Earlier this month it was announced three new board members were elected to the Sag Harbor Partnership: Robert Cugini, Katrina Dudley and Cathleen Civale.
Each individual, either a full or part-time resident of the former whaling village, brings a slew of knowledge and expertise to the nonprofit organization, which is deeply committed to working with community organizations and village government on several projects with the common goal of both preserving and enhancing the distinct historical character that makes Sag Harbor so special.
From left, Robert Cugini, Cathleen Civale and Katrina Dudley. (Photos courtesy of Jeanette Hackebill)
Cugini is a dedicated preservationist and eco-hero, according to a press release from the partnership. A part-time resident of Sag Harbor, with he and his wife splitting their time between the East End and Seattle, Wash., he says, “Because of the land we own, I have substantial experience in water-related issues and, as an avid boater, my experience and interests align with the Sag Harbor Partnership mission.”
Raised in Sag Harbor, Dudley’s roots run deep, as she’s the daughter of longtime revered community member Dr. John Oppenheimer, serves on the board at the Children’s Museum of the East End. She currently lives with her husband and children in their family home in the Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest and Ninevah Beach Subdivisions Historic District (aka SANS). A member of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum, Civale brings her broad range of professional real estate experiences and is excited to “assist in accomplishing their goals by participating in the execution of the small and large projects the partnership takes on.”
The past purchase and rebuilding of the Sag Harbor Cinema along with the upcoming initiative to preserve and restore the village’s Firehouse Museum are two projects the partnership has been responsible for. (Left photo by Doug Young; right photo courtesy of Sag Harbor Partnership)
“We are most honored to welcome these new members to our Board,” says co-presidents Susan Mead and Jayne Young in a joint statement. “Their expertise, community minded spirit, and long-standing commitment to Sag Harbor will enhance the Partnership’s ability to continue having a positive impact on our Village.”
Projects for the partnership include restoring the Sag Harbor Firehouse Museum (currently underway) as well as the Sag Harbor Water Quality Initiative, John Steinbeck Waterfront Park, assisting in restoring the grandstand at Mashashimuet Park as well as installing a new playground, contributing to the Havens Beach Water study, and buying and rebuilding the Sag Harbor Cinema.
