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2022 Fall Newsletter

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Marina closes
on Nov 15

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Annual Beach
Party Photos

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Fall Recipe

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Annual
Snapper
Fishing
Contest

Happy
Holidays
From
CBPOA!

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President’s Message

Hello to our Community as we close our season  – the first “Back-to-Normal” since COVID-19 forced restrictions. 

We on the Board of Directors sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed the fully-opened Reservation as much as possible.  And the many amenities:

  • The beach
  • The easy beach access wooden rampway and Mobi-mat
  • The swim raft
  • Dining and relaxing in the sun-shed
  • The fishing boardwalk at the channel inlet
  • The annual, dredge-enabled navigation of the channel inlet
  • The basketball court
  • The picnic area
  • Of course, the boating/paddlecraft marina. [156 paddlecraft racks and 120 boat slips] 
  • The children’s playground swing set
  • The bocce court: [NB we have a set of bocce balls for members’ use in a wooden box at the bocce court (locked with the combination 1,2,3,4)]
  • New dark-sky compliant night lights
  • Our evening sunset watching remained a daily fave, plus this year with the quickly popular Taco Truck/
  • Many members joined the twice-weekly “Yoga and Meditation on the Beach”
  • The popular instructional course “Women on the Water,” each conducted by our Activities Advisor, Roey Ficaro
  • Adviser Judy Freeman arranged three nature walk/lectures. 
  • The return of the annual beach picnic, which was a huge success
  • Many residents celebrated private events at the picnic area
  • The kids liked the prizes at the snapper fishing contest
  • New member-bought commemorative benches

As of this writing we enter the Fall, which is so lovely here in the East End’s golden autumn light.  We look forward to an even better 2023, and we will be discussing our plans this Winter.  As we receive and generate new proposals for events and facilities, the Board of Directors shall apply the same standard when we address any issue: What is in the best interest of the Reservation and the Membership? 

For their time and energy, their talents and skill sets, and their selfless, collaborative dedication to the best interests of the Clearwater Beach community, I thank all of our volunteers:

  • Our directors George Lombardi, Ken Neary, Gerry Giliberti, Edith Holmer, Fred Kleinsteuber, Paula Miano, Kurt Miller, Michal Waltz, Jon Tarbet, Rebecca Gordon and Scott Sassoon.
  • Our Secretary Gary Grille and Treasurer Edith Holmer.
  • Our Advisors Judy Freeman, Nancy Labiner, Len Czajka, Steve Sobel and Roey Ficaro, our Historian Marian Diange, and our newsletter recipe contributor Phyllis Italiano.
  • Our outside staff: Handyman Paul Trela, lawn care Stuart Thomas, and all-purpose landscaper/generalist Carlson Jacobs, and our security guards Jim and Gabe.

And now I once again take the liberty of sharing the late Jim Carforo’s President’s message from 2020: 

“The days are shorter, the breeze is brisker and the birds depart daily for the southern temperatures, but I must say our sunsets are still spectacular. As the holidays near, the Clearwater Beach Board and I extend our warmest wishes for a joyful season sharing time, happiness and traditions with your loved ones.” 

Best Wishes,

Dan Aharoni, President,

From the Desk of the Executive Secretary

Greetings, and welcome to the fall season.

The marina was very busy this past summer with all boat slips being rented by the middle of March. In fact, we could not accommodate some sponsored boaters that had been with us in past seasons due to an influx of new member boaters.

All boat slips and rack spaces will be assigned on a priority basis in order of receipt to those who have had rentals in the previous year(s). It is important that all applications are submitted by February 15th.

The beach also saw high usage especially on the weekends, with the Taco Truck always bringing a crowd on Friday night. Because of the crowds, it was very helpful that there was not a section of the beach fenced off for piping plovers.

There are changes in the works involving a new electronic method of sending and receiving maintenance fee invoices and marina applications. At this time, I do not have the exact details as to how this system will work, but once finalized, we will make sure everyone is informed.

Due to insurance regulations, unregistered motorized vehicles are not allowed anywhere on the Reservation, especially on the beach. This includes golf carts, mini bikes, dirt bikes, etc. Basically, if the vehicle is not street-legal, it is not allowed at the Reservation.

There is a sign with the Reservation rules just past the gate and parking lot on the road to the beach. It is suggested that members familiarize themselves with these rules, as failure to comply may result in loss of beach and/or marina privileges.

Please visit our recently renovated website which is clear, concise and very easy to navigate. It can be reached at our new domain name, clearwaterbeachpoa.org or the old way, cbpoa.net will also direct you there.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me any day from 11am to 6pm, and I will do my best to help you or direct you to someone who can.

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable fall and winter.

Gary M. Grille

Executive Secretary

631-907-9032 (call or text)

[email protected]

FROM the DOCK MASTER

The 2022 boating season is ending. I hope everyone could enjoy our beautiful marina and reservation with all the upgrades that have been achieved.

REMEMBER

Boaters and Kayakers must take responsibility for their vessels.

Prior to a storm or extreme tides and wind, it is important to check your dock lines, especially your spring lines, those lines you tie from the middle of your boat to the pilings so your boat doesn’t hit or get snagged on the bulkhead or ladder and get hung up. We again have had too many issues with that this year.

Not only can your boat sink, or at the very least get damaged, it also is important to know that the ladder and bulkhead get damaged to the extent that the ladder has to be replaced. Also, remember the pilings, which cannot get replaced, stay damaged. I have contacted many boat owners this year to check their lines because of this issue, and many have been adjusted, but a few calls were ignored or missed.

If you need help with your lines or are unsure how to adjust them I or our assistant Dock Master can help you. In addition, the boat bailing system should be checked to insure it is working properly. Most of the boat sinking problems have been attributed to pumps and/or batteries malfunctioning.

We sent inserts to all boaters on the floater explaining that if they have an anchor pulpit, the anchor has to be stored elsewhere and the pulpit must not impede the walkway. Most complied but others had to be reminded. Also, before or after a heavy wind, please check your kayak or canoe to ensure it is secure and to make sure it hasn’t blown off its assigned spot.

Important Note: This year we encountered a problem with boat owners leaving the water on after they left the marina. This can be a potential hazard if the attached hose breaks or if the nozzle on the end falls off and water happens to spray in yourboat or your neighbors’.

PLEASE SHUT THE WATER OFF AFTER USING IT, AND IF YOU SEE A HOSE ON, PLEASE SHUT IT OFF.

ALSO ELECTRIC IS SUPPOSED TO BE USED TEMPORALLY NOT 24 HOURS A DAY, AND IF YOU ARE USING ELECTRIC YOU HAVE TO USE THE MARINE PLUG NOT THE REGULAR 110 OUTLET.

In Mid-December 2022, 2023 season applications will be sent to the boaters who have had a slip season and those who have requested a boat application. Slip applications and emergency data forms will be available on the Web in mid-December at www.cbpoa.net. Marina Rules and Regulations will also be posted.

In addition, kayak rack applications will also be posted on the Web. Community member boat slip fees for the 2023 season are $50 a foot. Sponsored boat fees are $100 a foot. The minimum boat slip fee will be for a 20-foot boat. Boaters who desire a slip at our marina must submit a certificate of insurance (COI) and a copy of their boat registration. The COI must indicate marine liability insurance coverage and in addition indicate spillage coverage if the boat has permanently installed fuel tanks.

It is also required that the COI form denote Clearwater Beach Property Owners Association (CBPOA) as an interested party. No slip assignment will be considered if the above items are not submitted with the boat application.

Please send only the COI form instead of the entire boat policy. We have enclosed a sample COI for your review. For community members wanting the same slip assignment for next year, submit your information no later than February 15, 2023.

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Secure Kayak/Canoe

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE MARINA WAS FULL AGAIN THIS YEAR AND WE HAVE A NUMBER OF NEW RESIDENTS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKING ABOUT DOCKING ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AGAIN, THE SOONER THE BETTER.

Please take note that although we will make every effort to give you the same assignment as last year it will depend on the accurate size of your boat. What that means is on the application we ask for the length and beam size of your boat. If you are not familiar with that terminology, it means the width of your boat, which is very important in the decision of where you will be placed, especially on the floating dock.

The floating dock slips are designed for boats with 8-foot beams. We have been squeezing boats in at 8.5 ft if we can, but anything bigger than that will be moved to the hard dock. We will not place any boats larger than 21 ft on the floater anymore because the dock cannot handle it. We also have a few slips that shrunk a bit due to the resetting of the pilings and bulkhead work so again take out a ruler and get an accurate measurement so you won’t be surprised if you are moved. Our marina is not getting bigger, but the boats coming in are getting larger and we will do whatever it takes to fit what we can. Unfortunately, some have already been turned away.

It is important to note that after all member applicants have been assigned a slip, the remaining unassigned slips are assigned to sponsor applicants. In some instances, sponsored boats may be assigned a different slip. Late application filing can result in a slip assignment change. Applicants with missing information will have their slip assignment postponed with a possible change or no assignment at all. It is important to note that during the boating season no refund will be provided if no replacement boater can be found for your slip.

As a reminder, no trailers and/or boats may be parked overnight on the reservation due to insurance liability. Violators are subject to having their trailer and/or boat removed from the reservation and the violators will be billed for services performed. Please note, if you see any boat with a problem, please notify the Dock Master, Assistant Dock Master or Secretary. When checking kayaks stored on the racks, I found a few not locked. The board of Directors will be requiring all kayak/canoe owners to lock their stored vessels.

We will continue the policy of notifying boat owners if their boat is in danger of sinking, so please make sure on your application we have a number where you can be reached. If the boat owner does not respond, we will contact a marine service to pump out the boat. CBPOA will pay the pump-out fee set by the marine service and then bill the boat owner. The boat owners should periodically their boat’s floating condition, particularly after a rain storm. For boating problems at our marina, please call the Dock Master or Assistant Dock Master.

