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Sag Harbor Village Officials Weigh Changes to ADU Law

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Ralph Ficorelli urged the Sag Harbor Village Board to ease restrictions on accessory dwelling units. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Ralph Ficorelli urged the Sag Harbor Village Board to ease restrictions on accessory dwelling units. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Mar 25, 2025
A handful of people turned out Saturday afternoon for a workshop sponsored by the Sag Harbor Village Board on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, which have been viewed as a... more

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