10/2/2025
The Soloviev Group has confirmed that they are not going to delay the closing date.
Town Services available:
- For seniors with mobility issues:
The Town has a grant funded Shopping Assistance Program. See the flyer here for details about eligibility and how it works. - For seniors without mobility issues but who may not feel comfortable driving off of the island:
The Town has a grant funded AAA Transportation Program. See the flyer here for details about eligibility and how it works.
Contact Senior Center with questions about the programs at: 631-749-4111.
We have updates from the following pharmacies:
- Southold Pharmacy
Only delivers oxygen and medical equipment to the island. Prescriptions need to be picked up there.
Recommendation – Have your prescriptions/refills filled this week or on Monday to ease the transition to Southold Pharmacy, if you are transferring your prescriptions to them or letting them transfer automatically. - Sag Harbor Pharmacy
Expanding their delivery service to include Shelter Island five days a week. Prescriptions will be delivered next day and in some instances same day if needed urgently and timing for the day allows. The delivery service is free of charge. - Colonial Drugs & Surgicals (Greenport Pharmacy)
Expanding their delivery service to include Shelter Island. The delivery service is free of charge. The delivery service is to be determined.
The Town will provide update as more information becomes available.
There will also be a community brainstorming session (see below) hosted by the Shelter Island Town Health and Wellness Committee on Sunday October 5th at 12:30pm at the Center Firehouse where the latest update will be given and then the community will break down into groups to discuss ideas for long term solutions on bringing a pharmacy back to Shelter Island.
10/2/2025
COMMUNITY SESSION NOTICE
Pharmacy Closing
📅 Sunday, October 5
🕧 12:30 – 1:30 PM
📍 Center Fire House, 49 N Ferry Road
Hosted by: Town Health & Wellness Committee
Facilitator: Nancy Green
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What to Expect:
• Brief update from the Town Board
• Breakout group discussions (with Town Board¬¬¬ members at each table)
• Sharing ideas back to the full group
✅ Goal: Proactive solutions
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👉 All community members are encouraged to attend and share constructive input.
9/30/2025
See the letter below from the Shelter Island Heights Pharmacy about their closing effective October 7th, 2025.
In addition to the independent pharmacies listed in their letter, there is also:
- CVS - 9870 Main Road, Mattituck, NY 11952
631-298-8280 - Walgreens - 10095 Main Road, Mattituck, NY 11952
631-298-5601
- We will update this announcement as more information becomes available.
Letter from the Shelter Island Heights Pharmacy:
Dear Customer,
This letter is to inform you that the Shelter Island Heights Pharmacy will be permanently closing effective October 7th, 2025 (the "Closing Date"). We are providing this written notice to ensure that you have adequate time to make arrangements for any ongoing prescription needs.
You may choose to transfer your existing prescriptions to a pharmacy of your choice at any time prior to the Closing Date. For your convenience, we have listed several nearby pharmacies below:
- Southold Pharmacy, 53895 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971 (631) 765-3434
- Cutchogue Barth's Pharmacy, 28195 Main Road, Cutchogue, New York 11935 (631) 734-6796
- Colonial Drugs & Surgicals, 100 Front Street, Greenport, New York 11944 (631) 477-1111
- Greenport Drugs LLC, 74825A Main Road, Greenport, New York 11944 (631) 477-1222
- Sag Harbor Pharmacy, 120 Main Street, Sag Harbor, New York 11963 (631) 725-0074
- White's Apothecary, 20 Main Street, Sag Harbor, New York 11960 (631) 808-9090
To transfer your prescription(s), please contact the pharmacy of your choice directly using the contact information above. Any prescriptions that have not been transferred by the close of business on the Closing Date will be automatically transferred to the following pharmacy to ensure continuity of care:
Southold Pharmacy, 53895 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971 (631) 765-3434
If you have any questions regarding this closure, prescription transfers, or your medical records, please contact us at (631) 749-0445,
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Sincerely,
The Shelter Island Heights Pharmacy Team