Stronger Future
I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the residents of our town have placed in me by electing me to the Town Council. Winning this election is not just a personal milestone; it is a collective achievement made...
Oversight Failure
In his November 6 Letter to the Editor [“Growing Silent”], Mike Anthony suggested climate change, specifically increased water vapor in the atmosphere, may have been responsible for the erosion that led to the damage to the Sunrise Highway bridge abutment...
A Great Success
On behalf of Little Lucy’s I would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped make Little Lucy’s 24th annual Halloween Pet Parade a great success. I’d especially like to thank Mayor Bill Manger for his continued support. Thank you to...
Hampton Bays Moment
As commander of Hand-Aldrich Post 924, I want to thank the community of Hampton Bays for their generosity in the November 8 Bucket Brigade. On that Saturday, our members set up a Bucket Brigade in front of our Legion Hall...
Donate Food
Thank you for your editorial in the November 6 issues [“Stop the Hunger”], in which you urged all of us to contribute to our local food pantries now because of the suspension of federal SNAP benefits. Emphasizing that this is...
Heartfelt Thanks
On behalf of the Mariners Patriot Club, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make our Veterans Dinner on Wednesday, October 29, such a meaningful and memorable evening. This special night was filled with gratitude, love...
Restore Voting Power
Jess McNerney’s Letter to the Editor [“Closer Look,” October 30] aptly pointed to the democratic process here in Southampton Village. Big-money contributions, secrecy of governmental activities, consolidation of power, and other trends have emerged, endangering the abilities of citizens to...
Dragnet
Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach lay bare the irrational immigration policies of the Trump administration. I wrote this one and a half years ago: “In February 2017, The Southampton Press’s Michael Wright...
Tribal Politics
The tribe has spoken. Following the national trend, Southampton Town Democrats enjoyed some big wins in Tuesday’s election. Tom Neely earned a Town Council seat by defeating incumbent Rick Martel, and Democratic Party candidates won all five Trustees seats, ousting...
Infernal Gadgets
I am writing this letter to ask all of you to agree with me that the gasoline-powered leaf blower is, perhaps, one of the worst inventions of the past 75 years. It would be fitting if it was invented in...