Piping Plover Nest Is Destroyed
Piping plover posts and fencing at Maidstone Park in Springs were ripped out of the ground on June 15, perhaps resulting in the deaths of two plover chicks that had recently hatched there.
Springs General Store Seeks Liquor License
John Bennett, the owner of the Springs General Store, wants a license for on-site consumption of alcohol. The East Hampton Town Planning Board knew he was looking to sell wine from a building on the property, but not that he hoped to serve it there. “You’re trying to get an approval for one thing, but it’s morphing into something that we didn’t think was being applied for,” one member said.
Renters Beware, Scams Abound
“Oh, hi! We’re the people who rented your place.” That’s what the owner of a Springs property, who asked not to be named, said she heard about 20 times, almost daily, over the past three weeks. She believes she has been the victim of a summer house rental scam.
Delis and Takeout Get Outdoor Dining Consideration
The East Hampton Town Board on Tuesday discussed measures that would clarify the code with respect to outdoor seating for delicatessens and takeout restaurants. Outdoor string lighting also got a look.