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Shinnecock Canal Redevelopment Plan Has Strong Support Among Southampton Town Board

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Stephanie Bitis shortly after she learned that she was elected to the Sag Harbor School Board Tuesday night with 677 votes, the second-highest in the five-person race. ALYSSA MELILLO

Stephanie Bitis shortly after she learned that she was elected to the Sag Harbor School Board Tuesday night with 677 votes, the second-highest in the five-person race. ALYSSA MELILLO

author on Dec 17, 2014
Plans to redevelop the crumbling Canoe Place Inn in Hampton Bays into a conference and catering hall, as well as a commitment from developers to employ cutting-edge septic treatment systems,... more

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