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Southampton Town Board Adjourns Sand Mine Hearing Until End of February

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Bob DeLuca, president of Group for the East End speaks at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Bob DeLuca, president of Group for the East End speaks at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Noyac Civic Council President Peggy Gallagher at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Noyac Civic Council President Peggy Gallagher at Tuesday's meeting. DANA SHAW

Aram Terchunian DANA SHAW

Aram Terchunian DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Board member Bill Pell. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Board member Bill Pell. DANA SHAW

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jan 29, 2025
A proposal to phase out sand mines on most residentially zoned land in Southampton Town was adjourned until February 25 by the Town Board on Tuesday. Councilman Bill Pell, the... more

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