A controversial boat ramp in Water Mill that was paved in the spring has a nearly 2-foot-deep hole in it, sparking concerns among local residents who use the ramp. The... more
We are very fortunate in Southampton Village to have many private organizations that support our community. It is unfortunate, then, that the village sometimes lags behind them, failing both the organizations and residents when it comes to partnering with them. I learned recently that in June 2024, our mayor signed a largely unknown agreement allowing one of these outside group to manage bioswales and buffers on village-owned property. While most such agreements would affirmatively require the outside party to submit all plans to the village for review — a simple step that protects the public and is practically boilerplate in ...
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This week’s Southampton Press comments were spot on, publishing two letters concerning our environment. One of the opinions addressed the sacrifices to our well-being that are made when overuse of water and chemicals to maintain a beautiful lawn overshadows the dangers involved. In addition, the tremendous overuse of plastics in packaging and wrapping is going to continue to take ever-increasing tolls on the environment and, more significantly, our health. My main concern is that the younger generation, from grammar school children forward, are not made aware, through more vigorous emphasis throughout their education, of the dangers to our environment. Things ...
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Group for the East End lends its voice to the inhabitants of our natural environment that cannot speak for themselves. Take the American horseshoe crab. These arthropods have survived five mass extinctions on planet Earth in their 450-million-year existence. That’s an extraordinary feat. They are known as a keystone species, meaning other animals, such as migratory birds, depend on them for their own survival. Horseshoe crabs also have contributed to lifesaving medical advancements and improved human health. Now, it is our turn to help them. Comprehensive studies released this past summer reaffirm a drastic population decline over the last 25 ...
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Greg Wehner on Sep 11, 2018