The fee for all kayak racks will be $100.00 per space. In order to track canoes/kayaks at our rack storage area, 2022 -year stickers with the rack assignment were issued for the renter to place on his/her vessel. I would like to thank the majority of rack renters for complying with our requirement to place our sticker on their kayaks. We are doing this to prevent non-registered kayak owners from using the racks. It is unfortunate that we have experienced problems with intruders storing a kayak on a rack. Vessels with no stickers will be removed from the rack. The owners of canoes/kayaks must remove their vessels from the rack by November 15, 2022.

REMEMBER WHEN USING AN SUP, YOU AND YOUR PASSENGER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A LIFE VEST ON. I PERSONALLY SAW MORE THAN A FEW TIMES ADULTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN WITHOUT ANY LIFE JACKETS. (Swimmies on the child’s arms are not safe on a SUP.) YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE LIFE JACKETS WITH YOU ON KAYAKS ALSO.

If you have experienced problems at the Reservation, please inform our secretary Mr. Gary Grille, the Dock Master or Assistant Dock Master. We ask that all boaters review the Marina Rules and Regulations which they will receive with the slip assignment. Check to make sure you have a copy of your boat registration available to submit with your 2023 application. Some boat renters leave their original registration on the boat during winter storage and have no copy. Your application will not be processed until your registration is received, AND THAT MAY CAUSE YOU TO BE LEFT WITHOUT A SLIP.

I would like to thank the members who saw something and said something this season. We had a number of near mishaps which, without a simple call to us, could have ended up a disaster.

AGAIN, IF YOU ARE CALLED ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH YOUR BOAT AND ARE ASKED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT PLEASE DO SO. IF YOU ARE NOT OUT HERE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CALL YOU AND WE WILL SEND A QUALIFIED PERSON TO: eg: RE-TIE YOUR BOAT, ADJUST THE SPRING LINES, ADD SPRING LINES. PLEASE!!!!

Remember all boats must be removed from the marina by November 15, 2022.



I would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. Stay safe and let’s hope next season is even better yet.

Stay Safe,

Ken Neary, Dock Master (516-318-3367)

Annual Snapper Fishing Contest

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Pictures from the Annual Snapper Fishing Contest

COOKING LONG ISLAND’S BOUNTY

By

Phyllis Italiano

This is the time of year when we are so lucky to live where fresh vegetables abound. We should take advantage of this, as vegetables should be the most important part of our diet.

Also, there are so many delicious and interesting ways to prepare them. Try enticing folks to consume more vegetables to go with their meat and pasta dishes.

Roasted Vegetables

  • Head of Cauliflower
  • Bunch of Broccoli
  • Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic crushed
  • Basil and your favorite herbs and/or spices

Rinse and clean the cauliflower and broccoli. (Remove and save stalks of both vegetables so you can make your own veggie water to use in making other dishes.)

Cut both into serving pieces and place these in your favorite roasting dish that you have covered with olive oil.

Add to the dish any herbs or spices that you favor.

Place the pan in the oven you have preheated to 375 degrees. How long you cook this dish depends on whether you like your vegetables: crunchy or soft. I like mine crunchy.

If you choose, you can add other veggies like pieces of carrots and/or peppers. Salt and pepper to taste. These veggies can be added to some cooked pasta, adding cheese like Pecorino Romano, if desired.

Beets

  • 4 or 5 yellow and/or red Beets
  • Olive oil
  • Mint leaves
  • A couple of cloves of garlic

One vegetable that we should be preparing more is beets. If you are lucky and also get beet greens, they can be prepared as any side dish to go with a meat or fish dish, as a leafy green

Wash the beets and place them in a pot with enough water to cover them. Cook until they are soft enough for you to pierce the beets with a knife.

Remove them from the heat and allow to cool. Take off the outer skin and cut the part off each beet that is the remnant of the stem.

Cut the beets into pieces and place in a baking dish with olive oil and a clove or two of garlic. Put the pan into he oven at 375 degrees for enough time; they will need to sofen fully. Toss the fully cooked beets with a bit more olive oil and mint leaves. This dish can be served hot or cold as a salad. Beets are very healthy, besides being delicious. Vegetable dishes are considered to be superfoods and go well with any meat or fish dish.

RESERVATION NEWS

By Nancy Labiner

It was a great summer on the Reservation. The beach, the bocce court, the barbecues, and our playground were busy all summer, and it felt like things were getting closer to “back to normal” after a very challenging two years.

After being on hiatus for the past two summers, the Jim Carforo Annual Party took place in July. It was a fantastic evening and a real celebration of the Clearwater community. A happy crowd, wonderful food and lots of cold drinks, along with the ice cream truck, karaoke and a gorgeous day made it an event to remember.

El Jefe Taco Truck

The Reservation was a destination on Fridays this summer with the arrival of the El Jefe Taco Truck.

Sunsets and tacos were a very popular combination, and it was such a nice opportunity to get together with neighbors.

Community Picnic

We also had great turn out for Roey’s yoga classes twice a week; there is no better place for yoga than the Reservation. Women on Water (WoW) also brought lots of people together, and sunset paddles were a treat. Nature Walks & Talks throughout the summer and Story Salon East on Wednesday evenings were also great opportunities to get together plus our annual community picnic.

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Kids had a great time at the Reservation this summer, and the season culminated with the annual fishing contest over Labor Day weekend. The event was a big hit with a record turnout.

The renovation of the sun shed, the new kayak rack, the ongoing landscaping and the work that was done on the marina added to the pleasure of spending time at our amazing location.

We look forward to doing it all over again, and then some, next summer! In the meantime, wishing everyone a happy and healthy winter.

Lemonade Stand For ARF!

Lemonade Stand

Brodie Ganley, his brother Aden and their friends Chase, Cruz, Nicky, and Sam raised money for the ARF foundation. They worked the Clearwater Beach with cups of lemonade, and one worked the Venmo. It was a great collaborative, selfless effort.

In addition, Brodie baked rice crispy treats and chocolate chip cookies that he also sold. The project raised just over $200, exceedng their prior record of $165.

A great altruistic Clearwater Beach team effort headed by our locally concerned youth — and all to benefit the ARF animals!

We Need Lifeguards for 2023.

Please contact [email protected], if you’re interested or if you know a young person who might want to participate.

CBPOA NATURE EVENTS

Did you know that much of Clearwater is within the Accabonac watershed? This close proximity means that we all get to enjoy the wonderful things that the Accabonac

Harbor has to offer – the magnificent vistas, the abundant shellfishing opportunities, boating, and swimming in special places and the estuary’s diverse wildlife.

This natural bounty also means that we all have a responsibility to do whatever we can to preserve the ecological integrity of this very special body of water. What we do and what we DO NOT do on our individual properties can have a real impact on the water in the harbor.

The Accabonac Protection Committee (APC) is a group of local citizens committed to protecting Accabonac Harbor and assuring that its unique environment continues to flourish.

The many activities they promote and support include such things as the facilitating the acquisition of properties adjacent to the harbor through the CPF funding process, working with the various parties who are testing the water quality on an ongoing basis, exploring alternatives to traditional lawn fertilization and lawn growth, experimenting with different advanced approaches to septic systems processing and, very importantly, communicating to all of those who live in the area about issues that are relevant to the health of the Accabonac watershed..

To learn more about the APC and its activities, and to hear about some of the things you can do in your back yard, you can contact me – Len Rubin, a Clearwater resident.

Len Rubin

[email protected]

917 209 6175

Slow Down, You’re Movin’ Too Fast...

Thanks to the efforts of Michael Waltz we now have 20 miles an hour slow-down signs on Kings Point Road and Underwood Drive.

 These straightaways have become dangerous speed zones.

We are all hoping that our community will try to adhere to these new cautionary signs and help prevent accidents caused by speeding.

Slow Down Sign

Welcome New Home Owners

Fall 2022

  • 14 Rutland LLC
  • Mark Robertson
  • John Simonelli
  • 28 Dorset LLC
  • Jessica & Owen Bennett
  • Kellie Murphy
  • Doris Goebel

CBPOA Bench Dedications

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Clearwater Beach Property owners can now donate a bench and/or picnic table to the reservation with plaque with a customized plaque as outlined below:

  1. In Loving Memory of “XXX” 2022
  2. Dedicated by the “XXX” Family 2022

Pricing:

  • 7×5 Picnic Table Plaque $1950
  • 9×3 Bench Plaque $1200

Please contact Michael Waltz at [email protected] with any questions

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Special Offer for the
CBPOA COMMUNITY

A special promo code “Clearwater” is available to residents of Clearwater Beach

  • Save $0.15 per gallon discount off of our regular great pricing for as long as they have the account with us.
  • For every new “Clearwater” account, Propane Depot will contribute $50 to the CBPOA community fund. 
  • All residents will also be eligible to receive a referral reward program, which currently entitles them to $25-50 per client they refer whom signs up for our Smart Fill service. (Account credit or a VISA gift card, program subject to change)

Click Here To Save Today!

www.propanedepot.com/clearwater

631-400-7283

2022 Summer Newsletter

2022 Summer Newsletter

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Annual Meeting
July 30, 10am at
Springs School

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Reservation
News

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Summer Recipe

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Vote
Candidate Bios
and Proxy card
(see inside)

Vote

 Annual CBPOA
July BBQ July 9
is Back!

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Beach Party!!!

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Mark These
Dates:

June 26,
July 9 &
August 7

President’s Message

Welcome to Summer Clearwater Beach… still the place to be this summer. The swimmers, paddlers, kayakers, canoers, boaters, fishermen/women, playground kids, basketball and bocce players and sunset watchers are all enjoying the bounty of our life on Gardiner’s Bay. 

