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Community News, April 4

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Nine-year-old Marlena Mundinger was among those who walked alongside the Westhampton Beach Historical Society's float, which took first place for Community entry, in the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day. She sent words of appreciation for being a part of the day, and making her own mark in history, by writing a thank you note to the historical society. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Nine-year-old Marlena Mundinger was among those who walked alongside the Westhampton Beach Historical Society's float, which took first place for Community entry, in the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day. She sent words of appreciation for being a part of the day, and making her own mark in history, by writing a thank you note to the historical society. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Nine-year-old Marlena Mundinger was among those who walked alongside the Westhampton Beach Historical Society's float, which took first place for Community entry, in the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day. She sent words of appreciation for being a part of the day, and making her own mark in history, by writing a thank you note to the historical society. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Nine-year-old Marlena Mundinger was among those who walked alongside the Westhampton Beach Historical Society's float, which took first place for Community entry, in the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day. She sent words of appreciation for being a part of the day, and making her own mark in history, by writing a thank you note to the historical society. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Lori Lambert with

Lori Lambert with" Boogie," Meg McCarthy and "Nellie," and "Dexy" with Sharon Ainsberg at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on Saturday for opening day, "The Rites of Spring." "Dog Day" was held in the morning in the Albee Amphitheater, where canine friends were free to romp, and in the afternoon,"LongHouse Talks: Glenn Adamson" in the pavilion. RICHARD LEWIN

Lys Marigold, Dianne Benson and Sherri Donghia at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on Saturday for opening day,

Lys Marigold, Dianne Benson and Sherri Donghia at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on Saturday for opening day, "The Rites of Spring." "Dog Day" was held in the morning in the Albee Amphitheater, where canine friends were free to romp, and in the afternoon,"LongHouse Talks: Glenn Adamson" in the pavilion. RICHARD LEWIN

LongHouse Reserve Executive Director Carrie Rebora Barratt with guest speaker artist and author, Glenn Adamson at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on Saturday for opening day,

LongHouse Reserve Executive Director Carrie Rebora Barratt with guest speaker artist and author, Glenn Adamson at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on Saturday for opening day, "The Rites of Spring." "Dog Day" was held in the morning in the Albee Amphitheater, where canine friends were free to romp, and in the afternoon,"LongHouse Talks: Glenn Adamson" in the pavilion. RICHARD LEWIN

The East Quogue Fire Department held its annual dinner at Georgio’s in Calverton on March 22. Ian Recchion, holding plaques,was honored at the dinner as the 2023 EMS Provider of the Year. He also received the Scott W. Oliver Award for Top Responder. With him are (from the left) Third Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Chief Paul Sulzinski, First Assistant Chief Keith Phillips, and Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock. COPURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Quogue Fire Department held its annual dinner at Georgio’s in Calverton on March 22. Ian Recchion, holding plaques,was honored at the dinner as the 2023 EMS Provider of the Year. He also received the Scott W. Oliver Award for Top Responder. With him are (from the left) Third Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Chief Paul Sulzinski, First Assistant Chief Keith Phillips, and Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock. COPURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Quogue Fire Department held its annual dinner at Georgio’s in Calverton on March 22. Brian Frank, holding plaque, was honored as Officer of the Year. With him are, from left, Third Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Chief Paul Sulzinski, First Assistant Chief Keith Phillips, and Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Quogue Fire Department held its annual dinner at Georgio’s in Calverton on March 22. Brian Frank, holding plaque, was honored as Officer of the Year. With him are, from left, Third Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Chief Paul Sulzinski, First Assistant Chief Keith Phillips, and Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Quogue Fire Department held its annual dinner at Georgio’s in Calverton on March 22. William “Alex” Gladding, center, was honored as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. With him are, From the left Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock, Third Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Chief Sulzinski, and First Assistant Chief Keith Phillips. Tower Ladder 7-6-11 was named the Truck Crew of 2023. Years of service awards were also given. William Gladding, Kenneth Roussell, and Keith Phillips for ten years. David Rosante and Anthony Lombardi for fifteen years. Edward Seltenreich for twenty-five years. Glenn Bullock for 35 years. James Schaefer for forty-five years. And Anthony Danowski for fifty-five years. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Quogue Fire Department held its annual dinner at Georgio’s in Calverton on March 22. William “Alex” Gladding, center, was honored as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. With him are, From the left Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock, Third Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Chief Sulzinski, and First Assistant Chief Keith Phillips. Tower Ladder 7-6-11 was named the Truck Crew of 2023. Years of service awards were also given. William Gladding, Kenneth Roussell, and Keith Phillips for ten years. David Rosante and Anthony Lombardi for fifteen years. Edward Seltenreich for twenty-five years. Glenn Bullock for 35 years. James Schaefer for forty-five years. And Anthony Danowski for fifty-five years. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chloe Neill give a high-five to Humane Long Island's 'duckling' mascot Drake outside of Hildreth's Home Goods in Southampton on Friday to educate the public on the realities of giving live peeps and bunnies as Easter gifts. DANA SHAW

Chloe Neill give a high-five to Humane Long Island's 'duckling' mascot Drake outside of Hildreth's Home Goods in Southampton on Friday to educate the public on the realities of giving live peeps and bunnies as Easter gifts. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Apr 1, 2024

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