My mother told me today, “It’s too late.” Yes it is. This community that my ancestors helped to found is forever changed. Change is inevitable, but clear disregard for all that makes this place special, unforgivable [“A Fight Over a Cellphone Tower Has Created a Rift Among Sagaponack Village Residents,” 27east.com, August 28].
The isolation that so many feel, though I’m not sure who they are, will only grow. Being able to take accountability and extend past one’s self is difficult. Some have strength, some don’t.
Long-term relationships are ended without a pause, with no questions asked. How can people perish when the five members of the Village Board considered no voice? How did the mayor respond? Because we didn’t have to.
So disappointing.
Robin Foster
Bridgehampton
Gas Station PloyA toxic mix of arrogance and avarice was dished out last week at Southampton Town Hall by the Shinnecock Nation [“Shinnecock Bristle Against Doubts About Rights To Develop Westwoods,” 27east.com, September 25]. According to tribal leaders, your home is on...
Courage NotedI would like to extend my sincere thanks to Southampton Village Trustee Ed Simioni for his support of village residents in advocating for transparency and adherence to the Freedom of Information Law. For background, the Village of Southampton has been...
Development TaleWhen developer Discovery Land of Arizona filed an application to build a 600-acre golf course resort in the Pine Barrens of East Quogue, the application was filed using a zoning vehicle called The Hills Planned Development District, or PDD. Unlike...
Stand UpAs the ongoing updates appear related to discussions regarding the Shinnecock Nation’s construction projects, I can only grimace when I hear the words: The talks were cordial. It became clear, as the Shinnecock constructed the 60-foot electronic billboards right next...
The Right CallOn September 30, Anthony Carter resigned from his position as Southampton Village administrator after less than one year on the job. His total compensation package was a record $335,000 per year, comprising a $215,000 salary on top of a $120,000...
Political PollutionKudos to Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara for instructing the Highway Department to remove illegally placed political signs from public highways, Community Preservation Fund properties and Southampton Town parks [“Political Signs Will Vanish From Southampton Town Roadsides After Board Action...
False and MaliciousThis is in response to David Rung’s letter regarding labor relations in Southampton Village. Consistent with his practice, Mr. Rung, who has an ongoing dispute with the village over his taxes, misapprehends the facts or deliberately distorts them. I have...
Don't Lose FaithIt is my hope that when you cast your votes for the upcoming election that you take into consideration the future of our democracy, our country and our lives. I hope, regardless of your party affiliation, that you vote for...
