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In The Wake Of Another Shooting, East End Schools Take Stock Of Security

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Jack, who requested his last name not be used, stands guard at the Eastport South Manor Junior Senior High School's main entrance. VALERIE GORDON

Jack, who requested his last name not be used, stands guard at the Eastport South Manor Junior Senior High School's main entrance. VALERIE GORDON

Security guard Tim Berglin in the area that the proposed security vestibule will be located. DANA SHAW

Security guard Tim Berglin in the area that the proposed security vestibule will be located. DANA SHAW

Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School's main entrance was reconfigured to bring the security desk closer to the door. VALERIE GORDON

Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School's main entrance was reconfigured to bring the security desk closer to the door. VALERIE GORDON

Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School's security desk was originally positioned near the stantions. VALERIE GORDON

Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School's security desk was originally positioned near the stantions. VALERIE GORDON

Mesh outdoor furniture.

Mesh outdoor furniture.

Boehlert porch in Southampton<br>Photo by Dawn Watson

Boehlert porch in Southampton
Photo by Dawn Watson

Jessica James's sustainable home in Montauk.

Jessica James's sustainable home in Montauk.

Boehlert porch in Southampton<br>Photo by Dawn Watson

Boehlert porch in Southampton
Photo by Dawn Watson

LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton opened for the season on Saturday, April 30.

LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton opened for the season on Saturday, April 30.

This fence was made from the wire mesh used in cement structures.

This fence was made from the wire mesh used in cement structures.

<br>Photo by Dawn Watson


Photo by Dawn Watson

Second floor office/work space with family heirlooms.

Second floor office/work space with family heirlooms.

authorKate Riga on Mar 6, 2018
In the aftermath of yet another school shooting—this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, last month—school administrators across the East End are reexamining their safety procedures... more

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