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Lewis Road Project Suit Dismissed; Opponents Launch Immediate Appeal

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The Lewis Road project in East Quogue. FILE PHOTO

The Lewis Road project in East Quogue. FILE PHOTO

Richard Amper of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society is one of the group of petitioners looking to annul the Town Planning Board's approval of the Lewis Road project. He's seen here at a public hearing for the project before the Central Pine Barrens Commission.

Richard Amper of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society is one of the group of petitioners looking to annul the Town Planning Board's approval of the Lewis Road project. He's seen here at a public hearing for the project before the Central Pine Barrens Commission.

Attorney Steven Barshov, seen here at an earlier public hearing, argued for the developers of the Lewis Road project.

Attorney Steven Barshov, seen here at an earlier public hearing, argued for the developers of the Lewis Road project.

Clearing began at the Lewis Road project in East Quogue this week.

Clearing began at the Lewis Road project in East Quogue this week.

Kitty Merrill on Feb 24, 2023
Once again, State Supreme Court Justice Carmen Victoria St. George has dismissed a lawsuit related to the Lewis Road housing and golf course project. Days later, an appellate court also... more

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