This receipt, dated Oct. 21, 1703, records the first annual payment by East Hampton settlers to the Montaukett people. The payment amounted to a rental fee for the use of grazing lands on the Montauk peninsula.

Before the water turns to ice here on the East End, the local fishing scene seems to be holding up just fine. Bass, bluefish, tuna, sea bass, porgies, and blackfish are hungry and on the feed.

As of earlier this week, the East Hampton boys volleyball team was riding a five-game winning streak, and its coach was anticipating making the playoffs. Plus much more from the world of Bonac sports, from cross-country to girls tennis.