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Amagansett CAC to hold public meeting on future of lifesaving station

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Members of the Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee discuss the Amagansett Lifesaving Station issue Monday night at the Amagansett Library.

AMAGANSETT—After an hour of passionate discussion, including some raised voices, on Monday night, members of the Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee decided to schedule a community meeting in the near future... more

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