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Yes, though we have taken interior design projects in other East Coast locations. I have been working out on the East Coast for years, but this Hamptons expansion was always very important to me, and it took me that long to find the perfect space to match the vision.

Michael Del Piero seeks out timeless interiors to suit the well-traveled

Why the Hamptons?

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ichael Del Piero started her interior design company, Good Design, in 2007. The Memphis, TN native currently lives in Chicago, where she raised two daughters and opened her first interior design studio and shop space in 2008.

She also lives part-time in Amagansett, and has been visiting the Hamptons for decades. She opened up Good Design’s

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studio and shop location this year, at 372 Montauk Highway in Wainscott.

The world is her inspiration for decorating intimate homes by bringing global travels to her clients.

Is Wainscott Good Design’s only East Coast location?

Why did you wait 10 years to open a second location?

I personally very much enjoy spending time in the Hamptons; it’s a lifestyle choice for me. Furthermore, I find the Hamptons landscape and aesthetic especially inspiring as a designer, and our aesthetic and our approach have been a very natural fit here. But certainly, additional locations are under consideration.

You spent two decades as an executive coach before becoming an interior designer. Tell us about that transition.

In my role as a designer, communication is extremely important and I obviously had a lot of experience with C-Suite level professionals in my executive coaching business. My current clients have a similar professional profile, and that experience has been a real asset for me in speaking their language.

Where do you source most of your pieces from?

I source my pieces from my travels all over the world, from France to the Netherlands to Asia to Africa and South America. Items from each part of the world have unique characteristics that complement and play off each other when juxtaposed.

We additionally seek out a wide range of artists and artisans. Provenance is important, but personality of objects is more so.

As a world traveler, what

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9 EH Town Board Okays Fire Com Tower Heated debate over Air Force property.

14 Styrofoam Ban Coming To East Hampton Town Butcher trays exempt, most other uses nixed.

24 Crime Reports, Arrests Down Across East End Statistics follow national trend, according to FBI.

27 Drunken Driving Charges For Two Close to home, but driving drunk, police say.

B1 Love Is Not All Five artists come together in group exhibit.

B5 Halloween Round Up Where to go for hauntings and happenings.

11 SH Town Turns Affordable Corner SH makes strides for more affordable apartments.

17 Lively Hearing On East Hampton Hamlet’s Future Pantigo Road discussed.

26 Southampton Town Police Settle Suit Police lieutenant gets cash payout.

27 Broad Daylight Robbery Unnerving Victim was walking on East Main Street.

B3 Red Badge of Courage Civil War antics in Southampton.

B10 A Day Like Any Other LTV archivist creates novel around 1938 hurricane.

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ichael Del Piero started her interior design company, Good Design, in 2007. The Memphis, TN native currently lives in Chicago, where she raised two daughters and opened her first interior design studio and shop space in 2008.

She also lives part-time in Amagansett, and has been visiting the Hamptons for decades. She opened up Good Design’s

studio and shop location this year, at 372 Montauk Highway in Wainscott.

The world is her inspiration for decorating intimate homes by bringing global travels to her clients.

Is Wainscott Good Design’s 34 only East Coast location?

Why did you wait 10 years to open a second location?

Deeds Featured listings above $5 million.

Yes, though we have taken interior design projects in other East Coast locations. I have been working out on the East Coast for years, but this Hamptons expansion was always very important to me, and it took me that long to find the perfect space to match the vision.

In my role as a designer, communication is extremely important and I obviously had a lot of experience with C-Suite level professionals in my executive coaching business. My current clients have a similar professional profile, and that experience has been a real asset for me in speaking their language.

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Where do you source most Featured listings of your pieces from? below $1 million.

40 Westhampton Plays In Tennis Semis Hurricanes aiming for county title.

42 Canberg Calls The Shots Hurricanes fall short of playoffs.

You spent two decades as an executive coach before becoming an interior designer. Tell us about that transition.

40 Bonackers Break Past Hampton Bays Team finishes 9-5 season with big road win.

43 Jersey Retired In Memoriam Riverhead honors Sergeant Dashan Briggs.

I personally very much enjoy spending time in the Hamptons; it’s a lifestyle choice for me. Furthermore, I find the Hamptons landscape and aesthetic especially inspiring as a designer, and our aesthetic and our approach have been a very natural fit here. But certainly, additional locations are under consideration.

I source my pieces from my travels all over the world, from France to the Netherlands to Asia to Africa and South America. Items from each part of the world have unique characteristics that complement and play off each other when juxtaposed.

We additionally seek out a wide range of artists and artisans. Provenance is important, but personality of objects is more so.

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Dear Rick, At a recent town board meeting, Southampton board member Tommy John Schiavoni recommended imposing limits on the amount of recreational space allowed on Planned Residential Developments or PRDs (“Board Blocks Space Limitations,” The Independent, 10/17/18).

A PRD is a complex zoning vehicle that is similar to another zoning vehicle called a Planned Development District or PDD. In July 2017, the Southampton Town Board repealed the PDD zoning vehicle, and in December 2017, the town board rejected an application to build a golf course resort in East Quogue (known as The Hills) that had originally been filed as a PDD. After the PDD was rejected, the developers of The Hills refiled their application as a PRD and sued the town for rejecting their application for a PDD.

The debate surrounding the new Hills application is now focused on whether a golf course is allowed on the open space freed up as a result of clustering houses on the PRD. Clustered housing is a common feature of PRDs. However, clustered housing is designed to protect pre-existing open space that has environmental merit such as the Pine Barrens ecosystem.

The Hills is zoned for five-acre plots, which allows 118 houses to be built “as-of-right” regardless of whether the houses are clustered or not. The open space on The Hills parcel is being preserved by virtue of the five-acre zoning. The open space isn’t being preserved by the generosity of the developers. Building anything above the 118 houses increases density.

Limiting density on The Hills has become increasingly important because three different areas of pollution have been discovered on the borders of the proposed PRD, and none of these areas have been factored into The Hills application.

Also of concern is the false assumption that every purchaser of the 118 homes will play golf, raising the question of how many homeowners in The Hills will actually need a golf course as an amenity.

Mr. Schiavoni’s recommendation to hold a public hearing to discuss his proposal was rejected by Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and two other board members on the advice of Southampton’s counsel, allegedly because of the pending lawsuit filed by the developers of The Hills golf course.

Whether one agrees with Mr. Schiavoni or not, his proposal calls attention to the need for zoning reform in Southampton and highlights the weakness in Supervisor Schneiderman’s argument that he is qualified to run for Suffolk County Comptroller as a reformer.

Respectfully, Susan Cerwinski

Dear Editor, Individuals and organizations have an absolute right to petition their government, including our town board. After careful attention, and before making a judgment, the board has a sworn duty to then consider and follow the rules and laws in force that govern us as residents of East Hampton, and as citizens of the United States.

This duty is codified in the New York State constitution as an oath [a] newly-elected board member repeat[s] before taking his or her seat on the board: “I (Peter Van Scoyoc, Sylvia Overby, Jeffrey L. Bragman, Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, David Lys) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the State of New York, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office (of town board member) according to the best of my ability.”

When granting petitioner relief, the board, by its oath, has promised that such relief will not be based on emotion, but instead, that it will fall within the four corners of our currently existing laws and the constitution upon which such laws are based.

To do otherwise would be to run the risk of governance by chaos and the cherry picking of laws to be followed. It gives approval to parsing laws, so that some people are required to follow all laws, while a select group is excused from adherence to a law because it may or may not affect them negatively.

That is not the system upon which this country was founded, nor is it the system of governance under which we live.

When the town board is asked to codify disobedience of law, the board must deny that request.

It makes no difference which organization it is, nor who the aggrieved party may be. The board has sworn an oath not to condone or excuse the aiding and abetting of unlawful behavior. Such action would be a violation by our elected officials of their sworn oath to the residents and voters of East Hampton. It is the board’s sacred duty to uphold and carryout the precept that we as a town and as a nation are governed by the rule of law.

Beverly Bond

Eat Your Veggies Dear Editor, Right on the heels of utter devastation wrought by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, comes an alarming report in the prestigious journal Nature that mitigation of global climate change will require a massive switch to plant-based eating.

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News & Opinion Lys, Vilar Square Off At Indy Two East Hampton Town Board candidates see eye to eye

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

East Hampton Town Board candidates David Lys and Manny Vilar. Independent/Justin Meinken

Incumbent East Hampton Town Board member David Lys, and his challenger, Manny Vilar, are marked not by their differences but by their similarities.

Vilar, the head of the New York State Police Benevolent Association, “looks at things from 30,000 feet up,” he said. “The big picture.”

Lys is “looking at it from the ground floor, with boots on the ground,” he said.

The incumbent has a 20-year record of community service, including a long stint on the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Vilar has 30-plus years on the police force in various capacities on his resume.

Neither Lys, a converted Republican running as a Democrat, nor Vilar, the GOP standard bearer, believes there is a place for national politics on the local level. Both are consensus builders.

Lys, in his one-year stint on the town board, has already shown he is willing to break with the Democratic Party supermajority on controversial issues. Like the newly elected Jeffrey Bragman, the town has, for perhaps the first time in modern history, Democratic town board members willing to buck the party bosses. “I am an open and transparent person,” Lys said.

A case in point: Vilar was one of the first politicians locally to question the need for the Deepwater off-

shore wind farm. Bragman and Lys also voiced concerns, though the other three members of the board, all Democratic, voted to allow Deepwater access.

Another example is the Cross Highway affair. The town board was set to grant an easement to a valuable piece of land to a connected property owner — who just so happens to be a major Democratic Party donor. Both Lys and Vilar agreed with David Buda, a town board gadfly who uncovered what appears to be a major discrepancy — the land belonged to the town and not to the property owner, Galaxy LLC.

“I think there was a lot of info that was mishandled or not fully vetted.

There is a long history of that property,” Lys said.

“Scott Fithian brought me the highway book from 1914,” Lys added, noting the land in question was once part of the town highway system. “That was new information never given to us,” he said of the town board. “I don’t want to proceed further until ownership can be determined.”

Vilar said the town currently “doesn’t know who is getting paid by what” and the current town code allows for “a politically connected law firm” to do business. Vilar cast the deal in a shadowy light, pointing out the law firm for Galaxy was Twomey, Latham, Shea, and Kelley. Chris Kel-

ley is the East Hampton Town Democratic Party boss who was influential in getting most of the current town board members elected. “Not to say there’s anything shady going on, but it does rise to the level of interest when all of a sudden you have sometime who’s very politically connected, with a law firm that’s very politically connected, that’s interested,” Vilar said.

He suggested getting the New York State Joint Commission of Public Ethics involved.

“We do have a board of ethics, we also have the Freedom of Information Act Law, so to bring in another ethics committee, I think it’s unfair to say the board was influenced,” Lys countered.

Both men are shaped by family.

Lys has four children and Vilar, six. Lys said he originally registered as a Republican, not because of political ideology but because “it’s what my father said to do. He checked off a box when applying for a driver’s license,” he recalled.

The board was recently approached

by Latino advocates asking the town to codify a resolution not to aid and abet Immigration Control Officers who come to town looking for scofflaws who are wanted for aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and similar offenses.

Neither candidate is in favor.

Lys said the town police policy already in place “has a lot of similarities”

and that Latino advocates may be guilty of creating “fear mongering” in the Latino community.

Vilar said his position is clear-cut, “considering I’m in the profession. To codify is the worst possible thing you can do. It doesn’t make a difference if you are Latino or not.” Vilar said the solution is an easy one: “Don’t be in violation of the law.”

East End towns have been lax in creating affordable housing opportunities. “You can’t stop looking,” Lys opined. One solution, he said, is “to create more affordable housing districts.”

Vilar said the town has to create more multi-family dwellings and affordable apartments but there must a cesspool upgrade to make it work.

Vilar was asked if, as a union head, he would overcompensate union workers if elected.

“Here’s the problem with employees in town government, they’re paid 30 percent less than surrounding towns.

It’s crazy for anyone to think or report that we’re going to correct a 30-percent salary deficiency in one or two years.

You need to evaluate every single job in the town of East Hampton,” Vilar said.

The candidates visited The Independent office at Suite 19 in the Red Horse complex on Friday, October 17. Editors Rick Murphy, Stephen J. Kotz, and Bridget LeRoy attended the meeting.

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The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society of East Hampton is again offering the Madelon DeVoe Talley Scholarship. The $3000 scholarship is awarded to a woman who is at least 25 years old and is currently enrolled or plans to enroll in a college undergraduate program. To qualify, applicants must have lived in East Hampton Town for at least two years.

Applications for the scholarship are available in the LVIS office at 95 Main Street in East Hampton.

Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, November 2, to: LVIS/Madelon DeVoeTalley Scholarship, 95 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937.

Some residents of St. Michaels say they are treated like inmates

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Residents of the St. Michaels Senior Affordable Housing apartments say they have been threatened with eviction, causing stress and resentment between residents and management. Recently, one of the buildings at the Amagansett site became roach infested. Independent/Rick Murphy

They are forced to clean their own hallways and stairwells, despite the fact many of the senior citizens are ill and or have heart issues or other disabling conditions. The staff is abusive to the point the residents are frightened. They have no representation at board meetings. One of the buildings was infested with cockroaches.

Those charges were leveled by a group of senior citizens who live in the St. Michaels senior citizen apartments in Amagansett and visited The Independent recently to voice their concerns. Staff members of the complex, though, disputed the allegations.

Building B, which houses eight units, is said to be overrun with roaches, and the tenants were warned in writing that they would be billed for pest extermination charges.

Tenants also said that the rules in their leases are unfairly stacked against them. The most onerous rule of all is one that states, “the landlord may terminate lease if there is activity” that the staff deems to be against the rules. One tenant, noting that renters are receiving federal rental subsidies because they have virtually no money or income, called the notice, “a death warrant” because the subsidies would end if they were forced to move.

Matt Stutterheim, a former radio station executive and a one time on-air personally, said he was stunned to get a notice on October 9. “Your apartment is not being maintained in a clean and sanitary manner,” the notice, labeled First Lease Violation, read. “The current state of your apartment creates

a potential health or fire hazard. The landlord may terminate your lease.”

Roaches The culprit? Cockroaches management found in his apartment. “They told me it was my books and I had to get rid of them,” said Stutterheim. Many of his belongings were bagged up, sealed, and taken from the premises, including valuables collected during his years in the broadcast business.

“They treat us like inmates,” one of the tenants interviewed said.

But Kathy Byrnes, the manager, who oversees four affordable senior complexes in town, including Windmill Village I and II, had a different take.

“We’ve been very respectful to all the tenants,” she said in an interview on Friday, October 19. “I tell my staff, ‘Every day is a new day.’”

The outfit that runs the units is Windmill LLC, which landed in court a few years back after a stomach-churning mold and mildew problem made numerous residents sick.

Despite a checkered history, the Town of East Hampton continues to employ the same management team to run complexes built by Windmill: Gerry Mooney and Kathy Byrnes as the managers, and Brian Byrnes as the superintendent. In fact, the town recently irked more than a few insiders when the same group was hired to manage its newest affordable housing acquisition, the 114 Cottages just outside Sag Harbor Village.

Windmill I, Windmill II, and St. Michaels are run by Windmill Hous-

ing Development, a quasi-governmental organization that creates affordable housing opportunities for the town, which typically provides the land. It is run under the auspices of the East Hampton Town Office of Housing and Community Development, which is headed by Tom Ruhle, the East Hampton Town housing director and a town employee.

Ruhle said, via e-mail, that, “The Town of East Hampton does not have anything to do with the management of St. Michaels nor does the town provide any subsidy for the tenants located there. If the tenants have complaints with the management, they should address those with either the Windmill/St Michaels board or with HUD.”

Windmill LLC builds the complex and receives rent subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Tax Credits There is money to be made: tax credits are sold to large financial institutions that put up the seed money to build the developments and are then repaid over a period of time, usually 20 years, with rent money.

The tax credits are often quite generous and the agent who sells them can net a commission. Windmill also controls the actual building process, hiring contractors, and the like with little or no oversight.

Windmill has been criticized for shoddy workmanship before, most recently when it was determined the mold at Windmill II was likely due to faulty

gradient calculations and on-the-cheap basement egresses that allowed excess water into the basements.

Michael DeSario, the long-time president of the Windmill board and its driving force, is no longer on the board.

The town, under Supervisor Larry Cantwell, passed over Windmill for a proposed project and decided to look for other affordable-housing providers.

A half-dozen Windmill II residents braved a driving snowstorm five years ago to come to The Independent office and complain about the treatment they receive. The scene repeated itself last Friday, when on October 12, residents of St. Michaels shared similar horror stories.

Kathy Byrnes, one woman said, can be abusive. “The other day she was standing over me screaming. I was afraid. She is a large woman, much larger than me,” recounted Pat Knight, a resident. “Thank God someone came by. I was afraid.”

“I’ve never yelled and screamed at anyone,” Byrnes countered.

Stutterheim, like all residents, has to be re-certified to keep his HUD subsidy. The problem is everything he owns is sealed in plastic, and much of it is stored outside. Now, he said, he doesn’t even know where the paperwork he needs is.

Devastating Blow The Catch-22, as some tenants call it, appears in the lease: “If an apartment does not have problems with pests and they appear during a tenancy, the tenant is held responsible for exterminator charges.”

Since the building was new when tenants moved in, that technically means the management isn’t responsible.

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EH Town Board Okays Fire Com Towers Preliminary work began Monday after heated debate over site

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Located at the top of the old Startop Ranch area east of East Lake Drive, a planned tower is a vital link in the emergency communications chain, the Montauk Fire Chief says. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

The East Hampton Town Board gave a thumbs-up on the implementation of a total overhaul of the town's aging emergency communications system on Thursday, October 18, hen it voted 5-0 that the proposal would not have any serious adverse effects on the town or the environment.

