Stuck in the Middle
Well, I don’t know how to go west tonight My neighbors are in such a plight We’re so scared to venture out on the street And we’re wondering what traffic we’ll meet Highway to the left of us Hill Street...
Giving Back
Prior to being elected, I pledged that my trustee salary would be donated for the benefit of the community. In 2024, I earned a gross salary of $10,171, and it was donated to the following: $1,000 to the Southampton Arts...
Answered Prayers
The 6 a.m. Easter Sunrise interfaith service at Coopers Beach is always a special service. This year, the weather was also extremely cooperative, making it a top 10. The sunrise completely obliged Father Mike Vetrano, who stated he had been...
Lost Focus
Democrats promulgate violence? People just despise the Democratic Party? Please remind everyone who owns Fox News: It is not unbiased. To an extent, I agree that the Democratic Party has not had a strong voice or organization for a while...
Deserve the Truth
The April 17 front-page article in The Southampton Press highlights The Express Sessions discussion about the expansion of the village historic district, a pet initiative that Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger proposed but failed to pass 25 years ago, when...
Bad for Southampton
Gordon Herr needs to step down as Southampton Town Democratic Committee chairman. To say this man has a bad attitude toward people is an understatement and threatens to do overwhelming harm to the Democratic Party here in the Hamptons. Mr....
It's a Haven
Recently, the Village of North Haven hired a company to assess how to improve better cellphone coverage for our just over 900 residents [“North Haven To Explore Cellular Options,” 27east.com, April 15]. I want to thank the trustees for their...
Undemocratic
The Southampton Press editorial board recently criticized the lack of real democratic (lowercase d) choice in our local elections [“Under Attack,” Editorial, April 17]. They were right to do so. This year, Southampton Town voters will have no say in...
Beware of Grudges
As the presumptive “henchwoman” of the Southampton Democratic Committee (thanks for the laugh!) [“House of Cards,” Letters, April 10], I want Southampton Democrats to understand that they are being fed a steady diet of misinformation, half-truths and outright lies by...
A Case Study
A note of thanks to The Southampton Press editorial board for alerting the public to the quid pro quo game playing out in Southampton politics [“Under Attack,” Editorial, April 17]. Southampton Town has become a case study in fusion voting...