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Larsen Takes Over In East Hampton Village; Plan To Extend Summer At Village Beaches

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Jerry Larsen is sworn in as East Hampton Village mayor on Friday by Villlage Administrator Becky Molinaro.

Jerry Larsen is sworn in as East Hampton Village mayor on Friday by Villlage Administrator Becky Molinaro.

Sandra Melendez is sworn in as an East Hampton Village trustee on Friday.

Sandra Melendez is sworn in as an East Hampton Village trustee on Friday. Michael Wright

East Hampton Village Trustee Chris Minardi is sworn in.

East Hampton Village Trustee Chris Minardi is sworn in.

Mayor Jerry Larsen and Trustee Chris Minardi.

Mayor Jerry Larsen and Trustee Chris Minardi.

Social distancing precautions were in place at the first in-person government meeting in East Hampton since March.

Social distancing precautions were in place at the first in-person government meeting in East Hampton since March. Michael Wright

Mayor Jerry Larsen posed for photos with his family after his swearing in.

Mayor Jerry Larsen posed for photos with his family after his swearing in. Michael Wright

authorMichael Wright on Sep 18, 2020
Jerry Larsen was sworn in on Friday as the first new mayor of East Hampton Village in nearly 30 years, part of a new majority of first-time board members. “Good... more

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