gallery on May 1 for a new exhibit showcasing his whimsical creations. The artist will be present from 2-6pm opening day. Louie creates his own imaginary world, grounded in Victorian and…
At last Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, Trustee Mercy Smith announced that she will be resigning from her position due to a job she recently accepted that conflicts with her role as trustee. “I just wanted to let everybody…
Northport Village Mayor Damon McMullen is eyeing an opportunity to receive federal grant funds for fixing an ongoing and damaging problem on Main Street: flooding. On Tuesday, March 20, the mayor and village trustees worked…
At the April 20 Northport Village Board meeting, there was a public hearing for an amendment to a local law pertaining to pier, ramp and dock requirements. Village residents had an opportunity to ask questions about adding to…
Work on the new filtration systems at the Suffolk County Water Authority’s Douglas Avenue property will be starting next month. If you’ve noticed an additional $20 “water quality and treatment charge,” that’s where the money…
