John Trentacoste of East Hampton has spent the last 20 years as a professional property management problem-solver. The work is varied, complex, and unending.

Mayor Jerry Larsen took umbrage at comments made by the East Hampton Town Democratic Committee chairwoman, Anna Skrenta, that the town Democrats were under no obligation to support his campaign should he win the primary.

East Hampton Town made multiple hires this week to address its recent staffing shortages, from the Building Department to the tax receiver’s office.

Susan and Andrew Silver of East Hampton and New York City have officially acquired the sales, rental, and repair shop at 1 Cross Highway from Lee and Barbara Oldak, who announced their retirement earlier this year.