Equipment installed at each of three hubs — possibly LTV's headquarters in Wainscott, the Montauk Firehouse, and the Windmill Village housing complex in East Hampton — could allow residents to gather in smaller numbers without crowding into Town Hall, where social distancing protocols may limit occupancy into the foreseeable future.

This is the second year the Ellen Hermanson Foundation is holding a benefit virtually, because of the pandemic. This year's event, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, will feature a knockout lineup of female comedians, singers, and other performers. As always, the foundation will honor women in the community who have made a difference.