mandating the imposition of hundreds of individual residential systems that are costly to maintain and are less effective than a standard sewer system. The blessings we associate with Chanukah and Christmas are accompanied by a time for personal reflection about life lived, and each extends opportunity for rededication to renewal as an individual, as a family member, as a part of a community I wish to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to each of the volunteer officers and directors of the Shinnecock Shores Homeowners Association for their selfless dedication to our community. Together, we also thank our participating property owners for speaking out and offering valuable input. Happy Chanukuh, Merry Christmas, and a safe and prosperous New Year to all, Patrick Skip Heaney, President

A Note from the President

Bil ling and Your Account

Newsletter

Another year, one more December. It is that time of year when endings and beginnings seem to merge. Looking back, our Board of Directors accom-plished a lot of good work maintaining the vitality of Shinnecock Shores. Park improvements and new toddler equipment, new roadway safety features and signage, extensive paving repairs, community bulkhead replacement, our first Earth Day Community Cleanup event, several highly successful community events at the Water Works property, and much more. In 2019, the difficult task of updating our rules and regulation documents will lead to new conversation over a draft update reflecting many of the valuable recommendations offered by community members at prior special information meetings. A new landscape plan and design for a replacement

community announcement bulletin board will be offered as additional improvements at the curve, and roadway drainage structures will have to be considered at several locations along Shinnecock Road. We should also develop a formal plan to improve street lighting throughout Shinnecock Shores. We may be part of the East Quogue Lighting District, yet when compared to other neighborhoods, it is clear that our street lighting infrastructure could be significantly improved. Since our communities have been identified by local, county and state officials as a primary source of nitrogen pollution of Shinnecock Bay, we will also look to join forces with Pinesfield and Pine Neck Landing to encourage the Town of Southampton to commission a feasibility study regarding a potential sewer improvement district for our waterfront communities as an alternative to

the exclusive use of our

organization to communicate with

our Membership. We do not sell,

share or distribute your personal

information with any other

company, individual or

organization.

To update your information go to:

www.shinnecockshores.org

Included in this mailing is your

assessment bill for the 2019

yearly dues. The amount is due

as of January 1st. Late fees start

April 1, 2019.

Also included is a contact

information page. We remind

all residents to please fill it out

and return it to us with your

payment. It is very important for

SSA to have the proper address

and phone numbers for each

homeowner. Often we receive

mail returned to us because we

do not have your current

information. Your account may

become delinquent if your

payments are not on time due to

our lack of current information.

Please remember to update us

during the year if the need should

arise. You can obtain other

copies of the contact card by

printing it from the Member

Document page of the website.

The Board also is requiring this

information in order to inform

homeowners when storm and

other issues arise, as well as to

reduce the cost of mailing bills

and other items. Remember that

all information and emails are for

Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events 2

Mail Service 2

Leaf Assistance 2

Bulkhead 2

Architectural Review 2

Vessel Check 2

Snowplowing 3

Special points of interest:

June 14, 2019, 7 pm

General Meeting, HB Methodist Church

158 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays

August 23, 2019, 7 pm

Annual Meeting, HB Methodist Church

158 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays

Sh inneco ck Sho r e s A sso c ia t i on

December 2018

Storm Preparedness 3

Seasonal Jobs 3

Roads 3

Earth Day 3

Pictures 4

Contact Information 5

Signs on our Property 3

Architectural Review Vessel Check

Watch for our

activities in 2019!!!

Fishing Contest, Picnics,

Movie Nights,

Lobster-fest, Kayak

Instruction and an

Oktoberfest. Stay

tuned for details in

the June Newsletter.

Remember that any structural chang-

es to your home (including elevating

the home, expansion, adding a

second story, etc.) need to be

submitted to SSA for review and

approval. Please see our website to

print out the Architectural Review

Request form.

Mail your application along with all

necessary documentation to:

SSA

Architectural Review Committee

P.O. Box 692

East Quogue, NY 11942

Upcoming Mail Service

Leaf Assistance Bulkhead The Town of Southampton starts its Fall Clean-Up

on November 25th. East Quogue is located in

District 2. They will not be collecting brush and

only leaves in biodegradable bags will be accepted.

Loose leaves will ONLY be accepted from

homeowners who are 73 years of age or older and

those with Special Needs if they contact the Town

prior to pick-up and submit the required

documentation including a Doctor’s Note.

Remember that residents may always bring their

leaves to a Transfer Station at any time during the

year free of charge. If you have any questions, you

can contact the Town of Southampton at

631-702-2585. Also for more information, please

go to www.southamptontownny.gov.

Work has been completed at

the Whiting/Bonita bulkhead.

