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To send a letter to the editor, click here. Please include your name (for publication) and contact phone number (not for publication). Questions? Call Denise at 631-282-8060.

Letter: Parking ban addresses a symptom, but not the cause

by Jun 29, 2026
Northern Parkway resident Jeanne Fallot writes to say the town's response to congestion on the residential street is ineffective.

Who are they working for, anyway?

by Jun 26, 2026
Aquebogue resident Ron Hariri questions town square plan and objects to tax breaks for Petrocelli's hotel development.

President Obama’s message of hope should inspire us all to action

by Jun 19, 2026
Letter: We can forge a path that is based on values of fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity.

The standard for ‘transparency’ should be clear and consistent

by Jun 18, 2026
Letter: Rules for transparency in public commenting and procurement should not be invented on the fly.

Merrifield’s double standard

by Jun 16, 2026
Letter: A board member questioning a speaker's political affiliation at a public meeting is offensive — even more so when aimed at a political foe.

Many questions yet unanswered about proposed cannabis cultivation facility on Middle Road

by Jun 1, 2026
To the Editor:The 31,000 square foot “greenhouse” proposed for 1458 Middle Road by Brother Bear Cannabis is an affront to all residents...

What would seizing the science center’s Main Street property actually accomplish?

by May 28, 2026
Why are local taxpayers being asked to spend public money to destroy a 30-year-old educational institution that has already served more than 375,000 children and families? Letter to the editor.
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We need to stand up against racism

by May 13, 2026
To the Editor: Re John McAuliff’s Guest Column, Racism, Rebranded: We are at a crossroad as a country. We...

Let’s prioritize what is right over what is comfortable

by Apr 2, 2026
We must be a community that encourages voices, not suppresses them; that addresses concerns openly, not quietly; and that prioritizes doing what is right over what is comfortable.

AAECF president urges transparency and accountability in work of Anti-Bias Task Force

by Mar 31, 2026
The goal should not only be to address bias, but to do so in a way that is itself beyond reproach—rooted in consistency, openness, and respect for all residents.