We have a fully trained lifeguard crew, wonderful new benches and tables for our cookouts and leisurely daydreaming, the children’s area with its slides and swings, our beautiful marina and, of course, our great beach.

Thanks to our maintenance committee for their efforts in preparing our reservation for the season. They dredged our channel, replaced the damaged marina pilings, repaired the floating dock, replaced old signs, installed low-density night lights at the picnic area and bocce court, re-graveled the parking lot and roadway, and (planned as of this writing) repairs to the sun shed, a new wooden walkway there and a mobi-map to assist the physically impaired, and on and on.

Please don’t forget that this is your community, your home ground where you and your family and friends can safely enjoy the wonderful things that our area has to offer. 

Be diligent in keeping it clean and secure by participating in reporting any problems or wrongdoings that you might encounter.

And, of course, please come to the Clearwater Beach annual meeting on Saturday, July 30th at 10 am at the Springs school. Please remember to vote using the

Enclosed proxy card, and mail them in ASAP.

And last but not least, please come to our Annual Jim Carforo Summer Party on Saturday, July 9th. This is the time when you and your family and friends can really enjoy what Clearwater is all about. 

As usual, we will have lots of food and drinks; and don’t forget, there is always free ice cream for everyone.

Sincerely,

Dan Aharoni, President,

From the Desk of the Executive Secretary

Happy Summer to all!

As of June 7, we currently have 782 paid members in good standing out of a total of 865. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to pay your dues which are vital to keeping the reservation in the wonderful condition it is in.

The 2022 Annual Beach Picnic at the Reservation is in the planning stages again and is scheduled for July 9, 2022 from 4-8 pm with the grills being turned off at 6:30 pm.

The Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Springs School Library at 10 am and via the Zoom app. As with all regular Board of Director meetings, I will be sending out an email a week or so beforehand as a reminder. All those interested in joining the meeting may request the Zoom ID# and password. 

All CBPOA members are welcome to attend, and members in good standing may vote. The summer newsletter will contain biographies of all those who are running for a Board of Director’s seat and the explanations of proposed changes to the By-Laws and maintenance fee. Whether you attend the meeting or not, please fill out and mail in the proxy card that should be found in this edition of the newsletter. Your vote is extremely important. Please, only one vote per lot number.

Please keep in mind that in order for your gate cards to be operable, your dues must be paid in full. As we are already into June, and by the time you read this it will be the end of the month, I will have already deactivated any cards whose member fees are not current.

The Board of Directors will again hire the Blue Line Security Company, whom we have employed for the past few years, to help police entry into the Reservation and picnic area. The guards will also walk the area from time to time to make sure the required safety protocols are being followed. They will have a list of all paid members, but it is strongly advised that you bring your gate card at ALL times when entering the Reservation. Yes, even on bicycles and foot. If your dues are not paid, you will not be allowed to enter. As there is only one name on the list of paid owners that I supply to the security guards, please be sure to know who is the primary name on the account, whether it is a proper name or an LLC.

In looking back at the number of home sales in Clearwater Beach, there have been 144 turnovers from November of 2019 to May 30, 2022, with a few pending at this current time. That’s a lot of new neighbors in a relatively short time

While it may seem a bit early to be talking about winter/summer changes of address, the fall newsletter may come out after some of you head to warmer climates. Please let me know before you leave and before you are to return back to the area so I can make the address changes. This will ensure you will not miss any mailings that are scheduled to be sent to you.

Enjoy the summer, be safe and have a great season.

Gary M. Grille

Executive Secretary

631-907-9032 (call or text)

[email protected]

FROM the DOCK MASTER

From the Dock Master

FROM the DOCK MASTER:  As of this writing we have NO slips available at the marina. We have 25 kayak rack spaces still available all on top. We dredged this year with great success and have a clear inlet to the bay.

This year quite a few renters submitted their application later than usual and were not able to obtain the same slip assignment as last year or at all. It is still our policy to normally reassign those boaters the same slip if their application was received before February 15. Boaters who gave up their slip in the previous season will not be granted that slip if someone else has occupied the slip for remainder of that season. 

Our marina has a limited number of slips available for boats of certain sizes; we did not have any applicants with boats larger than 31 feet although there were phone inquiries about accommodating larger boats. Boat owners whose boat is 23 feet with an 8.5-foot beam or larger will not have a slip on the floating dock; only boats 21 feet or smaller will be considered for the floating dock because the distance between the dock fingers is only 16 feet. You may see boats larger than 21’ on the floater; those boats have been grandfathered in and will remain for now.  Renters who decide to give up their slip and notify the Dock Master may get a prorated refund providing another boat can be assigned that slip.

 If you have experienced problems at the Reservation, please inform our secretary Mr. Gary Grille, the Assistant Dock Master or myself. This should be done as soon as possible. We ask all boaters to review the Marina Rules and Regulations that they received with the slip assignment.  

MARINE INSURANCE: CBPOA again invoked the insurance requirements for boaters who desired a slip at our marina. Marine liability insurance coverage for each boat at the marina is required. We require an indication of this with a certificate of insurance (COI) indicating this coverage. An indication of Clearwater Beach Property Owners Association as an interested party must be included in the COI. Please note boats 25 ft or longer or boats less than 25 ft, which have permanent installed fuel tanks, must have spillage coverage designated in the COI. Most boaters had no problem meeting the CBPOA requirements and honored our request to only send the COI form and not their entire boat policy.  

While the Coast Guard requires that you have the original registration on board your boat, you should keep a copy of the registration at home. Some boaters could not submit their application because the registration was still on the boat while it was stored for the winter.

If during the boating season, your boat registration has expired, we request a copy of your new registration. This also holds true for changes in a boat insurance policy. This boating season, there were a number of applicants who did not submit a valid vessel registration and/or COI. The assignment will only be issued when the required data is provided. The registration has to be in the name of the member in order to get an assignment.

PUMPOUTS: Our policy of notifying boat owners if their boat is in danger of sinking is in place. If the boat owner does not respond, we will contact a marine service to pump out the boat at a cost to the boat owner. CBPOA will pay the marine service for the pump out and in turn will bill the boater. Failure to pay this bill will result in a denial of a slip in the future. The pump out fee will be set by the marine service. To avoid any pump out cost, the boat owner should periodically check the floating condition of their boat particularly after a rainstorm.

We cannot stress enough to make sure all lines, especially your spring lines, are checked at both low and high tides. We had a number of instances last season where boats got hung up on the dock during a moon high tide and almost sunk, damaged both the dock and ladder and their boat.  Also, it is very important if you are on the floater that your anchor or anchor pulpit does not block the walkway. This is very dangerous! 

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ALSO, LARGE BUMPERS NEXT TO THE DOCK ARE NOT NEEDED AND ONLY MAKES SPACE SMALLER. Tie your boat as tight as you can to the finger dock so you do not interfere with your neighbor. If we call you to tell you your boat needs to be checked, please do so or at least let somebody know to have it checked.

PLEASE PLEASE PUT A PHONE NUMBER ON YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL PICK UP. A NUMBER OF TIMES LAST YEAR, AND ALREADY THIS YEAR, I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTACT A OWNER. IF YOUR BOAT IS IN DANGER OF SINKING OR DOING DAMAGE TO THE MARINA OR ANOTHER BOAT, WE NEED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU. IF THE CALL IS IGNORED AND DAMAGE IS DONE YOU, THE BOAT OWNER, WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. Please call the Dock Master Ken Neary (516-318-3367) or Assistant Dock Master Kurt Miller (516-318-2370) for boating or Kayak/Canoe problems at our marina.

KAYAK/CANOES: This season again we issued two stickers to renters with the assigned rack space: year and CBPOA emblem. The stickers must be mounted on the front and back of the kayak/canoe where it can be easily seen. Vessels without stickers will be removed from the racks. We have experienced problems with renters storing their kayak on a rack without a sticker. THEY WILL BE REMOVED AND STORED INSIDE OUR LOCKED BLOCK HOUSE.

REMEMBER ALL BOATS AND KAYAKS/CANOES MUST BE REMOVED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2022.

JET SKIS ARE NOT PERMIITED ANYWHERE ON THE RESERVATION.

NO OVER NIGHT PARKING OF TRAILERS OR ANY VEHICLES ON THE RESERVATION.

Remember, our marina is full so when docking go SLOW IN AND OUT OF YOUR SLIP. If you are new to boating, check the weather and wind before going out and practice on calm days because practice makes perfect! The wind can make docking miserable, so also familiarize yourself with boating charts of the area.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS! THEY HAVE A DATE ON THE BOTTOM AND IT SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THEN 12 YEARS REGARDLESS IF THE GAUGE INDICATES IT’S STILL CHARGED, AS PER THE USGC.

 I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable boating season. Remember we have plenty of water so never get too close to another vessel. You never know what could happen so better safe than sorry.

Stay Safe,

Ken Neary, Dock Master (516-318-3367)

COOKING LONG ISLAND’S BOUNTY

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Phyllis Italiano

A cool spring this year has produced the best lettuce and arugula we have ever had in our own garden, giving us great salads. Other cool-weather vegetables, like spinach, have also been doing beautifully, but other plants like eggplants and peppers have not fared as well. 

We continue to look forward to growing and buying from our local farm stands the best that our very special soil, the best in NYS, has to offer. Remember, eating and cooking vegetables is what keeps us healthy and our weight under control.

Asparagus and Potato Soup

  • 2 tbs. Olive Oil

  • 3 cups of Vegetable Broth

  • 1 cup of Peeled and Diced Potato

  • 1 lb. Asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1 in. pieces

  • 1 cup of Whole Wheat Bread Cubes

  • 2 teaspoons of Horseradish

  • Salt and Pepper  

  • 1 Shallot chopped 

  • 1 Scallion chopped

Shallots

Line a pot with olive oil and gently cook the shallot.

