It’s almost impossible to believe that the state and town continue to allow the hunting of wildlife — especially with guns — in this very developed part of Long Island. The killing of a deer at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge by a “lost hunter” last week [“Hunter Shoots Deer On The Grounds Of Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays,” 27east.com, January 11] is a reminder just how dangerous it is to allow hunting in this very populated area of Long Island.
Every weekend dawn during hunting season brings the harrowing sound of gunshots and frantic animals trying to escape slaughter. It is not only cruel, it’s an insane risk to humans in this increasingly populated area.
Susan White
Bridgehampton
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...
