Tom Griffin of Wainscott and New York City died of a heart attack in a New York hospital on Saturday. He was 66. His wife, Virginia Edwards, and daughter, Sophie Griffin, who attended the Ross School and recently graduated from Wesleyan University, survive.
Celebrations of his life will be held in New York City and Buffalo in the fall. A full obituary will appear in a future issue.
Construction fences were placed around the Springs General Store last week, and Daniel Bennett, co-owner of Springs General Real Estate, confirmed that he had applied for a building permit and was hopeful work could begin soon, with a possible opening in 2027.
On Dec. 13 Sag Harbor Village businesses will launch Sag Saturdays, a monthly effort to attract commerce during the off-season by showcasing the village’s artistic and cultural heritage.
This photo by Gordon Grant shows a float from a then-new and unnamed Hispanic group that took part in the Dec. 7, 1989, Christmas parade in East Hampton Village.
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