With Enforcement Plan in Place, East Hampton Town Permits New Temporary GeoCubes at Lazy Point - 27 East

With Enforcement Plan in Place, East Hampton Town Permits New Temporary GeoCubes at Lazy Point

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Since 2018, a Napeague homeowner has protected his house with controversial GeoCubes, which have blocked beach access for neighbors. The East Hampton Town Building Department recently signed off on the installation of new ones. DOUG KUNTZ

Since 2018, a Napeague homeowner has protected his house with controversial GeoCubes, which have blocked beach access for neighbors. The East Hampton Town Building Department recently signed off on the installation of new ones. DOUG KUNTZ

Since 2018, a Napeague homeowner has protected his house with controversial GeoCubes, which have blocked beach access for neighbors. The East Hampton Town Building Department recently signed off on the installation of new ones. DOUG KUNTZ

Since 2018, a Napeague homeowner has protected his house with controversial GeoCubes, which have blocked beach access for neighbors. The East Hampton Town Building Department recently signed off on the installation of new ones. DOUG KUNTZ

The East Hampton Town Building Department signed off on the installation of new GeoCubes following several lawsuits. A building permit is visible on the property of one of the residences that has been protected by the cubes since 2018. DOUG KUNTZ

The East Hampton Town Building Department signed off on the installation of new GeoCubes following several lawsuits. A building permit is visible on the property of one of the residences that has been protected by the cubes since 2018. DOUG KUNTZ

For seven years, a Napeague homeowner has protected his house with controversial GeoCubes, which were meant to be temporary. The East Hampton Town Building Department recently signed off on the installation of new ones. DOUG KUNTZ

For seven years, a Napeague homeowner has protected his house with controversial GeoCubes, which were meant to be temporary. The East Hampton Town Building Department recently signed off on the installation of new ones. DOUG KUNTZ

authorJack Motz on Sep 10, 2025
The East Hampton Town Building Department has permitted a Lazy Point homeowner to replace a wall of 1-ton sandbags that protect his house against erosion with a fresh set that,... more

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