For Jeff Bogetti My friend doesn’t live across anymore Won’t see him when I go out the door Can’t believe he’s still not there His presence still in the air His family so brokenhearted That Jeff, so young, has too soon departed Yet his joyful, protective soul remains Under which blissful peace still reign
Letters to the Editor: 07.31.14
Of Dorothy King Shutesbury, Mass. July 26, 2014 To the Editor: Carol and I will always have fond memories of Dorothy King, as she helped us so much with our research on Carol’s great-uncle and former village mayor, Jud Banister. We still have her first email from Nov.
Letters to the Editor: 07.24.14
Caught in a Rip Tide Shelter Island July 21, 2014 Dear Editor, I am a Shelter Island resident who had the pleasure of swimming at Indian Wells Beach last Thursday as the guest of an East Hampton friend.
Letters to the Editor: 07.17.14
Debt of Gratitude East Hampton July 14, 2014 Dear David, I would like to congratulate the Amagansett Fire Department on its 100th anniversary. I would also like to thank Chief Dwayne Denton and the anniversary committee for inviting me to participate in the parade and celebration on Saturday.
Letters to the Editor: 07.10.14
Offensive Article Sag Harbor July 4, 2014 Dear Editor: The tone and point of view in Debra Scott’s front-page article “Portrait of a Neighborhood” are incredibly offensive. An immediate apology to Bridgehampton residents of that neighborhood is needed, and perhaps some follow-up articles on the lack of affordable hous
Letters to the Editor: 07.03.14
Wonders of Life Springs June 29, 2014 Dear David, Forty-five years here and Springs still delights us as we get to learn more of the history of the area and continue to cherish the residents, settings, and uniqueness of this wondrous community. Friday night was a dinner with friends at home and great conversations abou
Letters to the Editor: 06.26.14
A Garbage Disposal Montauk June 22, 2014 To the Editor, I am happy to learn of the efforts to combat pollution in Lake Montauk. The problems attendant upon the alarmingly growing and increasingly chemically dependent population that inhabits Montauk need to be addressed.
Letters to the Editor: 06.19.14
Complete Anarchy? Amagansett June 16, 2014 To the Editor, What is going on on our local roads? Has everyone lost it? Just this past Friday my husband and I were coming from Indian Wells Beach at 8:30 a.m.
Letters to the Editor: 06.12.14
Summer of Lyme Amagansett June 3, 2014 To the Editor, This is basically a letter of thanks to Dr. Blake Kerr, who not only wrote an understandable article on the wickedness of Lyme disease, but whom I believe saved my life last summer. I was a victim of all the terrifying symptoms Dr.
Letters to the Editor: 06.05.14
Reading Pleasure East Northport May 31, 2014 Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the many hours of reading pleasure I have gotten from your paper over the years. Although I cannot trace my roots back to the Montaukett Indians or even Poseyville, I can say that I first went out to Montauk
Letters to the Editor: 05.29.14
Passing the Budget East Hampton May 23, 2014 Dear Editor: On behalf of the board of education and the district staff of the East Hampton Union Free School District, I would like to thank the community for its overwhelming support in passing the 2014-15 school budget. This approved budget will enable us to continue to p
Letters to the Editor: 05.22.14
Shakespearian Challenge Springs May 14, 2014 Dear Editor, I am a sixth grader and I recently participated in the Shakespearian Oratorical Challenge at Springs School.
Letters to the Editor: 05.15.14
Bees Are Vital Amagansett May 9, 2014 To the Editor, Thanks to Mary Woltz for her wonderful words about bees and dandelions. Everyone should hear what she has to say.
Letters to the Editor: 05.08.14
Excitement of Art Springs May 4, 2014 Dear Editor, We are proud to be members of the staff of the little school that could, Springs School. We recently were involved in the biggest fund-raiser the school or probably any school in this neighborhood has ever witnessed, the Mystery Art Show.
Letters to the Editor: 05.01.14
Dandelions and Bees Springs April 10, 2014 Dear Editor, Hello, my name is Matthew Lester, and I am a ninth grader at East Hampton High School. I am also currently a Life Scout in B.S.A Troop 298. Spring has arrived, which means that the bees will be looking for food so they can make honey.
Letters to the Editor: 01.22.15
Model for the Arts Springs January 17, 2015 Dear Editor: I am now a confirmed fan of Springs School opera. For the second year, I was invited to the annual opera by Ms.
Letters to the Editor: 01.15.15
Playhouse Concept Montauk January 12, 2015 Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation’s presentation at last week’s Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee meeting and thank you to the Montauk C.A.C.
Letters to the Editor: 01.08.15
Leaving This House Montauk January 2, 2015 To the Editor, Friday, Jan. 2, 5 a.m. I am in the basement of the house. I should be packing to go to Connecticut, but instead I am carefully hanging my hunting clothes on the clotheslines, as I have done so may times before. Procrastination?
Letters to the Editor: 01.01.15
Montauk’s New Librarian Shelter Island December 22, 2014 To the Editor: There is a sweet irony now when I see cars passing through Shelter Island with their “Montauk — The End” bumper stickers. Actually you folks are now at the beginning — the beginning of a wonderful new era for your library.
Letters to the Editor: 12.25.14
One That Closed Montauk December 17, 2014 To the Editor, If my husband says don’t cook, we’ll eat out. I get to really enjoy the restaurants in Montauk. There is one that closed, and we are very sorry to lose Manucci’s.