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Two Former Southampton Village Mayors Ask Warren To Not Lift Surfing Restrictions

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Southampton Village Mayor Jesse Warren and Trustee Mark Parash did not see eye-to-eye when it came to lifting a law surrounding surfing, from the books. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Village Mayor Jesse Warren and Trustee Mark Parash did not see eye-to-eye when it came to lifting a law surrounding surfing, from the books. GREG WEHNER

authorGreg Wehner on Oct 28, 2019
Southampton Village Mayor Jesse Warren’s recent proposal to lift surfing restrictions in the village drew opposition from two former village mayors last week, yet neither was able to convince their... more

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