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Community News for September 2, 2021

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Fire Truck No. 1 Agawam Engine Co. 1912

Fire Truck No. 1 Agawam Engine Co. 1912

Volunteers with one of the antique fire trucks on display in 2018.

Volunteers with one of the antique fire trucks on display in 2018. Tom Edmunds

One of the Southampton Fire Department antique truck and ladder vehicles in 2018.

One of the Southampton Fire Department antique truck and ladder vehicles in 2018. Tom Edmunds

A City Service Ladder Truck.

A City Service Ladder Truck. Tom Edmunds

Reverend Michael Ambler

Reverend Michael Ambler

Author Steven Stolman signs a copy of

Author Steven Stolman signs a copy of "Bill Cunningham Was There" for Jean Shafiroff at his talk and book signing Southampton Arts Center on Thursday evening. J. van der Watt for Rob Rich

With an incredible display of generosity and community spirit, the Hildreth and Kansler Families of Montauk recently donated a critically valuable vehicle to the Montauk Fire Department. Here they are standing beside the new fully equipped Chevy Tahoe that they donated. The vehicle, designated

With an incredible display of generosity and community spirit, the Hildreth and Kansler Families of Montauk recently donated a critically valuable vehicle to the Montauk Fire Department. Here they are standing beside the new fully equipped Chevy Tahoe that they donated. The vehicle, designated "9-3-81", is being used as a first responder vehicle for volunteer personnel to respond to a scene, and to provide medical assistance prior to the ambulance's arrival. In its first week of service, Paramedic Tom Flight already responded in 9-3-81 and saved the life of a man in cardiac arrest. SCOTT SNOW

Michele Mott, Dell Cullum, Robin Conklin and Dee Cullum at the farewell party at Maidstone Park Pavilion on Saturday for Dell and Dee Cullum, who are relocating to Massachusetts. Robin Conklin, Dell Cullum's successor at his Wildlife Rescue of East Hampton (wroeh.org), hosted the party and The Steven Tekulsky Band provided the music. RICHARD LEWIN

Michele Mott, Dell Cullum, Robin Conklin and Dee Cullum at the farewell party at Maidstone Park Pavilion on Saturday for Dell and Dee Cullum, who are relocating to Massachusetts. Robin Conklin, Dell Cullum's successor at his Wildlife Rescue of East Hampton (wroeh.org), hosted the party and The Steven Tekulsky Band provided the music. RICHARD LEWIN

Julie Ratner, honoree Tovah Feldshuh and Anne Gomberg at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's Back in Black summer benefit on Saturday at Hampton Racquet. KYRIL BROMLEY

Julie Ratner, honoree Tovah Feldshuh and Anne Gomberg at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's Back in Black summer benefit on Saturday at Hampton Racquet. KYRIL BROMLEY

Nancy Lederman at the East End Hospice Art Box Auction preview on Thursday evening at at Hoie Hall in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton. More than 80 decorated boxes were auctioned on Saturday to benefit East End Hospice. Arlene Bujese curated the selections and chaired the event. RICHARD LEWIN

Nancy Lederman at the East End Hospice Art Box Auction preview on Thursday evening at at Hoie Hall in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton. More than 80 decorated boxes were auctioned on Saturday to benefit East End Hospice. Arlene Bujese curated the selections and chaired the event. RICHARD LEWIN

The Very Rev. Denis C. Brunelle at the East End Hospice Art Box Auction preview on Thursday evening at at Hoie Hall in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton. More than 80 decorated boxes were auctioned on Saturday to benefit East End Hospice. RICHARD LEWIN

The Very Rev. Denis C. Brunelle at the East End Hospice Art Box Auction preview on Thursday evening at at Hoie Hall in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton. More than 80 decorated boxes were auctioned on Saturday to benefit East End Hospice. RICHARD LEWIN

Ted David and Louise Merriman at the East End Hospice Art Box Auction preview on Thursday evening at at Hoie Hall in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton. More than 80 decorated boxes were auctioned on Saturday to benefit East End Hospice. RICHARD LEWIN

Ted David and Louise Merriman at the East End Hospice Art Box Auction preview on Thursday evening at at Hoie Hall in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton. More than 80 decorated boxes were auctioned on Saturday to benefit East End Hospice. RICHARD LEWIN

author27east on Aug 30, 2021
Montauk Experience Rosh Hashanah The Chabad of Montauk will host its first Rosh Hashanah service on Monday, September 6, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 7, at... more

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