Regionwide Plan on Wildfire Risk
State and local officials are making progress on a regional approach to wildfire risk elevated by the infestation of the woods by the southern pine beetle, but there is more to be done.
Putting Voters on ‘Mute’
Instead of town halls in which voters can face their elected representatives and ask questions in person, uncensored, House Republicans are encouraged to hold “tele-town halls” or Facebook Live events instead.
Floor Area a First Step
After months of study, a town committee worked out a new formula for maximum floor area, a key determinant in how large houses appear, and the town board has debated it and arrived at a proposal we believe is a reasonable response.
The Mast-Head: Words in the Street
The strong-arming to remove a street mural in the District of Columbia is part of a push by the right to erase Black Americans’ legacy and humanity.
The Shipwreck Rose: Shetland Sweater Days
Hyper-nostalgia may be a foolish game to persist in playing in 2025, but it is an ingrained part of our local culture.
Recorded Deeds 03.06.25
Realty transactions hereabouts.
Gristmill: Midwestern Rumblings
A governor plays tit-for-tat with the White House.
Guestwords: Rediscovering Mariana
When a beloved children’s book author took up residence in a tiny playhouse in Wainscott.
Multi-Unit Residences on Smaller Lots?
The East Hampton Town Board is considering allowing multi-unit residences on housing lots as small as half an acre, which would include an increase of parcels in the town’s affordable housing overlay district and a revision of the town code. Right now, multi-unit dwellings are only allowed in those districts on lots that are over three acres.