Workers began on Monday to drill soil samples where a 300-foot tower will be erected early next year in Montauk.

However, before taking that vote, one member of the board, Jeffrey Bragman, voiced a couple of strong objections. Bragman wanted the board to remove two of the eight proposed sites from the list in the document it was approving.

The board had already discussed, in previous meetings, building a new 300-foot-tall, three-sided, steel lattice tower on the western side of the entrance to the Montauk Recycling Center on Montauk Highway, along with installing a taller monopole antenna at the East Hampton Town police headquarters in Wainscott.

There were six other proposals contained in the SEQRA document, four of which Bragman had no objection to.

Those four include the existing tower on the Amagansett Fire Department’s property, the existing tower behind the

East Hampton Town Courthouse in the government complex on Pantigo Road, a third existing tower located north of East Hampton Airport, and a facility located by the Noyack Radio Tower off Middle Line Road in Sag Harbor.

None of those towers would be replaced. The first three would have new equipment mounted on them, while the Sag Harbor facility would be expanded, with a 288-square-foot building being added, and a much larger propane tank and generator to deal with emergencies.

It was two other sites on the SEQRA document that Bragman was objecting to, one located in Springs and the other in Montauk. The Springs tower would be 150 feet tall, in what board members described as a Girl Scout camp on Flaggy Hole Road. The Montauk tower Bragman was objecting to is on what is called the Ground Air Transmitter Receiver site, or GATR, located on one of the highest elevated points in eastern Montauk, east of Lake Montauk and East Lake Drive.

Fire chiefs across East Hampton have been calling on the town to act as soon as possible on the entire proposal, to protect its citizens during times of crisis, be it fire or storm.

“The communications upgrades included in this project are of immediate need for emergency services

capabilities,” Eric Schantz, a senior planner for the town, told the board in the SEQRA document. “As such, there is significant public benefit which cannot be understated.”

Sites Considered Chief Vincent Franzone of the Montauk Fire Department explained on Sunday the need for the network of taller towers proposed. The plan links a series of towers that communications can be bounced off of, located clear of trees and other man-made and/or natural points of interference, like hills, for radio communication. If any of the towers fails during an emergency, radio signals can be bounced off the other towers, enabling emergency responders to stay in contact with each other.

Chief Franzone said on Sunday that the GATR site is an integral part of the plan, especially for Montauk’s first responders. “We’re at the end,” he said.

If the soon-to-be-built 300-foot tower by the recycling center were ever to fail, first responders would be left in the dark without a second tower to bounce signals off of. Currently there is a series of what look like tall telephone poles, upon which were once mounted equipment for the military to use to direct its flights, a remnant of the old Air Force Base. The site was deactivated in 1984.

Bragman’s objection to the two sites he singled out was sparked, in part, during the public comments portion of the East Hampton Town’s work session. David Buda, a frequent observer and sometime critic of the town, said that the proposed towers on the Girl Scout campsite in Springs and the GATR site in Montauk lacked plans for public review, and should not be included with the other six.

“I have to agree with you on that,” Bragman interjected. “When you issue a negative declaration,” he then said to his fellow board members, “it is a statement that you have concluded that there are no potential significant adverse impacts.

It is sort of difficult to say that when you don’t have your project defined.

We don’t have a plan. We don’t have a height,” he said of the two sites.

Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc responded that, in fact, the proposed new towers’ heights were listed in the SEQRA document. Bragman then asked if the town’s planning board should not be involved. Because the town board is the lead agency on the project, Supervisor Van Scoyoc responded he would not be in favor of involving the planning board, because it would delay the project. Van Scoyoc said he did not want to “get into the Continued On Page 51.

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Forum To Focus On Water The Independent will sponsor Water Views Festival at Ross School

By Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com

“Water, water, everywhere / Nor any drop to drink” — the oft misquoted lines from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” — could soon apply to the East End, where concerns over water quality have risen to the crisis level in recent years.

Algae blooms, once a rare occurrence, now take up annual residence in ponds and bays, and the region’s solesource aquifer is under constant assault from leaking septic systems, fertilizer and pesticide run-off, and any number of other pollutants.

In response to those concerns and

with an eye toward celebrating and preserving the East End’s most precious natural resource, The Independent will host the inaugural Water Views Festival on Sunday, November 11, at the Ross School in East Hampton.

The day will include programming featuring environmental scientists, NGOs, and community leaders tackling water conservation issues on Long Island. It will also have family-friendly activities highlighting local eco-initiatives, and celebrating the natural beauty of Long Island. The Water Views Festival will consist of talks and presentations from 10 AM to noon and an eco-expo

and food tastings from noon until 3 PM.

Five keynote speakers will address issues of water quality. Edwina von Gal, a landscape architect, is founder of the Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit that promotes toxin-free lawns and landscapes. Michael Ogden is the founder of Natural Systems International, an engineering firm in the San Francisco Bay area that focuses on providing ecological solutions to local, regional, and global water problems.

Joining them will be Murray Fisher, the founder of the Billion Oyster Project, which, as its name implies, intends to seed one billion oysters in New York Harbor by 2035 while working with school children on a variety of marine restoration projects. Beth Rattner is the executive director of the Biomimicry Institute, which focuses on using nature-based solutions in design and business applications. Gaelin Rosenwaks, an ocean explorer and photographer, who founded Global Ocean Exploration, will share her passion for ocean exploration, marine conservation, and photography and videography.

A “State of Our Waters” panel will feature Long Island’s leading water conservation experts including Dr. Christopher Gobler, the director of the New York State Center for Clean Wa-

ter Technology and a marine sciences professor at Stony Brook University; Deputy Suffolk County Executive Peter Scully, who oversees water quality projects for the county, and Nancy Kelley, the executive director of The Nature Conservancy/Long Island Chapter. They will discuss issues related to drinking water, fresh water bodies, and the ocean. The discussion will highlight water quality challenges, and the opportunities and efforts underway to address these challenges.

Following the talks and panel discussion, the festival will offer food tastings from local sustainable restaurants and family-friendly activities that are designed to be both educational and engaging. Local businesses, NGOs, and environmental groups will highlight eco-initiatives at the event.

Participating vendors include Flowers by Beth, Friends of Georgica Pond, The Nature Conservancy, Stony Brook Center for Clean Water Technology, the Surfrider Foundation, the Children’s Museum of the East End, Perfect Earth Project, the Art Barge, and the South Fork Natural History Museum.

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Styrofoam Ban In East Hampton Town Coming

passed in East Hampton Village earlier this year, which itself was based on a law passed in Patchogue. The new legislation amends the already passed law banning the use of plastic bags by businesses, adding polystyrene foam, better known as Styrofoam, to the banned list. “Most of the polystyrene foam that ends up in landfills will be there 500 years from now,” the preamble to the amendment reads.

“Polystyrene foam can also be very toxic when burned.”

Overby recalled the ban on plastic bags which was passed in late 2014. “There was some opposition, more from the industry itself,” she said. “Not from local businesses.

There were local businesses that were concerned that they already

had a stock of plastic bags,” she said.

Businesses were given almost nine months to comply.

This is the perfect time of year to pass the ban, Overby said, since affected businesses will have many months to plan for the change before next season.

The law will not affect the use by butchers of polystyrene trays to pack cut meats. That use of polystyrene will be exempt. However, the sale of polystyrene coolers and packing peanuts will be banned in the Town of East Hampton.

Also prohibited will be the use of all disposable cups, plates, and lids made of polystyrene and designed to be thrown away after one use. The new law is already on paper, and likely will soon be scheduled for a public hearing.

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The Perlman program was established in 1994 and provides training for talented string players.

Alumni returned this October for a special concert and visited East End schools.

Marcelle Langendal, Hayground’s faculty chair, said, “When the Perlman Music Program Alumni Quartet reached out about coming to Hayground, our faculty anticipated a special treat. The quartet’s visit exceeded all expectations.”

Butcher trays exempt, most other uses nixed under proposed amendment

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com “We can’t make it into anything else,” East Hampton Town Board member Sylvia Overby said last week about Styrofoam.

Overby is crafting an amendment to the Town Code that would ban most

Tuckahoe School Tuckahoe School’s sixth-grade students recently visited the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill to view the current exhibits as part of the ongo-

uses of Styrofoam in the town. She addressed fellow board members about the proposed code change October 16.

A couple of days later, she spoke to The Independent about the new law.

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ing art history program. Students toured the museum and discussed the exhibits with museum educator Wendy Gottlieb. The sixth graders will continue to work with Parrish staff

Alumni of the Perlman Music Program on Shelter Island visited Hayground School in Bridgehampton on October 9.

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Poxabogue Course Isn’t Fair Game Town shoots down deer hunting at golf greens, allows in other areas

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By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The Village of Sagaponack was hoping to add six town-owned properties to its “wildlife management plan,” but only two of the parcels were approved for bow hunting by the Southampton Town Board on Thursday, October 18.

The proposal was originally brought to the board at an October 11 work session, but Supervisor Jay Schneiderman asked his team of Deputy Supervisor Frank Zappone, Parks Director Kristen Doulos, and Community Preservation Manager Mary Wilson to find out some more information before the board reached its final decision. These properties included the Poxabogue Golf Course, farmland on Townline Road, two areas along the Long Pond Greenbelt, and two parcels in Sag Woods.

“It’s not a wooded area. The deer are out in the open,” Schneiderman said of shooting at the golf course. “It doesn’t seem like fair game.”

Doulos added that the Fairway restaurant remains open through the winter. Bow-hunting season, managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation, runs until January 31.

“I’d consider that an active park,” she said of the area, and Schneiderman added, “You can’t have an overlap there with people bow hunting and playing golf.”

The town was similarly concerned with the farmland on Townline Road, which is west of Townline BBQ and south of Montauk Highway. Councilwoman Christine Scalera raised several issues with hunting at the location, which is owned by a farmer.

“Shooting in a wide-open space is like shooting fish in a barrel,” she said.

“And my main concern with the farmland up by the highway wasn’t so much my concern for the deer, although I’m somewhat sympathetic. My concern is that it’s right next to a restaurant that is pretty popular. It doesn’t seem to me as something that would lend itself to this kind of a program.”

Councilman Tommy John Schia-

voni was also worried about liability in the event of an accident on the highway.

The two parcels along the Long Pond Greenbelt drew Community Preservation Fund comments. Although both were bought in the 1990s prior to the formation of the fund, Wilson said the town has been in talks to buy the parcel adjacent to them for preservation and said the greenbelt management plan does not permit hunting. That was enough for the board to decide against it.

The last properties on Wainscott Harbor Road in Sag Woods, according to Wilson, are two large plots, about four acres each, with no wetlands. The board saw no reason not to allow hunting on the properties, since they have not been preserved with CPF money and there are no plans for anything to be done with the parcels in the future.

“It would be appropriate,” Wilson said. “But the village will have to get permission from the two nearby homes, and hunters have to abide by regulations — they can’t be 150 feet from any home.”

The town plans to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the village to extend the program to allow hunting on these two properties this season.

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East Hampton Town officials, representatives of AES Distributed Energy, and sustainable energy advocates gathered October 22 for a groundbreaking to celebrate the construction of a solar panel array on Accabonac Road in East Hampton. The 1.6-megawatt array will provide enough electricity to power 129 homes. Independent/Justin Meinken

Town Cuts Ribbon On Accabonac Solar South Fork’s first megawatt-scale solar power plant nears completion

By Justin Meinken justin@indyeastend.com

A ribbon cutting held Monday, October 22, celebrated East Hampton’s first ground array of solar panels.

The Accabonac Road project will be the first megawatt-scale solar power plant on the South Fork. It is expected

Trustees Pleased With Route 114 Roundabout’s Completion Board also approves sidewalks & curbing

By Justin Meinken justin@indyeastend.com

to be completed by year’s end.

When the project is completed, 3456 individual 320-watt solar panels will produce 1.6 megawatts of renewable energy in 7.5 acres of the total space. The plant will then be connected to the grid and is capable of providing enough energy to power 129 homes each year.

East Hampton Town Board members are cooperating with AES Distributed Energy, which is overseeing the construction and installation of the solar panels. The town is currently leasing the land to AES, which has taken over the project from SunEdison. There will not be any out of pocket costs to the town. The site is located on the northwest side of Ac-

cabonac Road, north of the intersection of Abraham’s Path and south of the intersection at Harrison Avenue.

Once a brush dump, the solar array will be situated on 21 acres of East Hampton Town land. The project is part of the town’s effort, adopted as a 2014 policy, to transition the town to renewable energy sources by the year 2020.

“I’m excited to see Accabonac Solar near completion,” said East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc. “With the first megawattscale solar farm on the South Fork, along with offshore wind, and offering rooftop solar to local residents, East Hampton is well on its way to meet our 100-percent renewable energy goals.”

Members of the East Hampton Village Board of Trustees, at their meeting on Friday, October 19, expressed their satisfaction with the finalized roundabout at the intersection of Route 114 and Toilsome Lane. The board also approved an additional $235,000 in unforeseen costs in the roundabout construction.

A handful of other resolutions were adopted unanimously at the brief meeting. Among other things, the board amended its sexual harassment policy to meet new state guidelines that went

into effect on October 1. The board also approved a $45,646 proposal from Long Island Mason & Concrete for the installation of sidewalks and curbing on sections of Toilsome Lane, Park Place, Gingerbread Lane, Mill Hill Lane, Race Lane, Pantigo Road, Hither Lane, and the Schenck parking lot. The board also approved a $40,386.71 2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle that will replace unit 412, a 2014 Ford Taurus.

For a full list of the approved resolutions, visit www.easthamptonvillage.org.

October 24, 2018

Southampton Town Turns Affordable Corner Southampton makes strides toward accessory apartment code amendments

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

A Forum On Drinking Water The Accabonac Protection Committee will present a forum on East End drinking water at Ashawagh Hall in Springs on Tuesday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The committee’s mission is to work to restore, enhance, and protect the ecological integrity of Accabonac Harbor and its watershed. The forum is intended to echo this mission and will feature three experts on its panel.

They include Christopher Schubert, the supervisory hydrologist for the United States Geological Survey; Bob DeLuca, the president of the Group for the East End; and Amy Juchatz, a

toxicologist with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

Schubert will discuss the Long Island aquifer systems and how they relate to East Hampton. DeLuca will address the sources of contamination in the past and present as well as the emerging threats to local waters. Juchatz will explain the county’s drinking water standards and safety precautions.

This free public forum will begin with refreshments at 5:30 PM before the panel begins at 6 PM. The forum will end with a public 30-minute question-and-answer session.

rent formula, according to Assistant Town Attorney Kara Bak. Director of Housing & Community Development Weir said of the amendments. “This tal worker, town employee, or relative Diana Weir said that if homeowners is probably the least complicated and of the homeowner. want relief from those rental restricfairest method for fair housing.”

“We’re removing all of those critetions, they could apply to the town Councilwoman Christine Scalera ria and then just putting in a provision Zoning Board of Appeals. proposed that each accessory apartof the rent limit,” Bak said. “Now, when With wealth disparities across ment be assigned one of hundreds of homeowners apply for a three-year achamlets and a need for seasonal worktown-banked transfer development cessory apartment permit, we will also ers on the east side of town, the board right credits, which board members require them to obtain a rental permit has grappled with the problem of being agreed to add to the draft. just like any other rental property unable to set limits so a given hamlet does “The issue is the impact on the der chapter 270 of the town code. As not get overcrowded. For instance, school districts,” Scalera said. “We tie part of the rental permit application, a Hampton Bays currently has just fewer in development rights so we’re not incopy of the lease agreement would be than 900 homes that fit the criteria to creasing density.” required, which would show the rent have an accessory apartment. Under Councilman John Bouvier still took the homeowner would be charging the the potential new legislation, that numissue with a requirement in the legislatenant. That’s how we would enforce ber could double. tion that homeowners live on the propthat rent portion.”

Weir said that despite there beerty year-round, but Weir explained that The town needs more than 6000 ing9000 more parcels townwide with is an important piece of the puzzle, citmore affordable housing units, acthe potential to add accessory aparting lack of oversight as the reason code cording to a Suffolk County work ments at the new, smaller lot size, violations, noise levels or high-volume force study. there are about 12,000 parcels that parties, continue to occur.

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Revisions to a potential law, including reducing the needed lot size for accessory apartments from threequarters of an acre to a half acre, and setting the one-bedroom rent cap to $1518 a month, were made at a town board meeting Thursday, October 18.

Once the amendments are drafted, the board will set a public hearing date.

“We want to give young people, but not just young people, an opportunity to stay in our community, to work and be able to save some money or be able to have a decent life without their rent gobbling up everything they make,” said Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, who has been back and forth with the town Housing Department and attorney’s office on ideas to provide more affordable apartments in town for the last three years. “I like this approach.

We’ve made a lot of revisions and simplified things at the end of the day.”

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Skeletons, Ghosts, And Goblins, Oh My! East End scares up family-friendly activities

By Justin Meinken justin@indyeastend.com

There’s something for everyone on the East End and this Halloween will have all sorts of fun for all ages. Here are just a few of the amazing family events that will be starting shortly.

Southampton offers up the Haunted Rogers Mansion, running from 11 AM to 4 PM, Wednesday, October 24, through Friday, October 26, and November 2 and 3. Spooky spirits have taken over the Rogers Mansion on 17 Meeting House Lane. Explore the creepy exhibits for a $5 entry fee and keep an eye out for Captain Albert Rogers. Southampton will also host the 18th Annual Little Lucy’s Halloween

Pet Parade on Saturday, October 27, at 1 PM. Finally, children nine and under can join the Southampton High School Student Council in costume at Agawam Park. The fun starts at 11:45 AM with tons of games and other fun activities, but be sure to stay for the costume parade through the village at 1 PM.