Road modifications were made to

help improve the drainage. Many

thanks go out to Ashley DeCabia

for her work with obtaining the

necessary permits and working

with all of the contractors

involved in this process..

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Members of the US Coast Guard

Auxiliary are willing to conduct vessel

safety checks for residents of SSA in

May/June 2019. SSA needs to provide

them names and boat locations by

April 15th. Once they have this

information, they will contact us to

make arrangements. Please indicate on

the contact page that is in this

Newsletter if you are interested, as this

was a great success last year.

If you have trouble getting to your

mailbox, the local Post Office can

help. Just complete their paperwork

and provide a doctor’s note and

your mail can be delivered right to

your front door. Contact the East

Quogue Post Office for more

information.

Roads Ear th Day

Storm Preparedness Seasonal Jobs

The Association plows the roads to a

width sufficient to allow the passage

of private and emergency vehicles.

Homeowners are responsible for

access to their driveways and

mailboxes and should not park

vehicles on SSA roads when snow is

forecasted. Storing vehicles, trailers

or boats on SSA roads is prohibited.

Also remember that you are not

permitted to have leaves accumulate

on the street edge as this impedes

our ability to plow the street to its

proper width.

There should be no postings on SSA

property, especially on the new

entrance walls and gate house. Nails,

tape and other products will damage

the cedar. Also signs with metal

spikes have damaged our water lines

at the front entrance. If damage is

done, you will be required to pay for

any repairs.

When major storms occur, many of

our residents deal with flooding.

During these situations, we will open

up the Water Works area so residents

can park their cars. This parking will

be temporary and we will send out a

Calling Post announcement alerting

everyone. When parking there,

please park in the designated area and

insert a sign on your windshield

indicating your SSA address and

phone number.

The Association is looking for help. During the winter

we are in need of help plowing our roads. The plow

must have 2 operators at all times. We will train

people on the specifics needed. This employment

pays $20/hour and requires a valid NYS driver’s

license. Also we are looking for teenagers 14 years or

older to rake the beaches during the late spring,

summer and early fall. Additionally, we are seeking

older high school and/or college tech-savvy students to

run the Wednesday night movies. These opportunities

pay $15/hour.

Please contact SSA by phone, email or US

mail if interested.

Early this fall the roadwork at the turn and

Water Works was completed. Both

improvements have helped to reduce

speeds along Shinnecock Road. The

crosswalk at the Water Works has also

improved the safety for our children as

they cross the road at the bus stop. Thank

you to all who participated in the Road

Committee.

The Board and Beautification Committee plan to

have our 2nd Earth Day Clean Up day towards the end of April. The Board will send out a

Calling Post closer to the date. Any and all help

is appreciated. Last year, we were able to clean the playground, beaches and the point at

Whiting/Bonita. It made quite a difference. The

Board hopes to see you there.

Snowplowing Signs on SSA Proper ty

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Please email us at shinnecockshores@yahoo.com if you have any other ideas for the Board to consider.

A special thank you to the

“Ice Man” - Greg Maher

When contacting the Board, please do not expect an immediate response, as it takes time

to process all correspondence. Remember Board Members are not always available due to

their own work and personal vacation time. We appreciate your consideration in this

matter, as Board Members volunteer their time.

Officers:

President Patrick “Skip” Heaney

Vice President Lenny Jackson

Treasurer Al Hamilton

Corresponding Secretary Christina Facini

Recording Secretary Gina Mascia

Directors:

Linda Amato, Anthony Angarola, Ashley DeCabia, Ernie Fink, Bill Gauger,

Denise Klima, Chris Koltzan, John Luciano, Karol Olson, Grant Wellman, Jason Westra

S h inn e co ck Sh ores Ass oc ia t io n

P.O. Box 692

East Quogue, NY

11942

Phone: 631-503-7772

Fax: 631-503-7724

E-mail: shinnecockshores@yahoo.com

We’re on the Web: We’re on Facebook too:

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In an effort to assist all residents in an emergency, proper billing and cut down on

mailing costs, the Board would like you to complete this form. Thank you.

SSA Address___________________ Name____________________________________________

Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________________

Primary Email_____________________________ Secondary Email____________________________

SSA Phone #___________________ Home #___________________ Cell #______________________

Primary Residence______ Secondary Residence_____ Rental_____

IF RENTING:

Tenant Name_____________________________________ Contact #_________________________

IS THE HOMEOWNER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY? Yes____ No____

DO YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2019 VESSEL CHECK? Yes____ No____

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ENROLL IN PAPERLESS BILLING AND MAILINGS? Yes____ No____

PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT