East Hampton Code Officer Fired, Veteran Department Head Resigns In Wake Of Hearing
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Arthur Bloom COURTESY SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER
Arthur Bloom COURTESY SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER
Michael Wright on Dec 5, 2017
The East Hampton Town Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to terminate Code Enforcement Officer Arthur Bloom and accept the retirement of Elizabeth Bambrick, the longtime head of the Code Enforcement... more
All are invited to Community Holiday Sing-Alongs in the parking lot of The Church in Sag Harbor. Two gatherings are planned, Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1; both are from 1 to 2 p.m. and will be led by Lola Lama. Also coming up at The Church is a Community Holiday Party on Friday, December 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for members. Expect light bites, drinks, music, and holiday vibes plus live performances. It will also be a final chance to bid on the silent auction to benefit The Church. ...
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Shellabration, the North Fork’s ode to all things shellfish, returns for another season in Greenport Village, the weekend of December 7 and 8, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Wristbands and sponsorship packages are now available and will give participants access to Greenport’s establishments to enjoy local shellfish, sustainable seafood, and wine and beer pairings during a weekend-long restaurant walk. New for this year, a VIP preparty the evening of December 6 will be hosted for all sponsors at Little Creek Oyster’s brand-new space, located at 211 Carpenter Street. Little Creek will join Greenport Brewery and First and South ...
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The Southampton History Museum’s annual Hearthside Cheer Holiday event will move to the historic Halsey House, 249 South Main Street in Southampton, this year due to ongoing restoration work at the Rogers Mansion. Hearthside at The Halsey House will take place on December 12 and 13, from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m., both evenings. Guests will enjoy an evening of festive cheer, including cider and hot cocoa, live music, and candlelit tours of the preserved historic Halsey House. House tours led by Timothy Van Wickler, the museum’s director of operations and programs, will guide visitors through the Halsey House’s interior, where ...
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The New York State Marine Rescue Center has issued a reminder that cold stun season is approaching and that its 24-hour stranding hotline is open for those who come upon a stunned turtle on the beach. The number to call is 631-369-9829. When water temperatures drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the breathing rate and movements of sea turtles slow, making them unable to swim against currents or dive under the water surface. Due to this, the sea turtles are washed to shore by winds and tides. The New York Marine Rescue Center responds to these sea turtles and rehabilitates them ...
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The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation will offer a free comprehensive grant workshop to Long Island and New York metropolitan area historic 501(c)(3) organizations at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport on January 14, 2025. The workshop will educate the area’s historic community on financial support that is currently available from the foundation and provide guidance on the grant application process. Presenting organizations at the workshop will include The Preservation League of New York, the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites, the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, East Hampton Library, Long Island University, ...
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The Town of Southampton has launched the 2025 “Hometown Heroes Banner Program.” The initiative, spearheaded in 2023 by Councilwoman McNamara and Westhampton VFW Post 5350, aims to recognize and honor our local military men and women by displaying personalized banners with their picture and military service information in Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. In an effort to expand the program, new this year, either banner sponsors or honorees must live or have lived in the Town of Southampton. Other locations to display the banners are in the works. “I’m proud to partner with the Westhampton VFW Post 5350 on ...
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A beach cleanup at Sagg Main Beach, a collaboration between the South Fork Natural History Museum, the Surfrider Foundation of Eastern Long Island, and the office of Suffolk County Legisltor Ann Welker, is planned for Friday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves and trash bags and meet in the parking lot, Sagg Main Beach, 1200 Sagg Main Street. Those interested in volunteering may send an email to Ann.Welker@suffolkcountyny.gov.
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The Bridgehampton Association will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish House of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton. The fair will feature traditional items for the holidays and beyond, including jewelry and other accessories, unique and vintage “treasures” for homes or gifts, crafts, gourmet food, seasonal books, and a raffle, plus hand-decorated wreaths and mini trees for sale, including this year’s Bridgehampton Association ornament, depicting a favorite local scene. Plus the association’s festive red chef’s aprons will be for sale. The Bridgehampton Association distributes all proceeds of the ...
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The Bridgehampton Museum will host “Gifts & Carols: A Community Sing-along” on Saturday, December 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. The event will also be an opportunity to help the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center and The Hampton Library by donating wrapped gifts (no more than $30 in value) for local children this holiday season. Refreshments will be served and the Dickens Victorian Carollers will contribute to the holiday spirit. Individuals and businesses may drop off gift donations in advance at the Nathaniel Rogers House, from Tuesday to Saturday, ...
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Michael Wright on Dec 5, 2017