Item of the Week: The Mulfords Sell Land in Apaquogue
On Sept. 26, 1797, David Mulford (1754-1799) and Rachel Gardiner Mulford (1750-1811) sold 24 acres of land “in Appequoag” to his brother Jonathan Mulford (1770-1840).
A Plan for Grasslands at Town Hall
ChangeHampton, a community organization that promotes biodiverse and sustainable landscaping practices, was in front of the East Hampton Town Board last week presenting updated plans for a grassland pollinator meadow at Town Hall and Justice Court.
Water Quality Projects From Georgica to Napeague
Mellissa McCarron, a senior environmental analyst for East Hampton Town, recommended that the town board consider funding four water quality projects, together costing nearly $1 million. More than half the money would go to a single project benefiting Georgica Pond.
On the Water: Rather Be Fishing
Looking at my log book, I’ve only fished three times on her this year. That’s pretty pathetic. I made about a dozen runs to check on the lobster traps, but I can’t recall fishing so little in my life.