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Despite Preservation, Thiele Says Water Quality Remains At Risk

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Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. speaks to members of the Bridgehampton Citizens Advisory Committee Monday. Peter Boody photo

“Water quality has become the biggest environmental issue out here,” Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. told members of the Bridgehampton Citizens Advisory Committee Monday evening during a freewheeling hour-long talk... more

Sag Harbor Receives $1.8 Million Grant for Sewer Project

Sag Harbor Village has secured a $1,795,219 grant from the Southampton Town Community Preservation Fund’s Water Quality Improvement Plan that will help it cover a shortfall in its funding to extend sewer lines. “Even though the project is already underway, the town has been willing to help,” said Trustee Aidan Corish, who has overseen the grant writing and planning for the sewer expansion project. “They appreciate the fact that the village is committed to the project.” The village has been planning the expansion for several years, with the goal of using excess capacity at the plant, which mainly serves commercial ... 25 Nov 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz

Sag Harbor Receives Town Grant for Marine Waste Collection

Along with a nearly $1.8 million grant for sewer line extension work, Sag Harbor Village has received a $78,816 grant from Southampton Town’s Community Preservation Fund Water Quality Improvement Plan to cover the cost of removing the waste collected by pump-out boats from boats visiting the village harbor. “The role and efficiency of the pump-out boat is a key piece of our program to promote clean water and adhere to the no-discharge regulations,” said Village Trustee Jeanne Kane, who oversees the village docks as part of her responsibilities on the Village Board. The village currently contracts with Quackenbush Cesspools Inc. ... 24 Nov 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz

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Despite Preservation, Thiele Says Water Quality Remains At Risk

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Despite Preservation, Thiele Says Water Quality Remains At Risk

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