Samuel Mulford was an early whaler, fisherman, militia captain, and member of the New York General Assembly who objected to Governor Hunter’s fishing licenses who traveled to London to present his case to Parliament and the king. -- Item of the Week From the East Hampton Library Long Island Collection

A new East Hampton Fire Department substation being built at Cedar Street and Old Northwest Road is expected to lower insurance costs for residents of Northwest Woods, expand resources, and help the department more efficiently respond to calls.

Two members of the East Hampton Village Police Department have been promoted and the village board’s longtime lawyer is retiring, it was announced at Friday’s meeting of the village board.