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Town Authorizes Emergency Grant for Project Most

authorStaff Writer on Sep 22, 2025
The East Hampton Town Board has approved an emergency grant of up to $75,000 to Project Most in support of its Montauk Childcare program, located at the Montauk Playhouse Community... more

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