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It’s 2025, but Already the 2026 Election Looms

Mayor Jerry Larsen took umbrage at comments made by the East Hampton Town Democratic Committee chairwoman, Anna Skrenta, that the town Democrats were under no obligation to support his campaign should he win the primary.

Town Adds a Number of New Hires

East Hampton Town made multiple hires this week to address its recent staffing shortages, from the Building Department to the tax receiver’s office.

New Owners at Amagansett Beach and Bicycle

Susan and Andrew Silver of East Hampton and New York City have officially acquired the sales, rental, and repair shop at 1 Cross Highway from Lee and Barbara Oldak, who announced their retirement earlier this year.

Secret’s Out on Cinema’s $5 Mystery Movies

Imagine walking into the movies, buying popcorn, and waiting for your movie to start, but there’s a catch — you don’t know what will play. Such is Regal’s Monday Mystery Movies at the East Hampton Cinema.

Big Day for Clams a-Comin’

With its 34th Largest Clam Contest just a few weeks away, the East Hampton Town Trustees are stepping up preparations for the friendly competition, community get-together, and tasting.

A Proposal on a Springs Beach at Sunset

“The beginning of forever starts with a yes.” So said Steven Thorsen in announcing the engagement of his daughter Elise Suzanne Thorsen to Michael Ryan Fresa.

Orsted Sues Over Stop-Work Order

Revolution Wind, owned by Orsted and Skyborn Renewables and under construction in federal waters not all that far from South Fork Wind, has sued the Trump administration following an August stop-work order. The 65-turbine installation is 80-percent complete.

Arraigned in Main Beach Child-Biting Case

Gail Bomze, the 75-year-old real estate agent accused of biting a 7-year-old girl during a T-shirt toss on East Hampton’s Main Beach last month, has a day in court.

On the Police Logs 09.11.25

A black BMW was seen parked on Lumber Lane in East Hampton Village for two days with its engine running. An officer found the car, still running, and was able to unlock it and turn it off. He left a message for the owner, an 87-year-old from Chicago.

Working Waterfronts Get Protection

The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously passed legislation on Sept. 3 that aims to protect “working waterfronts” from further development.

Alleged Fitness Studio Thief Caught on Tape

A New York City woman was charged with breaking into the Tracy Anderson Fitness Studio in Sag Harbor after hours and stealing nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise.

E-Biker Badly Hurt in Crash

An e-bike rider was seriously injured Tuesday morning after colliding with a Mack truck in Montauk.

Amaden to Step Down From Village Board

Sarah Amaden will be stepping down as a member of the East Hampton Village Board, effective after the Sept. 26 meeting.

Item of the Week: The Duke’s Laws, 1665

The volume seen here, from the historical records of East Hampton Town, is an original copy of the legal code established by James, Duke of York, later King James II of England.

Simon Parkes, Artist and Conservator

Simon Parkes of East Hampton, a noted painter, art conservator, adviser, and collector, died of cancer on Aug. 20 at the age of 71.

Victor Caglioti, Painter and Professor

Victor Caglioti, an art professor and painter who showed widely on the East End, died of Covid-19 in Greenport on Aug. 26. He was 90.

N. Hilton Rosen

N. Hilton Rosen, a residential and commercial real estate developer in New York and East Hampton, died at his home overlooking the East River in Manhattan on Aug. 9. He was 92.

For June Bubka

The family of June Marlene Bubka of East Hampton, who died on Sept. 5, will receive visitors on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor.

Letters to the Editor for September 11, 2025

Plenty of thoughts on the proposed senior center. And that’s not all. Read on.

On the Water: The Albies Are Here

“The false albacore showed up big time,” Capt. Savio Mizzi of Fishooker Charters out of Montauk reported this week. “It’s a great start to the season.”