Liberty Gardens needs to find a new venue [“Environmental Study For Liberty Gardens, New Affordable Apartments, Is Ready For Prime Time,” 27east.com, July 18]. This location is congested and bumper to bumper most of the day.
The Press failed to advise that this project is federally funded and applications may be accepted from anywhere in this country. This is not for our locals. Also omitted is how the residents will make a westbound turn, as there is no U-turn available in the area. We all know this road creates nonstop accidents, and this will surely add to the existing dilemma.
Elaine Bodtmann
Southampton
A Sad GoodbyeIt is with great sadness that we are saying goodbye to Paul DeRobertis, who has just sold Paul’s Italian Restaurant in Southampton Village [“Paul’s Italian Restaurant Sells; New Owner To Honor Its Legacy,” 27east.com, May 17]. Anyone who’s been in...
Ambushed MayorI was disgusted and appalled by what I saw at Tuesday night’s Southampton Village Board meeting [“Trio of Walk-On Resolutions Take Aim at Mayor, and Mayor’s Assistant, at Southampton Village Work Session,” 27east.com, May 24]. All four of the village...
No GrandstandingI love Southampton Village. I have been a proud member of the Southampton community for over six decades. I’m a businessman by career, a lawyer by training, and I know how to spot someone of good character. Trustee Bill Manger...
Excluding Hampton BaysI am puzzled by Tommy John Schiavoni’s statement while dedicating the new John Steinbeck Park in Sag Harbor: “There’s something about the bays and harbors and peninsulas and beaches of this area that inspire people.” I can’t tell if he’s...
Where the Heart IsSadly, the approaching June 16 Southampton Village election has come with the usual attempts to intimidate and dissuade village residents from voting based on made-up threats of “prosecution.” During the last election cycle, some residents received anonymous, threatening letters wherein...
Appalling ActionsAppalling and shocking actions were taken by the trustees at the Southampton Village Board meeting of May 23 [“Trio of Walk-On Resolutions Take Aim at Mayor, and Mayor’s Assistant, at Southampton Village Work Session,” 27east.com, May 24]. Three walk-on resolutions...
Great WorkJust finished listening to the latest “27Speaks” podcast. As usual, superb. Great theme song (can’t get enough of Judy Carmichael), great crew, great topic. Great and articulate guest, Genie Egerton-Warburton [“Inside the World of ADNP Syndrome: Mother Shines Light on...
Defining PeriodThanks for your interview and retrospective with John v.H. Halsey of the Peconic Land Trust [“Q&A: John v.H. Halsey Reflects on 40 Years of the ‘Puzzle’ of Land Preservation by the Peconic Land Trust,” 27east.com, May 24]. The latter 20th...
