by Dean | Apr 5, 2026 | The SoapBox
How the South Country School District Burned Through Its Reserves, Gutted Its Classrooms, and Hired a PR Firm to Explain It All I’ve been watching the South Country Central School District unravel for years now, and I’m tired of it. Tired of the press...
by Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Community News
BELLPORT, NY — Bellport Village is considering an 11.91% increase in its property tax levy under the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-27, a proposal that would raise the total levy from $3,704,069 to $4,145,366. The tentative tax rate is listed at $7.32 per $100...
by Editor | Mar 20, 2026 | Community News
Bellport High School Students Walk Out to Protest Proposed Teacher, Staff Cuts in 2026-27 Budget Students at Bellport High School walked out Wednesday in a show of support for educators and staff as the South Country Central School District weighs significant job...
by Editor | Mar 17, 2026 | Community News
NORTH BELLPORT — Suffolk County Police have renewed a call for tips in a September hit-and-run for the public’s help to identify the driver of a white midsize Jeep SUV accused of striking two teenagers and fleeing the scene on September 26, 2025. What the police say...
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Community News
The Village of Bellport’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bellport Community Center (4 Bell St.) to review plans for a major exterior renovation at 8 Titus Lane. The hearing is open to the...
by Editor | Mar 11, 2026 | Community News
The Village of Bellport will hold a public tax sale auction on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Bellport Village Hall, 29 Bellport Lane, Bellport, according to a notice posted by the village. The sale is intended to discharge delinquent village taxes, fees,...
by Editor | Mar 9, 2026 | Community News
The Village of Bellport will hold a special election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to fill the trustee seat left vacant when Trustee Steve Mackin’s resignation took effect on December 31, 2025. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bellport Community...
by Editor | Jan 10, 2025 | Bellport History
Who Was Arthur Pinajian? Arthur Pinajian, an enigmatic and reclusive figure, lived a life steeped in both obscurity and brilliance. Born to Armenian-American parents, he carried the weight of an immigrant legacy while forging an artistic path few would notice during...