Bridgehampton will kick off the scares with its Halloween Bash on Friday, October 26, at the Children’s Museum of the East End. Expect everything from trick-or-treating to costume contests to fun Halloween games throughout the day. Note that advance registration is required. Fairview Farm

will host pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and a corn cannon. Finally, the Hampton Library will host a Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27, at 10 AM.

Sag Harbor will have a ghost walking tour through the village on Friday, October 26, from 6 to 8 PM. The tour will start at the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum. Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theater will also perform Frankenstein Follies at 7:30 PM on October 26 and October 27.

The 30th Annual Spooky Walk will be held at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches. This 45-minute walk of terror is not for the faint of heart and it will run from 7 to 9 PM on Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, with a $20 entry fee at the gate. Baiting Hollow Scout camp will also have a Halloween celebration from 10 AM to 4 PM on October 27. Expect everything from hayrides to pumpkin patches.

The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society of East Hampton Village will host a Halloween Open House on Saturday, October 27, from 2 to 4 PM. Come and enjoy treats and exciting Halloween tales while exploring the spooky Halloween decorations of the LVIS house and dollhouse. All are welcome!

Riverhead will host its Halloween festival on Main Street along the

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There are three different Harbes Farm locations — Jamesport, Mattituck, and Riverhead — hosting activities this weekend. The Harbes Farm in Jamesport will sport a six-acre maze and pumpkin picking. The Mattituck farm will feature a variety of Halloween activities, and the Harbes Orchard in Riverhead will sport corn mazes and pony rides.

Water Mill has eight acres of pumpkins ready to be picked off the vine and numerous Halloween activities at Hank’s Pumpkintown. There will also be arts and crafts at Ethan Allen for all ages. This will begin at 3 PM on October 27 and continue until 4 PM.

The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River will be hosting a Safe Trick or Treat from 12 to 7 PM on October 31. There will be non-food items and allergy free treats for all to enjoy.

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October 24, 2018

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Lively Hearing On East Hampton Hamlet’s Future ‘Corridor to Springs,’ Pantigo Road, and more discussed

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com The second in a series of five public hearings on studies concerning the long-term future of the hamlets that make up the Town of East Hampton was held Thursday, October 18. Though East Hampton was the titular focus of the hearing, several Springs residents expressed their concerns over the future of Springs-Fireplace Road and the corridor leading to Springs.

East Hampton hamlet covers a wide area. According to the study, which is available online, East Hampton hamlet “is defined as the East Hampton School District — which encompasses 13,973 acres including the population centers of Northwest Harbor and East Hampton.” It is the largest of the five hamlets, and also includes North Main Street, and the area north of the point where North Main Street forks into Three Mile Harbor and Springs-Fireplace Roads, all the way north to Abrahams Path.

That fork in the road was one problem a couple of speakers said needed attention. Judy Freeman told the board she uses Three Mile Harbor Road to travel back and forth to Springs, and said that one-mile back-

ups were not unusual north of Oakview Highway during the summer season.

David Buda said the intersection must be addressed. Currently, even off-season, drivers headed south on SpringsFireplace Road have to yield to traffic in both directions on Three Mile Harbor Road, leading to backups. Buda said that a proposed traffic circle at the intersection could provide relief.

Carl Irace, speaking for the approximately 350 members of Citizens to Preserve the East End, said that a full traffic study needs to be done encompassing the entire area from Three Mile Harbor Road all the way east to Accabonac Road, and north to Abrahams Path. It is particularly important to study both sides of Springs-Fireplace Road, he said. While SpringsFireplace Road is going to be resurfaced next year, it is not and should not be widened, Irace said. He said the town should explore buying undeveloped lots on Springs-Fireplace Road, such as the lot between the entrance and exit roads to the recycling center.

A proposal to build a car wash on the approximately one-acre site received a somewhat frosty reception when the

A Call For Energy Planning In Hamlet Studies East Hampton needs comprehensive energy plan, town board told

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com While most speakers addressing the East Hampton Town Board last week during the public hearing regarding the East Hampton hamlet study spoke about roadways, affordable housing, and other

similar matters, one speaker addressed a very different topic: renewable energy.

“East Hampton has a 100 percent renewable energy goal, which is great,” Krae Van Sickle of East Hampton told

Dangerous intersections in East Hampton, such as the one shown here at Skimhampton Road and Montauk Highway, will likely be reconceived and redesigned as a result of the hamlet studies now before the town board.

Independent/T.E. McMorrow

East Hampton Town Planning Board took up the matter in June.

Irace also addressed an issue that several speakers touched on: the sand mine on Springs-Fireplace Road. The mine, which, according to both Irace and the study, will likely be exhausted in about 10 years, should not be the site of any “unplanned development” in the meantime. Irace said that the Mariner Drive commercial development in Southampton would serve as a good model for the town.

Katie Casey, speaking not in her role as head of the East Hampton Housing Authority, but rather as a member of the East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee, said traffic studies will need to be made after the Long Island Rail Road completes its ongoing project to raise trestles in East Hampton. Trucks have repeatedly struck the trestles when the drivers ignore the low-ceiling warnings. Once the trestles are raised, traffic flow will likely change, with more trucks using the street. She cautioned against converting Collins Avenue into a one-way street. “This area is already overburthe board. However, he said, “What I observe is we do not have a comprehensive energy plan in [the town’s] comprehensive plan or in any of the hamlet studies.”

He warned that “Failing to do so will make most, if not all, planning for the future irrelevant.”

He called on the town to adopt zoning laws that would require all new buildings consume energy at a net-zero level. Similar laws have been passed in the state of California, he told the board.

Van Sickle said the town needs to “cite solar batteries and smarter energy management systems at critical service buildings,” like fire departments and medical clinics.

“We don’t have to be fatalistic,” Van Sickle said. The town should not be waiting for the utility companies to take action on renewable energy, and

dened, and it’s about to get worse,” she said of North Main Street.

Casey also addressed the part of the study that deals with Pantigo Road and the businesses on it. She disagreed with the idea of transforming the property at 231 Pantigo into a parking lot, and encouraged a redesign of the intersection of Pantigo and Skimhampton Roads.

Paul Fiondella questioned the study’s approach to the Pantigo Road area. “The recommendations in this report should be set aside as premature,” he said. He called for a new study to be done after the proposed medical facility on Pantigo Place, in whatever form it takes, is built. Fiondella also made an impassioned plea, not just for affordable housing, but for assisted living for the town’s growing elderly population.

“If you are in one of the existing affordable housing facilities and you can’t take care of yourself, there is nothing here,” he said. “You’ve got 5300 people over the age of 65, 24 percent of the town, and we have nothing.”

The next hamlet study up for public comment, on November 1, at Town Hall at 6:30 PM, is Amagansett.

Krae Van Sickle addresses the board during last week’s public hearing regarding the East Hampton hamlet study. Independent/East Hampton LTV

called upon the public to support the East Hampton Town Board in moving in that direction.

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ARF’s Halloween Pawty Photos by Justin Meinken

A new annual tradition, The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held its Halloween Pawty on Sunday at its adoption center on Daniels Hole Road in East Hampton. Dogs and their own-

ers came dressed in costume — astronauts, cowboys, princesses, to name a few — all while traversing ARF’s spooky trails. Treats for children and their pets were plentiful at this fun-filled event.

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Riverhead Town, Police Ink Deal Supervisor and PBA announce new contract

By Justin Meinken justin@indyeastend.com

Riverhead Town and the Riverhead Police Benevolent Association announced this week they’ve settled on a new fiveyear contract. The settlement ends a two-year period when police officers worked without one.

Under the new deal, Riverhead will be the first East End town in which all current police employees contribute to the cost of their health insurance. All active officers will pay 15 percent into their health insurance premiums and 10 percent after retirement. The contract also includes increased night differential pay, a shortened promotion timeline for prospective detectives, and increased clothing, K-9, and equipment allowances.

Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith said, “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with our police officers. The PBA’s membership go to work every day to protect us, and it was only right that we give them a fair deal. Without the hard work of both negotiating teams, this deal would not have been possible.”

“The PBA negotiating team is happy that the current administration was able to work out a fair deal for PBA and the town,” said PBA President Dixon Palmer.

Riverhead Town Board members unanimously approved the contract and it will take effect within the year.

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A 2010 United Nations report blamed animal agriculture for 19 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, 70 percent of freshwater use, and 38 percent of land use. Carbon dioxide is emitted by burning forests to create animal pastures and by operating factory farms. The more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively.

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Fall Fun In East Hampton Photos by Richard Lewin There was plenty of fun for everyone at the second annual East Hampton Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival in Herrick Park on Saturday, October 20.

Four bands filled the air with music, and attendees of all ages enjoyed carnival foods by local eateries, pumpkin carving, rock climbing, face painting, fire trucks, boats, and plenty more. Shoppers chose from the works of local artisans, while others heard from non-profit groups about their missions.

East Hampton Village Mayor Paul Rickenbach gave the official welcome. The Chamber gave special thanks to Jeanie and David Stiles, who donated a magical tree house. The Independent was a co-sponsor of the event.

October 24, 2018

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Editorial Affordable Apartments

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JUST ASKING

By Karen Fredericks

Who will win The World Series?

Linda Silich I’m hoping for the Boston Red Sox to win. But since I’m a Mets fan it’s hard to really jump in and root for anybody else. But it’s time for the Red Sox. They need to step up and take a stand. It’s their time.

Steven Grossman The Red Sox! I’m a Sox man! In five.

It’s four out of seven. They win the first two at home, lose one in Los Angeles and win the next two.

Shortly after being elected Southampton Town supervisor in 2015, Jay Schneiderman announced as one of his goals the creation of more affordable apartments in those areas of town where they were most sorely needed. Now nearly three years after that election, the town board is finally talking about taking some action in that direction.

Last week, the town board discussed changes that would allow a property owner with at least a half-acre lot to apply for the right to create an affordable apartment, down from the current requirement that a lot be at least three-quarters of an acre. Among other things, a homeowner wishing to convert part of his or her house into an apartment would be required to apply for a town rental permit and agree to charge no more than the amount capped by federal regulations — currently about $1500 for a one-bedroom apartment.

Never mind whether $1500 is a reasonable amount to ask someone to pay for a one-bedroom rental. Rooms in share houses are already at or near those levels.

And still people are having a hard time finding a place to lay their head at night.

Never mind, too, the question of what has taken the town board so long to finally begin considering what the supervisor said was a top priority shortly after taking office. Like it or not, governments are designed to operate slowly and deliberately, although a little more haste would certainly be appreciated by the many people scrambling to find a place to live.

According to a Suffolk County workforce housing study, Southampton Town needs to provide about 6000 more units to meet its current need for affordable housing. Allowing more affordable apartments is never going to bridge that gap.

Indeed, in the 16 years the town has had a law on the books allowing accessory apartments, only about 500 property owners have taken advantage of the opportunity. But making it easier for more people to qualify and getting the word out that accessory apartments can be legal is an important first step in easing the affordable housing crisis in town.

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Clio McCarty I don’t know much about baseball but I have a friend, Lila Gabbard, who says the Red Sox will win. She loves the Red Sox. She’s a huge fan. And she seems pretty sure about it when she says they’ll win.

Christian Sanchez Not the Boston Red Sox. I’m going to have to go with the Dodgers. Anyone but the Red Sox. I’m a Yankees fan.

So you’re not going to see me rooting for the Sox any time soon.

I order you not to.

If I become a dominatrix I could order you around.

Rants, raves and effusive praise welcome on the blog: isitjustme.com Karen was chosen Best Cartoonist by the New York Press Association in 2017. She’s also the recipient of multiple awards for her illustration of the international bestseller How To Build Your Own Country, including the prestigious Silver Birch Award. Her work is part of the permanent artist’s book collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

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Reports from police departments across the East End show significant decreases in criminal activity. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

Crime Reports, Arrests Down Across East End Statistics follow national trend, according to FBI

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Across the East End, police departments are reporting significant decreases in crime and in the total volume of calls for the first three quarters of 2018, versus the same time pe-

riod last year. Of all the departments whose numbers were available to The Independent, East Hampton Village had, by far, the largest decrease in the number of arrests from 2017 to

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The decrease in the number of crimes on the East End reflects a national trend, according to FBI statistics. The FBI released the 2017 national crime statistics in September. Property crimes, such theft and larceny, have been steadily decreasing for 15 consecutive years, the FBI reported. Violent crime has also been decreasing over the same time period, although there was an increase between 2015 and 2016.

“The 2017 statistics show the estimated rate of violent crime was 382.9 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants, and

the estimated rate of property crime was 2362.2 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants. The violent crime rate fell 0.9 percent when compared with the 2016 rate; the property crime rate declined 3.6 percent,” the Bureau reported.

Departments across the East End reported decreases in the first three quarters of the year.

Apart from the number of arrests, the actual number of calls fielded by the East Hampton Village police decreased a little over four percent over the first nine months of 2018, from 3988 to 3819.

Despite a busy summer season that saw East Hampton Town police team up with other law enforcement agencies in an anti-drug sweep in Montauk that netted about 20 suspects, town police saw actual drops in activity and arrests. As with the village department, total calls fielded by town police dropped about 10 percent, from 16,242 to about 14,658.

Though not nearly as big a percentage drop as in the village, arrests made by town officers decreased by nine percent, from 778 to 708.

For town police, the numbers represent a stark change from recent years, during which the numbers went in the opposite direction, bucking national trends. In 2017, the number of events logged by East Hampton Town police topped 20,000, apparently an all-time record. Arrests for the year in 2017 were just under 1000, at 970, which also appears to be a record, at least for recent years.

East Hampton Town police chief Michael Sarlo commented last week Continued On Page 27.

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charge. Also leading to suspensions, and unlicensed driving charges, are drunken driving convictions.

Of the 184 arrests made in the first three quarters of 2017, 69, or 37.5 percent, had as the top charge aggravated unlicensed driving. Violation unlicensed driving was the top charge in almost 24 percent of the arrests, or a total of 44 in 2017. That means that over 60 percent of those arrested after traffic stops in the first three quarters of 2017 were charged with unlicensed driving.

While the total number of arrests made by the village has decreased by a full 50 percent this year, the percentage of those arrests on aggravated unlicensed driving charges at the misdemeanor level has actually increased. Of the 92 arrests made in the first three quarters of this year, 46, or 50 percent, were for misdemeanor unlicensed driving. However, the violation-level charge of unlicensed driving is down sharply.

After bringing that charge 44 times in the first three quarters of 2017, during the same time period this year, the violation as the top charge in an arrest dropped to 12, or only 13 percent of the year’s total. Yet the total of those charged with unlicensed driving at the violation and misdemeanor level, com-

With crime rates dropping nationwide, numbers offer some insight

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Police calls and arrests have dropped significantly this year across the East End. The East Hampton Village Police Department experienced the biggest decline in arrests, percentage wise, of all departments contacted by The Independent, which examined each arrest East Hampton Village made during the first three quarters of 2017 and 2018. Because many arrests involve multiple charges, The Independent tried to determine the most serious charge in each. Here is a brief look inside those numbers.

Almost all arrests made by East Hampton Village police, both this year and last, came after traffic stops. The

most common criminal charge brought by village police after a traffic stop is a 511, or misdemeanor unlicensed driving count. The second most common charge brought is a 509, or a violationlevel unlicensed driving. The difference in the charges is important. A 509 means you simply do not have a valid driving privilege in New York. A 511, on the other hand, means your driving privilege has been suspended. That automatically happens when a driver gets charged with a 509 violation, and does not deal with the ticket. Any moving violation not dealt with by a driver can lead to a license suspension, and the misdemeanor

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bined as a percentage of total arrests this year, 63 percent, is almost exactly the same combined percentage seen last year, 61.5 percent.

Arrests on non-driving-related crimes are slightly down in the village, from about 18 in 2017 to about 14 this year. The detective bureau appears to have made about the same number of arrests this year as last.

One type of arrest is down sharply in both East Hampton Town and Village, drunken driving, both on the misdemeanor and felony level. In 2017, the total arrests made on that charge in East Hampton Village was 23, with three of those being at the felony level. This year, the total is nine, with four charged at the felony level.

East Hampton Town Police Chief Michael Sarlo said last week that DWI arrests were down in his department as well. He attributed the decrease in town DWI arrests to the emergence of rideshare services in East Hampton, such as Uber.

Village Police Chief Mike Tracey was away the past week and not available for comment.

The Independent will delve further into the East End police numbers next week.

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Southampton Town Police Settle Suit Police lieutenant gets cash payout

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Cash Award To Cop

trolman Eric Sickles was allowed to remain on active duty despite developing a drug problem.

Kiernan, a longtime Republican committeeman, became a pawn in a game of political chess between a candidate for police chief, Billy Wilson, and members of the Southampton Town Board led by Chris Nuzzi, who was not in favor of hiring Wilson in 2011.

Wilson accused Kiernan of covering up for Sickles: Kiernan said Wilson targeted him for discipline because he refused to support Wilson when he was seeking the top job.

Kiernan was suspended at the time but returned to active duty six

A member of the Southampton Town Police force has been awarded a cash payout as the result of a civil suit against the town. It’s the third time a settlement favorable to police has been revealed in recent months.

Lt. James Kiernan, a central figure in a scandal that resulted in a Suffolk County District Attorney investigation against the town, settled for $185,000, a pay increase, extra sick days, and a promotion.

