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County Honors the Rev. Nancy Remkus

Nancy Remkus, a guest minister at the Old Whalers Church in Sag Harbor, was among 19 Suffolk County residents celebrated as a champion of diversity on Sunday, when County Legislator Ann Welker presented her with an award after the nondenominational service.

Supervisor Candidates Face Off as Primary Draws Near

A mostly cordial debate on May 13 that centered on affordable housing and recent woes at the East Hampton Town Building Department likely gave both Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez and her Democratic primary challenger, Mayor Jerry Larsen, an opportunity to claim victory. 

Is the Future of Landscaping Electric?

Public opinion, policy-makers, and $5-a-gallon gasoline are all lining up against gas-powered leaf blowers. That was the backdrop to an electric-blower demonstration, sponsored by ChangeHampton, held on the Town Hall campus May 16.

A Street Parking Rethink on Newtown and Main

East Hampton Village officials will conduct a survey of stores on Main Street and Newtown Lane regarding the potential extension of the street parking limit from one to two hours, and ending that limit at 5 p.m. rather than the current 7 p.m. 

State Delivers Big Grant for Cantwell Court

The Town of East Hampton was awarded $7.04 million to build 16 houses at Cantwell Court on May 13, when the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal met to authorize the grant. 

East Hampton Village May Extend Gas Blower Ban

Mayor Jerry Larsen led a village board discussion on extending a ban on gas or diesel-powered leaf blowers last week. “The idea is to be consistent with the other municipalities,” he said.

Welker Endorses Gallant for Congress

Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker has endorsed the campaign of Chris Gallant, a candidate challenging Republican Representative Nick LaLota in New York’s First Congressional District.

A Green Wall Solution

One year to the day after an ivy-covered trellis fell over at Millstone Park, off Main Street in East Hampton Village, a plan to cover the side of the commercial building the trellis had obscured was revealed.

Addressing What’s Piped In

The implementation of a plan to reduce the flow of stormwater entering the 24-inch pipe that drains into Georgica Pond at the terminus of Cove Hollow Road in East Hampton Village was unveiled last week.

Item of the Week: Harper’s Weekly on L.I. Whaling

This image from the Amagansett Historical Association’s collection was published in Harper’s Weekly on Jan. 31, 1885, with an article about the capture of a whale off Southampton.

The Way It Was for May 21, 2026

From matters frippery to consequential, it happened here.

Recorded Deeds: 05.21.26

More on the realty front here.

Employer-Sponsored Housing Back to Drawing Board

After an East Hampton Town Board discussion this week on proposed employer-sponsored housing legislation, it was clear that changes would be made and another hearing would be needed on the proposed code changes.

Balk at Wainscott Purchase

A beneficiary of the trust that controls 13.5 acres of land in Wainscott accused the East Hampton Town Board Tuesday of misrepresenting how the town would use the land after a proposed purchase. 

Blower Plan Could Go Further

An East Hampton Village plan to extend the dates during which gas-powered blowers are banned is missing a larger point. 

A Pool 50 Years in the Making

Well, it’s finally happened. Voters have approved the construction of an indoor pool at East Hampton High School.

The Mast-Head: A.I. Honor System

Artificial intelligence has crept into the letters to the editor and I don’t like it.  

The Shipwreck Rose: Old School

I appreciate King Charles’s defense of classical architecture and historic preservation.

Gristmill: The Nose Knows

The ne plus ultra in nonverbal communication.