It was nice to see Julia Heming’s article about Ken Von Der Hayden’s new dog from Paws of War [“Bridgehampton Veteran Finds A New Friend Through Paws Of War,” 27east.com, July 18]. I noticed a tone of “lonely vet needs a dog for a friend” and would like to add that while he is a master at training his dogs, Ken is so much more than that.
I have known Kenny well since 1983, and without a doubt he is one of the most brilliant people I have ever met. He is wonderful designer of endless variety: sculpture, buildings, ponds, furniture, restaurants, etc. He is also a thoughtful philosopher, environmentalist, outdoorsman, and a great friend to have, as his many friends would attest.
B.D. is a lucky dog!
Brian O’Leary
Southampton
Follow the MoneyThe nomination by the Democratic Party of John Leonard for the upcoming Southampton Town Council election is mystifying to many in both its origin and its motivation. Having moved from Sag Harbor to Hampton Bays only a few years ago,...
Protecting ResourcesOur environment is a finite resource that we must jealously guard. Continued environmental protection must be an integral part of the legislative agenda of any candidate seeking a seat on the Town Council and, as with any issue, a candidate...
'The Fifth Risk'In the words of Mark Zuckerberg (Meta, nee Facebook), a boss should “work fast and break things.” That’s what Elon Musk is doing to the federal government, working fast and breaking things … but then reconsidering his actions as the...
Bye, Bye, Blackbird?Last summer, there were no red-winged blackbirds living in the vicinity of Areskonk Creek in Center Moriches. Normally, their numbers are robust, as they enjoy the marsh’s bounty of flies and mosquitoes. Because of their absence, I was forced to...
Closed DoorsEvery Southampton Village resident should read Brendan O’Reilly’s February 18 article, “Split Southampton Village Board Hires Police Officer From Westhampton Beach Department” [27east.com]. Once again, Mayor Bill Manger and his supermajority have made an important decision behind closed doors. The...
Permanent Solutions?I noted with interest the Page 1 story that Southampton Town Police will be targeting speeding on County Road 39 [“Southampton Town Police Plan Crackdown on Speeders Along County Road 39,” 27east.com, February 5]. Complaints from local residents have spurred...
Shifting BurdenRegarding village code local law amending Chapter 99 [“Southampton Village Considers Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Exemption, Tree Law,” 27east.com, February 19]: This change of law to the village code recently approved by the Southampton Village Board would provide a tax...
It StinksWell. I wasn’t surprised at the reaction from local Democrats to the long-overdue reform of our federal government. It’s hard to fathom how defensive they are over what has always been known was a bloated, over-funded bureaucracy. I’ll take Dean...
