East Hampton Could See Total Ban on Dock Building With Planned Update - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

East Hampton Press / News / Government / Environment / 2218910

East Hampton Could See Total Ban on Dock Building With Planned Update

icon 1 Photo
The East Hampton Town Trustees are considering banning the construction of new docks along the last section of shoreline in the town where they are technically allowed, on the eastern side of Three Mile Harbor. The Trustees said they have heard no objections to the idea over the last two years of examining their current dock policies. KYRIL BROMLEY

The East Hampton Town Trustees are considering banning the construction of new docks along the last section of shoreline in the town where they are technically allowed, on the eastern side of Three Mile Harbor. The Trustees said they have heard no objections to the idea over the last two years of examining their current dock policies. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorMichael Wright on Nov 29, 2023
Members of the East Hampton Town Trustees this week leaned toward expanding the board’s prohibition on new docks to the sliver of town shoreline in Three Mile Harbor, where they... more

You May Also Like:

Cherished Summer on Beach Stolen From Locals by 'Ridiculous' Plover Rules, Beach Regulars Say

Dozens of frequenters of the Southampton Village beach known as the Picnic Area rallied outside ... 28 Aug 2024 by Michael Wright

Diving With Giants: Marine Scientist Gaelin Rosenwaks Talks Whale Exploration at Ashawagh Hall

Gaelin Rosenwaks can hold her breath for about four minutes — conservatively, about twice as ... by Michelle Trauring

Rock 'n' Roll Progeny Leads Montauk Beach Cleanup

Alexandra Richards remembers an early childhood in which “we basically lived on the beach.” This ... 31 Jul 2024 by Christopher Walsh

Eagle Scout Candidate Kyle Johnson Is Raising Funds and Awareness of Sharks Through Commack Event

Ever since Kyle Johnson was little, he has been fascinated by marine life — specifically, ... 24 Jul 2024 by Hope Hamilton

No Algal Bloom for Now, but Fort Pond Remains a Bacterial Hotspot

Excessive levels of Enterococcus in East Hampton Town water bodies, along with harmful algal blooms, ... by Christopher Walsh

Local Photographer Presents Immersive Look at Climate Change

Not everyone sees the connection in “COAL + ICE,” the enigmatic title of an exhibition ... 23 Jul 2024 by Christopher Walsh

Former Supervisor Larry Cantwell Joins Friends of Georgica Pond Board

Former East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell has been appointed to the Friends of Georgica ... 16 Jul 2024 by Christopher Walsh

November 5th: Not a Fire Drill

“We know that the future of the earth must not be compromised.” — George H. ... 15 Jul 2024 by Jenny Noble

Odd Color of Ocean Recently Caused by Rare 'Bloom' of Ocean Plankton

A Stony Brook University scientist says that a rare oceanic algae bloom is responsible for ... 10 Jul 2024 by Michael Wright

Voters Will Be Asked To Approve New Water Protection Fund in Fall

Along with casting ballots for a long list of national and county offices this November, Suffolk County voters will be asked to weigh in on the creation of a new water quality fund that would help pay for the expansion of sewer systems and the upgrading of individual septic systems at hundreds of thousands of homes. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine this week signed the bill authorizing the creation of the fund, which must be put to voters for approval before it can be implemented, because it will be funded by a new one-eighth percent sales tax. “The success of ... by Michael Wright