He was targeted after The Street Crimes Prevention Unit he ran came under investigation. Kiernan was accused of covering up the fact that Pa-

months later. “The Kiernan disciplinary case was settled with a plea agreement that was acceptable to all parties and was approved by the town board,” said Town Supervisor Anna ThroneHolst at the time. The two sides agreed on a “fair penalty,” she added.

District attorney investigators raided the police department record rooms after the Sickles controversy.

Three convicted felons were released from jail, their sentences overturned, after it was determined Sickles may have given tainted testimony.

But Kiernan did not agree to end the matter there. He filed suit in 2014, alleging he was punished for his political activities and that the suspension cost him a promotion and caused him embarrassment. The two sides hammered out an agreement on September 21. Kiernan had sought $7.5 million.

Kiernan’s case is not the only one to result in a payout. Two female officers on the force have received raises and payouts after complaining they said they were illegally passed over for promotions.

Lt. Susan Ralph sued the town, former Chief Robert Pearce and Kiernan in 2015, alleging that, among other complaints, she was removed from job responsibilities and passed over for promotions in favor of male

officers. She was awarded $120,000; one-time credits for 59 days of sick time and seven vacation days; use of a town-owned police vehicle when approved by the police chief; and department recommendation to apply for the FBI Academy training in Quantico, VA. In 2017, Sergeant Lisa Costa settled a gender discrimination suit against the town and was awarded $300,000. As was the case with Kiernan, the town was reluctant and had to be prodded to make details public, though law requires it.

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Is love something to achieve or a human right?

PG: I don’t think love is something to be demanded or “achieved.” Love comes from having an open heart. It can be instantaneous or bloom over time. Loving and being loved is a gift and a blessing, not to be taken for granted. I believe that as we grow as individuals, we redefine love through the prism of decades of experience, personal growth, and self-awareness.

Ryan, what do the contorted bodies in the image of your archival print (pictured here) symbolize?

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Love Is Not All Five artists come together in group exhibit

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chael Kelly, Meghan Boody, and Richard Pasquarelli. The title of the exhibit comes from a poem by first-wave feminist and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay and examines the magnitude of ways, in the various depths, love is explored. Indy spoke with the artists prior to the show.

Ryan Michael Kelly: The contorted bodies can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. This is from my series titled “Natural Light,” which is for me very Jeff Muhs: My inspiration is discovery simple, just a figure study. It’s starting through the study of beauty and our per- at the basics. A sketch for a painter, just ception of it. playing with form. Right now, I am trying to see how far a figure study can reDefine love. ally go. I’m playing with distortion and perspective to make the most simple JM: Love is the force that springs forth human form seen in a different way. from God to create all things.

Jeff, what inspired your piece How To Rope A Snake?

Are their genders hidden for Patti, what are the similarities a reason? and contrasts between the wooden spoons and pearls in RMK: The genders aren’t hidden for your work? any reason. The explosion of arms and legs really is enough. When working on Patti Grabel: The iconic pearl necklace this series, I try to hide the person in is the essence of understated elegance. the image to make it more about the The classic wooden spoon is a stalwart form over anything else.

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Magie Noire by Meghan Boody

Meghan, is your piece, Magie Noire (above), referring to a certain biblical moment or part in history?

Meghan Boody: The piece is not inspired by a specific biblical moment but I do riff off of archetypal themes that often end up seeming familiar.

The scene does appear reminiscent of a Last Supper, filled with portent and a certain amount of dread. But what I really was after was capturing a pivotal moment in a fantastical love story I have created called PsycheSuperStar.

Here, the main character, Psyche is shown receiving a lavish gift from her ardent admirer, the Beast. There is a look of consternation on her face as he glares at her with feral intensity. I imagine she is experiencing what a lot of women feel when presented with an expensive gift from someone whose intentions are unclear. Accepting the gift implies an agreement, the opening of a door.

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MB: It’s something I think a lot about, the inner life of my characters and what they focus on, what attracts them. In fact, Psyche and the Beast are looking at each other from opposite ends of the table. My goal was to show the palpable energetic connection between the couple through this gaze.

And the three young girls, up to now minions of the Beast, are all growing aware of Psyche’s predicament and are arranged to help the viewer enter into this reality. Whether glancing sidelong at her, eying the ball and chain at her feet, or standing stalwartly by her side, they seem to be taking in her “bird in the gilded cage” status.

Richard, what are you trying to convey to the audience?

Richard Pasquarelli: My recent work investigates the physical manifestation of psychological states of mind.

Through analysis of my own compulsions for perfection and order, I seek a better understanding of the relationships between our minds and matter and its presence in the world around us. As part of my research, I immersed myself into two environments that exemplify the relationships between our

minds and the objects around us: the homes of hoarders and people with organizational OCD.

Through these experiences, I have come to see physical surroundings as a projection or manifestation of the mind. By making paintings based on the compelling imagery I have garnered from these environments, I am not just representing these people’s possessions; I am painting portraits of their minds.

Define love in connection to material possessions.

RP: Many of us hold onto objects because of what they connect us to, be it a memory or an event. For some people, objects can become placeholders for times past and parting with an object can cause stress or anxiety. They aren’t merely throwing out a “thing,” they are extinguishing a cherished memory.

For others, rather than sentimentality, an attachment to possessions can stem from an appreciation in the design of the object, or the relationship of the objects to one another. Often the arrangement and order of the objects can become a passion and, sometimes, a compulsion.

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Bringing The Civil War's Inner Battles to Stage Red Badge of Courage opens at SCC

By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

Boots on the Ground Theater’s mission statement is unlike that of any other local theater: to act and reenact Long Island’s rich history, with an accent on the Victorian period.

It has fulfilled its task in the past with a wonderful production of The Miracle Worker earlier this year, and now brings Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage to the Southampton Cultural Center, a tale of a young man’s first few days as a private in the Civil War.

Unlike most war stories of the time, and beyond, Crane’s novel, which has never been out of print since its publication, focused less on the action on the field and more on the inner emotional landscape. The play’s lead character, Henry Fielding, is portrayed with great eloquence by Pierson High School freshman Thomas Schiavoni.

In dreams and hallucinations, Henry engages in his inner dialogue with his mother, played with aplomb by producer Bonnie Grice, as he struggles to walk the line — or tightrope — between his duty and his fears.

The setting for The Red Badge of Courage, adapted for the stage by Catherine Bush for the Barter Players of Virginia, is roughly based on the Battle of Chancellorville, in May 1863, when the Civil War still had another two years before Appomattox and General Lee’s surrender.

Even though the action is set in Virginia, the characters are purported to be based on stories told to Crane by veterans of the 124th regiment out of Orange County, NY. Crane created the fictional 304th regiment out of New York to tell this story.

Ethan Suhr is Billy, the flagbearer, and between him and Schiavoni the audience is reminded that these battles were fought by children. Richard Adler plays Jim, the war-weary veteran soldier that the boys look up to, and Christopher Levi — a real-life veteran and double amputee — plays the colonel and a tattered soldier with integrity and honesty. Also in the cast are Deyo Trowbridge, Robert Nelson, and Mitch Seldin, who all do a fine job bringing authenticity to Crane’s story.

Josephine Teresi-Wallace ably directs the show; but here’s the thing.

It’s short. Very short. It has the feel of a one-act. There’s nothing wrong with that; it was just surprising. Perhaps in a new version, the evening can be filled out with a half-hour of letters written to and from the front, perhaps with other local actors. Just a thought.

And at times, it seemed that the focus was more on getting the re-enactment to feel authentic than on the authentic feelings the soldiers, especially Henry, were experiencing. However, Schiavoni is really a talent to keep an

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Thomas Schiavoni and Bonnie Grice in The Red Badge of Courage running through November 4 at the Southampton Cultural Center. Independent/Mary Godfrey

eye on in local community theater.

The performance is accompanied by an exhibit in the lobby/gallery of Civil War photographs and memorabilia, including a history of Alonzo Foster of Hampton Bays, who served with the 6th New York Calvary Regiment.

All in all, a badge of courage goes

to Boots on the Ground for continuing its mission to bring educational and historical works to the stage with authenticity and local talent. It is also hosting a special performance for veterans on November 4.

To find out more about showtimes and tickets, visit www.scc-arts.org.

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Rocky Horror

— Friday, October 26, 8 PM Suffolk Theater, Riverhead — The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead presents a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The cult classic stars Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Brett Loving Closing

— Saturday, October 27, 4:30 PM The Spur, Southampton — What makes Brett Loving’s work particularly unique is that all of his work is done using a 42,000-lb Volvo excavator. A closing reception for this show at The Spur will be held Saturday, October 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.

The Retreat Wears Purple Come together to end the stigma of abuse

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Last Thursday, October 18, was National Wear Purple Day, a single day to highlight Domestic Violence Awareness. The community of The Retreat, an East Hampton based organization for those dealing with domestic abuse, among others, wore the color to shine light on an important issue.

“Purple represents courage, so dress head to toe or just add a touch of purple to your outfit. Together we will all celebrate survivors and send a strong message by wearing purple that

we can and will put an end to abuse,” urged Kimberly Nichols, development director of The Retreat.

According to Domestic Violence Awareness Project, one in 15 children witness intimate partner violence in the United States every year, with 20 people per minute physically abused, accumulating to 10 million men and women.

In a single day, more than 20,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

Amaryani Martinez is a child sur-

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vivor and legal advocate, saving her mother’s life for the first time at only five years old. “From being the first in my family to graduate college to now working as a legal advocate for domestic violence victims and survivors, I have accomplished many things, despite the trauma I faced as a domestic violence victim.”

When she was 15, her father broke into the home that she and her mother shared, and Martinez witnessed him beat and shoot her mother. They both survived. “It was because of domestic violence agencies like The Retreat, who supported me in every way possible, that I was able to move forward and now call myself a survivor. I am just one among the many individuals they have helped and will continue to help to rediscover hope and I admire their dedication to end such a vicious cycle of abuse. The Retreat believed in me,” Martinez concluded.

Purple is symbolic in the U.S. military with the Purple Heart, given to those wounded in battle. For domes-

tic violence survivors, the hue stands for peace, honor, and strength for their physical, emotional, and mental wounds. In 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence created a Day of Unity. Since then it has evolved into the whole month of October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

“As an organization, the Retreat is so glad to see survivors of abuse speak out. We support victims who remain under the fist of violence as well as those who have been silenced,” explained Loretta Davis, executive director of The Retreat, noting that all services are free and confidential.

Claudia Pilato, co-president of The Retreat’s board of directors, added, “Each of us can play a role in helping raise awareness and prevent domestic violence. Join with your friends, family, and The Retreat in keeping the conversation going.”

The Retreat is located at 13 Goodfriend Drive in East Hampton. Call 631329-4398 or visit www.allagainstabuse.org.

— Saturday, October 27, 5 to 7 PM White Room Gallery, Bridgehampton — The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton presents the opening of “HyperPOPism,” featuring pop and graffitiinfluenced artwork by four diverse artists: Joss Parker, Joe Currie, Gabriele Vigorelli, and Seek One.

— Wednesday, October 31, 7:30 PM Rowdy Hall, East Hampton — Join the 19th Annual Rowdyween Party on Wednesday, October 31, at 7:30 PM at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton. The party invites guests to enjoy one complimentary drink in addition to drink specials, snacks, live DJ, and $500 in cash prizes. Admission is $30 in advance. Photo by John Musnicki.

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Halloween Round Up Where to go for hauntings & happenings

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

It’s that time of year again where the undead have risen and our true inner spirits awaken. From the family friendly to adults only, lighthearted frills to frightful thrills, here’s a list of where you can celebrate all the tricks and treats.

Haunted Rogers Mansion, at 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton, has been taken over by spirits and ghouls. Learn about the town’s past in a hauntingly good time. It’s open on Wednesdays and Saturdays now through November 3 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Cost: $5 for adults and non-members, free for members and children. Call 631-283-2494 for more information.

Suffolk County Historical Society, at 300 W. Main Street in Riverhead hosts a “Halloween Tea & Talk: Murder & Mayhem on Long Island,” featuring guest speaker Amy Kasuga Folk on Saturday, November 3 at 1 PM. Folk will tell the true tale of revenge and murder on Wickham farm in the 19th Century.

Teas with, very fitting, finger sandwiches and sweets will be served. Call 631727-2881 ext. 100 for more info.

The Long Island Aquarium, at 431 E. Main Street in Riverhead, will have a family friendly Halloween party on Saturday, October 27, from 10 AM to 4 PM, called “Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks.”

“Buoys and ghouls” in costume receive 50 percent off admission with a paying adult. Children will roam the aquarium halls gathering treats and get to see the Costume Parade featuring the fa-

mous penguins. There will also be craft and game stations. Adults return for a frightful fest 8 PM to 12 AM with the annual Masquerade Ball in the Sea Star Ballroom. It will feature open bar, DJ with dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, and light buffet stations. Costumes encouraged. Tickets are $69.95. Call 631208-9200 ext. 426.

Join the 19th Annual Rowdyween Party on Wednesday, October 31, at 7:30 PM at Rowdy Hall on 10 Main Street in the Parrish Mews in East Hampton. The party invites guests to enjoy one complimentary drink in addition to drink specials, snacks, live DJ, and $500 in cash prizes awarded to best costumes. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Call 631-3248555.

Springs Tavern at 15 Fort Pond Blvd in East Hampton will host its first party on Friday, October 26, from 10 PM to 2 AM with live music by DJ Chile and DJ Matty Nice, along with drink specials. There will $100 gift certificate for the best costume and $50 gift card for the best male and female costume. Montauk Brewing Company will be giving away tricks and treats for the most revealing, best couple, best group, scariest, funniest, and most original. Let the fright begin!

Cover is $10. A second Scaryoke party will be on Saturday, October 27, from 9 PM to 1 AM, with drink specials and best costume prizes. No cover. Call 631-527-7800.

Indian Wells Tavern, at 117 Main

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Street in Amagansett, invites adults to celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 26 from 10 PM to 1 AM. Dance to a live DJ, enjoy beer and drink specials.

Best male and female costumes receive a $100 gift card redeemable at Indian Wells Tavern and Bostwick’s Chowder House. Gift baskets will be awarded to the brave most revealing, best couple, group, scariest, funniest, and most original. $10 cover. Call 631-267-0400.

Stephen Talkhouse, located at 161 Main Street in Amagansett, will have a musical Halloween Party with Hello Brooklyn on Saturday, October 27, at 10 PM. Tickets are $15. Call 631-267-3117.

Solé East, at 90 Second House Road in Montauk, welcomes you to monster mash during the bewitching hours on Saturday, October 27, from 8 PM onward. Free bar food, drink specials, live DJ, and costumed guests will be entered to win a weekend stay. Call 631-668-2105.

The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum on 200 Main Road in Sag Harbor welcomes the spiritually inclined on a ghost walking tour of town on Friday, October 26, from 6 to 8 PM. Annette Hinkle will point out locations of true life haunting experiences. $30 tax deductible price, recommended for ages 12 and up. Call 631-725-0770.

Greenport Brewing Company’s Halloween Party will be on Saturday, October 27, from 7 to 11 PM at 42155 Main Road in Peconic with a live DJ, costume party, and restaurant special.

Call 631-477-1100.

American Beech, at 300 Main Street in Greenport, will host its annual Halloween party with all the frights on Saturday, October 27, from 8 PM to 12 AM. DJ Angelica Morrow will provide the music, Chef Kyle Romeo serves up appetizers with top bartenders, and there will be prizes for the best costumes. Admission is free. Call 631-477-5939.

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By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Halloween Happenings Here are my top picks jessica@indyeastend.com @hamptondaze

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Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to celebrate. Here are some suggestions for a ghoulishly good time.

Catch a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Dress up as vampy as possible, “jump to the left . . . and step to the right” right on over to the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead on

Friday, October 26, at 8 PM, to catch it on the big screen. Prop bags will be for sale and include everything you need to do the time warp at the viewing party for this cult classic. There will be a best Rocky Horror costume prize and after the film, stay for a free after party with DJ Phil.

Instead of “The Purge,” I call this one “The Splurge,” but worth every penny! Head to Manhattan for New York Restoration Project’s Hulaween In The Cosmos event, also known as Bette Midler’s Halloween party.

The Hocus Pocus star is the founder of NYRP, a foundation that partners with local communities to create open public spaces. Explore the final frontier at this intergalactic extravaganza on Monday, October 29, at Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The costume contest will be judged by Michael Kors and there will be a performance by Midler herself. “Black Hole” tickets start at $650.

There’s also the 21st annual October Ball. This is what I did last year for Halloween and I highly recommend it.

This black-tie masquerade ball, also at

the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, will be held on Saturday, October 27, to benefit Bigs and Littles NYC Mentoring. There will be entertainment by DJ Nicole Rose and January Jane. New this year is a Grand Benefactors dinner at 7 PM, masked in mystery in the Chapels of the Tongues.

While in New York City, dress up and head to an interactive exhibit.

With these installations being all the rage, the choices are endless. Last week I stopped by Candytopia — an interactive candy installation — with reporter Nicole Teitler. Dress in a fun costume to elevate this experience and don’t be too cool to take five-billion Instagram photos. That’s what you’re there for. Nothing says Halloween quite like candy.

But candy’s not your only option.

For a bloody, yet still PG-13, Halloween experience, head to Brooklyn for Nightmare Machine. According to the website, “Nightmare Machine is the culmination of your greatest phobias and freakouts designed to be tactile and shareable.” There’s also Color Factory, Fairy Island, Wonder World .

. . the list goes on. Pick the one that matches your costume best.

There are also plenty of haunted houses and Halloween parties (with costume prizes) all over on the East End. These spooky haunts and happenings are the perfect way to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. (See our article on page B5.)

