Town of Shelter Island, NY

06/23/2026

Water Advisory Committee
recommends:

• Use water sparingly and do not waste it
• Use a (electric) leaf blower to clean your driveway
• Use a car wash which recycles its water
• Check your appliances (especially toilets & faucets) for leaks
• Limit drip irrigation to 3 cycles per week at 20 minutes per cycle
• Avoid prolonged pumping of your well
• Use sprinklers for irrigation only between 4 pm and 10 am
(Only 50% of the water from a sprinkler during the heat of the day reaches the plant root zone; if you want to irrigate with a sprinkler, go ahead…but not during the heat of the day!)

06/17/2026

Residents and visitors are advised that there will be several road closures on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 5:30 PM, due to the Shelter Island 10K Run. Motorists should expect delays, increased pedestrian activity, and intermittent road closures along the race route during the event.

The following streets will be affected:
• Streets in the center of the town
• Rt. 114
• St. Mary's Road
• Manwaring Road
• Ram Island Road
• Cobbetts Lane
• Manhanset Road
• Harbor Lane
• Winthrop Road
• West Neck Road
• Midway Road
• Bateman Road

The roads will start reopening on the 10K Run route beginning at 6 PM and are expected to be completely cleared by 7 PM. Please refer to the map for the approximate times when roads will be clear.
School Street will be closed from about 2 PM until 9 PM.

Please allow extra travel time, use caution when driving, and follow the directions of law enforcement officers and event personnel.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we support this community event.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Please take few minutes to participate in the Wireless Master Plan & Community Survey:

Thank you for your interest in the Wireless Infrastructure Analysis for the Town of Shelter Island. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and we appreciate you answering as many questions as possible. In this survey, wireless infrastructure refers to antennas that transmit signals from ele...

06/16/2026

Our seniors had wonderful day celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary at our Senior Luncheon!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special celebration. It was an afternoon filled with patriotism, good food, laughter, music, and connections across generations.

We were thrilled to welcome students from Shelter Island School, whose patriotic songs brought joy and pride to all in attendance❤️🤍💙

Thank you to the Shelter Island Bucks Baseball Team for stopping by to introduce themselves and share in the festivities. ⚾️

A very special thank you to the Senior Citizens Foundation of Shelter Island for generously providing entertainment, favors, and take-home gifts for our seniors. We appreciate your continued support in our events.

06/10/2026

Save the date!

06/05/2026

Try the Archery Classes! Register here: https://shelterisland.recdesk.com/Community/Home

06/03/2026

From Deet & Tick Committee:
Lone Star ticks are most active in spring and summer. Always check yourself for ticks frequently while outdoors and once back inside, especially after being in wooded areas or areas with tall grass.

Lone star tick bites can trigger alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as the red meat allergy. People with AGS can have an allergic reaction after eating red meat or other animal products like milk and gelatin. Symptoms include rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Consult a healthcare provider if you think you may have AGS.