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Lin Marzano retired on December 31 after 23 years of service with the Town of Southampton, Marzano began her career in the town attorney’s office, worked in the land management department, and spent her last six years as a deputy town clerk. From left, all from the town clerk's office, Candace Brambley, Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, Deputy Lin Marzano, Deputy Kim Otatti and Shelley Berkoski.

Lin Marzano retired on December 31 after 23 years of service with the Town of Southampton, Marzano began her career in the town attorney’s office, worked in the land management department, and spent her last six years as a deputy town clerk. From left, all from the town clerk's office, Candace Brambley, Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, Deputy Lin Marzano, Deputy Kim Otatti and Shelley Berkoski.

Brianna Ottati, a Douglas Elliman agent, organized a personalized holiday drive for the children at Southampton Day Care Center.

Brianna Ottati, a Douglas Elliman agent, organized a personalized holiday drive for the children at Southampton Day Care Center.

Brian Durr and Anthony Granito of Gabrielli Truck Sales, from the left, delivered the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s new Rosenbauer tower ladder on Monday, December 20. A number of firefighters were on hand to welcome the new addition to the department as was the department’s mechanic, Mark Northrup, far left. The new apparatus will be put into service as soon as lettering and logos can be applied and the members can be trained on it. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brian Durr and Anthony Granito of Gabrielli Truck Sales, from the left, delivered the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s new Rosenbauer tower ladder on Monday, December 20. A number of firefighters were on hand to welcome the new addition to the department as was the department’s mechanic, Mark Northrup, far left. The new apparatus will be put into service as soon as lettering and logos can be applied and the members can be trained on it. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The volunteers fly the tower fo the first time on the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s new Rosenbauer tower ladder on Monday, December 20. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The volunteers fly the tower fo the first time on the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s new Rosenbauer tower ladder on Monday, December 20. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Every January 1, the Installation of Officers of the Montauk Fire Department is held at the Firehouse, making it official for the new year. Taking oaths for 2022 were, left to right, Chief Scott Snow, First Assistant Chief Kenneth Glogg and Second Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr. RICHARD LEWIN

Every January 1, the Installation of Officers of the Montauk Fire Department is held at the Firehouse, making it official for the new year. Taking oaths for 2022 were, left to right, Chief Scott Snow, First Assistant Chief Kenneth Glogg and Second Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr. RICHARD LEWIN

Installed as Lieutenant of Montauk Fire Department Company No. 2 on January 1, was Heather Matthews, who posed proudly with her husband Brian, son Sullivan and daughter Sadie. RICHARD LEWIN

Installed as Lieutenant of Montauk Fire Department Company No. 2 on January 1, was Heather Matthews, who posed proudly with her husband Brian, son Sullivan and daughter Sadie. RICHARD LEWIN

As Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, at left, looks on, Crara Ryu of Bayside, Queens joined a smaller-than usual crowd as she photographs the first sunrise - obscured by fog and clouds, unfortunately - of 2022 as part of a South Korean tradition, which promises good luck and wishes to those who observe it, at the Montauk Lighthouse on New Year's morning. MICHAEL HELLER

As Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, at left, looks on, Crara Ryu of Bayside, Queens joined a smaller-than usual crowd as she photographs the first sunrise - obscured by fog and clouds, unfortunately - of 2022 as part of a South Korean tradition, which promises good luck and wishes to those who observe it, at the Montauk Lighthouse on New Year's morning. MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village Police Chief Michael Tracey addresses the gathered crowd during the

East Hampton Village Police Chief Michael Tracey addresses the gathered crowd during the "Walk-Out" ceremony of East Hampton Village Police Department Segeant Rich Mamay, to his left, at EHVPD Headquarters on Cedar Street as he retired from the police department after 40 years in law enforcement on Monday. MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village Mayor (and former police chief) Gerry Larsen, at left, was the last in line to offer his congratulations during the

East Hampton Village Mayor (and former police chief) Gerry Larsen, at left, was the last in line to offer his congratulations during the "Walk-Out" ceremony of East Hampton Village Police Department Segeant Rich Mamay at EHVPD Headquarters on Cedar Street as he retired from the police department after 40 years in law enforcement on Monday. MICHAEL HELLER

Each of his fellow officers was thanked in turn during the

Each of his fellow officers was thanked in turn during the "Walk-Out" ceremony of East Hampton Village Police Department Segeant Rich Mamay at EHVPD Headquarters on Cedar Street as he retired from the police department after 40 years in law enforcement on Monday. MICHAEL HELLER

authorStaff Writer on Jan 3, 2022
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