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Sand May Be Running Out of Mines' Hourglass as Southampton Town Eyes Amortization Proposal

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The Sand Land sand mine in Noyac. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Sand Land sand mine in Noyac. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Sand Land sand mine in Noyac.

The Sand Land sand mine in Noyac.

authorStephen J. Kotz on Nov 6, 2024
A plan to amortize sand mines in Southampton Town, first aired seven years ago, has been revived. On Thursday, October 31, the Town Board discussed a proposal brought forth by... more

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