Ann Welker Sets Sights on Replacing Bridget Fleming as County Legislator
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Ann Welker
Ann Welker
Stephen J. Kotz on Oct 23, 2023
Ann Welker, 60, the daughter of a schoolteacher who was one of the founding members of Southampton College’s marine science program, pretty much grew up on the bay beaches of... more
Business Administrator Jennifer Buscemi gave a presentation on the school district’s fund balance and its various reserve funds, and the plan for using and funding those reserves over the next year, at the latest Sag Harbor Board of Education meeting on December 16. The news was good, overall, as the district remains in strong financial health and standing, and has retained a high rating from Moody’s of AA1, the second-highest possible rating. The update on the reserve funds and recommendations for those funds is an annual occurrence, happening right after the financial audit and before budget season begins. There will ...
by Cailin Riley
The State Legislature delivered a bill that provides for reinstatement of recognition and acknowledgment of the Montaukett Indian Nation to Governor Kathy Hochul last Thursday, December 12. The governor — who vetoed similar legislation a year ago — has until December 24 to sign or veto the bill, which supporters say would correct an unjust and racist 1910 ruling in which the tribe was declared extinct. “We hope she understands,” read a December 12 alert from Chief Robert Pharaoh, that Justice Abel Blackmar’s 1910 ruling “was based on racism and greed,” and that “for 114 years after the Blackmar ruling, ...
by Christopher Walsh
Shorthanded Swim Squad Still Gets It Done With many absent due to illnesses, the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton boys swim team (1-1 in League II, 1-2 overall) traveled to Deer Park on December 10 with just a dozen swimmers but still managed to beat the Falcons, 87-77, for their first victory of the season. Taking first and second places in the first event of the meet, the 200-yard medley relay, boosted the Bonackers’ confidence, which led to them winning nine of the 12 events. The Swimmer of the Meet, chosen by the captains, East Hampton senior Cristian Sigua and Pierson senior Jack Ziemer, ...
by Staff Writer
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Stephen J. Kotz on Oct 23, 2023