[SIKSUKR]

Interesting topic and timely for myself. I just spent the last few days on an island in Maine which did just this. My gf's daughter got married this past weekend on Long Island in Casco Bay. It used to be part of Portland but it seceded from it some time ago. Talked to a few locals that are very happy about that. The thing that stood out and I thought was funny was that the cars on the island didn't have any license plates or inspection stickers. Lots of old vehicles that probably would not pass. Many golf carts for transportation also. Pretty cool experience and a nice feel to the place. Not sure it compares to the GI situation with that being a bridged island and the homes on LI being very modest summer camps. fwiw