Another extreme overdevelopment that is ruinous to the preservation of historic Sag Harbor [“Potter Development Plans Submitted to Sag Harbor Village Show Pair of Three-Story Buildings,” 27east.com, August 30]. Any one part of this — 39 apartments, or 11,000 square feet of retail, or a 16,144-square-foot complex (plus parking) — is too much.
Compare the Harbor Close Condo across the street, on about the same size lot, with 32 units and 32 parking spots. Now, envision adding 11 retail stores (1,000 square feet each) and two more Harbor Close buildings (16,144 square feet), plus 100 new parking spots. See what I mean? There’s not enough space on this environmentally fragile acre; flood, ground pollution, sewer limitations. And so many variances, if given, set a precedent.
Adam Potter, I would like to see you keep our Sag Harbor vibe and just renovate/expand/upgrade the “sort of” historic buildings you purchased, including their gravel driveways, trees and lawns.
Julie Moses
Sag Harbor
The Moss Ensemble Returns to LTV Studios for a Concert of Classical and Contemporary WorksNOTE: This event has been postponed until May of 2026. Details forthcoming when LTV announces its 2026 season line up in spring of next year. The Moss Ensemble returns to LTV Studios on Sunday, November 2, at 4 p.m. for...
Bruce Weber Exhibit and Film Screening Headlines Cinema’s Festival of PreservationSag Harbor Cinema will open a new gallery exhibition from acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber on Friday, November 7, as part of its annual Festival of Preservation. The exhibition, titled “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: Bruce Weber Films Chet Baker...
Upcoming Event in Southampton Village Will Provide Valuable Information to Homeowners Interested in Septic System UpgradesImproving water quality — particularly the health of lakes and ponds — has been one of the most pressing issues in Southampton Village for years. In November, village officials are teaming up with the Lake Agawam Conservancy and the New...
Elizabeth Spitz, Formerly of East Hampton, Dies October 15Elizabeth Spitz, affectionately known to her close friends and family as “Betty,” peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 15 in Los Angeles. Betty was 79 years old. Betty was born in Southampton, New York, on January 3, 1946,...
Southampton Police Reports for the Week of October 30HAMPTON BAYS — A local resident told Southampton Town Police on October 20 that she had been the target of an attempted fraud scheme. She said she had received a call informing her that she was among nine winners of...
East Hampton Police Reports for the Week of October 30MONTAUK — East Hampton Town Police arrested Charles E. Wakim, 58, of Ontario, Canada, and charged him with misdemeanor DWI around midnight on October 20. Police said Wakim was driving a 2006 Chrysler when he exited the parking lot of...
Sag Harbor Police Reports for the Week of October 30SAG HARBOR VILLAGE — Sag Harbor Village Police are investigating a report they received Sunday of a possible burglary at a Grand Street home. The resident of the house had recently died, and his family members were cleaning it out...
A Sneak Peek at the Election Day Ballot in Southampton TownThe Election Day ballot for Southampton Town voters contains the races for Suffolk County legislator, Southampton Town supervisor and two council seats, the Southampton Town clerk, all five members of the Southampton Town Trustees, the highway superintendent and one of...
Sag Harbor Panel Tackles Parking Problems, Business Impacts at ‘Local Matters’ DiscussionParking, or the lack thereof, which has become a perennial issue in Sag Harbor, was the principal topic tackled at an Express Sessions panel discussion on “Local Matters” held on Thursday, October 23, at the American Hotel. Unlike previous events...
