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Democrats Sweep In Southampton Town Elections

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The Montauk Bus Company is being investigated by the Department of Environmental Conservation for potentially illegally dumping dangerous chemical on the property. BY ERIN MCKINLEY

The Montauk Bus Company is being investigated by the Department of Environmental Conservation for potentially illegally dumping dangerous chemical on the property. BY ERIN MCKINLEY

Co-owner Brian Sckipp came straight from his job as a high school teacher to work at the brewery on Tuesday. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Co-owner Brian Sckipp came straight from his job as a high school teacher to work at the brewery on Tuesday. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Amelia Salvatore embraces Nicholas Kolb during graduation on Saturday afternoon. AMANDA BERNOCCO

Amelia Salvatore embraces Nicholas Kolb during graduation on Saturday afternoon. AMANDA BERNOCCO

The 1838 Keeper's Quarters at Montauk Point is in need of restoration. Its walls buldge out and its bricks are beginning to crumble. SHAYE WEAVER

The 1838 Keeper's Quarters at Montauk Point is in need of restoration. Its walls buldge out and its bricks are beginning to crumble. SHAYE WEAVER

The Westhampton Beach Brewing Company's tasting room in Westhampton. ANISAH ABDULLAH

The Westhampton Beach Brewing Company's tasting room in Westhampton. ANISAH ABDULLAH

The East Quogue Board of Education during Tuesday night's meeting. AMANDA BERNOCCO

The East Quogue Board of Education during Tuesday night's meeting. AMANDA BERNOCCO

Judith Hope's East Hampton home. KYRIL BROMLEY

Judith Hope's East Hampton home. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ann and David Rhoades recently had a new nitrogen-reducing septic system installed at their home on the water in North Haven. Mr. Rhoades, a civil engineer, has been designing the systems for more than 20 years. CAILIN RILEY

Ann and David Rhoades recently had a new nitrogen-reducing septic system installed at their home on the water in North Haven. Mr. Rhoades, a civil engineer, has been designing the systems for more than 20 years. CAILIN RILEY

authorAmanda Bernocco on Nov 8, 2017
Four Democrats will serve on the five-member Southampton Town Board—for the first time in history—after Tuesday’s elections. Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, an Independence Party member—his recent switch to Democratic Party registration... more

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