Today I’m joined by DJ Henry Eau, a familiar presence across the North Fork’s music scene, someone whose work has quietly become part of the rhythm of the place.

But before the late nights and packed dance floors, there’s a deeper story, rooted in family, small business, and growing up on the North Fork, in a community where people tend to know each other.

In this conversation, Henry reflects on his early life, his time at Mattituck High School, and the path that led him from an interest in music into something more serious. He talks about building a name locally, finding his sound, and what it means to work in a scene that’s constantly shifting, especially out here, where the seasons change everything

Today, I’m joined by David Higbee, who was born and raised in Greenport and whose roots in the village run deep. In our conversation, we talk about his family ancestry, his memories of growing up in Greenport, and the path that eventually took him away.

We also explore his return in the 1990s and how the village had changed in his absence, what felt familiar, what didn’t and his reflections on what Greenport has become today.

Along the way, we also touch on his involvement with the North Fork’s “Tuesday Crew,” a group of local volunteers who have spent decades restoring and preserving historic sites across the region, quietly shaping the very landscape they call home.

It’s a conversation grounded in memory, history, and a clear-eyed look at change.

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Janice Claudio, Chair of the Greenport Historic Preservation Commission.

Greenport is a place where history isn’t just something you read about, it’s something you walk through. From its maritime roots to its architecture, the village carries layers of its past in plain sight. But preserving that history, while also allowing a community to grow and change, is no simple task.

In this conversation, we talk about the role of the Historic Preservation Commission, what it does, how it works, and why it matters. We also get into the ongoing discussion about potentially expanding the historic district village-wide, what that could mean for property owners, and some of the common misconceptions surrounding historic designation.

Janice offers a clear and thoughtful perspective on how Greenport can balance preservation with progress, and why this moment is an important one for residents to be paying attention.

This is a conversation about place, identity, and the responsibility of shaping what a community looks like, not just today, but for generations to come.