The East Hampton Town Board held two public hearings on its 2026 preliminary budget last week: one to allow it to pierce the state-mandated 2-percent cap on tax levy increases, and the other on the details of the budget itself. 

The East Hampton Town Building Department, which cut its hours in August, closing to the public on Wednesdays to attack a backlog of applications, announced another change. Building inspectors are now available at the counter and by phone from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, including Wednesdays.

"Fahrenheit 451" at Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theater, adapted by Ray Bradbury from his 1953 novel, depicts a future in which books have been banned and firemen burn any that are found.

For those who prefer a catered Thanksgiving, extensive to-go menus are available from Loaves and Fishes, Art of Eating, the Golden Pear, L&W Market, and Harbor Market and Kitchen.