Dear Quogue Residents,
Summer is officially here with the arrival of this past weekend’s Solstice. Last Saturday witnessed the inaugural Quogue Summer Solstice 5K Race/Walk. Some 200 Quogue residents and visitors ran and walked through our beautiful village raising funds in support of the Quogue Fire Department. A big shout out to Mindy Jaffe and Per Chilstrom, as well as to all of the volunteers and sponsors, for making this inaugural event such a success. Please mark your calendars for a repeat next year on June 19th.
Beginning this Saturday, June 27th, the Village Beach will be open seven days a week from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. The Beach Concession is also now open every day starting at 9:00 am. Zach Schmidt informs me that this summer he will be organizing dinners on the beach from time to time. The first dinner will be on Tuesday, July 7th at 6:00 pm with a Taco Buffet Night. Please stop by the Beach Concession for further details and to buy tickets.
I am pleased to report that the western stretch of Dune Road was repaved yesterday up to the Westhampton Beach Village line. The eastern stretch of Dune Road to the East Quogue border will be repaved in the fall. We all owe a big expression of thanks to the Village’s Highway Department for their tireless work in improving the drainage infrastructure along Dune Road.
Our police department has been increasing the enforcement of our speed limits throughout the Village, especially on Dune Road. They have been supplementing the coverage during the peak trade parade hours, which we hope will get the message out that speeding is not tolerated in Quogue. Unfortunately, we cannot do much to control the traffic volume.
A shout out is also due to the Westhampton Ambulance Volunteer Water Rescue Squad. They have now begun patrolling Dune Road in Quogue, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, and Westhampton Dunes. Volunteers will be in the water rescue truck on Dune Road from 5:00 pm (when area lifeguards get off) until dark seven days a week through Labor Day. They will continue patrolling on weekends in September and October. Feel free to engage with members when you see them to learn more about the team and how you can support their important work.
The Village held its elections last Friday. Sally Beatty and Tom Mullen were reelected for a two-year term as Trustees, and I was reelected as Mayor for a two-year term.
A reminder the Village’s property tax bills are payable without penalty by July 1st. Please note that New York State tax laws provide that payment of taxes on a timely basis is the responsibility of the property owner even if the tax bill has not been received.
With the arrival of the summer season, I have asked our police department and Code Enforcement Officer to increase their enforcement of the Village’s permitted hours of operation for contractors and landscapers. As a reminder, they are only allowed to work between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturday, with no work permitted on Sundays. In addition to issuing warnings and/or summonses to the violators, I have asked that homeowners also be notified of any violations. As a courtesy to your neighbors, please be diligent in insuring that your workers respect these time restrictions.
And now for some upcoming events:
The annual Concert on the Village Green will be held this Saturday (tomorrow), June 27th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Many of our local merchants and organizations will be on hand. The Quogue Association will be offering ice cream and libations to their members, and the Quogue Shop will be handing out “sweets and treats”.
The Quogue Historical Society’s Pond House Museum is opening this Saturday, June 27th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
This Sunday, June 28th, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Quogue Library is hosting an Author Talk by Michele Phillips: “Energize Your Happiness – Tap Into Your Personal Energy & Shape Your Destiny”.
The Library’s Fourth Annual Family Summer Kick-Off is Friday, July 3rd, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event is a must for all in the Village, with live music by Souled Out, crafts, a magician, yoga, presentations too many to list, free ice cream, and a visit back in time with Schoolmistress Miss Lizabeth Griffing to a 19th Century School Day in Quogue’s Historic 1822 One-Room Schoolhouse.
The Library Gallery is currently exhibiting works by local painter and photographer Bill Tansey. The exhibit runs through July 23rd, with a Closing Reception on Saturday, July 11th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The next session of this season’s Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions discussion program will be held at the Library on Saturday, July 18th, at 5:00 pm, on the topic of Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy. Participants can join by zoom or attend in person.
The Library’s Summer Series of Authors in Conversation begins Sunday, July 19th, at 5:00 pm with Quogue resident Andrew Botsford in conversation with debut novelist Michelle Maryk, author of The Found Object Society.
On Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:00 pm, the Library is hosting a presentation of “American Pilgrims of Beauty: Living in Florence with the Shadows” by Dr. Giuliana Castellani Koch, a Quogue resident originally from Florence.
On Friday, July 24th, at 6:00 pm, the Library is organizing a concert by the Kenari Saxophone Quartet under the outdoor tent. The concert is being presented jointly by the Library and Quogue Chamber Music. Tickets can be purchased online: www.quoguechambermusic.org.
As always, please consult the Library’s well-packed calendar to sign up for their rich offering of movies and programs of all types: https://quogue.librarycalendar.com/events/month.
The Westhampton Garden Club 2026 Gardens and Rooms Tour is scheduled for Friday, July 10th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The self-guided tour features spectacular gardens and rooms at six remarkable properties from Quogue to Eastport.
The Wildlife Refuge is celebrating their 18th Annual Wild Night for Wildlife Summer Gala on Saturday, July 11th beginning at 7:00 pm.
The annual Village Beach Party will be on Saturday, July 18th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Please save the date for this summer’s “must attend” Open House at the Quogue Firehouse scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The annual Duck Race at the Village Dock will be on Saturday, August 8th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The Quogue Historical Society’s Annual Art Show is also scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 8th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, on the Village Green.
The Quogue Junior Theater Troupe is gearing up for their summer program celebrating their 48th year. They will be producing Young Frankenstein on July 29th – 31st and August 1st for the Senior Troupe, and MOANA JR. on August 12th – 15th for their Junior Troupe members. Please also note that the QJTT Annual Benefit is slated for Saturday, July 25th, with a performance and reception beginning at 7:00 pm. Details and tickets can be obtained at QJTT.org.
Wishing everyone a Happy 250th July 4th Celebration!
Robert Treuhold
Mayor, Village of Quogue