No Southold Town Beach Lifeguards This Season Due To Winter Storm Damage
By Lisa Finn
Published on March 26, 2026.
The Southold Town Beach Board has decided not to use the beach this summer due to winter storm damage. Instead, the board discussed a potential summer staffing plan. The beach will remain open, with signs directing residents towards the east side of the property. The focus is on cleanup and safety. County Road 48 adjacent to Town Beach is "very low" at this location, and plans are in place to raise the road by the beach. The issue arose when the parking lot was damaged by Sandy.
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