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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

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

author on Aug 29, 2018
“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

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