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Town Approves Purchase of Parsons Homestead in Springs

The Julius D. Parsons Homestead, nearly 11 acres in Springs, includes the 1880 farmhouse of Julius Dayton Parsons, who also ran the Springs General Store, a circa-1880 two-story barn, a small family cemetery, and a cottage that was moved from the other side of the road, which an 1873 atlas identified as the residence of Henry Mitchell, believed to have been part Native American.

Facilities Are Still Hot Topic in Sag Harbor

The Sag Harbor School Board on Monday approved end-of-year deposits into five of its reserve accounts, setting aside money for future expenses in the areas of technology and security, insurance, retirement benefits for teachers and other employees, and for facilities needs. Residents can expect a presentation on the school district’s potential plans for using the facilities money — nearly $5 million — during a June 26 school board meeting.