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Southampton Measure Would Require Sand Mines To Monitor Groundwater

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The Sandland sand mining operation in Bridgehampton. EXPRESS FILE

The Sandland sand mining operation in Bridgehampton. EXPRESS FILE

Southampton town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni. DANA SHAW

Southampton town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni. DANA SHAW

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jan 19, 2021
With the safety of groundwater a major concern in Southampton, the Town Board will move forward with a proposal to require that all sand mines in town set up groundwater... more

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