Here are my suggestions: For a haunted house, head to the Haunted Rogers Mansion in Southampton, which runs through November 3. Be on the lookout for ghouls and ghosts of previous occupants.

For a Halloween costume party, stop by The Clubhouse in East Hampton on Saturday, October 27. There will be food and drink specials as well as a DJ all night. Costume prizes include $500 for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third.

There’s also the option of hosting your own Halloween party. If you’re looking for a way to elevate your Halloween party, look no further than the next page. Zachary Weiss compiles suggestions from event planners Ron Wendt and Philip MacGregor.

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October 24, 2018

There are few who know how to organize a lavish dinner party — let alone a gala fundraiser or weekend-long wedding in the South of France — quite like Ron Wendt and Philip MacGregor.

Together, the two have been tasked with pulling off some of the most over-the-top events around the world, and here we’ve asked them to assemble a small selection of affordable décor for an elevated Halloween dinner party without a faux spider web in sight.

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Sand In My Shoes

By Denis Hamill

Jimmy Breslin: Sign Of The Times Reflecting on late Daily News columnist and nobility of journalism denishamill@gmail.com Marvelous.

Last week I was among several journalists asked to say a few words in memory of the late, great newspaper columnist Jimmy Breslin at a street naming in his honor on 42nd Street and Third Avenue in Manhattan near the old New York Daily News building.

The ceremony was crowded so most of us didn’t have time to say all we’d planned about Breslin, who was among the best people to ever come out of Queens. It was fitting that Breslin was being memorialized in the same week when Trump, maybe the worst person ever raised in the history of Queens, was continuing to celebrate violence against journalists; in the same week that a Washington Post columnist was tortured, beheaded, and dismembered by a hit team linked to Trump’s royal Saudi Arabian pals in an embassy in Istanbul.

We could have used Breslin to link the Kashoggi murder to the son of the Saudi king and the spoiled rich son of a real estate sultan from Queens. But even in his absence we can guess that Breslin’s lede might have been his sarcastic trademark: Marvelous.

The first time I saw Breslin at

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work was in 1971 in the City of Derry, Northern Ireland. I was there with my brother Pete Hamill who was covering The Troubles, and we ran into Breslin in a tiny café on a narrow lane where he was sipping coffee from a dainty tea cup and holding a saucer. We were running late to see a speech by Bernadette Devlin — Irish Civil rights movement firebrand — and Breslin turned to the woman behind the café counter and asked, “How much is a coffee to go?”

“Very sorry, sir, we don’t do takeaways,” the lady said.

Breslin said, “I need it.”

“We don’t have any wee takeaway cartons. Sorry, sir.”

“I’ll pay for this one here,” Breslin said. “I need it.”

Breslin handed her a five-pound note and the dumbfounded lady nodded as Breslin hurried out onto the street patrolled by British soldiers and armored vehicles, carrying his ceramic cup and saucer, sipping his coffee from the dainty cup with sausage-thick fingers, draining the last drop a block later before tossing the cup and saucer into a trash bin.

“I needed that,” Breslin said.

Then Breslin pulled out a dogeared notebook and a ballpoint pen

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and waded into the crowded rally in the neighborhood called the Bogside, talking to the rugged women and stocky men with faces hammered flat by war at home, collecting honest news from real people for street-smart readers across the Atlantic.

Breslin needed that coffee to fuel the reporting for the column and to inform the timeless pages of his novel called World Without End, Amen.

Jimmy often wrote about his stable of colorful characters from Queens Blvd. like Fat Thomas, Klein the Lawyer, Shelly the Bail Bondsman, chronicling their inventive lawlessness, assorted indiscretions, and mounting gambling debts. They would also ask him why he had to share their secrets with millions of readers. “I needed it,” Breslin would say, puffing a cigar.

I spent a week in 1977 trailing Breslin for a profile in More magazine when he was receiving fan mail from Son of Sam who was terrorizing the city with a .44 caliber handgun. Every morning Jimmy would storm into the Daily News office — often after a night of running high a tab at the bar of Bill Chan’s Gold Coin Chinese restaurant — shouting that it was “the worst f—ing day of my f—ing life.” He’d shuffle through the morning mail to see if there was any new correspondence from the crazed killer.

“If this a—hole doesn’t write again soon it’s quits,” he shouted.

The lede for my story was, “These days every day is the worst day in Jimmy Breslin’s life.”

For the rest of his life you would only hear from Jimmy when he needed something.

But in the morning, I and millions of others, would rush to the newsstand to buy the Daily News newspaper and turn to Breslin to get the fix we needed.

We needed Breslin to make us laugh, to think outside the box, or to be outraged enough to rocket us through the worst days of our lives the way he needed that cup of coffee in war-torn Derry. We

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needed Jimmy Breslin because he was a true man of the people — never, as Trump calls journalists, the enemy of the people — who spent his life wearing out scuffed shoes across the sidewalks of the toughest neighborhoods of his city, doing the same in Dallas, and Washington, D.C., Vietnam, Northern Ireland, Mexico, and the Middle East — to bring real news from real people into the pages of the morning newspaper and picking up a Pulitzer Prize for his efforts.

In these dark days, when a phony rich kid from Queens flush with daddy’s dirty money accuses the hardworking people of the news business of peddling fake news, we need to remember another real Queens guy named Jimmy Breslin.

In a time when Trump, who has endorsed an alleged pedophile for the United States Senate, an accused sexual predator to the Supreme Court, and now has gone for the MAGA hat trick by trying to cover up the alleged murder of Jamal Kashoggi, think of Jimmy Breslin, who would cover Trump like just another cheap hood.

Now that he’s gone, Breslin’s work will have to speak for him.

I teach journalism at Brooklyn College and at the beginning of each new semester I tell the students that if they want to distinguish themselves in the news business, they can start by reading Jimmy Breslin’s famous Gravedigger column, written after the assassination of President Kennedy. When most reporters were fighting for interviews with Kennedy’s family, friends, and other pols, Breslin interviewed a black man named Clifton Pollard who earned $3.01 an hour to dig JFK’s grave and told Breslin “it was an honor” to do it.

Breslin wrote that column because he needed it. He needed a working man with a shovel and a backhoe and a pair of muddy boots to make sense of that unimaginable national horror.

He needed a common man to literally ground the short-circuiting nation to earth. Breslin needed it. We needed it.

We still need it.

Every new kid who reads that Gravedigger column knows all she or he needs to know to think outside the box in a proud profession known as the Fourth Estate. History will report that when the cowards of the legislature, judiciary, and executive branch folded under Trump like a squeaky ironing board, the press stepped into the breach to expose Trump as the most corrupt president in history. I tell the students that this is still a noble profession of which Jimmy Breslin will forever be a colossus.

Marvelous.

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RICK’S SPACE

By Rick Murphy

Bad Trip Or Treat Halloween, a night when kids can demand candy from anyone they want rmurphy@indyeastend.com

And they wonder why we are so screwed up.

Consider that by the age of five almost all kids my age were quite comfortable with skulls, guts, hideously ugly witches, beheadings, and all things evil.

Halloween was a day not only to celebrate the macabre but also to relish it. Adding to a kid’s delight was the fact we could go around the neighborhood and demand candy from anyone we wanted. And, in the true spirit of Trick or Treat, we would make anyone who refused to give us treats pay dearly for the snub.

I spent Halloweens in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn that had its share of goblins and ne’er-do-wells 365 days a year.

My friends in Sag Harbor did the G-rated, scaled down version of Trick or Treat (Out here, it should be called Tick or Treat). They all dressed like Casper the Friendly Ghost and politely walked around the neighborhood with their parents. I mean, one minute you

are curtsying old lady Baker for giving you a stale Tootsie Roll; next thing you know you’re in the kitchen with mom carving a pumpkin with A Smiley Face.

Gag me.

Just to contrast the two places, consider the fact that it was my neighborhood where they found the first razor blade embedded in an apple on Halloween. Really. My mother was outraged, but the kids were nonplussed.

The way I figured it, anyone who ate fresh fruit on Halloween deserved to be punished. We ate our candy, of course, but cold hard cash was the preferred treat.

According to Wikipedia, the pretend encyclopedia, Halloween is a Celtic tradition that occurs during harvest time, around the time Bob Cousy and Bill Russell were eating corn on the cob. The celebrations on this day usually include singing hymns, praying, and decorating churches, says Wiki.

This makes it sound downright religious.

But the first line from a popular

play from that same era reads, “Enter Haruest with a sythe on his neck, & all his reapers with sickles, and a great black bowle with a posset in it borne before him.” This sounds evil to me — I’m worried about that sickle, for one thing, and why does the guy have posset in his bowel? And how can you be a playwright when you spell so badly?

They say that Donald Trump is going to be the most popular costume this year followed by Stormy Daniels, which is just a life-size horse face and two big pink balloons. You can also opt for the Alec Baldwin playing Donald Trump costume, which is the same as the Trump costume but you have to look constipated.

Keep in mind you don’t have to Trick or Treat for candy. Back in my day we went around saying “trick or treat for UNICEF.” I have no idea what it meant, but I made a lot of cash one year doing it.

Smart manufacturers make a fortune on Halloween costumes. When Davy Crockett was all the rage they sold “coonskin” hats. When the Beatles were all the rage, it was “mop tops.”

When Jayne Mansfield was in the news, it was a neck with shoulders but no head.

By the time I was 12 or so, aided by my mentally deranged brother, I would create one of a kind costume like a “Masochist With a Doogie Howser Fetish,” or my classic, “Tortellini with Al and Fredo.”

By the time we were in our teens, Halloween had become an egg throwing ritual, which is costly, annoying, and ultimately unsatisfying unless you got bacon and home fries thrown as well. Once I threw a couple eggs at a house after the owner refused our request for Trick or Treat cash. He opened the window and yelled, “Can I get easy over on light rye toast?” We never bothered him again.

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Though I was a good trick or treater in my day, I’m a terrible homeowner nowadays because I just don’t get into the true spirit of Halloween. Last year a group of cute little kids dressed as angels rang the bell. I answered the door with a four-day growth, a cigar, and a dirty T-shirt on and growled, “What the f . . . you want, you little a-holes?”

Another year I was busy watching a game so I let the little buggers take a handful of stuff out of Karen’s jewelry box.

When I was a hippie, they used to warn us about “Bad Trips,” goblins and witches and burning flesh and melting brains, etc. In other words, déjà vu — Halloween all over again.

Rick Murphy is a six-time winner of the New York Press Association Best Column award as well as the winner of first place awards from the National Newspaper Association and the Suburban Newspaper Association of America and a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee.

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READING OUR REGION

By Joan Baum

A Day Like Any Other LTV archivist creates novel around 1938 hurricane For sure, there have been a lot of books and exhibitions on “The Long Island Express,” the devastating hurricane that hit Long Island and Connecticut 70 years ago on September 21, 1938 (“the fastest moving hurricane ever recorded”). In taking on this subject for a novel, longtime Springs resident Genie Chipps Henderson enters territory she knows well as the archivist at LTV.

She’s proud of the innovative, “extreme novelty” of the public access station when it started in the mid-1980s — homegrown, self-produced programming. She called it “the YouTube of its day.” Community members told their stories — fishermen, farmers, artists, neighbors. Some of the stories, which went back to the late 1930s, in-

spired her own tales in A Day Like Any Other.

As to why she considered the hurricane of 1938 as the subject for a novel, she responded, “I’m a fiction writer.” The form gave her a chance “to get behind closed doors and work with characters,” to bring intimacy to big events (her first novel was a fictionalized account of the famous photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White). In an end note, she writes that the fact that the hurricane “came without any warning, whatsoever, in the middle of the week on a day like any other” was for her “the real story and the seed of the novel.”

Creating characters let her move from research and reportage to melodrama, and to a theme about the basic

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humanity inherent in even the most self-centered and flawed individuals, when faced with catastrophe — a contrast to the negativity about people in our selfish, cynical age, she said.

When she came across newspaper bits about how some people unexpectedly rose to the occasion to save others, her mind “went in leaps and bounds” to imagine more about them. About half the characters in the book are based on real people she read about, she says: a woman in Westhampton who was giving a birthday party for kids who unexpectedly herded them to safety, a beach comber described by a young boy, an East Hampton historian who told about an elegant, sophisticated man who, it turns out, had grown up in servants’ quarters in East Hampton. And of course, she laughs, as someone from below the Mason-Dixon line, “How could I not create at least one person from the South?”

In titling the novel A Day Like Any Other, Henderson invokes a phrase which some older readers may associate with Walter Kronkite’s iconic TV series on CBS, which contained the added line, except “you were there.” In creating too many characters at once, however, including subsequent references to back stories, readers may have to consult repeatedly the “Our Town” section at the start of the story, where approximately 35 individuals are listed, organized by hamlet. (Raleigh, a former railroad porter, is the one black person in the book,

though history records that one in five East End residents at the time were black or Native American.) The cast includes wealthy spoiled society women, their feckless businessmen husbands, their children, a sophisticated art critic, a hermit, farmers, Bonacker fishermen, a striving young artist, and a rookie weather forecaster in Washington, D.C., the only one except Crazy Tom who sniffs out trouble ahead of time.

The most effective writing in the book comes in the last chapters with arrival of the storm, as Henderson creates detailed and memorable scenes of the advancing winds and rain, sound as prominent as sight. She also heralds sections and closes the narrative with italicized one-page rhythmic riffs on the wind as a force of nature. Nicely done. Would that there were more of these poetic descriptions and fewer misguided expressions, such as hamlets that “hang like [different] jewels on a necklace,” people “layering themselves like a fancy Persian carpet over the homespun fabric of village and rural life,” or a comparison of the incubating storm off Africa to a “racing car engine, revved up and ready to go.”

The book is charmingly illustrated particularly on the inside covers with ink sketches of village landmarks and combination drawings and photos throughout. The author hopes that as a story teller, she has brought to life voices from a time before the East End became The Hamptons.

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KISS & TELL

By Heather Buchanan

Chardenial Chardenial: the number of glasses of white wine it takes to make you believe everything is going to be okay.

I coined this phrase.

Remember the days when chocolate or maybe a pint of Haagen Dazs was women’s guilty pleasure as their go-to in times of stress? Well grocery store, twistoff-top Pinot Grigio has totally replaced the Whitman Sampler. And there are no half-eaten bites left. Wine memes abound as the most prevalent forms of female humor. “I tried running but I kept spilling my wine” or “A good man can make you feel sexy, strong, and able to take on the world . . . oh sorry . . . that’s wine . . . wine does that.” We all laugh at the question of what one does with leftover wine because there never is any. But here’s the thing about our not-so-secret secret: The Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism documents that the percentage of females with alcohol use disorder in the U.S. increased 83.7 percent from 2002 to 2013. And that was before Trump was president!

And when you consider that more than seven drinks in a week is considered high risk, well, hello: There are seven days in the week so what is a girl to do on Sober Sunday? What once was the biggest taboo — mommies who drink — is now the fastest growing blog. The new T-shirt for Mother’s Day says, “The most expensive part of having kids is all the wine you have to drink.” The enormity of this wine consumption is not the dancing on tables and panties in the pocket moments, but opening the bottle at home while binge watching “Scandal” (cue Kerry Washington and her extralarge Riedel glass of cabernet.) W.I.N.O.S. is now Women In Need Of Sanity. When did our anxiety get so out of control? Did our mothers and grandmothers just hide their feelings more or is modern-day life just so stressful? When did we start making such “pour” decisions?

Research says women tend to drink more in response to negative mood states than men. And for sure a nice bottle of wine and a group of good girlfriends is our best remedy for anything that ails us. Yet women who normally seek treatment for every other physical and mental health problem more than men are actually the least likely to seek help about alcohol issues. But with the humor about

wine drinking so ingrained in the culture, and so out in the open on coffee mugs secretly filled with Sancerre, it doesn’t occur to women there is a problem. This is the new normal. Everyone still gets up and goes to work and makes it to yoga, spin, and barre (not bar) class. You take an Uber instead of driving, do your green juice cleanse, and as long as you are recycling more water bottles than wine bottles, it is okay. If you are not drinking, people assume you are pregnant or have the flu.

It’s not surprising in the culture we live in, which is tough on women. If you are not a mom, you are criticized. If you are a mom who stays home with your kids, you are criticized. If you are a mom who works, you are criticized. You feel alone because you are not married and don’t have kids and don’t know who will take care of you, and you are terrified. You are trapped in a loveless marriage with kids where you have no time for yourself or to pursue your dreams, and you are bereft. Or maybe, in general, you are satisfied, but struggles with work issues, money, that extra 20 pounds, or the end of “Downton Abbey” can drive you to distraction or happy hour. Or maybe on the surface you say socially you are just fine, but inside you feel so broken inside that you think no one cares and you will never be fixed, and that is a truth you cannot confess.

It may be that a glass of wine is just what the doctor ordered (although my naturopath recommends tequila instead for less sugar content). But as the wise saying goes, “I only drink a little but when I do, I turn into another person who drinks a lot.” What used to be a temporary feeling of just going through a tough time can be a permanent state of stress where the pressure on the adrenal button never lets up. This isn’t a closeted problem. This is an out in the open problem.

So, here’s the thing. Chardenial works . . . until it doesn’t work. That cold glass of white wine at the end of the day can give you a break from the negative loops in your head and give you a chance to breathe and get perspective.

And shared with a good girlfriend can be a saving grace. But it’s a Band-Aid and not a solution. It’s worth taking a sober and professionally supported look at what is causing the anxiety. So ultimately, “Cheers” is only a cause for celebration.

