Taken Care Of East Hampton January 13, 2014 To the Editor, On Saturday I was out on my walk, which I do every morning with my dog, Lexie. While on my walk I started to feel funny.
Letters to the Editor: 01.09.14
70 Christmas Trees Montauk January 4, 2014 To the Editor: I would like to thank Jimmy Daunt, Richie Daunt, Joseph Horton, and Cindy Dess for their tireless efforts decorating the 70 Christmas trees that line the downtown streets of Montauk for the past 12 years. When I would see Richie and his crew replacing bulbs and
Letters to the Editor: 01.02.14
People Step Forward Springs December 22, 2013 Dear David, On Nov. 21 I had revision surgery on my knee. The really different thing in this second-time-around operation for me is now I live alone.
Letters to the Editor: 12.26.13
Alcohol City Springs December 20, 2013 To the Editor, Okay, if you read The East Hampton Star this week under “Notices,” next to the last page there is a notice that a license is pending for beer and wine to sell retail in a sports arena under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 385 Abraham’s Path in Amagansett. Well
Letters to the Editor: 12.19.13
Close Calls at Sea Amagansett December 15, 2013 To the Editor, As one dragger captain said, “We all have had our close calls at sea.” The morning Billy and I left the dock on Billy the Kid to join the search for John from the Anna Mary is a day none of us will ever forget. Every boat has its own story to tell.
Letters to the Editor: 12.12.13
Ned’s Still With Us Springs December 6, 2013 Dear Editor: I was delighted to see the town’s nature preserve committee is trying to preserve the remains and honor of “Ned, Faithful negro manservant of Capt.
Letters to The Editor 12.05.13
The Best of Bonac Hampstead, N.C. November 26, 2013Dear Editor, Last Saturday (Nov. 23) we experienced the best of Bonac.
Letters to the Editor: 09.11.14
Lifeguards Were Tops Springs September 2, 2014 Dear Editor, Spent this whole summer on Atlantic Beach in Amagansett. I must say the young men and women who were the lifeguards at the beach were tops! Always on guard and ready when the call for duty was needed.
Letters to the Editor: 09.04.14
Not Much Left Springs September 1, 2014 Dear David, We read every day about war. War can be defined as an invasion by one group assaulting another group. Isn’t that what has been happening in East Hampton? A war upon the town?
Letters to the Editor: 08.28.14
Unless You Can Park Wimbledon, London August 23, 2014 Dear Sir, During the past seven years it has been my pleasure and privilege (and that of my family) to be able to spend part of our summer with generous American friends in their delightful Amagansett hideaway.
Letters to the Editor: 08.21.14
Artifact #1042 East Hampton August 16, 2014 Dear David, As of Aug. 13 at 9:45 a.m., as it left the hangar at J.F.K., the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 419 are the proud owners of artifact #1042 of the World Trade Center.
Letters to the Editor: 08.14.14
To the Drivers East Hampton August 11, 2014 Dear David, As the anniversary of my car accident approaches I find myself hypersensitive to the drivers on our roads.
Letters to the Editor: 08.07.14
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.