When the shallot is soft, add all the other ingredients and cook until vegetable are done.

Allow the soup to cool and then puree using whatever device you have, a blender or the Cusinart whir stick.

Fry the bread cubes in olive oil until golden.

Add salt and pepper to the soup to taste and serve with a garnish of bread cubes and scallions cut into ¼ inch pieces.

(Since I make asparagus often, I always use the discarded ends to make my own vegetable broth.)  This soup might work well cold in the hot weather.

Asparagus

Best Hamburgers Ever

Best Hamburger

  • 2 tbs. Olive Oil

  • 3 cups of Vegetable Broth

  • 1 cup of Peeled and Diced Potato

  • 1 lb. Asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1 in. pieces

  • 1 cup of Whole Wheat Bread Cubes

  • 2 teaspoons of Horseradish

  • Salt and Pepper  

  • 1 Shallot chopped 

  • 1 Scallion chopped

Burgers on Grill

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix ingredients together in a kneading fashion to evenly distribute the panko. 

Adjust ingredients if the mixture is too wet or too dry. This will also depend on the kind of ground beef you use.

Shape into hamburgers and grill on outdoor barbeque. 

Add cheese as the grilling is about to end. The heat of the hamburger will melt the cheese. 

Toast rolls on grill and put together. 

If you prefer, an onion can be sliced and grilled to top the burger.

Cheese on Burger

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

In accordance with ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1 of the CBPOA By-laws, the Thirty-Eighth Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:00AM at the Springs School Library and via the Zoom app. All members are invited to attend.

The purpose of the meeting is as follows:

  1. The election of six Directors for two-year terms and the election of two Directors for one-year terms
  2. The amendment of two by-laws.
  3. The transaction of other business that may properly come before the meeting.

With respect to Item 1, details are contained in the Proxy Statement below.

Enclosed herewith for members in good standing are one or more Proxy ballots. If no Proxy ballot is enclosed, one or more may be obtained upon application to the Secretary. Members are urged, whether or not they plan to attend the meeting in person, to fill in, sign and return the Proxy ballot(s) on the self-addressed card as soon as possible. Please do it now. Your vote is very important.

In accordance with ARTICLE II, SECTION 2 of the by-laws, each member shall be entitled to ONE vote for EACH Maintenance Fee paid. Votes cast by delinquent members must be voided.

The Order of Business for the meeting shall be in accordance with ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5 of the by-laws as follows:

  1. Minutes of prior meeting 
  2. Reports of Officers
  3. Reports of CommitteesNew business
  4. Election of Directors
  5. Unfinished business
  6. New business

PROXY STATEMENT 1: This statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of the CBPOA, Inc. for use at the Annual Meeting of Members on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

USE THE ENCLOSED POSTCARD PROXY TO CAST YOUR VOTE(s).  The proxies named on the card will VOTE AS DIRECTED thereon by the member.

With respect to Item 4 (the election of Directors) in the Call for the Meeting, there are six Directors whose two-year term of office will expire on the day of the Annual Meeting. The Board endorses all six for the two-year term. They are Gerry Giliberti, Fred Kleinsteuber, Jon Tarbet, Ken Neary, Michael Waltz and Paula Miano. There are also two one-year terms that will be filled at this election due to vacancies in office while in term. There are three candidates running for the two positions, Scott Sassoon, Rebecca Gordon, and Stipe Steven Rancic. The Board endorses Scott Sassoon and Rebecca Gordon for the one-year term. The six top vote-receiving nominees shall fill the two-year terms

The next two top vote-receiving nominees shall fill the one-year terms.

The Board of Directors invites the attention of all members to the following: Members may vote for ANY eight of the above named. Ballots on which the member votes for others MUST BE VOIDED.

Biographies and Resolution explanations are located elsewhere in this Newsletter.

PROXY STATEMENT 2: The Board proposes two amendments to our By-Laws. 

The first amendment concerns the ownership by East Hampton Town of 30 vacant lots, dedicated for preservation.  The Board has long-maintained a policy of not charging the Town membership fees so as not to give the Town any possible claim that the public may use our facilities. Because the By-Laws require each lot owner to pay membership dues and grants each dues-payer the rights of voting, participation and use of facilities, the Board now seeks to amend Article XI: Maintenance Fees of the By-Laws to codify the policy exempting the Town. The proposed amendment reads as follows:

*** Article XI, Section 6:  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in these By-Laws, membership fees for lots owned by East Hampton Town or other government or preservation entities are waived, and such owners shall have no rights of membership, including without limitation the right to vote or to otherwise participate in the affairs of the Association or to use the Association’s facilities.

The Directors recommend, “Yes” to the Resolution to amend the By-Laws

The second amendment will modernize the annual meeting voting process to allow internet voting in addition to paper ballot voting.  The proposed amendment reads as follows:

***Article V Section 1:

The Directors of the Association shall be elected at the annual meeting. The members may vote in person or by secure electronic voting via computer, phone or tablet or similar method as authorized by the Board of Directors.

The Directors recommend, “Yes” to the Resolution to amend the By-Laws

This meeting will be held live at the Springs School Library and also via the Zoom app at 10 am. Instructions will be provided.

All members are reminded that any member may nominate another in good standing for election providing the nomination is made in writing, addressed to the Secretary, and received prior to May 15th of that current election year as per Article V, Section 2 of the CBPOA By-Laws.  

Gary M. Grille, Executive Secretary            

For the Board of Directors

YOUR PROXY BALLOT IS ENCLOSED

Candidate Bios

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Fred Kleinsteuber

My wife and I have been homeowners here in Clearwater Beach since 1997. We currently live in Westbury and spend our summers here with our family. As a Director for Clearwater Beach for the past three years, I have managed several projects which includes the new playground and installation of the bocce court. I am pleased that we have received many compliments and appreciation from the community for these two additions. I was also instrumental in obtaining the two children’s picnic tables, upgrading our Porta Potties and Go Green timers in our picnic area including outlets. 

Presently, I am working on the maintenance of our sun shed. The Board and I are constantly striving to improve our Reservation. We live in a condo community in Westbury where I am currently on the Security and Safety Committee. I have been active in community affairs which included running community events, Saturday computer classes in our local school and serving as a volunteer fireman. I have been an IBM Senior Project Manager, Assistant Dean of students at Plaza Business Institute as well as Senior Project Manager for AT&T, Dell, Computer Associates, and First Data Corporation. 

Clearwater has been a very important part of our family life. Our grandchildren grew up here and our home is a family home. I hope to continue as Director in Clearwater to make our Reservation one we all can enjoy.

 

Gerry Giliberti

I’ve worked with the CBPOA board members for the past 13 years and I’ve been the President of the board for two seasons. I have owned property in Clearwater Beach since 1982 and have been a full time resident since 1985. I also have experience as a board member with the Springs Improvement Society and various Springs community-based art groups. I continue to write and edit the CBPOA newsletter and web site but my main interest is to do my part to preserve our neighborhood and keep Clearwater Beach the beautiful place that it is.

 

Rebecca Gordon

I have been a full-time resident of Clearwater Beach since 2019. Through sunset yoga, Women on Water, the boating safety class and the good fortune of having old friends living here, I have gotten to know many of the community members – both longtime residents and newer homeowners like myself. I have many years of management experience at smaller organizations, with a focus on relationship building and problem solving.  I’m looking forward to working to continue to strengthen this great community!

 

Michael J. Waltz

I have resided in Clearwater Beach for several years.  I love our community and the location within East Hampton. As a current Director of the CBPOA, I am eager to offer suggestions and ideas for improvements within the community.

 

I am a graduate of Pace University where I studied Finance and Economics.  I have been coming out to East Hampton with my family since a child. I have many fond memories mostly during the summer but have been fortunate enough to enjoy the beauty of the east end year-round. My family and I thoroughly enjoy our time here and the benefits of living in Clearwater Beach.

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Ken Neary

 My parents and aunt and uncle purchased property and built their homes here in Clearwater in 1958. I have been a part time resident since then, coming out every summer from the time school closed to Labor Day, and every weekend in between. My wife Kim of 40 years and I now own the home on Sheepfold Lane and very much enjoy our little piece of heaven. Our four kids and their significant others and of course our 2 grandchildren and “two more on the way” and all our friends and family enjoy boating and all that Clearwater brings, including the stunning sunsets. 

Since retiring from Verizon after 32 years I have been more than a part time resident here and started getting involved with the association and was voted in as a director,  and now I volunteer my time as the Dock Master and would like to continue.

Scott Sasson

Thank you for the opportunity to serve on CBPOA board of directors. I have been frequenting the East End for the last 23 years. Most recently settling at our home on Springs Fireplace Rd in 2018 with my wife and our two border terriers. My family was drawn to the tranquility of Accabonac Harbor and the charm of Clearwater Beach.

My career started with dot-com web development transitioning to design build and most recently founding a flexible office/corp event venue in Manhattan.

Serving as the CBPOA Board of Directors technical advisor for over 2 years, we have implemented initiatives with the goal to enhance community engagement, maximize cost savings and develop new revenues sources via technology.

  1. Reservation WiFi and security system.
  2. Branded community email template – mailchimp.
  3. CBPOA Website 2.0 design and development.
  4. Digital newsletters.
  5. Recipe blog posts.
  6. Propane Depot revenue partnership and member benefits.
  7. Digital payment strategy for accounts receivables (pending).
  8. New hire introduction – Paul Trela CBPOA maintenance..
  9. Exterminator, heating oil, marine fuel partnerships (pending)
  10. Online voting software (pending).

