The first blow to Long Beach's vegetation was struck long ago by Man, when a parking lot was laid a few hundred feet parallel to the shoreline, downwind of the prevailing wintertime northwesterlies — meaning it would always compete with blowing sand. Nature reclaimed some of that lot, and Man struck back, cleaning it up but also removing many native plants.
Water quality remediation was once again the primary topic on as the East Hampton Town Trustees looked favorably on several proposals aimed at improving impaired water bodies under their jurisdiction.
The East Hampton Town Board and all appointed boards that have not already done so will resume meeting in person as of next week.
High school graduations are about three months away, giving the valedictorians and salutatorians plenty of time to work on their speeches. At East Hampton High School, those speeches will be given by Evan Masi, the valedictorian, and Anika Petruccelli, the salutatorian.