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Gallery Events

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HyperPOPism Opening: Saturday, October 27, 5 to 7 PM White Room Gallery, Bridgehampton The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton presents “HyperPOPism,” featuring pop and graffiti-influenced artwork by four diverse artists: Joss Parker, Joe Currie, Gabriele Vigorelli, and Seek One. The show will open on Saturday, October 27, from 5 to 7 PM and will run through November 25.

Intrigue Opening: Saturday, October 27, 4 to 7 PM William Ris Gallery, Jamesport The William Ris Gallery in James-

port presents “Intrigue” featuring the artwork of five printmakers — Dan Welden, Chris Ann Ambery, Annie Wildey, Justin Greenwald, and Lorena Salcedo Watson — as well as sculpture Jonathan Pearlman, from October 27 through November 18.

The innovative and highly evolved printmaking artwork featured in the show skirts the perimeters of the abstract and actual, of fantasy and reality. An opening reception will be held Saturday, October 27, from 4 to 7 PM. There will be an artist talk by master printmaker Dan Welden on Saturday, November 10, from 2 to 4 PM.

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highlight the institution’s mission of showcasing artists of the region. Each artist has lived or currently lives on the East End, and every exhibition will focus on the variety of art that has been nurtured and flourished in the area.

The exhibits include Syd Solomon’s “Concealed and Revealed” in the Moran Gallery, “Please Send To: Ray Johnson,” selections from the permanent collection in the Woodhouse Gallery, and Sara Mejia Kriendler’s “In Back of Beyond” in the Spiga Gallery.

The shows run through December 16.

Russian | American The Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor The Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor presents “The Russian | American Painting Alliance.” The show will run through November 18. The gallery, with Ben Fenske’s guidance and leadership, is hosting the second such exhibit, which is showcasing the works from a budding relationship between the two nations’ painters.

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Guild Hall in East Hampton presents a trio of major one-person shows, which

Ille Arts in Amagansett presents Don Christensen’s solo exhibition at the gal-

lery, “STAX and METERS.” The show closes on November 12. This is Christensen’s third exhibition at the gallery, having previously shown in 2013 and 2015. The exhibition will include acrylic on wood panel paintings and oil on paper paintings.

In Black & White MM Fine Art, Southampton MM Fine Art in Southampton presents “In Black & White,” an exhibit of paintings, drawing, and sculpture. The show, which is on view through October 28, will include both abstract and figurative work. Artists include Willem de Kooning, Eric Fischl, Dennis Leri, Larry Rivers, Dan Rizzie, and more.

Sweet Things Janet Lehr Fine Art, East Hampton Janet Lehr Fine Art presents “Handler & Umbach: Sweet Things,” an exhibition of new works by Adam Handler and Adam Umbach. This combined exhibition of their paintings in East Hampton demonstrates a true ripening of their aesthetic abilities with clear expressions of their on-going maturity and artistic harmonies. The show runs through November 4.

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Friday, October 26, at 6 PM www.townlinebbq.com

The Springs Tavern will host karaoke night every Saturday beginning at 9 PM. No cover, just bring your best singing voice. There’s also open mic every Sunday, 2 to 6 PM.

Townline BBQ in Sagaponack hosts live music every Friday from 6 to 9 PM. This week is Woody Bogey.

Salon Series All singing, all dancing? Readings, stagings, and slams? We can’t print it if we don’t know about it. Send your entertainment events to nicole@indyeastend.com by Thursday at noon.

Dance Animal Family Sunday October 28, at 4 PM www.southamptonartscenter.org El Colegio del Cuerpo Dance Company returns to Southampton Arts Center with the Avant-Premiere of Animal Family. Tickets are $15, $10 for Friends of SAC.

Film

Rocky Horror Friday, October 26, at 8 PM www.suffolktheater.com The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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Friday, October 26, at 6 PM www.parrishart.org Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents Salon Series: Pianist Dominic Cheli. Tickets are $25, $10 for members, children, and students.

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Live At The Clubhouse Wednesday and Friday, 6 to 9 PM www.ehitclubhouse.com The Clubhouse in East Hampton presents live music with Chelsea Takami on Wednesday, October 24 and The Waylan Brothers on Friday, October 26.

The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett will have a live performance on Friday, October 26, by LHT at 8PM. On Saturday, October 27, it will be Sly & Family Stone Celebration at 8 PM followed by Hello Brooklyn at 10 PM.

Springs Tavern Saturday, October 27, at 9 PM

Theater A Comedy of Tenors Thursday, October 25 to November 11 www.hamptontheatre.org Hampton Theatre Company presents A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig, directed by Diana Marbury, at the Quogue Community Hall.

Cinderella Friday and Saturdays, 7 PM, Sundays, 2 PM, October 26 to November 4 www.guildhall.org Guild Hall in East Hampton with Springs Community Theater presents Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper.

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Wednesday, October 24, 7 to 9 PM 631-856-4080

A Halloween-themed musical directed and choreographed by Helene Leonard will be at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. See website for times.

Hamptons Farms in East Quogue presents the Hamptons Book Club. Each month come to discuss a new book over a complimentary glass of wine.

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Saturday, October 27, at 4 PM Sunday, October 28, at 10:30 AM www.bookhampton.com

Guild Hall in East Hampton presents a screening of Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West.

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BookHampton in East Hampton presents Wendy Goodman and Stephen Drucker on Saturday, October 27.

On Sunday, October 28, will be BooHampton Halloween Story Time.

Saturday, October 27, at 3 PM www.easthamptonlibrary.org

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Demerara Gold, a play written and staring Ingrid Griffith will be performed at the East Hampton Library.

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Wednesday, October 24, at 6:30 PM www.stonybrook.edu Writers Speak Wednesdays at the Chancellors Hall at Stony Brook Southampton continues with Alumni Readings.

Sweet Charities

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Family Fun Day The 20th annual East Hampton Kiwanis Club Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday, October 28, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett. Kids can come in Halloween costumes, and win prizes. Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin and face painting, animal balloons with Tulip the Clown, painting with artists from the PollockKrasner Study Center, jumping castles, a train ride, ARF puppies, and lots of food. There will also be a magician, music with Brad Beyer, and rides. The cost is $5 per person.

Fall Cocktail Party The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents its Fall Cocktail Party on Saturday, November 10, from 6 to 8 PM. The event is a celebration of art and artists. Mingle with artists in the galleries, enjoy signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to the backdrop of music, and take a closer look at an array of works from the permanent collec-

tion on view in “Every Picture Tells a Story.”

At 5 PM, ticket purchasers at the Supporter level and above are invited for a champagne toast with artist David Salle, who will speak about his monumental paintings inspired by the Sistine Chapel and commissioned by Museo Carlo Bilotti, Rome. These works, recently gifted to the Parrish, have never been seen in the U.S. Tickets start at $150 for members and $200 for nonmembers. Supporter tickets are $500.

Visit www.parrishart.org.

Fall Ladies Night A Fall Ladies Night benefiting the Children’s Museum of the East End will be held on Wednesday, November 14, from 6 to 8 PM at Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton, presented by The Shed. Enjoy wines, hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and a silent auction. Tickets start at $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Contact Lara Sweeney at lara@cmee.org or call 631-537-8250.

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Art Salon Photos by Nicole Teitler On Tuesday, October 16, the first bi-weekly Art Salon was held at The Maidstone Hotel. The event was organized by Damien Roman of Roman Fine Art, Casey Dalene of Guild Hall, and Esperanza Leon of Art Solar. The first evening included a discussion with North Fork Art Collective artists and founders Kara Hoblin and Scott Bluedorn as well as new artist members Cindy Pease Roe and Verona Penalba.

Don Lemon Adopts Rescue Photo courtesy Southampton Animal Shelter CNN’s Don Lemon adopted a second rescue dog from the Southampton Animal Shelter last week. On Instagram, Chris Cuomo invited followers to come up with a name for the pup and stated that he would donate to the shelter in the winner’s name. The name decided on was Barkley.

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Obama Scholars Photo by Bridget LeRoy The visiting Obama Scholars — young international leaders studying at Columbia University — spent the weekend in Sag Harbor courtesy of Ken Dorph and a handful of willing hosts. Saturday morning, October 20, brought a tour of Sag Harbor’s John Jermain Library from director Catherine Creedon, followed by a group breakfast.

Wellness Conference Photos by Richard Lewin A full range of educators, consultants, and other experts from East End Schools from Riverhead to Greenport, and Southampton to Montauk, assembled at The Muses in Southampton on Thursday, October 18, to share ideas at the Wellness Foundation’s Third East End Wellness Conference.

Wellness Foundation president and CEO Michele Sacconaghi welcomed the guests and keynote speakers Joe Cross, who was interviewed

by Cristina Cuomo, and Dr. Michael Hynes. Panel discussions inspired attendees, and information was available from tables set up by local non-profit educational organizations. Wellness Foundation founder Douglas Mercer and his wife Patricia attended.

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Baldwins Host OLA Fundraiser Photo by Tom Kochie Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island was given a fundraising reception by Alec and Hilaria Baldwin on October 7, at a private home. The Baldwins joined the reception to express support and to learn more from present board members and general counsel as to the initiatives that OLA is taking to protect and celebrate the East End community, inclusive of its Latino members.

Wings Over Wall Street Photos by Nicole Teitler On Wednesday, October 17, New Yorkers gathered for the 18th annual Wings Over Wall Street Gala to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association to support its mission of finding cures for neuromuscular diseases, specifically ALS. The event, which was held at the IAC building in Manhattan, honored North Fork Table and Inn Chef Stephan Bogardus and owner Claudia Fleming. Author Ruth Fitzmaurice who penned I Found My Tribe, as well as her husband’s memoir It’s Not Yet Dark, honored her husband, Simon Fitzmaurice’s one-year anniversary since his passing.

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Clam Chowder Contest Photos by Richard Lewin It was all about the chowder at the East Hampton Town Historical Farm Museum grounds at Cedar and North Main in East Hampton on Saturday, October 20, as local restaurant chefs and home chefs competed to be judged the best in taste in the museum’s First Annual Clam Chowder Contest. The $15 entry fee included live music, cookies, and cakes, a special mug, outdoor fun with friends, and, of course, a delicious variety of chowders. Paul Roman won in the Individual category.

Smokin’ Wolf won first place in the Restaurant category.

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Dining Fierro’s Dedicated To Serving Up The Perfect Slice Family-run pizza joint perseveres

By Hannah Selinger

The slice game in East Hampton is strong, even after all these years. Just ask Al Fierro, who took over for his father, Albert — the man who opened this venerated pizza joint, Fierro’s, 35 years ago this past August. For 362 days a year, Al Fierro, joined by his brother John, serve pizza to the denizens of East Hampton, a service for which the town remains eternally grateful.

In 1980, Albert Fierro purchased the East Hampton building that would eventually house his pizzeria. He had opened an earlier Fierro’s, in Farmingville, the year before. Then came a pizzeria in Shirley. Albert dreamed of coming out to the Hamptons, and eventually did so, setting his sights on an affordable East Hampton space. Decades later, that space — and its restaurant — soldier on. All three pizzerias continued to operate for about a decade, until the Fierro family decided to focus their work on the East End.

The pizzeria’s story is a complex one. Al Fierro, his mother, Barbara, and his brother, John, were all co-owners and sold the East Hampton pizzeria 11 years ago to Claude Cardin. The restaurant remained a pizzeria in the intervening years, and few knew anything had changed until, in 2013, Al Fierro and Stephen Hickey bought the business back. Then came a minor renovation: A two-week closure for new ovens, new furniture, a new ceiling, and new paint. Al Fierro and Stephen Hickey had worked together in Amagansett, at Indian Wells Tavern, one as a bartender and the other as a server.

Years later, the restaurant is still a family affair. Al Fierro and John Fierro run their father’s pizzeria, making pies the way he had always envisioned.

And, these days, Fierro’s is what it always has been: A slice joint dedicated to feeding the hungry masses, the majority of whom are regular customers.

On any given afternoon, a casual pizza eater is bound to run into any manner of dedicated East Hamptonites: parents, grabbing a few slices to take home for dinner; kids, notebooks open, scribbling notes as their mozzarella cools; and the occasional working stiff, freed from the office for just long enough to indulge.

Fierro’s casual, laissez-faire attitude has made it a comfortable place for even the most notable celebrities.

On the restaurant’s walls, one will find Yankees paraphernalia, demonstrative of Al and John’s ardent fandom. On occasion, they have been visited by famous members of said franchise, gracing the Hamptons for a weekend and stopping in, yes, for a Fierro’s slice.

The community, of course, has changed vastly in 35 years. Gone are many of the local, family-owned businesses that once propped up the community, replaced with high-end boutique stores, corporate enterprises, and

fashion-forward destination shopping.

Still, some stalwarts, like Sam’s and Villa Italian Specialties, remain, a reminder that longevity in the Hamptons requires the right recipe of perseverance and luck.

During Hurricane Sandy, in 2012, the village lost power, but Fierro’s kept its gas-operated pizza running. They used hand graters for their cheese and shone headlights from their cars into the windows to provide enough light for work and service. In the end, they survived that devastating storm, and with aplomb.

Perhaps such fierce dedication to ideals — even the simple ideals of feeding people, consistently, and well — is the secret to making a long-term go of it in an area often viewed as unfriendly to year-round business. Consider Fierro’s a beacon in the storm, willing to provide you with a hot slice on any given day of the week.

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Guest-Worthy Recipe: Chef Justin Finney

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Highway Kale Salad

Chef Finney's Guest-Worthy Recipe:

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Chef Justin Finney

Instagram: @JustinFinney666

The Highway Kale Salad at Highway Restaurant & Bar in East Hampton

Why? “This is a perfect salad for guests because it looks super colorful and is the healthiest chop salad you have ever had! The Asian-inspired vinaigrette adds great spicy flavor that comes from the fresh ginger. You can impress your guests with your amazing knife skills when you chiffonade all that kale. The soy in this recipe can be replaced with tamari and then it would be gluten free.

The best part is that you can eat it with a spoon.”

Ingredients: For the Ginger soy vinaigrette — makes 1c 35 g ginger, peeled and chopped 1/4 c rice wine vinegar 1/4 c soy sauce

1 Tbsp Sugar 1 clove, garlic 1/4 c grapeseed oil Blend all ingredients until smooth and thoroughly combined.

For the salad 8 c Tuscan kale, cleaned and chiffonade 1 c celery, thinly sliced 2 c carrots, grated 1/2 c radish, thinly sliced 1 c sliced almonds, toasted

Directions: To assemble the salad, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl with a half cup of the ginger soy vinaigrette. Mix thoroughly and serve on a large plate.

"This is a perfect salad for guests."

- Chef Justin Finney

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The Apple Of My Pie North Fork farms sweeten the deal with freshly baked goods

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

When it comes to the fall season, few things are as sweet as pie. On the East End, there’s no shortage of freshly-baked fillings straight from the farm in a perfectly flakey, warm crust that was made on the premises.

So, while you’re checking off that seasonal to-do list of hayrides, pickings, and shopping, here are some farm stands to drop by for that slice of pie on the North Fork.

Briermere Farms in Riverhead makes everything from scratch, with most of the fresh fruit grown directly on the farm. The 2018 pie list is mouthwatering: blackberry apple, peach cherry, raspberry plum, boysenberry, blueberry cream, coconut meringue, key lime, and more. Located at 4414 Sound Avenue. Call 631-

722-3931.

Woodside Orchards is an apple pie lover’s dream. The orchard is known for its U-Pick apples, so it makes sense that all of their seasonal pies are made with handpicked fruit.

Apple pie varieties include apple crumb, apple cranberry, honey apple, no sugar added apple, in addition to blueberry apple, blueberry crumb, and a peach pie. Located at 729 Main Road Route 25 in Aquebogue or 116 Manor Lane in Jamesport. Call 631722-5770.

Just down the road from Woodside is another stop. If you’re driving down Main Road in Jamesport you’ve likely seen the Junda’s Pastry Crust & Crumbs “Home Made Pies” sign, luring you in. Junda’s has a signature

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1612 Main Road in Jamesport. 631722-4999.

Breeze Hill Farm has apple, blueberry, peach, cherry, and pumpkin pies. To top it off, the favorite is the apple walnut & caramel drizzle. New are the homemade apple crisps. Drop in. Located at 31215 County Road 48 in Peconic. Call 631-876-5159.

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Wickhams Fruit Farm prides itself on handmade, baked fresh daily pies. The crust is made especially thin, to pack in as much fresh fruit as possible. Find Wickham’s at 28700 Route 25 in Cutchogue. 631-734-6331.

Schmitt’s Farm on Main Road in Laurel offers seasonal pies and delicious apple cider. They sell out fast, so be sure to stop in and stock up before they’re gone. Call 631-298-1991.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK Chef Joe Cipro

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Flatbread Pizza With Saffron Onion Jam And Chorizo Sausage

Dough Ingredients 1 c warm water 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp olive oil Freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 oz dried yeast dissolved in 1 Tbsp warm water 12 oz flour 1 egg, beaten lightly Sea salt Stir salt, sugar, and olive oil into warm water. Dissolve yeast in one tablespoon of warm water and add to mixture. Add flour gradually, mixing and kneading until the dough becomes elastic. Cover, and allow to rise overnight in a warm place.

Sauce Ingredients 1 10-oz can crushed tomatoes 1/2 onion 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp chili flakes 1/3 c chicken or vegetable stock Sauté onions, then add the tomato, salt, sugar, and chili flakes. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and

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cook for 10 minutes. Blend the mixture and set it aside.

Toppings 3 links of chorizo sausage, sliced 1 large white onion 1 pinch of saffron Sea salt 1/2 c parmesan cheese 1/3 c shredded mozzarella Olive oil

Directions Slice the onion thin and caramelize in a hot pan with a little olive oil. When the onions have a nice brown color, add the saffron and salt. Turn off heat and stir the saffron in for five minutes. Then, chop the cooked onions into a chunky jam.