More to come…

Paula Miano

I have been coming out to Clearwater Beach since the 1960’s when my family purchased here. I am a part time resident of the community, spending more time here since my retirement in 2013. This gave me an opportunity to attend monthly meetings as an observer, and to eventually become an advisor to the board, helping out as needed.

Jonathan Tarbet

My name is Jonathan Tarbet. I have been on the Board of Directors for two years and am running for another two-year term.  I have lived in Clearwater full-time for 19 years and have 3 children. I am an active member of the community and volunteer with the Fire department and Hamptons Lifeguard Association. I have been a practicing lawyer in East Hampton for over 20 years and run a local law firm. 

Stipe Steven Rancic

Steve became a resident of Clearwater in 2020. Steve and his wife Alice love the surrounding natural environment and waters. Steve is a lawyer with a background in securities litigation, and looks to apply his legal experience in service of the Clearwater community. Steve and his wife enjoy surfing, paddle boarding, biking, yoga and meditation.

Explanation of Officer Elections and By-Laws Proposals

This year, as usual, six of the 12 director positions are open for election for the prescribed two-year term.  In addition, director Jim Carforo passed away and director Stuart Close resigned, and their terms have one more year to run and are available for election as well.

So, we have six seats open for two-year terms and two seats open for one-year terms:

The persons who have timely submitted their nominations are:

  1. Paul Miano, current director
  2. Gerry Giliberti, current director
  3. Michael Waltz, current director
  4. Fred Kleinsteuber, current director
  5. Ken Neary, current director
  6. Jon Tarbet, current director
  7. Scott Sassoon, current board adviser
  8. Rebecca Gordon
  9. Stipe Steven Rancic
Your Vote Matters

We have 9 nominees for eight positions.

The six top vote-receiving nominees shall fill the two-year terms

The next two top vote-receiving nominees shall fill the one-year terms.

The Board of Directors recommends re-electing for the full two-year terms: Paula Miano, Gerry Giliberti, Michael Waltz, Fred Kleinsteuber, Ken Neary and Jon Tarbet.

The Board of Directors recommends electing for the one-year terms: Scott Sassoon and Rebecca Gordon.

Proposed By-Laws Amendment:  East Hampton Town owns 30 vacant lots, dedicated for preservation.  The Board has long-maintained a policy of not charging the Town membership fees so as not to give the Town any possible claim that the public may use our facilities.   Because the By-Laws require each lot owner to pay membership dues and grants each dues-payer the rights of voting, participation and use of facilities, the Board now seeks to amend the By-Laws to codify the policy exempting the Town.  The proposed amendment reads as follows:

The Directors recommend, “Yes” to the two Resolutions to amend the By-Laws:

AMEND ARTICLE XI: MAINTENANCE FEES… to add:

*** SECTION 6:  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in these By-Laws, membership fees for lots owned by East Hampton Town or other government or preservation entities are waived, and such owners shall have no rights of membership, including without limitation the right to vote or to otherwise participate in the affairs of the Association or to use the Association’s facilities.

AMEND ARTICLE V SECTION 1. to read:

The Directors of the Association shall be elected at the annual meeting. The members may vote in person or by secure electronic voting via computer, phone or tablet or similar method as authorized by the Board of Directors.


RESERVATION NEWS

Beach Summer

Summer at the Reservation

The first sign that the summer season has officially kicked off is having Gabe and Jim welcome you at the Reservation gate over Memorial Day weekend.

The Reservation has been alive with activity since then, and it has been great to catch up with neighbors on the bocce court, see families enjoying the playground and people relaxing in the early summer sunshine on the beach. Paddleboards are back in Hog Creek, and the kayak racks are a rainbow of bright colors.

Organized summer activities on the Reservation have begun, and many more are planned in the coming months. Please mark your calendars, beginning with our Annual Party on Saturday, July 9, 4pm – 8pm. We are so excited to come together for food, music and fun. The Annual Party is always a highlight of summer for the Clearwater Beach community. This year, we are starting a new tradition and will have a sign-up sheet to participate in a yoga class and bocce game (with bocce coaching!) at the picnic.

Roey Ficaro’s magical Yoga/meditation sessions have resumed and take place on Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 8pm (After Glow get together in the sun shed after Yoga..BYO, Beverage, snakes) and Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Wednesday Morning’s Flow & Relax 10-11 pm.
You may contact Roey at [email protected] for more information.

The Women on Water (WoW) group was a big success last year and the group looks forward to welcoming new members.   The group communicates via a WhatsApp thread. If you would like to be added to this thread, please download the WhatApp app and email Roey at [email protected] and share your name and mobile number with her. July 1 WoW Potluck Picnic w/Music, Boccee & Hula Hooping 6:30-9pm. All of the WoW activities are posted on the thread.  Note: Full Moon Paddle July 14.

The bocce court has gotten a lot of use in these early summer weeks. We are so pleased that so many are enjoying the court. As a reminder, please ensure that the balls are put back in the box at the court after you finish playing. We already had some lost balls and we want to make sure there is always a set for everyone to enjoy. And for the bocce enthusiasts in our community, please let Roey ([email protected]) know if you would like to join the Clearwater Beach Bocce League.

We are so lucky to be able to host Nature Walks & Talks with the South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (SoFo) on the Reservation again this year. The Birds and Beach Walk in early June was a big success and we saw more birds than we ever imagined!  On June 26, from 10am – Noon, we will have a session on Preparing for Pollinators and on August 7 from 10am – Noon we will learn about Seining. Please contact Judy Freeman at [email protected] if you are interested in attending any of the SoFo events so we can get an attendance count in advance.

Story Salon East launched on June 8 and will continue at 6pm in the picnic area through September on the first and third Wednesday of each month. With a seven-minute limit, people tell a story. Seven people “telling” for seven minutes, and you’ve got an hour of midweek fun.  Listeners are welcome! If you have any questions, you may contact Steve at [email protected].

And please keep an eye out for S’mores Night and the Children’s Fishing Contest. These events are always a big hit! More details to be shared soon.

See you on the Reservation!

Contributors to this article: Nancy Labiner, Judy Freeman, Roey Ficaro, Pat Shevlin and Fred Kleinsteubur.

Bocce League

If you are ready to show off your bocce skills this summer and would like to participate in a bocce league, please contact Roey at [email protected]. If there is enough interest, we will get a league going!

Story Salon East At Clearwater

Steve Sobel moderated this storytelling event for three years, firstat the East Hampton Library and then at Ashawagh Hall.  In our little corner of the world, we have some fabulous storytellers!  With a seven-minute limit, people tell a story.  Seven people “telling” for seven minutes, and you’ve got an hour of midweek fun.  Dates and time to follow soon.  Anyone interested in participating can contact Steve at [email protected].

Players can bring their own Bocce balls or use the balls CBPOA has supplied. They are locked in a box next to the court. Lock Combo is: 1234

S’mores Night and Children’s Fishing Contest
More details COMING SOON!

As the days get longer and the setting sun moves closer to Shelter Island, you can almost feel the warm salty air on hose long summer days and nights. We are lucky to share such a special place and community.

See you on the Reservation this summer!

Bocce League

CBPOA NATURE EVENTS

We are fortunate to have some of the best environmentalists from the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) come to Clearwater Beach Reservation this summer. Their observations and talks are not to be missed –

 .  .  .  SO MARK THESE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR!

We’re always delighted to see these flying creatures. This talk will include tips on the plants that sustain them and also look beautiful in our gardens. We will learn and get some tips about chemical-free plant care – good for bugs, plants and us gardeners. A list has been prepared of plants that you can buy locally. I will try to bring a few of these with me to be purchased after the event.

By Judy Freeman

NATURE WALKS AND TALKS WITH THE SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER – SOFO

June 26, 10:00 am. Preparing for Pollinators:

Bees, Butterflies and Birds – These flying creatures are a summer delight. This talk includes tips on the plants that sustain them (these plants also look beautiful in our gardens.) You will be given a list of these that are locally available.

Fish in Shallow Waters

August 7, 10:00 am. Seining 

We’ll be looking at the plants and tiny fish swarming in our shallow waters. Nets will be provided to scoop out samples that you can drop into buckets for further examination identification. Some of you will be wading in the water – bathing suits and water shoes are suggested.

All ages welcome!

These nature programs will start promptly at 10am and are 2 hours long.  Come early for coffee and donuts.

The above programs were arranged by Judy Freeman – if you have questions you can email her at [email protected]

EXCESSIVE NIGHT LIGHTING ??

Many of us want to look at the night skies.

Starry Night

From our lighting specialist, Susan Harder:

Firstly it seems that there is no enforcement. When renovations are done, inspectors inspect construction, but lighting seems to be forgotten and, in many cases, is not brought up to code as it’s supposed to be. I think unshielded lights are a big one. Often they are overly bright and spill across property lines. Bright spotlights set too sensitively can be on for hours into the night, triggered by wind, deer, etc. (There’s one I see almost every night from my window.)

A recent stair rebuild on my block now has lights set into each step- all eight of them, two per step, in addition to two very bright lights on the house that reaches across the road. I’m in the process of updating the lighting code and would love to hear from people about issues they would like to have addressed. 

Swimming pool lights. These lights are magnified by the water and tend to be on late at night to late pool party areas. Noise from parties is greatly magnified over water, and people tend to talk loud in their pools (I’m sure there’s a reason for this.)

Please reach out and give people my email to submit comments.
[email protected]

And from Chris Ganitch:

I see pathway lights that appear to be overly bright and overly numerous for their purpose. In addition, I think there are excessive lumens that are allowed- too bright for what is needed. Uplighting should be prohibited moving forward, in my opinion.

And finally, why update the code if it’s not enforced? A corollary- Why must enforcement be complaint-driven? Hope this helps.

