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Community News, September 26

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The Pierson Junior Homecoming Prince and Princess, Alessandro Marfoglia and Shelby Casey during the Pierson Homecoming Parade on September 13. YUPAY VONG

The Pierson Junior Homecoming Prince and Princess, Alessandro Marfoglia and Shelby Casey during the Pierson Homecoming Parade on September 13. YUPAY VONG

Superintendent of the Southampton Union Free School District Dr. Fatima Morrel cuts the ribbon on the new new playground at Southampton Elementary School on September 20. The new equipment features bridges, climbing walls, monkey bars, multiple slides and musical instruments, including drums, chimes and xylophones. A new, safe playground surface was also installed. The $342,000 playground project was approved by voters in May 2024 through a Capital Reserve Fund vote. The playground replaces a 20-year-old play structure. DANA SHAW

Superintendent of the Southampton Union Free School District Dr. Fatima Morrel cuts the ribbon on the new new playground at Southampton Elementary School on September 20. The new equipment features bridges, climbing walls, monkey bars, multiple slides and musical instruments, including drums, chimes and xylophones. A new, safe playground surface was also installed. The $342,000 playground project was approved by voters in May 2024 through a Capital Reserve Fund vote. The playground replaces a 20-year-old play structure. DANA SHAW

East Quogue resident Jessica Stalters, center, and Fred W. Thiele Jr., right, were honored by the Rotary Club of Hampton Bays on September 19 for their contributions to the community. Ms. Stalters received the Paul Harris Fellow award and Assemblyman Thiele received the

East Quogue resident Jessica Stalters, center, and Fred W. Thiele Jr., right, were honored by the Rotary Club of Hampton Bays on September 19 for their contributions to the community. Ms. Stalters received the Paul Harris Fellow award and Assemblyman Thiele received the "Tony Galgano Citizen of the Year" award at the Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's. At left is Rotarian Lars Clemensen. DANA SHAW

State Senator Anthony H. Palumbo, Bill Wright and Lars Clemensen at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

State Senator Anthony H. Palumbo, Bill Wright and Lars Clemensen at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

George and Lisa Hastings with Jean Curran at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

George and Lisa Hastings with Jean Curran at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

Donna Valle and Dottie Macaluso at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

Donna Valle and Dottie Macaluso at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

Brian Babcock and Mark Strecker at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

Brian Babcock and Mark Strecker at the Hampton Bays Rotary Club’s 17th Annual “Autumn Evening by the Sea” Fundraiser at Oakland's on September 19. DANA SHAW

SFAH alumni participated in an adaptive bike ride to raise funds for Southampton Fresh Air Home's year-round programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities on Sunday, September 22, The ride was part of the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's annual Tour of the Hamptons bike ride. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME

SFAH alumni participated in an adaptive bike ride to raise funds for Southampton Fresh Air Home's year-round programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities on Sunday, September 22, The ride was part of the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's annual Tour of the Hamptons bike ride. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME

Montauk Fire Department: First Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr, Chief Ken Glogg and Second Assistant Chief John McDonald at Gosman's Restaurant on Friday at the the Montauk Fire Department held their annual Inspection Dinner, to honor the 2023 outstanding Members for their special contributions. The three Chiefs presented awards for longevity of membership, Ambulance Member of the Year (Agnes Cindrich), Firefighter of the Year (Joe McDonald), Company of the Year (Ambulance Company No.4), the Chiefs Award (Dennis O'Reilly). Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker presented a special Proclamation to Ambulance Company's Alan Burke for his lifetime of service to the Montauk Fire Department. RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk Fire Department: First Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr, Chief Ken Glogg and Second Assistant Chief John McDonald at Gosman's Restaurant on Friday at the the Montauk Fire Department held their annual Inspection Dinner, to honor the 2023 outstanding Members for their special contributions. The three Chiefs presented awards for longevity of membership, Ambulance Member of the Year (Agnes Cindrich), Firefighter of the Year (Joe McDonald), Company of the Year (Ambulance Company No.4), the Chiefs Award (Dennis O'Reilly). Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker presented a special Proclamation to Ambulance Company's Alan Burke for his lifetime of service to the Montauk Fire Department. RICHARD LEWIN

Ambulance Company No.4 Captain Ellen Cooke holding the 2023 Company of the Year Award with fellow Company No. 4 Members at Gosman's Restaurant on Friday at the the Montauk Fire Department held their annual Inspection Dinner, to honor the 2023 outstanding Members for their special contributions. The three Chiefs presented awards for longevity of membership, Ambulance Member of the Year (Agnes Cindrich), Firefighter of the Year (Joe McDonald), Company of the Year (Ambulance Company No.4), the Chiefs Award (Dennis O'Reilly). Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker presented a special Proclamation to Ambulance Company's Alan Burke for his lifetime of service to the Montauk Fire Department. RICHARD LEWIN

Ambulance Company No.4 Captain Ellen Cooke holding the 2023 Company of the Year Award with fellow Company No. 4 Members at Gosman's Restaurant on Friday at the the Montauk Fire Department held their annual Inspection Dinner, to honor the 2023 outstanding Members for their special contributions. The three Chiefs presented awards for longevity of membership, Ambulance Member of the Year (Agnes Cindrich), Firefighter of the Year (Joe McDonald), Company of the Year (Ambulance Company No.4), the Chiefs Award (Dennis O'Reilly). Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker presented a special Proclamation to Ambulance Company's Alan Burke for his lifetime of service to the Montauk Fire Department. RICHARD LEWIN

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