Southampton Supervisor Reverses Course, Seeks To Throw Out PDD Law Without Replacing It
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Amanda Bernocco on May 12, 2017
Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman’s abrupt decision to kill the municipality’s controversial planned development district law—dropping plans to replace it with a revised and updated version, as he previously suggested—is... more
I’d like to thank all the participants, volunteers and those who donated to make Little Lucy’s 23rd annual Halloween Pet Parade such a success. It couldn’t have happened without everyone’s participation. I sincerely appreciate Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger for the use of the village stage and police escort to keep all of our attendees safe while parading. Thank you to all my fellow merchants who donated such wonderful prizes for the raffle table. The band Cat 5 has loyally played at our Little Lucy’s event for many years now. The continued support of our volunteers helps make the day ...
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With Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, Southampton will see new and familiar faces among East End officials. Yet one unfortunate constant remains in Southampton Village: an ineffectual administration led by Mayor Bill Manger. Under Manger’s leadership, critical issues like traffic mitigation, environmental and water quality protection, overdevelopment, controversy over Pond Lane, and the decline of our downtown have been ignored or poorly addressed, leaving our community in a state of stagnation. Manger refuses to address the assessed value issue. The present Southampton Village system of determining assessed values produces absurd and unfair results. The system benefits Manger’s wealthy financial ...
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I wrote a note to the Southampton Town superintendent of highways concerning the condition of the street I live on, stating that I had recently tripped on rough pavement. Within days, a crew came by to patch the road, and as I thanked the crew, they asked, “Was it you that wrote that letter?” I answered yes — and they apologized for neglecting not only my road but adjacent roads as well. I thought this was very respectful and carried on. A few days ago, the entire road was removed and completely resurfaced, and now the roads are like new. ...
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On the last Saturday in October, in Southampton Village, I attended the annual Little Lucy’s Halloween Pet Parade at Agawam Park. This event drew hundreds of people to the park (and throughout the village), with their four-legged friends — all dressed up and vying for placement as star of the parade. There were prizes for costumes, live music and food trucks for the attendees to enjoy. Little Lucy’s is the quintessential pet shop on Jobs Lane, and the proprietor, Patricia Volonnino-Hurley, puts this event on every year with help from volunteers. She works with other local businesses to donate prizes and ...
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Your article [“Traffic Solutions Will Require Remaking the South Fork, Experts Say, and May Be Unlikely To Ever Happen,” 27east.com, October 23] should send a message to us, an unambiguous message, loud and clear. Bill Hillman, the county’s chief engineer, stated the harsh reality that there is no practical solution to our crushing traffic nightmare. Therefore, we must face reality. If the quality of life is not to deteriorate further for current town residents, whose interests should come first and foremost, we should be making demands on all town boards, elected, appointed and staffs regarding our future. Yes, housing is ...
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On Wednesday, October 30, the Mariners Patriot Club at Southampton High School held its 15th annual Appreciation Dinner for our local veterans. The Patriots Club was formed 15 years ago by Christian Westerhoff, a Navy ROTC midshipman and graduate of Southampton High School, and is dedicated to honoring our veterans and soldiers. The club continues to influence the lives of our local veterans and our community: The Patriots Club dedicated Railroad Plaza to John Holden, U.S. Army World War II veteran; flag placement at Sacred Hearts and Southampton cemeteries for Memorial Day and Veterans Day; the annual Turkeys for Vets ...
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Our East End community was recently shaken by a tragic incident that took a life in an act of domestic violence [“Suspect in Water Mill Murder Committed Suicide in Pennsylvania Police Say,” 27east.com, October 28], bringing an unsettling truth close to home. Every day, three women in the United States are killed due to domestic violence, and this recent tragedy reminds us how deeply these issues impact lives, even within our own communities. Domestic violence is not limited to any one background or socioeconomic status; it can and does happen everywhere. At Hope and Resilience Long Island, we are dedicated ...
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The Hampton Bays Alliance will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. The topic of discussion is Governor Kathy Hochul’s Pro-Housing Community Program, a policy designed to reward local governments that are addressing New York’s housing crisis. Localities certified as Pro-Housing Communities are given preference in applications for key discretionary housing grants. Municipalities can apply for certification based on successful support for housing growth in the past and/or stating a commitment to addressing slow housing growth moving forward, noted a press release. The discussion about the program, including its benefits and its requirements for participation, will include ...
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Amanda Bernocco on May 12, 2017