SO YOU WANT TO SEE STARS IN THE NIGHT SKIES ?

Outdoor Lights

“LIGHT TO PROTECT THE NIGHT”

  1. Your lighting should have a clear purpose: Before installing or replacing a light, determine if that light is really needed and consider how it will impact the area including wildlife.  Use reflective paints and markers for signs, curbs and steps rather than installing outdoor lights.
  2. Direct your light only where needed. Use shielding and carefully aim to target the direction – point downward and make sure it doesn’t spill over to other areas.
  3. Light should be no brighter than necessary – USE LOWEST LIGHT REQUIRED AND BE MINDFUL THAT SOME SURFACES (like swimming pools) REFLECT MORE LIGHT!
  4. Use timer controls and dimmers. Turn lights off when not needed.
  5. Use warmer color lights where possible. This will have less impact on the environment.

 –  These lighting principles were written by Susan Harder, our Town lighting specialist.

CBPOA Bench Dedications

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Clearwater Beach Property owners can now donate a bench and/or picnic table to the reservation with plaque with a customized plaque as outlined below:

  1. In Loving Memory of “XXX” 2022
  2. Dedicated by the “XXX” Family 2022

Pricing:

  • 7×5 Picnic Table Plaque $1950
  • 9×3 Bench Plaque $1200

Please contact Michael Waltz at [email protected] with any questions

Welcome New Home Owners

Spring 2022 - Summer 2022

  • Lisa Allen & Karen Weisz-Allen
  • Regina & Tom Neilssen
  • 94 Pembroke LLC
  • Live Summer NY LLC
  • Orion Trust
  • Ivan Mesa & Jennifer Gomez    
  •  Christopher Reeg & Nellie Sciutto
  • Peter Brandi
  • Thomas & Victoria Staubitser
  • Will Jaffe & Abigail Houck
  • Maria Velazquez Sanclemente
  • Gray Sesame LLC
Leaf Blower

Environmental Safe Weed Killer

Use a 1 gallon sprayer and add:

  • 1 gallon white vinegar.
  • 1 cup table salt.
  • 1 table spoon Dawn dishwashing detergent.
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Special Offer for the
CBPOA COMMUNITY

A special promo code “clearwater” is available to residents of Clearwater Beach

  • Save $0.15 per gallon discount off of our regular great pricing for as long as they have the account with us.
  • For every new “clearwater” account, Propane Depot will contribute $50 to the CBPOA community fund. 
  • All residents will also be eligible to receive a referral reward program, which currently entitles them to $25-50 per client they refer whom signs up for our Smart Fill service. (Account credit or a VISA gift card, program subject to change)

Sign Up To Save Today!

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Spring Events

Events – Spring 2022

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MARK THESE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR!

Bird on Beach

April 10, 10:00 am. 

Birds and Beach Walk

Environmental educators from SOFO will lead a walk down our sandy beach to identify and give some history of the beach plants thriving in sand and stones along our water’s edge. During this walk, we will also be looking at birds whose habitat is the bay and the land abutting the bay. You might want to bring your binoculars.

Earth Day

April 22.

Earth Day 

Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day. Earth Day is a great time to take a leisurely walk with family and friends around the CBPOA reservation and encourage our member families to walk and clean our streets and surrounding areas throughout Clearwater.

Garden Plants

June 26, 10:00 am. 

Preparing for Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies and Birds 

We’re always delighted to see these flying creatures. This talk will include tips on the plants that sustain them and also look beautiful in our gardens. We will learn and get some tips about chemical-free plant care – good for bugs, plants and us gardeners. A list has been prepared of plants that you can buy locally. I will try to bring a few of these with me to be purchased after the event.

Sea Turtle

August 21, 10:00 am. 

Seining 

We’ll examine the marine life –plants and tiny animals/fish – swarming in our bay waters. You will be given nets to scoop out samples that will be dropped into buckets for further examination and identification. Some of you will be wading in the water, so bathing suits and water shoes are recommended. This program is a delight for all ages.

All the above programs will start promptly at 10 am and are two hours long. We will meet at the sun shed. All are welcome to come 15 minutes early for coffee and donuts.

LOOKING BACK :

The weekend after Thanksgiving 2021 was “HOT Cider and Donuts” at Clearwater Beach!

 

Cider-Donuts

It was a blistery cold day, and our residents were a hardy bunch as they gathered around pots of hot mulled cider and piles of apples, all purchased at the Milk Pail. Christy, of Springs General Store fame, made the donuts that morning – thank you, Christy! They were put on trays wrapped in colorful napkins and quickly consumed. The long-awaited Mallomars (yes, Mallomars are seasonal) finally appeared on store shelves that week and were piled high on platters. 

Our homeowners were there to help. Susan – “Main Beach Concessions” – Seacamp lent us her fabulous “oldies” tapes and speakers. Gerry Giliberti and Paula Miano got the music going. Stuart Selip, his friend Kenny and Steven Sobel elegantly served the hot spiced cider – spiked upon request. Roey was at the Bocce court, enticing newcomers to the game. (Will there be Bocce leagues this summer?)  Did I miss anyone? I was kept busy making sure the cider stayed HOT, and food platters were full. And, of course, it wouldn’t have been a party without 70 plus of our residents in attendance. 

Some members suggested another such gathering next Fall. Waffles with blueberry sauce? Let’s stay in touch.

2022 Spring Newsletter

2022 Spring Newsletter

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President’s Message

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EARTH DAY
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Earth Day. 22/04/2022

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Happy Spring!!!

Happy Spring

ARE WE FINALLY BACK TO NORMAL??

Dear Fellow Residents,

We on the Board of Directors hope you had a pleasant and safe winter and, with fingers crossed, we are hoping to once again enjoy a normal Summer at Clearwater Beach.

We have resumed our monthly meetings and are preparing the Reservation for a busy season.

So let’s start with the best news: the Annual Summer Picnic is back  –  Saturday, July 9th, at 4:00 pm!

Barring changed health conditions and regulations, of course, we plan to resume most of the COVID-cancelled events and to continue many of the newer events and facilities:

Among the facilities, events and activities this year are:

  • Secretary Gary Grille and Director Jon Tarbet handle the requests for private party reservations of the green-space/picnic area, pursuant to our rules and application form.
  • The children’s playground.
  • The pro bocce court (with night lights).
  • Bocce leagues for men, women and couples, to be organized by volunteer Roey Ficaro.
  • The picnic area and child-size picnic tables (with night lights).
  • The (now-expanded) Wi-Fi network, for the use of members only.
  • The Marina opens April 15th for 120 boat slips and 156 paddle-craft racks, and with 24 new pilings to replace the old ones.
  • One portable toilet will be installed at the marina April 15 and two at the beach entrances by May 15.
  • Our weekend security, trash pick-up and lawn care services are signed up and ready to go.
  • Debris on beach to be cleaned by the end of March.
  • Beach benches and picnic tables to be returned in late April.
  • Swim raft and ropes to be installed mid-June.
  • New steps to the east beach.
  • Five new whisky barrel planters are replacing the old ones.
  • Commemorative plaques on benches and tables to be available for purchase by members.
  • Sand grading on the west beach in mid-June.
  • Our wonderful handyman, Paul Trela, has been trouble-shooting all Winter and is ready for this coming season.
  • Roey Ficaro’s sunset yoga-on-the-beach sessions.
  • Roey’s women’s boating club.
  • Story-telling sessions by volunteer Steve Sobel.
  • Nature education organized by volunteer Judy Freeman: April 10- Birds and Beach walk; June 26- preparing for pollinators; August 7- Seining.
  • Full use of the basketball court.
  • A replacement picket fence behind the basketball court.
  • Full use of the fishing channel.
  • Lifeguard squad: this year we are fortunate that our director Jon Tarbet, who is also the longtime lifeguard director for the Town’s junior lifeguards, has volunteered his expertise and time to manage our lifeguard squad.
  • Lifeguarding will resume June 25 and on the west beach only.
  • Jon is accepting lifeguard applications. Clearwater residents are always favored.
  • The children’s fishing contest t/b/a.
  • The children’s S’mores night t/b/a.
  • The always-popular evening sunset watching.
  • Our website is up and running, thanks to volunteer Scott Sassoon.
  • Roey Ficaro will manage our new Facebook page: thanks again to our wonderful volunteer.
  • And others that may arise.

Please remember that any community announcements will be sent out via Mailchimp so keep a lookout on your email for Mailchimp messages from CBPOA. Members of the community are encouraged to provide suggestions, which will be reviewed and discussed at each Board meeting.

Our CBPOA board is comprised of volunteer directors and advisers who give of their time and best judgment to keep our neighborhood and beach/marina reservation in the inviting condition that it’s in. We meet at 4:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, except in January and February, currently via ZOOM, open to all members, and we are open to new ideas for the Clearwater community.

We thank all of our directors and volunteer advisers for their generous contributions of time, energy and expertise.

Longtime Director Stuart “Skip” Close resigned. We thank him for his many years of dedicated service. Fortunately, Stuart has agreed to stay on as an Adviser. We welcome his expertise and judgment.

It is always important that we work together as a community. The Golden Rule is still the best guide to living among others. Please take care while driving in the Reservation and in the overall Clearwater community

We wish you a happy and healthy 2022 season at Clearwater Beach. Best wishes!

Dan Aharoni,

President, CBPOA

From the Desk of the Executive Secretary

Greetings, and welcome to springtime in Clearwater Beach. I hope you had a healthy and enjoyable winter. All of us are looking forward to the warmer weather and outdoor recreation. With that in mind, you may find the following to be informative and useful.

