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Let There Be Light: Bonac Athletes To Play Night Games at New Stephen Hands Path Field

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The multi-use recreational field on Stephen Hands Path is now open to the public. The town government broke ground in February. The complex is suited for football, field hockey and soccer, among other sports. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The multi-use recreational field on Stephen Hands Path is now open to the public. The town government broke ground in February. The complex is suited for football, field hockey and soccer, among other sports. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The multi-use recreational field on Stephen Hands Path is now open to the public. The town government broke ground in February. The complex is suited for football, field hockey and soccer, among other sports. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The multi-use recreational field on Stephen Hands Path is now open to the public. The town government broke ground in February. The complex is suited for football, field hockey and soccer, among other sports. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

East Hampton Town Councilman David Lys JACK MOTZ

East Hampton Town Councilman David Lys JACK MOTZ

Members of the East Hampton Town Board, New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker and others cut the ribbon for the multi-use field on Stephen Hands Path on Thursday, July 24. JACK MOTZ

Members of the East Hampton Town Board, New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker and others cut the ribbon for the multi-use field on Stephen Hands Path on Thursday, July 24. JACK MOTZ

authorJack Motz on Jul 29, 2025
East Hampton High School athletes will have the chance to play under the lights this year, now that the town government has cut the ribbon on a new multi-use field... more

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