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Politically Divided Southampton Town Board Names New Police Captain

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Earth Science and Astronomy teacher Ryan Munkwitz in the newly refurbished planetarium at Southampton High School.

Earth Science and Astronomy teacher Ryan Munkwitz in the newly refurbished planetarium at Southampton High School.

Known as Twin Peaks, this is the first spec house completed at the Olde Towne development in Southampton Village. It's on the market for $45 million. DANA SHAW

Known as Twin Peaks, this is the first spec house completed at the Olde Towne development in Southampton Village. It's on the market for $45 million. DANA SHAW

Julie Dodson's bunk room at the 2016 Hampton Designer Showhouse. DANA SHAW

Julie Dodson's bunk room at the 2016 Hampton Designer Showhouse. DANA SHAW

Piping plovers are nesting just east of Shinnecock East County Park in Southampton Village. DANA SHAW

Piping plovers are nesting just east of Shinnecock East County Park in Southampton Village. DANA SHAW

The Latch Pop-Up Inn. DANA SHAW

The Latch Pop-Up Inn. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town officials discuss possible renovation of the Ponquogue Beach Pavilion. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town officials discuss possible renovation of the Ponquogue Beach Pavilion. DANA SHAW

author on Mar 13, 2012
The room was thick with tension on Tuesday afternoon as the Southampton Town Board voted 3-2 to promote Southampton Town Police Lieutenant Robert Pearce to captain—a move that lacked the... more

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