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East Hampton Town Affordable Housing Buy Derailed, as Attorney Details Long History of Preservation Efforts

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East Hampton Town had been pursuing a deal to purchase land at Two Holes of Water Road - though it has now hit a standstill. Since the 1980s, Attorney Richard Whalen has been working with the property. JACK MOTZ

East Hampton Town had been pursuing a deal to purchase land at Two Holes of Water Road - though it has now hit a standstill. Since the 1980s, Attorney Richard Whalen has been working with the property. JACK MOTZ

East Hampton Town was looking to purchase a 6-acre parcel of land from Suffolk County. Before hitting a roadblock, the intent was to develop the land into affordable housing. JACK MOTZ

East Hampton Town was looking to purchase a 6-acre parcel of land from Suffolk County. Before hitting a roadblock, the intent was to develop the land into affordable housing. JACK MOTZ

authorJack Motz on May 7, 2025
East Hampton Town’s plan to purchase land from Suffolk County — with the intent to develop affordable housing — is now at a standstill, as the county hit an administrative... more

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