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Traffic, Georgica Pond Pollution Should Kill Wainscott Commercial Center, Critics Say

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Carolyn Logan-Gluck

Carolyn Logan-Gluck

Robert DeLuca of Group for the East End

Robert DeLuca of Group for the East End

Peconic Baykeeper Peter Topping warned of potential pollution to Georgica Pond if the project goes forward.

Peconic Baykeeper Peter Topping warned of potential pollution to Georgica Pond if the project goes forward.

John Tintle, the property owner, has said he'd be willing to sell a portion of the land to the town for use as open space or housing.

John Tintle, the property owner, has said he'd be willing to sell a portion of the land to the town for use as open space or housing.

The property owner, John Tintle, has proposed a 50-lot light industrial subdivision on a 70 acre former sand mine.

The property owner, John Tintle, has proposed a 50-lot light industrial subdivision on a 70 acre former sand mine.

Dr. Christopher Gobler

Dr. Christopher Gobler

The public hearing was held at LTV studios to accommodate a large crowd.

The public hearing was held at LTV studios to accommodate a large crowd.

Members of the Planning Board heard comments from more than 50 people during four hours of public hearing on Wednesday, February 5.

Members of the Planning Board heard comments from more than 50 people during four hours of public hearing on Wednesday, February 5.

authorMichael Wright on Feb 15, 2023
Residents and environmental advocates bombarded the East Hampton Town Planning Board with a mix of technical objections, dire predictions and outrage at the proposal for a 70-acre, 50-lot commercial industrial... more

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