President’s Message, July 2022

Welcome to your July Changing Tides . . . in August. But can you blame us? With the lazy days ofsun, sand and swimming upon us, it’s hard to get motivated to come inside and type. The 4th of July parade was terrific as always; made even better by the great weather. Thanks tothe ENFD for another great job. Thanks to the visiting Fire Companies, elected officials, antiquecar owners and Eaton’s Neck residents who always come out to support and cheer. I especially wantto recognize those who took the time to come up with a theme, dress up and march….

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President’s Message, May/June 2022

Remember Highlights magazine? The one in the doctor’s office where you had to find the hidden pictures within the picture? In the picture above, what you “see” is a very successful Parti Gras—our first in several years. You’ll spot over 300 Neckers celebrating, making friends & enjoying their beach. Now look closer. See that clean, white sand? That’s VP Frank Pasquale up raking at 7 am to make sure the place looked spotless. See the nice, new blue umbrellas? Those are the ones Nora Beck just purchased. See all the folks lined up for food? Hidden behind them are a…

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President’s Message, February & March 2022

Dear Friends of Eaton’s Neck, There’s something nice to be said for getting a friendly wave — particularly after the last fewdifficult years. Had you been looking off to the right recently, where Asharoken begins its slowascent up the hill into Eaton’s Neck, you might have spotted this neighbor welcoming you home.It’s hard not to feel happier in March. Winter’s not quite gone, but you’ve got it on the run. Thesun hangs with you later into the afternoon. The seals come home to play. Things feel optimistic. I know I do. Our new 2022 membership drive has just gotten underway,…

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President’s Message, January 2022

Dear Neighbors,The moon is full, raging winds are making LI Sound look like the ocean and record high tides have pushed the water up to the street. It must be January on Eaton’s Neck I had planned on talking about the budget we just presented but, as you can see, Mother Nature doesn’t care about budgets. Winter storms like we had mid-month remind us who really runs things out here. See that river? Four months ago, it cost us nearly $3,000 to re-level the beach from similar damage. We got lucky on this one, but as you review the budget…

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President’s Message, December 2021

Should I say Merry Christmas or Happy New Year? That all depends on when we get this issue printed. And with that level of efficiency, a new administration begins … A quick word of thanks to the outgoing board. Frank assembled a talented team and gave them the latitude to do their best work. Through bulkhead fundraising, watercraft re organization, website building, Tides upgrading, global pandemics…and, to cap it all off, bulkhead building, the challenges were many. Never have I seen a board work harder under such adverse conditions. It was an honor to be part of it and to…

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President’s Message, September/October 2021

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” – Oscar Wilde Where did the time go? Once again, summer passed us in a flash and fall arrived before weknew it. With new seasons comes new excitement for our community. Your POENB has a moment to breathe and take inventory of all that has taken place throughout the summer. One major end of season occurrence was the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ida. Some of erosion it brought, especially at Price’s Bend, is shown in the photo above. We discussed this and other Ida-related matters such as debris collection with Highway Superintendent…

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President’s Message, August 2021

The end of summer is sadly approaching. I hope everyone enjoyed everything it had to offer and squeezed the sunshine out of each day. Please remain safe for the remainder of our outdoor time and continue to respect our neighbors and community as we navigate this uncertain time together. Thank you everyone for your support and commitment to your neighbors. Schools will be back in session soon, if you haven’t already seen the school buses practicing their routes throughout Eaton’s Neck. Please be cautious driving as the kids are going to be getting on and off buses sooner than we…

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President’s Message, July 2021

Summer is in full swing here on the Neck. The smell of sunscreen fills the air and a layer ofsand has found its way into every crevice of life. It’s been such a pleasure seeing the kidsenjoying summer around the neighborhood and how much they have all grown up during thispast crazy year. Congratulations to our graduates as they move on to whatever is next. Weare so proud of all of you. Eaton’s Neck will always be home. Thank you to our Eaton’s Neck Fire Department as well as all the other Fire Companies whomcame out to celebrate the 4th…

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President’s Message, June 2021

Dear Friends of Eaton’s Neck The sun is shining, boats are humming and the fish are biting! Welcome to summer on Eaton’s Neck, friends. Almost everyone’s favorite time of year has finally arrived. A HUGE thank you to all the folks who participated in a very successful beach clean- up this year, preparing our beach for the summer ahead. It was wonderful having new members and families join us and give back to the community. Registration and watercraft assignments are necessary in keeping the beaches clean and enjoyable for all members. Insuring that members are able to access the water…

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President’s Message, April 2021

Dear Friends of Eaton’s Neck The Ospreys have returned along with warmer weather and longer days, signifying sum- mer is around the corner. Our first official POENB social activity of the year, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, was a huge success and there is reason to believe there will be more events to come this summer. Several beach cleanups are in the process of being organized to bring our prop- erties, facilities and beaches into prime condition. Those who have so kindly offered their services will be contacted with dates and various duties. It’s not too late if you would…

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