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Stop-Work Order Ignored, Dock Constructed on Noyac Shoreline

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Shortly after the dock was completed, in violation of town laws, a large vessel was tied to its terminus and a jet ski was mounted on a mechanical lift.

Shortly after the dock was completed, in violation of town laws, a large vessel was tied to its terminus and a jet ski was mounted on a mechanical lift.

A 100 foot dock, the first of its kind on Little Peconic Bay, was permitted by New York State but did not seek required permits from Southampton Town.

A 100 foot dock, the first of its kind on Little Peconic Bay, was permitted by New York State but did not seek required permits from Southampton Town.

No other docks are built on the Noyac shoreline with Little Peconic Bay.

No other docks are built on the Noyac shoreline with Little Peconic Bay.

No other docks are built on the Noyac shoreline with Little Peconic Bay.

No other docks are built on the Noyac shoreline with Little Peconic Bay.

authorMichael Wright on Aug 7, 2024
Contractors for a Noyac homeowner ignored a stop-work order issued by Southampton Town and completed construction on a 100-foot dock extending out from the shoreline into Little Peconic Bay —... more

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