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Battle Lines Form as Southampton Town Board Holds Hearing on Sand Mine Amortization Law

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Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, speaks at Tuesday's Town Board meeting. DANA SHAW

Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, speaks at Tuesday's Town Board meeting. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Architect Chris Coy speaks at the sand mine hearing at Tuesday's Southampton Town Board meeting.

Architect Chris Coy speaks at the sand mine hearing at Tuesday's Southampton Town Board meeting.

Bob DeLuca, president and CEO of Group for the East End, speaks at Tuesday's Town Board meeting.

Bob DeLuca, president and CEO of Group for the East End, speaks at Tuesday's Town Board meeting.

John Tintle, owner of Sand Land in Noyac, speaks at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

John Tintle, owner of Sand Land in Noyac, speaks at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

John Tintle, owner of Sand Land in Noyac, speaks at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

John Tintle, owner of Sand Land in Noyac, speaks at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore at Tuesday's Town Board meeting. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore at Tuesday's Town Board meeting. DANA SHAW

authorStephen J. Kotz on Dec 11, 2024
The battle lines were clearly drawn as the Southampton Town Board on Tuesday opened a hearing on a proposal that would force the closure of sand mines in the town... more

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