Episode 225 with Patricia Hammes, Planning, Growth, and Community in Greenport

Today’s guest is Patricia Hammes, a Greenport resident who has played a central role in shaping conversations about growth, planning, and community life in the village.Patricia brings a background that predates her time on the North Fork, and that broader experience has informed her work locally, most notably through her service as Chair of the Greenport Planning Board, where she has dedicated a great deal of time and service to the community.In 2025, she also ran for the Greenport Village Board, coming just shy of a win and further solidifying her commitment to public service and civic engagement.Today, we’ll talk about her path to Greenport, what drew her into local governance, how she thinks about balancing change with preservation, and her hopes for the village’s future.