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At the Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees meeting on September 8, Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni formally presented Superintendent Len Skuggevik with a proclamation recognizing his leadership, dedication, and numerous accomplishments in the field of education. COURTESY TUCKAHOE SCHOOL DISTRICT

At the Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees meeting on September 8, Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni formally presented Superintendent Len Skuggevik with a proclamation recognizing his leadership, dedication, and numerous accomplishments in the field of education. COURTESY TUCKAHOE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum held a classic car show on the Great Lawn on September 6, featuring more than 65 cars. John and Dot Berdinka, museum members, brought their car down for display. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum held a classic car show on the Great Lawn on September 6, featuring more than 65 cars. John and Dot Berdinka, museum members, brought their car down for display. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

The Westhampton Presbyterian invited the participants in its youth programs to a reunion recently, which resulted in a wonderful turnout. COURTESY JENNY GILLIN

The Westhampton Presbyterian invited the participants in its youth programs to a reunion recently, which resulted in a wonderful turnout. COURTESY JENNY GILLIN

The Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery (CPSH) provided seed clams to the Southampton Town Trustees, as they have for the past 12 years, to assist with the repopulation of water cleaning shellfish. On September 7, Trustee Ed Warner and representatives from the CPSH, The North Sea Maritime Center, East End Explores and about 12 children distributed the seedlings in local waters. COURTEY CONSCIENCE POINT SHELLFISH HATCHERY

The Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery (CPSH) provided seed clams to the Southampton Town Trustees, as they have for the past 12 years, to assist with the repopulation of water cleaning shellfish. On September 7, Trustee Ed Warner and representatives from the CPSH, The North Sea Maritime Center, East End Explores and about 12 children distributed the seedlings in local waters. COURTEY CONSCIENCE POINT SHELLFISH HATCHERY

The Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery (CPSH) provided seed clams to the Southampton Town Trustees, as they have for the past 12 years, to assist with the repopulation of water cleaning shellfish. On September 7, Trustee Ed Warner and representatives from the CPSH, The North Sea Maritime Center, East End Explores and about 12 children distributed the seedlings in local waters. COURTEY CONSCIENCE POINT SHELLFISH HATCHERY

The Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery (CPSH) provided seed clams to the Southampton Town Trustees, as they have for the past 12 years, to assist with the repopulation of water cleaning shellfish. On September 7, Trustee Ed Warner and representatives from the CPSH, The North Sea Maritime Center, East End Explores and about 12 children distributed the seedlings in local waters. COURTEY CONSCIENCE POINT SHELLFISH HATCHERY

The Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery (CPSH) provided seed clams to the Southampton Town Trustees, as they have for the past 12 years, to assist with the repopulation of water cleaning shellfish. On September 7, Trustee Ed Warner and representatives from the CPSH, The North Sea Maritime Center, East End Explores and about 12 children distributed the seedlings in local waters. COURTEY CONSCIENCE POINT SHELLFISH HATCHERY

The Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery (CPSH) provided seed clams to the Southampton Town Trustees, as they have for the past 12 years, to assist with the repopulation of water cleaning shellfish. On September 7, Trustee Ed Warner and representatives from the CPSH, The North Sea Maritime Center, East End Explores and about 12 children distributed the seedlings in local waters. COURTEY CONSCIENCE POINT SHELLFISH HATCHERY

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

Surfers Healing was at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on September 9. The mission of Surfers Healing is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. DANA SHAW

The Southampton Presbyterian Church is getting a face lift. Not only is the building getting a new paint job, but the iconic clock tower is getting a new face. PAM JACKSON

The Southampton Presbyterian Church is getting a face lift. Not only is the building getting a new paint job, but the iconic clock tower is getting a new face. PAM JACKSON

Art and Music were the themes of the morning at East Hampton Town Hall on Saturday, as ChangeHampton held its

Art and Music were the themes of the morning at East Hampton Town Hall on Saturday, as ChangeHampton held its "Nature Inspires Art: Drip painting class in the Pollinator Garden at Town Hall" to the sounds of Julie Bluestone's flute. Artist Joyce Raimondo supervised painting activities. RICHARD LEWIN

Art and Music were the themes of the morning at East Hampton Town Hall on Saturday, as ChangeHampton held its

Art and Music were the themes of the morning at East Hampton Town Hall on Saturday, as ChangeHampton held its "Nature Inspires Art: Drip painting class in the Pollinator Garden at Town Hall" to the sounds of Julie Bluestone's flute. Artist Joyce Raimondo supervised painting activities. RICHARD LEWIN

Karen Testa, Jodie Flynn and Anthony Flynn at the Friends for Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons “Shell-a-Bration” fundraiser on September 5 at the Watershed Kitchen and Inn in South Jamesport. The event was a sold-out. COURTESY TURTLE RESCUE OF THE HAMPTONS

Karen Testa, Jodie Flynn and Anthony Flynn at the Friends for Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons “Shell-a-Bration” fundraiser on September 5 at the Watershed Kitchen and Inn in South Jamesport. The event was a sold-out. COURTESY TURTLE RESCUE OF THE HAMPTONS

authorStaff Writer on Sep 15, 2025
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