Message from the President

Dear Neighbors, Summer 2026   

Welcome to the start of another season! This past winter was one of the harshest in several years, but we have finally turned the corner. Those of us who spent the off-season on the Point were impressed with the Town’s clearing of our local roads, once we managed to have our driveways cleared. Despite the frigid temps, our roads have held up reasonably well.

During the off-season the Association, for the first time, held a variety of social events. These included a Trivia Night at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue in October and March; in December, a guided tour of the Cutchogue Library by the library’s director which included a fascinating session with the library’s historian; and in January a Chocolate Symposium and Tasting at Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic, presented by Ursula Disset, owner of Disset Chocolate on Main Road in the heart of Cutchogue.

Given that one of the Association’s main purposes is to foster a sense of community, we believe that an effort should be made to bring neighbors together with greater frequency. Special thanks go to our Events Chair, Barbara McCartney, her unofficial deputy (and husband) Joe and her committee for their tireless work.

As the saying goes, it takes a village, and we are always looking for volunteers. Please contact me or one of the other board members or officers to help. We have a variety of opportunities to suit every interest.

You may notice that, under the direction of our Property Management Chair Jack DiPaola and Beach & ROW Chair Bill Callas, we replenished the sand on Causeway Beach with approximately 300 tons of fine sand. Fortunately, this winter was not as severe as prior winters in terms of beach erosion, and the raised “shelf” of sand abutting the paved parking area was largely undisturbed. Nevertheless, replenishment was needed to preserve our beach.

Due to NYS DEC restrictions, replenishment must be completed by March 31. We are at the mercy of the weather in terms of any storms that might wash sand away before the start of the season.

For those residents who use Fishermans Beach, you will notice that the sign designating the storage area for kayaks has been moved to the end of where the beach grass is growing. !is slight change is to address concerns brought to our attention by the Town Trustees. The sign designating the end of the storage area marks the beginning of vehicle parking on the sand, which will now be permitted between the end of the designated kayak storage area and the paved roadway, as requested by residents.

This is going to be our first spring and summer seasons with the new 25 MPH speed limit. While some of our year-round residents and local contractors have adjusted to the new limit, the real test will come with the arrival of landscape trucks, additional residents and contractors.

Compounding the usual considerations regarding roadway safety, the “severe overpopulation” of deer, as recently reported in Newsday, has caused the number of cars hitting deer to reach an historic level. The Town’s Highway Department reported that it was removing as many as six dead deer from town roads daily.

The goal of the reduced speed limit is to enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, pets and animals, and motorists. With no sidewalks and landscaping that often extends right up to the roadway, along with the absence of a shoulder and an abundance of hills and curves, the line of sight is usually limited. Please be mindful of these conditions, so that we all have a safe and pleasant season ahead.

It is worth mentioning that Nassau Point remains the only community under the jurisdiction of Southold Town that has an area-wide speed limit of 25 MPH. This is a testament to the diligence and advocacy of the NPPOA Board safeguarding the interests of our community.

Best wishes for a safe, healthy and enjoyable spring and summer season!

Angelo Mangia

NPPOA President