—Maintenace Fees —We have more than 860 members of CBPOA, but approximately only 670 members have paid up to this point. If you have not already paid your maintenance fees, please do so at your earliest convenience. Your annual dues are vital to maintaining the entire reservation area: walkways, beach, marina and picnic/field areas, etc. Please separate the bottom portion from your invoice and refrain from using staples or paper clips. Also, keep in mind that failure to pay the yearly dues for more than two years in a row will result in having a lien placed on your property. A lien attached to your property will appear in a title search and prevent the transfer of ownership until all past maintenance dues, legal fees and interest are paid. A lien may also adversely affect your credit rating.

—Gate Cards — All previously issued gate cards are active and will remain so as long as your maintenance fee is paid by May 1, 2022. If your fee is unpaid after that date, your cards will be deactivated. This process could potentially be very time-consuming depending on the number of deactivations, so please do not wait to pay until after May 1 and expect an instant reactivation of your cards.

—New Security Camera System And Improved WiFi –– Both were installed in February 2021 and are fully operational. The new WiFi is password-protected, but it is an unsecured network, so be careful as to what business you conduct when using it. The password is membersonly. The security video camera system can be accessed by certain members of the Board, so if you have a problem, please contact one of us, and we will do our best to help.

—Website — The CBPOA website has been updated and may be accessed using the new website URL:  www.clearwaterbeachpoa.org. The website contains all the boating and kayak applications, information and instructions, as well as the updated Corporate By-Laws and the Association’s Covenants & Restrictions.

—Would You Like To Join The Board? — According to Article V, Section 2 of the CBPOA by-laws, all candidates must be in good standing with membership fees being current and submit to the Board, in writing, his/her intention to run for election by May 15 of the year running. We currently have ten Directors on the Board and may have a maximum of twelve. The election for Directors is held by proxy ballot and at the annual meeting in July, where votes are tabulated. We typically have meetings every month from March to November at the workshop, which is the building on the right after you pass through the gate at the Reservation, although in the past couple of years, meetings have been on Zoom due to COVID-19. I send out an email notification to all members for whom I have email addresses about a week ahead of meetings, which are generally on the first or second Monday of the month, depending on the Directors’ schedules.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me any day from 10 am to 6 pm, and I will do my best to help you or connect you with someone who can.

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable spring and summer.

Gary M. Grille

Executive Secretary

631-907-9032 (call or text)

[email protected]

FROM the DOCK MASTER

This year the Marina will be opened by April 15. We dredged the inlet this year in December as our permits required. Our maintenance man Paul Trela resurfaced the floating dock and is also going to replace the old water lines on the floating dock. Thanks, Paul. The ice eaters to protect the pilings from lifting due to freezing water worked great again this year, and I want to thank Chris Scola for his tireless efforts in maintaining and installing them for us. Again, great job!!

 As of March 5, 2022, we have limited slips available on both the bulkhead and floating dock. We had a number of new members apply and receive dock slips which means we had to turn down some sponsors. We went by seniority and location to try to make it as fair as possible. A few applicants requested a slip change from last year, and their request will be honored if possible. No reservations are considered until all required paperwork is received. Due to our priority assignment system, applicants with missing data were notified of their missing data and received a lower priority because of the late completion of their application. 

Again, an E-mail address request was made this year to boat applicants with the intent to communicate pertinent information about the marina operation. Once again, this year members/sponsors can complete their applications on a computer. More applicants are taking advantage of filling out the form on the computer. I would like to thank those for doing so. It is a lot easier to read the computer’s completed form than trying to read the written data. This past boating season, it has been observed by several boaters that a few slips had been unoccupied. If you do not plan to utilize the slip, let some other boaters request the slip. CBPOA will provide a refund on a prorated basis providing the slip is rented to someone else. The board has voted that non-utilized rented slips will be available to someone else next season. 

This season, CBPOA again invoked the insurance requirements for boaters who desired a slip at our Marina. Marine liability insurance coverage for each boat at the Marina is required. We require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) indicating this coverage. An indication of Clearwater Beach Property Owners Association as an interested party must be included in the COI. In addition, boats that have permanently installed fuel tanks must have spillage coverage designated in the COI. The COI is a one-page “ACCORD” document outlining the insurance coverage including spillage if required, and CBPOA as interested party. Your insurance agent should be familiar with this document. Remember, a copy of the boat registration is also required before a slip assignment will be provided. Several applicants provided a valid registration that will expire when the Marina is opened. We require that a copy of an updated registration be provided before receiving a slip assignment. Most boaters had no problem meeting the CBPOA requirements and honored our request to only send the COI form instead of their entire boat or home owner’s policy. 

Our policy of notifying boat owners if their boat is in danger of sinking or loose dock lines will be in place. If the boat owner does not respond, we will contact a marine service to pump out the boat and or retie your boat at a cost to the boat owner. CBPOA will pay the marine service for the pump out, and to re-tie your boat and in turn will bill the boater. Failure to pay this bill will result in a denial of a slip in the future. The pump out fee will be set by the marine service. To avoid any pump-out cost, boat owners should periodically check the floating condition of their boat, particularly after a rainstorm.

 All dock lines should be secure so that your boat does not bang on the pilings and ladder. All spring lines should be adjusted so your boat doesn’t get hung up on the dock or ladder which we had happen again last year. You must check at both high and low tides. If you are called to adjust your lines please do so. It means we looked at what was going on, and it has to be addressed. 

Do not ignore the call as it happened last year. If the problem is not fixed, or the call is ignored, you will be charged if we have to call someone to re-tie your boat and if any damage is done to the dock, ladder or pilings. Any fines imposed by the DEC in the case of a sinking boat will be the responsibility of the boat owner so PLEASE check your boat periodically.

REMEMBER ALL BOATS/ KAYAKS SUP’S CANOES MUST BE REMOVED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Rack applications may also be filled out and downloaded on the computer. As of 03/05/2022, we have 45 rack spaces available. Mostly the top is left because we repaired and extended the rack. We added 24 more racks this off-season. Kayak/canoe identification will be the same this year as last year. Renters will receive two assignment stickers to be placed on their vessels front and back. Please place the stickers where one will be seen while the vessel is in the rack. 

Kayak/Canoe
Secure Kayak/Canoe

Vessels with no sticker will be removed from the rack. Please secure your kayak and or sup at the rack, so we don’t have anybody using someone’s that does not belong to them. It is important to indicate the beam of the kayak/canoe on the application, so an appropriate rack assignment can be made. It is suggested that kayak/canoe users get “Paddle Smart” and take a safe boating course in handling a canoe or kayak.

Last season boaters were observed in the swim zone at CBPOA. This is a violation of New York State Boating Law, and persons can be fined if caught. No boats, kayaks, paddleboards or rafts are permitted in the defined swim zone. Also, we had a few instances of people swimming and boarding their kayaks near the boats in the Marina. THIS IS NOT SAFE, AND IT IS AGAINST THE RULES, SO PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE. 

If you have experienced problems with the Reservation, please inform our secretary, Mr. Gary Grille, the Assistant Dock Master or myself. This should be done within a few days. We ask that all boaters review the Marina Rules and Regulations, which they will receive with the slip assignment. For those who are unaware of our CBPOA website, boat slip and rack applications can be filled out and downloaded in mid-December of the prior year. 

 You must make sure to download the application and the emergency data form and have a current copy of your vessel’s registration. You can access the CBPOA website by logging on to www.cbpoa.net. The marina rules and requirements for boaters are also posted along with other pertinent marina information. Again, please note that securing last year’s boat slip, the deadline for filing an application is February 15.

SAFETY ALERT:
BRIANNA'S LAW

Survival Rings

All operators of motorized watercraft in new york state, inclusive of all tidewaters bordering on or lying within the boundaries of nassau and suffolk counties, must complete a state-approved boating safety course.

Phase-in Schedule

  • If you were born on or after 01/01/1993, you must complete a course by 01/01/2020
  • If you were born on or after 01/01/1988, you must complete a course by 01/01/2022
  • If you were born on or after 01/01/1983, you must complete a course by 01/01/2023
  • If you were born on or after 01/01/1978, you must complete a course by 01/01/2024
  • All operators of motorized watercraft must complete a course by 01/01/2025 regardless of age.

 

New York law requires that all children under 12 years of age wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, or III PFD while onboard any vessel less than 65 feet in length (including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats) unless they are in a fully enclosed cabin

FOR SUP’S WHICH ARE CONSIDERED VESSELS BY THE USCG

  1. PFD (Personal Floatation Device)
  2. Sound Producing Device
  3. Navigation Light – if on the water after sunset
  4. Visual Distress Signal (VDS) – subject to SUP length and time of day*

To all boaters, remember steady and slow wins the race. If you are new to boating or not and are having trouble docking going SLOW in and out is much safer than revving your engine and slamming from forward to reverse to correct yourself. All that does is make for a potential injury to someone who is trying to help by putting a hand out to push off a piling or another boat or vessel damage. Another thing is we all have to remember we have a lot of open water on the bay with plenty of depth. 

So if you see a boater fishing or skiing or just hanging out, try to do the safer thing and not go by within an arm’s length because anything can happen, and it’s better to be safe than sorry. To the boaters on the floating dock, we sent out a separate letter in your assignment in regards to how we want you to tie your boat up. No anchors or anchor pulpits to impede the walkway. Please read carefully, and if there is any question, please call me, and I will explain.

Have a safe season, Ken Neary Dockmaster

COOKING LONG ISLAND’S BOUNTY

By

Phyllis Italiano

Looking around Clearwater Beach, it’s pretty obvious that we are not a bunch of twenty-year-olds living in our beautiful community. As we age, we are aware of how important our diet contributes to our general health and well-being. The recipes that follow are designed to augment those goals.

