Where is this Kitten Now?

This is a photo of a kitten, born in one of our window wells (along with two others) about two years ago.  It was early spring so it was still quite cold and a little snowy too.  We provided a little food and towels to keep them dry and warm.  Eventually the mother cat moved them into the woods.  We don't know if they survived the weather or the ever present hawk(s).  They are feral and have a better chance than most.

Unfortunately this story is repeated many times over.  Kittens are being born under sheds or porches in this and every neighborhood.  They hunt for food wherever they can find it, scraps from spilled garbage, field mice or handouts if they are lucky.  They too will grow up and produce more kittens who may or may not survive the cold, the snow or the slow starvation.

Households that allow their unfixed male cats to wander the neighborhoods are part of the problem.  We really don't need more hungry cats being born under sheds and porches.  Need help with this? Check with the Kent Animal Shelter on River Road in Calverton.

Costco Planned on rte 58 (read from Times Review)

Development plans are underway for a Shops at Riverhead project which would include a Costco.  The location would be on the north side of rte 58 opposite the Riverhead Raceway.  There is no announcement as to a start or completion date of the business development.

Cardinale Encore?

Former Supervisor of Riverhead Phil Cardinale (D), is considering a run for the position he once held until being defeated by Sean Walter (R).  Cardinale insists however, that the Riverhead Democratic Party reveal the names of those Democrats who are being screened for positions on the Board.  He says that he may not want to make a run for the Town Exec job if he isn't pleased with others that may be on the ticket.

County Deficit Reduction

The Suffolk County legislature has put forth a plan to reduce the County deficit by some $100 million dollars.  In a bi-partisan proposal, presiding officer William Lindsay (D) believes that the plan has merit and will be accepted.  North Fork legislator Ed Romaine (R) supports the proposal. 

Southold Supervisor Takes Leave

Town of Southold Supervisor Scott Russell has taken a leave of absense for personal reasons.  Deputy Supervisor Phillip Beltz will oversee all day to day Town operations until Mr. Russell's return.