East Hampton Crafting Safety Rules For Farmers Markets
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Shopping for produce at the Montauk farmers market in 2018.
Shopping for produce at the Montauk farmers market in 2018.
Michael Wright on May 13, 2020
In preparation for the opening of local farmers markets later this month, East Hampton Town is drafting social distancing and health safety guidelines for the operators and vendors of the... more
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services reported on Tuesday that it received word from a laboratory that an unvaccinated county resident under the age of 5 has a confirmed case of measles. Potential other exposures are being assessed, but the child did not attend day care or school while infectious, a department release stated. “As we follow this case and closely monitor potential exposures, we strongly encourage all residents to protect their health and the health of our youngest and most vulnerable residents by ensuring they are on time and up to date with their measles vaccines and all ...
11 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
With the spread of bird flu and rising reports of dead birds being found across Suffolk County, County Executive Ed Romaine has urged people to use caution if they encounter dead birds. In a press release issued on Monday, March 3, Romaine urged residents to follow the guidance of the State Department of Environmental Conservation. In cases where field staff cannot collect samples or carcasses from the landscape, the DEC has requested that people limit direct contact with dead wildlife and keep children and pets away. To dispose of a dead bird safely, DEC has provided the following guidelines: • ...
4 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
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Michael Wright on May 13, 2020