 

Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 small or one large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 lb. of organic low sodium kidney beans
  • 1 package of frozen sweet corn defrosted
  • 2 15 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
  • 1-cup of defrosted corn kernels and broth to cook meat

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1-teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • (Adjust spices while cooking)
  • Olive oil to cover the bottom of the pot
Kidney Beans

Add garlic (minced), onions, and chopped red bell pepper. Cook until soft, stirring frequently.

Add ground turkey, breaking the turkey in the pot. When turkey is no longer pink, add spices.

Rinse beans well and add to turkey and then add the corn and broth. Stir well, bringing to a quick boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. This can cook for a while. Adjusting spices to taste.

Top dish with shredded cheese, freshly squeezed lime juice, sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Green Beans & Onions

  • 1 1b. of green beans, washed and stems removed
  • 2 or 3 shallots, cleaned and chopped into small pieces
  • Olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan
  • Broth
Green Beans

Cover the bottom of the cooking pan with olive oil. Wash fresh green beans removing any stems. Break beans into two-inch pieces. Cook shallots and garlic in olive oil. Add green beans when shallots are softened. Add broth and stir frequently. Cover pot and shut off heat; allow beans to steam, adding broth as needed. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve as a side dish with turkey chili.

RESERVATION NEWS

Summer

While winter is a quiet and peaceful time on the Reservation, we look forward to the busy summer season ahead. Below are a few updates on ongoing activities as the Reservation prepares for summer, along with a preview of summer events. 

Reservation Updates:

  • Picnic table lights will be on timers, and electrical outlets will be installed at all the picnic tables.  Now your cell phone can be charged, and we are ‘Go Green’ with the timers preventing the picnic table lights from being on 24 hours. LED lights will also be installed by the Bocce court in anticipation of Bocce games after sunset.  
  • The playground is just a year old and is being prepped for lots of action.
  • Kayak racks have been replaced and expanded and are waiting to be filled with a rainbow of kayaks and paddleboards.
  • Brush is being removed, and the landscaping is being cleaned up in preparation for summer flowers.
  • New gravel and new flags are being installed for some additional summer touch-ups.
  • The lifeguard stands are ready and waiting for June, and we look forward to bringing out the floating dock and to hearing the sounds of splashing and laughter.

And please mark your calendars for the following activities on the Reservation this summer. If you have ideas for other activities or want to get involved with planning, you may contact Roey Ficaro, the CBPOA Board Activity Adviser. Roey can be reached at [email protected].

Annual Summer Barbeque

We had to cancel this special event the past two years, but we hope to host it this summer on Saturday, July 9. Save the date!

Nature Walks & Talks with the South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (SoFo)

We have had some wonderful educational nature events with SoFo over the past years. This summer’s events include:

April 10 – Birds and Beach walk
June 26, 10 am-Noon – Preparing for Pollinators
August 7, 10 am-Noon – Seining

Yoga

Roey Ficaro will resume the magical sunset yoga sessions on Tuesday evenings beginning May 31 as well as morning yoga sessions on Fridays at 10 am beginning June 3.

GG-Yoga in the sunshed

Women on Water (WoW)

Roey will also be organizing The WoW group again this year and will have a kick-off meeting in May.  Anyone interested in joining can contact Roey at [email protected].

Bocce League

If you are ready to show off your bocce skills this summer and would like to participate in a bocce league, please contact Roey at [email protected]. If there is enough interest, we will get a league going!

Bocce League

Story Salon East at Clearwater

Steve Sobel moderated this storytelling event for three years, first at the East Hampton Library and then at Ashawagh Hall. In our little corner of the world, we have some fabulous storytellers! With a seven-minute limit, people tell a story. Seven people “telling” for seven minutes, and you’ve got an hour of midweek fun—dates and time to follow soon. Anyone interested in participating can contact Steve at [email protected].

S’mores Night and Children’s Fishing Contest

More details to be shared!

As the days get longer and the setting sun moves closer to Shelter Island, you can almost feel the warm salty air on those long summer days and nights. We are lucky to share such a special place and community. See you on the Reservation this summer!

EARTH DAY – Friday, April 22, 2022

Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22. 

Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day. Earth Day is a great time to take a leisurely walk with family and friends around the CBPOA reservation and encourage our member families to walk and clean our streets and surrounding areas throughout Clearwater.

CIDER AND DONUTS & NATURE EVENTS

We are fortunate to have some of the best environmentalists from the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) come to Clearwater Beach Reservation this summer. Their observations and talks are not to be missed –

 .  .  .  SO MARK THESE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR!

Bird on Beach

April 10, 10:00 am. Birds and Beach Walk

Environmental educators from SOFO will lead a walk down our sandy beach to identify and give some history of the beach plants thriving in sand and stones along our water’s edge. During this walk, we will also be looking at birds whose habitat is the bay and the land abutting the bay. You might want to bring your binoculars.

Garden Plants

June 26, 10:00 am. Preparing for Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies and Birds 

We’re always delighted to see these flying creatures. This talk will include tips on the plants that sustain them and also look beautiful in our gardens. We will learn and get some tips about chemical-free plant care – good for bugs, plants and us gardeners. A list has been prepared of plants that you can buy locally. I will try to bring a few of these with me to be purchased after the event.

Sea Turtle

August 7, 10:00 am. Seining 

We’ll examine the marine life –plants and tiny animals/fish – swarming in our bay waters. You will be given nets to scoop out samples that will be dropped into buckets for further examination and identification. Some of you will be wading in the water, so bathing suits and water shoes are recommended. This program is a delight for all ages.

All the above programs will start promptly at 10 am and are two hours long. We will meet at the sun shed. All are welcome to come 15 minutes early for coffee and donuts.

LOOKING BACK :

The weekend after Thanksgiving 2021 was “HOT Cider and Donuts” at Clearwater Beach!

 

Cider-Donuts

It was a blistery cold day, and our residents were a hardy bunch as they gathered around pots of hot mulled cider and piles of apples, all purchased at the Milk Pail. Christy, of Springs General Store fame, made the donuts that morning – thank you, Christy! They were put on trays wrapped in colorful napkins and quickly consumed. The long-awaited Mallomars (yes, Mallomars are seasonal) finally appeared on store shelves that week and were piled high on platters. 

Our homeowners were there to help. Susan – “Main Beach Concessions” – Seacamp lent us her fabulous “oldies” tapes and speakers. Gerry Giliberti and Paula Miano got the music going. Stuart Selip, his friend Kenny and Steven Sobel elegantly served the hot spiced cider – spiked upon request. Roey was at the Bocce court, enticing newcomers to the game. (Will there be Bocce leagues this summer?)  Did I miss anyone? I was kept busy making sure the cider stayed HOT, and food platters were full. And, of course, it wouldn’t have been a party without 70 plus of our residents in attendance. 

Some members suggested another such gathering next Fall. Waffles with blueberry sauce? Let’s stay in touch.  

And beyond Clearwater Beach to our greater Springs community:

At the past several meetings of the Springs Community Advisory Committee, concern has been expressed about litter on our roadsides. Have you noticed how many new homes are being built? Large construction crews are coming to Springs with many workers; maybe occasionally, a bag or can gets thrown out of their truck window. Let’s pitch in and keep our streets clear of refuse. Also, it was noted that there are more obtrusive roadside signage. Please take down contractor and other signs after work is completed.

Also, as noted in the last newsletter, dog poop and poop bags were being left on the roadside in front of homes. This is no longer the case, and we thank all dog owners and dog walkers for picking up after their animals.

EXCESSIVE NIGHT LIGHTING ??

Many of us want to look at the night skies.

Silhouette Under Starry Night

From our lighting specialist, Susan Harder:

Firstly it seems that there is no enforcement. When renovations are done, inspectors inspect construction, but lighting seems to be forgotten and, in many cases, is not brought up to code as it’s supposed to be. I think unshielded lights are a big one. Often they are overly bright and spill across property lines. Bright spotlights set too sensitively can be on for hours into the night, triggered by wind, deer, etc. (There’s one I see almost every night from my window.)

A recent stair rebuild on my block now has lights set into each step- all eight of them, two per step, in addition to two very bright lights on the house that reaches across the road. I’m in the process of updating the lighting code and would love to hear from people about issues they would like to have addressed. Swimming pool lights. These lights are magnified by the water and tend to be on late at night to late pool party areas. Noise from parties is greatly magnified over water, and people tend to talk loud in their pools (I’m sure there’s a reason for this.)

Please reach out and give people my email to submit comments.
[email protected]

And from Chris Ganitch:

I see pathway lights that appear to be overly bright and overly numerous for their purpose. In addition, I think there are excessive lumens that are allowed- too bright for what is needed. Uplighting should be prohibited moving forward, in my opinion.

And finally, why update the code if it’s not enforced? A corollary- Why must enforcement be complaint-driven? Hope this helps.

Or contact CB Board Advisor and SCAC member, Judy Freeman: [email protected]

Welcome New Home Owners - Fall 2021

  • Michael & Michelle Roberts                    
  • Amelia Redgrift                             
  • Deborah & Daniel Kassan   
  • Begonia & Ricardo Rovira  
  • Christine & Jeffrey Walters
  • Kleber Otavalo                               
  • Loretta Davis                                  
  • Samuel Goldsmith & Leila Jada   
  • John Morris & Ellen O’Rourke              
  • Eduardo Royes & Lauren MacIntosh       
  • William & Lauren Kim        
  • Verena Arnabal & Brian Hennessey      
  • Mathew Mc Guire               
  • Laura Perez
  • 10 Homestead LLC               
  • Anthony & Anne Janiak                         
  • William Roesch                              
  • Charles Mc Millen                                   
  • Julia Watson                                            
  • Darya & Nima Isham                    
  • David Schiffer & Danielle Dibiasi     
  • Seamus MacConaonaigh & Helen Reilly 
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