August 21, 2025
Dear Quogue Residents,
Summer is winding down and hurricane season has begun. In coordination with the Town of Southampton and the neighboring villages, I declared a State of Emergency in light of the anticipated effects of Hurricane Erin passing offshore. Proclamation
Our beaches survived overnight, but the true test will be the high tide this evening around 7:00 pm and tomorrow morning’s high tide. Please exercise extreme caution when driving, due to flooding conditions, especially on Dune Road, and do not even think about going into the ocean. Dune Road may be subject to closure if tidal conditions shift unfavorably. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to subscribe to the Town’s emergency alert system. Click HERE to subscribe to Notify Me®.
In last month’s letter, I tempted fate on the subject of car theft by stating that “we have happily not had any reported infractions so far this summer”. Less than two weeks later, there was an attempted robbery in broad daylight at one of our shops on Jessup. While the suspect was quickly apprehended due to the combined efforts of alert residents and our stellar police department, this unfortunate incident is a wake-up call that our beautiful village is not immune to crime and malfeasance. Just yesterday evening, we received a report of two bicycles stolen out of someone’s front yard. In response, you may have noticed an increased police presence on Jessup as we now have an officer on foot patrol during business hours. Please remain vigilant and lock your cars and doors. Report any suspicious activity by calling the police department or 911. Our police force can respond in a matter of minutes.
While we finally received a healthy downpour yesterday, Suffolk County has been experiencing near drought conditions over the past few weeks. The Suffolk County Water Authority issued a Stage 1 Water Alert in late July urging everyone to eliminate all unnecessary water use and to refrain from lawn watering. While the Stage 1 alert remains in effect, SCWA just announced that they have lifted their request to refrain from lawn watering entirely, but to maintain the odd/even schedule. Homes with odd-numbered street addresses water only on odd-numbered calendar days and vice versa, with no lawn watering between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. This rule should be respected at all times.
The Village is about to embark on our annual oil and stone maintenance. The Village maintains a certain number of roads each year on a rotating basis. The first phase should begin right after Labor Day, with a smooth layer of asphalt being spread to fill in holes and cracks, and to level the streets. The second phase will take place the following week (weather permitting), when blue stone gravel will be laid down with a liquid oil emulsion (hence the name “oil and stone”). This needs to be done in the early fall when the weather is still warm enough for the gravel to bind properly.
As we approach the end of the summer season, a reminder that the final weekend at the Village Beach is September 13th-14th, and all lockers must be emptied out that Sunday. The beach concession will remain open this year through the end of September.
And now for some upcoming events:
This coming Saturday, August 23rd, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, our police department is organizing Coffee with a Cop in front of Schmidt’s Country Market. Please stop by and join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation.
Please make time to visit the Quogue Historical Society’s Pond House Museum, which is currently exhibiting: HOUSE PROUD! Quogue’s Iconic Summer “Cottages” 1880-1910.
On Thursday, August 28th, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, the Quogue Historical Society is hosting a Picnic on the Grass at the 1822 Schoolhouse located at the Quogue Library.
On Saturday, August 30th, at 6:00 pm, the Quogue Library is presenting a concert under the outdoor tent by “The Differents”, featuring all your favorites from the best eras in acoustic folk, soft rock, blues, and R&B.
The Gallery at the Quogue Library is currently exhibiting works by East Quogue artist Garrett Chingery on the theme of “Wings from Within”. The exhibit will be on display through September 18th. Their next exhibit – “Fall for Local Artists” — will open on September 19th and will feature art from local artists Steve Alpert, Ellen Ball, Margot Carr, Susan Cushing, Donna Levy, and Lulie Morrisey.
The next session of this season’s Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions discussion program will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 5:00 pm on the topic of The Future of NATO and European Security.
As always, consult the Library’s well-packed calendar to sign up for the foregoing events and to learn more about their rich offering of programs of all types: https://quogue.librarycalendar.com/events/month.
On Saturday, September 6th, the Quogue Association is hosting the annual State of the Town talk at 10:00 am on the Village Green. Supervisor Maria Moore will give an update of current events in the Town of Southampton and answer questions.
Also, on Saturday, September 6th, a group of Quogue residents is organizing a Food Drive in support of Heart of the Hamptons. They will be hosting a table in front of the post office from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Please bring non-perishable food for people or animals, as well as financial contributions. You can drop off your donations on your way to or from the State of the Town.
On Saturday evening, September 6th, at 7:00 pm, Quogue Chamber Music is presenting a concert at the Quogue Community Hall by the Ivalas Quartet performing works of Haydn, Ravel and Derrick Skye. To purchase tickets, please visit www.QuogueChamberMusic.org.
The Quogue Volunteer Fire Department is organizing a 9/11 commemoration at 6:00 pm on September 11th at the Fire House.
On September 13th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, the Greater Westhampton Suffolk Alliance of Pollinators (SAP) is offering a self-guided Pollinator Garden Tour in the Quogue/Westhampton area. You will have an opportunity to visit beautiful local private pollinator gardens and learn more about this important initiative. Check in is at the Quogue Library starting at 9:00 am to receive the tour locations. The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is an active participant in the SAP, and our Village is recognized as being on the Pollinator Pathway.
The Quogue Junior Theater Troupe is concluding their summer program this week with performances by the Junior Troupe members of The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition on August 20th – 22rd. Details and tickets can be obtained at QJTT.org.
Robert Treuhold
Mayor, Village of Quogue