East Hampton Plans Wainscott Land Acquisition From Ron Lauder - 27 East

East Hampton Plans Wainscott Land Acquisition From Ron Lauder

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The 30-acre Wainscott parcel to be acquired by East Hampton Town encompasses around one-third of the impaired Wainscott Pond's shoreline. EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The 30-acre Wainscott parcel to be acquired by East Hampton Town encompasses around one-third of the impaired Wainscott Pond's shoreline. EAST HAMPTON TOWN

Christopher Walsh on Oct 1, 2024
East Hampton Town officials have announced the intention to use $56 million of Community Preservation Fund money to acquire an iconic 30-acre parcel in Wainscott. If consummated, the acquisition would... more

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