Gas Main Leak Shuts Down Part of Ox Pasture Road in Southampton Village

It wasnt about putting fresh firemen on scene. Keep in mind that local Fire Departments are volunteer and on memorial day weekend, some members giving 5 hours of their time on one of the busiest weekends of the year is a lot so relief is out of respect. If there were no relief, the members would have stayed the entire call without complaint. A mother of a firefighter criticizing local firemen for their volunteer service, well that is a different story. I won't go into how I feel about what you said but it is just wrong of you to say that." Jun 2, 11 4:11 PM

Southampton Village Hires Specialized EMT For Bidens' Visit

I would like to know what you are calling BS on. It doesnt take a genius t orealize that the younger generations have started to move away from here because there are very few jobs that cover the cost of living on the East End. Bigfresh speaks of part time / seasonal jobs provided by the influx of summer crowds to "The Hamptons" but hasnt hinted at making a career. I guess the local crowd should be stuck at the low class level and live a 'made to serve' lifestyle? I call BS Bigfresh. " Jun 4, 11 10:39 AM

Sounds like a landscaper or utility company. Or a toy dog groomer, one of the above. Some career. What if you don't happen to own a service company? Do you bother talking to other locals? Or are they all fed up with what you have to say to the point no one listens to you anymore. I am telling you that I know for a fact that it is not that easy. I know many younger folk who are now moving away because of the cost of living and lack of employment opportunities. So I know you cannot tell me I am wrong. " Jun 4, 11 10:44 AM

I am confused. Who are you telling to do research on the hamptons? The newcommers could care less about what has changed out here over the years, all they care about is that their pools are filled and hedges are trimmed before they arrive for the summer. They couldnt care less who does it and what it takes. One who can afford to have their driveway swpet clean every morning doesnt care that his property used to be a nice field filled with great wildlife. You dont need to research anything to know the attitudes of the newcommers and summertime folk towards locals is nasty. Dont you remember "Why cant the locals do their shopping during the week and save the weekends for those who want less of a crowd?" " Jun 5, 11 3:14 PM

Truck Spills Oil on Montauk Highway In Water Mill

In response to your question, traffic was closed down in both directions for the safety of the crews working on the scene. Also, it is difficult to manage traffic coming through the scene in any direction. Having to do so would have slowed down the operation. The safety of motorists as well as the safety of the emergency crews working on the scene must be taken into consideration when making any decisions regarding traffic. Restoring the proper flow of traffic is a priority of all the crews on scene but must be done so properly and safely. You can also see from the pictures that operations were set up on both sides of the street so crews were crossing constantly. You also have to realize that there is a massive tanker on the side of the road which was leaking oil, officials have to plan safety around bad case scenarios and work hard to prevent those scenarios from taking place. " Jul 20, 11 12:07 PM

Former Southampton Village Official Charged With Trespassing

Blown Away? Oh please. " Nov 2, 11 12:42 PM

Southampton Fire Department's Firehouse Opens Saturday

Yeah however Riverhead residents don't complain as much as Southampton residents. " Jan 3, 12 4:46 PM

Large Water Mill House Demolished In Fire

It is my understanding that both or one of the home owners were extremely upset with the response of the fire departments saying that they took their time getting there and did not do enough to save their house. Might I point out if the fire departments didn't do enough, then the home owners did nothing but having no fire alarm system installed in the house. Nice post though! Guess they needed someone to say thanks." Jan 28, 12 1:12 AM

No alarm system." Jan 28, 12 1:12 AM

PS I could be wrong. Rumors can get twisted on scene." Jan 28, 12 1:13 AM

Why? You feel that vigilante arson is an acceptable means of justice? " Jan 28, 12 1:15 AM

The names I would like to call you right now......." Jan 28, 12 4:41 PM

It may have had local smoke alarms but it was not hooked up to central monitoring. Why don't you just ask the adjuster? He was on scene quickly enough (strange, never had that happen at a fire before) and seems to know everything else. " Jan 28, 12 4:45 PM