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Board to discuss Great South Bay oyster project request after residents raise donation concerns
Summary
The Great South Bay oyster project sought use of village storage and asked for a $2,000 donation; trustees said the project has raised significant funds already and asked project representatives to attend a mid-month meeting to negotiate terms.
Board members discussed an appeal from the Great South Bay oyster restoration project to store oyster crates at village property and asked whether the village should provide a $2,000 donation in addition to in-kind support. Trustees said the organization has raised substantial funds for the bay project and recommended inviting the group's representatives to the mid-month meeting to discuss details before committing village money.
A trustee noted the project's success in increasing local oyster counts — numbers were discussed during the meeting though a speaker said they could not recall exact figures — and the board agreed to consider storage and volunteer support while negotiating whether a direct monetary donation was appropriate.
