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Letters to the Editor 08.11.11



Finely Crafted

    East Hampton

    August 8, 2011

Dear David,

    I wanted to take a moment to commend East Hampton Boy Scout Troop 298 for raising $2,800 for Soldier Ride two weeks ago.

    The boys in the troop constructed a fine fishing rod and reel and conducted a raffle to raise the money.

    A brief encounter at Wald

Letters to the Editor 08.04.11



On the Beach

    East Hampton

    July 29, 2011

To The Editor:

    Maybe (?) East Hampton Town could — should — address at least one of the issues below concerning the beach in Wainscott on Beach Lane:

    1. The sign clearly says, “No Dogs between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,” yet dogs are on the beach morning, noon, and night.

Letters to the Editor - 07.28.11



Selfless Efforts

    Springs

    July 22, 2011

To the Editor,

    On June 20 we suffered a serious fire at our home on Woodbine Drive in Springs.

Letters to the Editor 07.21.11



Incredible Kindness

    East Hampton

    July 18, 2011

Dear Editor:

    The recent loss of David Hartstein has left a crater in all of our hearts. His wife, Heather, and their three children, are stunned and reeling from his sudden absence.

Letters to the Editor 07.14.11



Inexcusable

    Springs

    July 6, 2011

Dear Editor

     Our town has become a place where people seem to be harboring more and more hate toward one another. I truly hope this story reaches all those who witnessed this incident, along with the individual that displayed such disgusting behavior.

Letters to the Editor 07.07.11



Health Services

    Montauk

    June 28, 2011

Dear Editor,

    After the initial shock of my husband’s death four years ago, it became apparent that my life would be forever changed, not only on an emotional level but because the money was gone.

Letters to the Editor - 06.30.11



Gentle Soul

    Springs

    June 20, 2011

To the Editor,

    The lights of Main Street appeared dimmer this weekend when the news spread about David Hartstein, a gentle soul who left us all too soon.

    It’s funny how life works.

Letters to the Editor - 06.23.11



David Hartstein

    East Hampton

    June 20, 2011

To the Editor,

    David Hartstein came into our community and with goodness and devotion to his skill made many lives better. I do not fathom a lesson from his passing.

Letters to the Editor - 06.16.11



Mess Remains

    East Hampton

    June 10, 2011

To the Editor,

    Shame on East Hampton for allowing its beaches to deteriorate.

    I went to the beach on Memorial Day weekend at Beach Lane in Wainscott. Walking barefoot on the sand is a thing of the past. Litter was everywhere.

Letters to the Editor - 06.09.11



This Season

    East Hampton

    June 3, 2011

Dear David,

    Just a quick note before the golf team heads up to the state tournament. We would like to express our thanks to certain members of our community.

Letters to the Editor - 05.19.11



What Price?

    Manorville

    May 12, 2011

To the Editor,

    I would like to give thanks and praise to the work and commitment to teaching excellence that has been the mission of all the teachers, staff, school boards, and principals who have been serving our children at Stella Maris (originally St.

Letters to the Editor - 05.26.11



Beach Has Changed

    Amagansett

    May 18, 2011

To the Editor,

    I am writing to add my thoughts about the lawsuit over control of the beach in Amagansett.

    I have spent summers in Amagansett for over 40 years.

Letters to the Editor - 05.12.11



Civility

    East Hampton

    May 6, 2011

To the Editor,

    I thank you for publishing my comments about leaf blowing in this week’s paper. This note today is not being written for publication unless you think it might be worthwhile.

Letters to the Editor - 05.05.11



This Year’s Cleanup

    Montauk

    May 2, 2011

To the Editor,

    I would like to extend thanks to the many, many volunteers who turned out at the Montauk Movie Theater on Sunday to collect trash throughout the hamlet.

Letters to the Editor 12.15.11



Great Honor

    Montauk

    December 12, 2011

Dear David,

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Montauk Chamber of Commerce for selecting me for their person of the year.

Letters to the Editor 12.08.11



Money Is Hanging

    East Hampton

    December 5, 2011

To the Editor,

    It emerges from news of a federal investigation that many paintings, that sold for as much as $17 million as the work of such East End artists as Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell, might well be fakes.

Letters to the Editor 12.01.11



Many Friends

    Montauk

    November 26, 2011

To the Editor:

    My family and I would like to thank the many friends who came to our support after tragedy struck. I would also like to thank all who donated food to us and those who purchased meals for us at Herb’s Market.

Letters to the Editor 11.24.11



Near Disaster

    East Hampton

    November 14, 2011

Dear Mr. Rattray,

    Just a public note of thanks to the folks at Spring Close restaurant on Pantigo Road in East Hampton: While enjoying a scrumptious repast and delightful dining experience, one of our family members found herself choking on food.

Letters to the Editor 11.17.11



Positive Campaign

    Montauk

    November 13, 2011

Dear David,

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for making my first venture into seeking an elected office a very positive experience.

Letters to the Editor 11.10.11



Thanks, Amagansett

    Amagansett

    November 4, 2011

Dear David,

    How wonderful that we live in communities that still have hometown qualities.

    In Amagansett on Halloween, the major road, Montauk Highway, was closed to traffic.