Len Bernard, Who Sailed East Hampton Out Of Financial Storm, Will Retire - 27 East

Len Bernard, Who Sailed East Hampton Out Of Financial Storm, Will Retire

icon 1 Photo
Len Bernard and former Supervisor Larry Cantwell on the day in 2017 that the town learned it had been awarded a Aaa rating by the credit agency Moody's, an almost unheard of endorsement for a small town and less than 10 years removed from needing to state permission to borrow money to plug a $22 million budget deficit.

Len Bernard and former Supervisor Larry Cantwell on the day in 2017 that the town learned it had been awarded a Aaa rating by the credit agency Moody's, an almost unheard of endorsement for a small town and less than 10 years removed from needing to state permission to borrow money to plug a $22 million budget deficit.

authorMichael Wright on Feb 10, 2021
East Hampton Town’s longtime budget officer, Len Bernard, who town officials have praised for guiding the town from the depths of a $22 million budget deficit to a $40 million... more

You May Also Like:

Short-Term Rentals Spark Affordability Concerns in East Hampton

During a recent discussion about loosening accessory dwelling unit restrictions, in an effort to create ... 15 Jul 2025 by Jack Motz

East Hampton Village Official Shuts Down Herrick Park Car 'Dealership' Pop-Up After 40 Minutes

A pop-up event set to last three days ended after just 40 minutes on Wednesday, ... 11 Jul 2025 by Jack Motz

Federal Funding for Public Media Is Close to Becoming a Thing of the Past | 27Speaks Podcast

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on May 1 instructing the Corporation for Public ... 10 Jul 2025 by 27Speaks

East Hampton Village Laws Spark Backlash Over Impact on Latino Workers

Organización Latino Americana of Eastern Long Island Executive Director Minerva Perez joined a chorus of ... 9 Jul 2025 by Jack Motz

East Hampton Town Dispatch Center To Get $1.5 Million Upgrade

The East Hampton Town Board has approved a $1.5 million bond to fund upgrades to ... 8 Jul 2025 by Jack Motz

Organizers Say Southampton Town Officials Want To End Popular Drum Circle Gatherings in Sagaponack

The former Southampton Town supervisor said this week that he feels like the current Town ... 2 Jul 2025 by Michael Wright

House Size Exemption Proves Sticking Point for East Hampton Town Board on ADU Changes

Members of the East Hampton Town Board pushed back on proposed changes to how the ... by Jack Motz

East Hampton Town, Village and Peconic Land Trust Eye Joint $55 Million Easement

The East Hampton Town Board approved a resolution to consider acquisition of a conservation easement ... by Jack Motz

WLIW-FM, NPR Stations Challenge Trump Executive Order Amid Growing Threat to Public Broadcasting Funding

WLIW-FM of Southampton has joined in a suit challenging President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, ... by Stephen J. Kotz

Montauk Fisherman Loses Slip After Federal Conviction; Attorney Says East Hampton Town Denied Him Due Process

The East Hampton Town harbormaster has declined to renew a commercial dock permit dating back ... 1 Jul 2025 by Jack Motz