Assembly First, place a pizza stone or sheet pan in a 375-degree oven. Roll out the prepped pizza dough using a rolling pin and a heavily floured surface so that the dough does not stick. Spread the onion jam over the dough first, then the sauce, cheese, and sausage.

Cook 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.

Nick & Toni’s

Nick & Toni’s Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton is welcoming fall with the return of its famous wood burning oven pizzas. The pizzas are available all night Sunday through Thursday.

Also returning is The Choice special prix fixe menu, with three different price points for diners to choose from.

The menu is available Sunday through Friday (restaurant is closed Tuesday) beginning at 6 PM. Social Hour will be offered Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and every Sunday from 2:30 to 6:30 PM, at the bar only. Diners may sip on drink specials while noshing on the special bar menu.

Tavern Thursdays Tavern Thursdays are back at The 1770 House in East Hampton. Downstairs, in the casual ambience of the historic 18th-Century colonial home, the entire

Tavern menu is $17.70, with $9 house wine and $5 beer selections. Dishes include the house burger and meatloaf plus Chef Michael Rozzi’s signature veal parmesan, St. Louis ribs, and lamb and chickpea curry. The upstairs a la carte fine dining menu is also available in the Tavern. For more info, visit www.1770house.com.

Long Island Restaurant Week The tri-annual and award-winning Long Island Restaurant Week kicks off its Fall 2018 campaign on Sunday, November 4, for eight days, ending on Sunday, November 11. Participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe for $29.95 all night, every night they are open, except Saturday when the menu may only be offered until 7 PM. A full participant list will be available at www.longislandrestaurantweek.com.

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EHTPD: Drunken Broad Daylight Robbery Driving Charges For Two Unnerving Close to home, but driving drunk, police say

Woman was walking on East Main Street in Riverhead

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By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Two town residents who graduated from East Hampton High School in recent years found themselves under arrest this past weekend, charged by town police with driving while intoxicated as a misdemeanor. Both were arrested just blocks from their homes.

Police said Paloma Tavera, 23, of Springs, was found passed out behind the wheel of a 2014 Jeep at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Norfolk Street a little before 7 AM Saturday, October 20. According to the police, after being awakened, she appeared to be drunk. Under arrest, Tavera refused to take a breath test at headquarters.

Cory Pawlukojc, 25, an East Hampton resident, was driving a 2013 Ford on Springs Fireplace Road just north of North Main Street when

he allegedly swerved several times across the double yellow line into the oncoming lane of traffic just before midnight Saturday, leading to a traffic stop and his arrest on the DWI charge. He, too, refused to take the breath test at headquarters.

Carl Irace represented both during their weekend arraignments in East Hampton Town Justice Court in front of Justice Lisa Rana. On Saturday he argued that Tavera has strong ties to the community, and should be released without bail, making the same argument for Pawlukojc Sunday morning. Justice Rana agreed, freeing both, but only after suspending their licenses, potentially for the next year, pending an administrative hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles October 31.

Crime Down

ports, total reported crimes for the first three quarters of both years in a chart labeled “criminal incidents.” These include all types of crime, from petty theft to murders (there were none of the latter). Crimes reported dropped even more than the arrest number, from 2145 to 1450, or 32 percent.

Southold numbers, which include Shelter Island, follow the.Southold numbers follow the trend. The decrease in calls is nominal, from 16,821 to 16,753. But, again, as across the East End, arrests are down from 250 to 172, or 31 percent.

Southampton Town police reported decreases in crime as of the beginning of September. According to a press release from Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, reports of crime had dropped in Southampton Town by 20 percent. Schneiderman credited strong police work and better communication with the public for the decrease.

Continued From Page 24. that he has noticed a decrease in arrests on driving while intoxicated charges. He said the emergence and convenience of ride sharing services might have led to that decrease.

Regarding the decrease in actual calls, he said, “It is not one particular type, although commercial noise complaints, and town code violations summons are both down significantly. That should be a direct result of increased compliance and improved conditions.”

Sag Harbor Village arrest numbers are right in line with East HamptoTown’s percentagewise, dropping a little over eight percent, from 248 to 228.

Riverhead Town police reported a decrease from 800 arrests in the allotted time period in 2017 to 619 this year, or almost 23 percent.

Riverhead also provided, in its re-

An alarming trend — pedestrians being robbed (and sometimes beaten) on Riverhead streets — continued last week.

A woman walked into a nearby police station just before 5:30 on Thursday, October 18, and told an officer on duty she had just been robbed. She was on East Main Street near Riverside Drive, she said, when a black man she did not recognize grabbed her and demanded cash. He rifled her jacket pockets, came up with $140, and fled the scene on foot.

Police responded, unleashing a Suffolk County K-9 unit headed east on Main Street, where the assailant was last spotted.

Riverhead Town Police canvassed the area to no avail. The investigation is open and eyewitnesses are being sought.

All information will be kept confidential.

Residents and community leaders were concerned the incident took place near the aquarium in the revitalized section of Main Street that has been attracting visitors back to the once thriving area of town. But a persistent drug trade in the neighborhood has stymied police and several pedestrians have been robbed.

Two days earlier police announced they had taken a shooting suspect from another incident into custody Rayquan Lee of Calverton, they said, was the man who shot two people behind a bar on Railroad Avenue on September 29.

The 18-year-old was charged with firstdegree assault. He was remanded to county jail in lieu of a $1 million bond.

Driving Related Charges

Riverhead Police said a routine traffic stop on October 13 resulted in the arrest of a Calverton man who was packing a Ruger .380 handgun. Roger Foster, 21, was stopped on Kroemer

Roger Foster Jr. was packing a Ruger, Riverhead Town Police said.

Avenue near Old Country Road just before 6 PM. He allegedly had Oxycodone pills in his possession, police said.

Foster was hit with a criminal possession of a loaded firearm in the second degree charge, a class C felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree.

In other news, a man was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital after being ejected from his vehicle during a head-on crash in Aquebogue on October 18.

Chris Hollborn of Aquebogue, 52, suffered serious head injuries when David Gordon, 77, of Mattituck allegedly drove his 2018 Tesla westbound across double yellow lines on Main Road, and collided with Hollborn’s 2006 Dodge Ram. Gordon may have been thrown from his truck, onlookers reported.

Police said there were no passengers in either vehicle but onlookers reported Main Road was closed most of the day.

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A Walk Down Memory Lane With Hilary Osborn Malecki A 10th generation Osborn preserving family history

By Valerie Bando-Meinken valerie@indyeastend.com Above: Leroy Osborn hoeing strawberries on Main Street Wainscott in 1960.

Top right: Hilary Osborn, Paul Shellman, and dog Jason in 1984 with pumpkins and watermelons by Wainscott Pond.

Bottom left: Charles Osborn , Cynthia Osborn, Vicky Roarick, Hilary Osborn, Andrea Grabowski ice skating on Wainscott Pond in 1971.

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If I could go back in time,” said Hilary Osborn Malecki, “I’d have some of the strawberry ice cream that was made back then.”

“Wainscott was known for its strawberries. The milk and cream were fresh from the farms and the ice to make the ice cream came off of Wainscott Pond.

The children would run it around to the old ladies who couldn’t come to get it themselves,” she said. “My great grandmother Ruth Hedges Osborn wrote in her diaries about making strawberry ice cream and she was famous around Wainscott for her coconut cakes, and I am famous among my friends for her coconut cake too!”

A 10th-generation Osborn, Hilary grew up in Wainscott and has spent 15 years piecing together her family’s genealogy. “I was cleaning out the attic of our family home and ran across diaries and letters that were stored there. I saw that some of the ink was fading, making it hard to read them. I didn’t want to lose the history behind them so I started transcribing them.” Reading these personal diaries and letters gave Malecki a view of the everyday lives and events of her ancestors unlike anything found in a history book. remove themselves from the situation.

In 1637, many of the prominent businessmen in England were not happy with the King. The group of 20 to 30 men and their families boarded The Hector and took off for what is now New Haven, CT,” Malecki said. “Once the king realized that he lost some of his best citizens, he passed a rule that you had to ask permission to leave. The Hector was the last boat to go without asking permission,” she said.

“The first Osborn had a very large family. It’s a shocking story of how they all lived through it. Then in 1648, Lion Gardiner said he was going south to what is now East Hampton and he became the leader of the group. The first Osborn was one of the men in the group and is credited as one of the founders of New Haven, CT, and subsequently East Hampton.

The Osborns lived where the Maidstone Arms is now.

Some of the Osborns went to live in Wainscott and some stayed in East Hampton, which was originally named Maidstone. For reasons unknown,” she added,

“the Wainscott Osborns spell their last name without the ‘e’ while the East Hampton Osbornes kept the original spelling. And,” she added, “The Wainscott settlers became known as ‘Dumplings,’ just like the East Hampton settlers are known as ‘Bonackers.’”

In addition, Malecki’s ancestry research and the diaries and letters that she has transcribed indicated that, “My great-great-grandfather Thomas Osborn was born in 1807. He was a wealthy farmer and supplied horses to the Civil War efforts and would also supply meat to the whaleships when the men went out whaling. He died in 1867 when he was 60 years old. My grandfather, Raymond, was born in 1891 and had a twin brother, Leroy. They lived in nearly identical houses across the street from each other their whole lives,” Malecki said.

Stories Of Sorrow And Community Having attained a special view into the lives of her ancestors, Malecki said sadly, “So many people died during those times though. There would be an entry in the diary that would say a neighbor’s baby died or someone lost a baby. There was also a sad story about a two-year-old that drowned in a horse trough. There was a ton of sadness,” Malecki said.

“There was no 911 service you could call in an emergency, and even if you broke a bone, you had to wait for a bonesetter to come. There was a doctor named Dr. Sweet that would usually come once a week.

Everyone was intimately involved in each other’s lives because they had to be. They helped each other because it was necessary for survival,” she added.

According to Malecki, “In the winter time when Wainscott Pond would freeze, the men would all go out together and they would cut slabs of ice and use the horses to drag it out and put it into an ice house.

Each man had a turn to get his ice. When they were done for the day, the wife cooked and fed all the men.

They were dedicated to each other and to their community, which revolved around their church. They attended church on Sundays. This was the only day that they had to rest from their hard, laborious week and relax with their families and friends.”

Charles Osborn, Malecki’s father, was born in 1928 in the family’s Wainscott farmhouse. “His father, my grandfather, ran an active potato farm back then and was a big employer in Wainscott. My father was a potato farmer too and he married my mother Dotty.

She was from Montauk and was a member of the Choral Society,” she said.

Malecki has two sisters. She remembers that her father would occasionally take her, and her sisters Cynthia and Amy and their friends ice skating on Wainscott Pond when they were young. But Malecki had heard stories in her youth that many of her ancestors had drowned in the pond and admitted, “I was always scared to death to skate on the pond, but knew my father was very cautious and would know when it was safe.”

A member of the board of trustees for the East Hampton Historical Society and a Wainscott Osborn, Malecki’s knowledge and historical documentation of her own heritage has enabled her to give historical presentations about the early settlers as well as to present a two-part series last February that had addressed the flu pandemic of 1918. “The flu,” Malecki stated, “was deadlier than the Plague.

A lot of people don’t realize it, but 675,000 Americans died from it. We always like to think of the old days as the ‘good days.’ But it really wasn’t like that for the settlers. The diaries and letters really tell the story. Their lives were very difficult. It’s just so hard to conceptualize it now. So hard to understand how strong they had to be to survive. Their spirit and will, their community, their core family values and faith, no doubt carried them through.”

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Good Design Brings Global Inuence To Wainscott Michael Del Piero seeks out timeless interiors to suit the well-traveled

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Good Design Brings Global Influence To Wainscott

Yes, though we have taken interior design projects in other East Coast locations. I have been working out on the East Coast for years, but this Hamptons expansion was always very important to me, and it took me that long to find the perfect space to match the vision.

Michael Del Piero seeks out timeless interiors to suit the well-traveled

Why the Hamptons?

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

M

ichael Del Piero started her interior design company, Good Design, in 2007. The Memphis, TN native currently lives in Chicago, where she raised two daughters and opened her first interior design studio and shop space in 2008.

She also lives part-time in Amagansett, and has been visiting the Hamptons for decades. She opened up Good Design’s

studio and shop location this year, at 372 Montauk Highway in Wainscott.

The world is her inspiration for decorating intimate homes by bringing global travels to her clients.

Is Wainscott Good Design’s only East Coast location?

Why did you wait 10 years to open a second location?

I personally very much enjoy spending time in the Hamptons; it’s a lifestyle choice for me. Furthermore, I find the Hamptons landscape and aesthetic especially inspiring as a designer, and our aesthetic and our approach have been a very natural fit here. But certainly, additional locations are under consideration.

You spent two decades as an executive coach before becoming an interior designer. Tell us about that transition.

In my role as a designer, communication is extremely important and I obviously had a lot of experience with C-Suite level professionals in my executive coaching business. My current clients have a similar professional profile, and that experience has been a real asset for me in speaking their language.

Where do you source most of your pieces from?

I source my pieces from my travels all over the world, from France to the Netherlands to Asia to Africa and South America. Items from each part of the world have unique characteristics that complement and play off each other when juxtaposed.

We additionally seek out a wide range of artists and artisans. Provenance is important, but personality of objects is more so.

As a world traveler, what

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international places influence your design?

How would you describe your style?

The South of France is one of my favorite destinations, as is the Netherlands.

But each place I have visited, or travel to regularly, has its own unique influence on my perspective and philosophy. Obviously, the aesthetics of each region impacts me, but also the landscape, the people, the quirks of the culture, the architecture, and the food and music as well. All of these experiences weave together to create a dynamic experience for me.

My aesthetic is traveled and textural. I have a very European sensibility about high quality items with a no-nonsense slant. I also tend towards timeless design and multipurpose furniture layouts.

We believe that true luxury is not only livable, but it’s anchored by items that are designed and customized to suit a specific client and his or her space, accented by one-of-a-kind pieces that no one else has. Depth, character, functionality, personalization, and personality are so important to develop a successful project.

What is the single object, or perhaps a collection, every world traveler should keep in his or her home?

We really believe in consolidated and cohesive collectibles. With a limited color palette, it becomes easier to add in items from all over the world, and the focus is maintained on the details and the personalities and the textures of each object. So, having perimeters allows world travelers to collect international objects that really play well together.

Independent/Lukas Machnik spires them, and as a result, we have a great deal of repeat clients for whom we have done several homes.

How did you get involved with 1st Dibs?

Where do you like to explore when on the East End of Long Island?

I met Michael Bruno, the founder, in the Hamptons at his house. He was just beginning the idea of including dealers from the U.S., starting with New York and the Hamptons. When he decided to include Chicago, he contacted me, and

I love the outdoors there, such as paddleboarding in Springs, or biking to the lighthouse in Montauk. I love RE Steele’s shop at the Red Horse Plaza that is just jam packed with cool art and antiques.

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Sports Boys Soccer Teams Enter Playoffs Mattituck, Hampton Bays in opening rounds, Greenport in finals this week

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

East Hampton’s boys soccer team had high expectations for this season.

The Bonackers, boasting seven seniors, were predicted to finish second in a competitive League V. East Hampton may have finished 7-7 in a third-place tie with Wyandanch and Islip, and lost to No. 1 Amityville (in League V and Class A) in the final game of the regular season, 4-0, but the team made it back to the first round of the playoffs.

East Hampton fell to Hauppauge in a tough 2-1 fashion last year. No. 11-seeded East Hampton edged No. 6 Kings Park October 22, 1-0, to avenge a first-round loss from last season. Sebastian Fuquen scored the lone goal of the game in the second half. Kurt Matthews made six saves for the Bonackers, which travel to square off against No. 3 Elwood-John Glenn in the quarterfinals October 25 at 2 PM. Also making it to the postseason are Class B contenders Mattituck and

East Hampton’s Aubrey Tulp tries to win a header.

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Hampton Bays. The No. 3 Tuckers take on No. 2 Center Moriches on the road on Wednesday, October 24, at 2:30 PM, and the Baymen travel to No. 1 Babylon at 4:30 PM. Mattituck finished 10-6 overall and 9-3 in League VII behind undefeated Babylon (12-2-1 overall, 12-0 in the conference). Hampton Bays (68-1 overall, 4-7-1 in League VI) finished fourth. Center Moriches ended the sea-

son 10-4-2 and 8-3-1 in conference play.

The winners of the semifinal matchups will play each other in the Class B final at Diamond in the Pines in Coram on Saturday at 1 PM. Greenport, which ended the season 10-6 overall and 8-4 in League VIII, earned the No. 1 seed and a chance to face No. 2 Southold (8-7 and 7-5 in League VII) in the Class C final at Dia-

mond in the Pines on Saturday, October 27, at 1 PM. The Porters edged Southold 2-1 in the final game of the regular season for both teams October 16. Mateo Arias scored both goals and William Chapeton had an assist. The game-winner was off a free kick from 23 yards out in the second half. Greenport’s Miguel Torres and Southold’s Cole Brigham each made five stops in goal.

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Greenport's William Chapeton deflect a pass in front of Pierson's Joey Badilla during a previous game against Pierson. Independent/Gordon M. Grant Sebastian-Fuquen: East Hampton’s Sebastian Fuquen looks to pass the ball with a defender on his hip. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

East Hampton’s Kurt Matthews comes off his line to make a save. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Mattituck's Jake Burkhardt battles for the ball during a game earlier this season. Independent/Desirée Keegan

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Bonackers Break Past Hampton Bays Field hockey team finishes 9-5 season with big road win

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

East Hampton’s field hockey team has a two-minute rule — each time the Bonackers score, they try to tack on another goal within that same time period.

