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Support for Fleming Grows UpIsland

The executive board of the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee has endorsed Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming in her bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination to represent New York’s First Congressional District.

Schools Adjust for the Omicron Reality

With in-person classes hanging in the balance, the Springs School Board adopted a five-day return rule for kids and employees out on Covid-19 quarantine or isolation — a distinct departure from the 10-day rule maintained by several nearby school districts. Another controversial Covid policy, known as test-to-stay, was under discussion in Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Springs this week.

Georgica Dredging Begins

Heavy machinery appearing this week at the parking lot of the ocean beach at the end of Beach Lane in Wainscott is for the East Hampton Town Trustees’ annual dredging of sand at the mouth of Georgica Pond.

On the Police Logs 1.13.22

A woman called police Sunday morning to report seeing, by the side of Stephen Hand’s Path near Cedar Street, a large black garbage bag containing what looked to be “a person, or human remains.” A potentially gruesome situation turned out to be rather routine.

Snowy Roads, Sliding Cars

Last week’s storm didn’t leave large piles of snow, but it was still enough to cause a couple of accidents on local roads.

Sex Offender Gave No Notice

East Hampton Town police charged a registered sex offender last week with failing to notify the authorities of a change in his address within 10 days of moving, as is required by state law.

Making Words at Watermill

The best words to describe the Hayground School senior learners’ 2022 residency at the Watermill Center may not even be invented yet.

Kids Culture for January 13

Trees in winter, cupcake decorating, gaming, and take-home kits from libraries are on tap for kids and teens this week.

On Call: Not Your Fault or Your Failure

More and more people are visiting health professionals to discuss anxiety and depression, and what's striking is not the new onset of these symptoms and conditions or the severity with which they are presenting but instead that so many people are almost apologetic when they bring up these concerns.

Sag's Waterfront Building Moratorium Ends

Building along the Sag Harbor waterfront can begin again, now with a new code in place. In a unanimous vote, the village board adopted two new resolutions, one ending the moratorium and the other creating a new waterfront zoning overlay district.

Item of the Week: Charles Parsons, the Edison of Springs

This photograph from the C. Frank Dayton Photograph Collection shows the exterior of the blacksmith shop of Charles Silas Parsons (1858-1926) before its relocation and restoration.

Carlos Baladron, 75

Carlos Baladron of East Hampton and Naples, Fla., a real estate investor in New York and Spain who was a professor of Spanish history and literature earlier in his career, died on New Year’s Day in Naples.

Roger Ames, 77

Roger Ames, a composer who lived in Springs for many years, died last Thursday at home in Cumberland, Me. He was 77. An obituary will appear in a future issue.

Love Letters to Amagansett

The Amagansett Village Improvement Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, starting with a "love letters to Amagansett" essay-writing contest for Valentine's Day. All have been invited to participate.

Airport Opponents Gain Important Support

Times have indeed changed regarding East Hampton Airport, but so far, not all elected town officials appear to have taken notice.

Boulders Are Not the Way

Those 18-wheeler trucks carrying boulders in an eastward direction can be seen as a symbol of things to come.

The Mast-Head: Busy Hand

Few things are as satisfying as a well-done home repair.

Gristmill: Campus Quandary

A tough row to hoe for the college bound.

Point of View: When Comes the Devolution

We sat rapt last night, beyond our bedtime, through a chilling “Frontline” report on those who think their freedom’s infringed if they cannot infringe upon the freedom of others.