LIPA And Deepwater Wind Reach Agreement For South Fork Electrical Project
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on Jan 11, 2017
The Long Island Power Authority and the offshore wind energy company Deepwater Wind have reached an agreement about the terms for a project off Montauk that would deliver enough wind-generated... more
The recent dismissal of the indictment against Bob Terry and Terry Contracting was long overdue [“Payroll Case Against Riverhead Contractor Thrown Out,” 27east.com, December 2]. Throughout this ordeal, the only parties who fulfilled their obligations under the law were Bob Terry, his company and its employees. Terry Contracting won the job to reconstruct a marina in the Town of Brookhaven through competitive bidding, completed the work to the town’s full satisfaction in 2018, and submitted certified payrolls throughout — each accepted without objection. The company paid both skilled dock builders and unskilled laborers exactly as reflected in its bid and ...
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We are writing regarding two important projects occurring along Lake Agawam. The first involves the south end parking area, which is being reconstructed with improved drainage, walkways and plantings. This project is being overseen by the Southampton Town Trustees. The second project involves the installation of a significant wetlands buffer along the southeast shoreline of the lake. This project began back in 2021 under Mayor Jesse Warren and has finally come to fruition under Mayor Bill Manger. Working closely with the village and the superintendent of public works, the Lake Agawam Conservancy has coordinated and funded the project (without tax ...
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In a step toward greater transparency and public participation, I will present for vote to the Southampton Village Board a resolution that would release the draft “Preservation Studios Historic Resource Survey” to the public [“Southampton Village Denies FOIL Requests for Draft Historic District Report,” 27east.com, December 3]. The survey, compiled by a private preservation consultancy, inventories and documents historic and potentially historic properties and resources throughout the village. Under the proposed resolution, once adopted, the survey will be made immediately available for inspection and copying under the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), subject only to lawful redactions. ...
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The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce has kicked off the holiday season with the opening of its annual Holiday Market. Open every Saturday through December 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 40 Main Street, Westhampton, the market features handmade goods, clothing, jewelry, specialty foods, baked items, and more. A winter farmers market will also run every Saturday through April 25. “We are excited to continue this special shopping experience on Main Street to support local business,” said Chamber President Liz Lambrecht. “There is something for everyone, so be sure to stop by.” For more ...
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