On April 22, the East Hampton Town Trustees had a very interesting meeting. The dredge priorities were discussed. An area named was Napeague Harbor. This is a step up from about a decade ago, when the Trustees were seemingly passed over in the decision process. Now we even heard discussion about potential meetings with Ed Romaine on the matter.
Mind you, we won’t hold our breath, as optimistic as anyone could be about the potential actuality.
Still here.
Joe Karpinski
Amagansett
ObservationsIn 2021, we had an array of bird deaths by Napeague Harbor. In fact, we, along with neighbors, had found from the end of summer into fall seven dead terns. Questions were left unanswered at that time. It was eventually...
Vote YesThe Springs Teachers’ Association is writing to express its support for the upcoming budget. Our children deserve a budget that allows them to remain competitive with their peers in surrounding districts. Furthermore, we are endorsing Dermot Quinn for the upcoming...
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