Recreational Fields Named for Former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.

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Representatives of East Hampton Town, Suffolk County and New York State government, as well as the Nature Conservancy, honored former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. at the Stephen Hand's Path, East Hampton playing fields renamed for him on January 10. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Representatives of East Hampton Town, Suffolk County and New York State government, as well as the Nature Conservancy, honored former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. at the Stephen Hand's Path, East Hampton playing fields renamed for him on January 10. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

The new sign designating the playing fields on Stephen Hand's Path the Fred W. Thiele, Jr. Recreational Facility was unveiled on January 10, where East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez led a tribute to the longtime state Assemblyman. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

The new sign designating the playing fields on Stephen Hand's Path the Fred W. Thiele, Jr. Recreational Facility was unveiled on January 10, where East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez led a tribute to the longtime state Assemblyman. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said that former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said that former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. "has been the heart and soul of public service on the East End for nearly five decades." CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. thanked those who gathered for the unveiling of a sign renaming the playing fields on Stephen Hand's Path in East Hampton. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. thanked those who gathered for the unveiling of a sign renaming the playing fields on Stephen Hand's Path in East Hampton. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Christopher Walsh on Jan 13, 2025
East Hampton Town has honored former State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., who retired last month after more than 40 years in government service, by renaming the recreational fields on... more

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