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

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.

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.

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.