STAR Seeks Research Grant
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency is considering a $50,000 grant application from a coalition of East End organizations that want to hire experts to help them understand the technical aspects of the radioactive and chemical pollution from Brookhaven National Lab, the possible health and environmental effects, and the science behind cleaning it all up.

ZIG SCHMITT, 52
Zig Schmitt, a former East Hampton town attorney, died of brain cancer at home on Monday. He had been diagnosed with the disease in August. Mr. Schmitt was 52 and lived on Buell Lane in East Hampton.

G.O.P., In Disarray, To Select New Chair
Robert Davis, the East Hampton Town Republican Committee chairman, has resigned, and former Councilman Thomas E. Knobel appears to be the likeliest candidate for the job.