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$6 Million For 5 Acres A Waste For East Hampton, Critic Says

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East Hampton Town plans to pay $6 million to purchase two water front lots near Alberts Landing in partnership with a neighboring homeowner, who is kicking in an additional $3 million toward the purchase and is donating a third lot to the town.

The proposed purchase of a parcel of bluff-front property on Gardiners Bay near Albert’s Landing was called and “extraordinary waste” of Community Preservation Fund money by a Springs resident who... more

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Governor Signs Legislation To Help Clear Path For Energy Choices

Legislation signed on December 21 by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, and co-sponsored by New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele, will help pave the way for East End residents to access more renewable and sustainable — and perhaps even more affordable — forms of energy. The legislation was intended to clear a path for bringing Community Choice Aggregation programs to Long Island. CCA programs essentially create a free market for local municipalities to purchase energy on behalf of its residents, thus allowing for the possibility of both more affordable rates and access to renewable energy sources. Decreasing reliance on ... by Cailin Riley