The layout of a new $25 million senior citizens center building, said to represent East Hampton’s iconic windmills, is a symptom of a frequent government malady — relying on outside experts.

Since the “Rust” shooting in 2021, much of the conversation has been about firearms practices in moviemaking and whether real guns should ever be on set. This misses the larger issue of why firearms and shooting have become the cinematic norm.

While Nick LaLota might be new to Congress, we expect he will take his roles seriously. George Santos will be another matter.

Searching through old East Hampton Stars this week, I discovered that our first mention of Hither Woods came in 1892.