That rule proved potent in East Hampton’s final game of the season, a 4-0 road win over Hampton Bays October 18.

“As soon as we get one in, we’re fired up and ready to go,” senior sweeper Kate Ward said. “We just never stopped playing.”

Anna Hugo scored first from the

left side of the box off an assist from Cate Wicker. Although not within the two minutes, it was only just over three later that Wicker scored amid a scrum in front of the cage for a 2-0 lead with more than 20 minutes left in the first half.

“Once you get one in, you’re on that high, so you want to ride that high out,” the senior midfielder said. “I think we did a good job seeing the field, talking, connecting great passes and using everything we’ve learned this season —

really implementing it this game.”

Although there was a long lull, East Hampton (9-5 in Division II) was able to get back into the swing of things to close out the second half.

With nine minutes remaining, Olivia Davis scored off an Emily Hugo assist, and she dished the ball off to Grace Myer four minutes later for the final goal of the game. Goalkeeper Tia Weiss made seven stops to earn the clean sheet.

“There were a few points where we didn’t really have that flow, but we doubled the ball and started and finished strong,” said Hugo, a senior center back and midfielder. “We lost so many kids and I was really worried about this season, but as it progressed, we’ve gotten so close. We’re family.”

With nine seniors on the squad, the team will once again have big shoes to fill next year.

“We’ve developed so much as a team, and since I came up as a freshman I’ve met a bunch of really great girls — we lost some and we got some — but there’s been this constant energy on the field that’s helped to expand this

East Hampton’s Alexis Yurkewitch battles for a loose ball. Independent/Desirée Keegan

program,” Ward said. “We’ve all supported each other from our first day of practice to our last game, going as hard as we can, and I can’t wait to see what this team can do next year.”

Westhampton Plays In Tennis Semis If Hurricanes win, they compete in team final October 24

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

For the first time in almost a decade, Westhampton Beach is headed to the Suffolk semifinals.

The No. 2-seeded girls tennis team got an extra day of rest after outscoring No. 7 East Hampton 6-1 in the quarterfinals October 20. Helena Jones and Rieve Delisle defeated Annelise Mendelman and Sammi Schurr, 6-0, 6-1 at third doubles to lead the Hurricanes (15-0) to their first semifinal appearance since 2009.

“They continued to beat us more soundly each time,” East Hampton head coach Kevin McConville said in a previous interview. “But I was pleased with the doubles and singles progress.

Everyone definitely got better.”

Because the No. 3 Harborfields– No. 6 Islip matchup was postponed from Saturday to Monday, October 22, Westhampton’s supposed-to-be Monday game against the winner was

pushed to Tuesday. Results of the semifinal were not available by press time.

“Our team has significant depth, which is what is required to win a team title,” Westhampton head coach John Czartosieski said, pointing to nationally-ranked freshman Rose Hayes, who transferred from McGann-Mercy when the school closed this year, and his upperclassmen. “Everyone has stepped up and worked hard in practice to improve throughout the season. With Rose Hayes at first singles and our veteran seniors we have a really good chance.”

Should the Hurricanes win, they’ll face No. 1 Commack (15-0) in the county final game October 24 at William Floyd High School at 2 PM. The Cougars were eliminated by William Floyd in last year’s quarterfinals.

Looking Back No. 10-seeded William Floyd edged

East Hampton’s Juliana Barahona, who beat her William Floyd opponent 6-2, 6-2 at second singles October 19, reaches for the ball in a previous match. Independent/Desirée Keegan

No. 23 Mattituck 4-3 October 18, with Saskia DaSilva defeating Ashley Parker, 6-3, 7-5 in the deciding second singles match. The Colonials went on to face No. 7 East Hampton/Bridgehampton/ Pierson, which had received a firstround bye, and fell 6-1 to the Bonackers October 19.

Senior Becca Kuperschmid lead the charge, sweeping her opponent Alyssa Drell, 6-0, 6-0, as all four East Hampton singles players beat their William Floyd opponents in two sets.

Sophomore Juliana Barahona won her second singles match 6-2, 6-2; Caroline Micallif won at third 6-1, 6-1; and Katie Annicelli won at fourth 6-2, 6-0.

East Hampton also took wins in second and third doubles, both coming down to a decisive third set. Eva Wojtusiak and Kaylee Mendelman took a 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 victory, and Annelise Mendelman and her doubles partner Sammi Schurr claimed their win with a 6-2, 2-6, 10-2 showing.

“Juliana is doing really well, and even went through losing in the second round of the individual county tournament — she played a very good match and after being up 5-0 in the first set, lost 7-5, 6-3,” McConville said of his recent addition from Colombia. “She’s going to be my top returning player, so she got a lot of really good experience this year.”

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Just Keep Swimming

One of several teaching instructors with his class.

Swimming lessons for Montauk kindergarteners Photos by Ed Gifford Montauk School has teamed up with the East Hampton Kiwanis Club, the YMCA, and Gurney's Montauk to teach Montauk School kindergarteners swimming lessons and water safety.

The first and last standing rule for the children of this program is to have fun.

The safety rules are as follows: 1. Be Safe.

2. Never Run Around The Pool.

3. Always Have An Adult Present When Swimming.

4. Do Not Climb On Anyone While In The Water.

5. Have Fun! East Hampton YMCA swim instructor and East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Member Andrey Trigubovich.

Veteran Montauk Lifeguard and East Hampton volunteer Ocean Rescue Member, Bob Miller.

Montauk School kindergarten teacher, Nichole Dickerson.

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Canberg Calls The Shots Hurricanes fall short of playoffs despite successful season

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Cassidy Canberg can work both sides of a score. And the defense behind her can shut it down.

The senior center midfielder made two goals and assisted on two others in Westhampton Beach’s 7-0 shutout of visiting Amityville October 17.

“I knew we were going to really perform today,” Canberg said. “I was hoping we’d each play the best we could. It was an emotional game, but we’re happy with how it ended.”

She was emotional in her last high school game because despite her team winning out the week, and taking home W’s in six of its last seven games, the Hurricanes’ efforts were not enough to take them to the postseason. The top 10 teams made it, and Westhampton (9-6-1 overall, 8-6 in Division II) finished in the 13th place. East Islip (6-5-3) was the final team to earn a spot, having more overall points as a result of the power-ranking system.

Head coach Erika Habersaat was proud to see her team achieve its most successful season in her 10 years at the helm regardless of falling short of the playoffs.

“I’ve had a lot of these girls for four years and it’s a great class,” she said of her eight seniors, half of whom play on a back line that limited Amityville to only two shots on goal. “They’re lead-

ers, they play well together, and they’ve been welcoming to new players. Losing them is a lot; it’s a big loss.”

The upperclassmen started the early scoring spurt, with Canberg sending home a rebounded save to open it, and McKinley Skala rocketing a shot from front and center off a corner kick.

“Cassidy has excellent vision, and McKinley has moved from a leading striker to the backbone of our midfield over the course of her career, leading the team for two of her four years on varsity,” Habersaat said. “With outstanding foot skills, they both have the ability to make plays.”

Senior defender Madison Steedman held Amityville at midfield the entire game. She said despite her team struggling to capitalize through much of the first half, it didn’t hurt to see her team take an early lead.

“When we start getting scored on early, we shut down,” she said of games earlier this season. “So to get out there early was great. We wanted to have good communication, good passing, and we took a ton of shots. We were looking to end our season on a high note, and we did.”

But of the six others who helped put points on the board, just two were seniors.

“There’s definitely some quality

Westhampton Beach senior Madison Steedman smiles in celebration after teammate Jemma Spitaleri scored on a corner kick. Independent/Desirée Keegan

players,” Habersaat said. “We’ve had some playmakers that have been playing together for a couple of years, so we’ll have to rebuild a little bit, but I have some talent returning and there’s some junior varsity players that are looking good.”

Canberg said sharing in the final moments of her most spectacular season with her teammates was a special sendoff.

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“At first it didn’t hit me what it meant to be a Hurricane, but this has been a huge part of my life and it’s made me who I am today,” Canberg said. “I remember starting the season I was a little worried, but I’m impressed with how we’ve come together, and this right here is what it’s all about. We want to leave a legacy, something for the players behind us to follow, and I’m excited for their future.”

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Riverhead Athletic Director Brian Sacks presents Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs’s wife, Rebecca, with the last two Riverhead High School jerseys bearing the No. 22 during a jersey retirement ceremony October 13. Independent/ Courtesy Riverhead Central School District

The Riverhead girls cross country team completed an undefeated 5-0 dual-meet season to claim the school’s first league championship crown since 1988. Independent/Courtesy Riverhead Central School District

Jersey Retired In Memoriam

Race To The Top

Riverhead honors Sergeant Dashan Briggs in big way

Riverhead cross-country league champ for first time in 30 years

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The Riverhead Blue Waves retired Technical Sergeant Dashan Briggs’s No. 22 football jersey during an October 13 ceremony in his honor.

Briggs was killed in a helicopter crash March 15 while serving in Iraq.

He was a 2007 graduate of Riverhead High School.

During the somber ceremony, held on the high school football field, coaches took turns remembering Briggs.

“When he smiled, the whole world smiled with him,” head football coach Lief Shey said.

The last two Riverhead jerseys bearing the No. 22 were presented to

The Riverhead girls cross country team earned the League III championship title for the first time since 1988 after a 17-43 win over Northport at Sunken Meadow State Park October 16.

The Blue Waves’ win culminated a perfect 5-0 dual-meet season led by juniors Christina Yakaboski and Megan Kielbasa. Yakaboski, who has

won every race this year, finished the 2.8-mile course October 16 in 17 minutes, 35 seconds. Kielbasa followed behind her with a time of 18:31.

The team, which has not let up more than 18 points to an opponent this year, competed in the Section XI Division Championships at Sunken Meadow October 23, but results were not available by press time.

Briggs’s wife, Rebecca. The district also unveiled a display of Briggs’s jersey, which will be permanently installed above the sports box on the high school football field. Briggs’s jersey is the only one to have ever been retired ceremoniously on the Riverhead football field.

The high school has retired two other jerseys in the past — Derrick Robinson’s No. 36 and Henry Franke’s No. 50.

Superintendent Dr. Aurelia Henriquez said Briggs left a legacy that will never be forgotten.

“His name will live on forever in Riverhead,” she said. “And we will make sure no one will ever forget him.”

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Over the last 20 years, the world of professional golf has seen purses escalate dramatically. Just about every week the winner receives a check for over $1 million. Most players (certainly those on the PGA TOUR) have “teams” and with that kind of money at stake, why not? Having a good professional caddie on the bag and on the team is simply a must. With that in mind, I decided to drill down and find out just what makes a Tour-quality caddie, how they go about their work, and the importance of relating to their player.

East Hampton native, Duane Bock, who is starting his 10th season on two-time Tour winner Kevin Kisner’s bag, was kind enough to fill me in on what it’s like to be a professional and successful caddie. A 1987 East Hampton High School graduate, Duane played college golf at Campbell University and was one of the best

amateurs in the country. In fact, in 1992, Duane won the very prestigious North-South Amateur Championship played on Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina, By the end of that year, Duane was ranked ninth best amateur in the country and went to play 12 years on the Canadian Tour.

Many famous golfers have put their name on the “Putter Boy” trophy of the North-South Amateur Championship, established in 1900 — Hal Sutton, Corey Pavin, and Davis Love III, just to name just a few.

Jack Nicklaus was the winner in 1959 and in 1985, Jack’s son, Jackie, added his name to that iconic trophy. Just one year later, in 1986, Jackie was the caddie on the Golden Bear’s bag as he won his final major championship, the 1986 Masters, at age 46.

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Then, in 1983, when the powerful men of Augusta National decided to allow the players to bring their own caddie, the search by players to get a good one was on.

The modern-day professional bag-toter must wear many hats in order for his player to win. According to Bock, the typical week on Tour begins on Monday or no later than very early Tuesday morning. Caddies walk the course getting yardage to fairway bunkers and hazards and the distance to the greens. A good caddie will have all the numbers either in his book or in his mind. When a player asks how far to clear a bunker the caddie had better have the correct answer.

Pro-Am Day is Wednesday and more often than not that means a five or maybe a six-hour round. Bock said that every caddie will tell you that Wednesday is the toughest day of the week and the most important time comes late Sunday afternoon when a caddie has to perform under pressure when the championship is on the line.

Most Tour bags weigh 40 to 50 pounds, and it is the responsibility of the caddie to make sure everything is in the bag the player may want and to make absolutely sure some things are not in the bag . . . like too many clubs. I remember in 2003 at the Open Championship when Ian Woosnam was in great position to win the biggest event in golf and become the Champion Golfer of the Year. But when Woosnam stepped on to the second tee, he noticed an extra club in the bag. His caddie had neglected to count the clubs before they teed off on the first hole.

Woosnam never recovered from the two-stroke penalty and that caddie was never on the bag again for him.

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Having a good professional caddie on the bag and on the team is simply a must.

Golf fans see all the money the pros earn and often ask me how much a caddie earns. As it turns out, there is no set fee and little job security. Every player and caddie come to an agreement on compensation. One constant unwritten rule seems to be that a win will earn the caddie 10 percent of the winner’s check. Most first-place checks exceed $1 million, so that part is not hard to figure out, but what’s the deal when they don’t win? That’s all part of the negotiations.

One caddie told me about what happened at the bank after he received his check following his player’s victory. He said that when he presented his check for over $100,000 the bank teller said she would have to get her manager, and when the caddie told the manager that this check was last week’s work, the bank manager wanted to know how he could become a caddie.

So, just how does one become a professional PGA Tour caddie? The most popular methods appear to be three-fold: either be a really good player with strong connections, a former college golf teammate, or maybe just an unemployed family member.

By the way, with his victory this past week, Brooks Keopka, who won the U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock, became the #1 ranked player in the world.

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For senior citizens living on fixed income, unforeseen expenses can be a devastating blow.

While the Windmill board was preparing to charge tenants for the cost of exterminators, it was also applying to HUD for a rent increase, from $1225 per basic unit to $1409 per month, an increase in $184.

But Byrnes said although the tenants were notified in writing they would have to pay for extermination services, they won’t have to after all.

Keith Kevan said he recently received his “second lease violation” notice, signed by Mooney. “You are in violation. The area in the basement has become a safety hazard,” the letter warned. “It was also reported you were verbally abusive and made derogatory comments about a staff member.”

Kevan said just the opposite occurred. He was complaining that the community room, which is supposed to be for use by the tenants, was being closed earlier and more often. “I am being harassed for that,” Kevan said.

When he queried he was told, “It’s for security reasons.” More probable, one tenant groused, it was a convenience for the Byrnes, who are married: they live right above the room. That is not to say safety is not an issue. Every building is open, 24 hours a day. “Anyone can walk in,” one tenant said.

Incidentally, Mooney was accused of commandeering the community room at Windmill I and II and using it for personal gain — renting it out for private meetings. But the town took no action.

The business of keeping their own stairs and hallways clean rankles some residents of St. Michaels, noting the employees are paid almost $300,000.

“We have maintenance, but we can’t get to it every week,” Byrnes said.

Food Pantry Ousted Residents shared a litany of written rules they must follow: what hangs from windows, how late the TV can remain on, no satellite dishes, no barbecuing, etc. Residents complained staff would enter their apartments when they were not home. “That’s part of our job, to inspect them,” Byrnes said.

The Windmill board voted in 2016 with little notice to evict the East Hampton Food Pantry from Windmill II, where it used the community building one day a week and served over 300 families.

On another occasion, residents were proud they had established a small vegetable garden from a sandy stretch of land near the parking and were able to provide fresh produce for residents. The Windmill board had it

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removed, claiming it was drawing vermin to the property.

According to HUD guidelines, residents have the right to representation at board meetings and to form Resident Advisory Boards. At Windmill, an outspoken tenant representative, Joan Holden, was evicted after Ruhle told an arbitrator she didn’t live on the premises. Holden countered that the doctor advised her to move because she was ill from the mold. She sued, and her suit is currently pending.

A HUD regulation provides public housing residents with the right to organize and elect a residential council to represent their interests.

Stutterheim was told by Kathy Byrnes he could serve as tenant rep a year and a half ago, he said, but she has since reneged. “We don’t expect too much — clean common areas and decent housing,” he said. “Instead, they want us to mop the hallways for them.”

The St. Michaels Housing Board consists of Pat Bistrian, president, former police chiefs Ed Ecker (vice president) and Tom Scott, Pastor George Dietrich, Marge Harvey (secretary), and three revolving members. They are unpaid and do not take part in the dayto-day affairs of the complex.

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weeds, especially on a project like this, knowing its importance.”

In reality, he said, there are three sites being considered in Springs, but the Girl Scout camp is the most tenable, according to the East Hampton Town Planning Department. There is already a tower on the property, he said. It would simply be what he called a “drop and swap.”

Kathee Burke-Gonzalez picked up a point Van Scoyoc had previously made, that the one drawback to the proposal was aesthetic, but the need for the towers far outweighed that issue.

Sylvia Overby asked town attorney Michael Sendlenski if it was possible to remove the two towers Bragman was objecting to in the document and still approve it. Sendlenski pointed out that the proposal had been drafted by the chief planner for the town, Schantz, and the board needed to vote up or down on the measure as a whole.

When it came time for that vote, Van Scoyoc moved to approve the SEQRA as written, with Overby seconding.

Bragman then moved that the resolution be amended before being approved.

At that point, Sendlenski stepped in, telling the board that Bragman’s motion needed a second. With none of his four colleagues were willing to second the motion, Bragman announced he would

vote to approve the SEQRA as written, but with strong reservations.

Eddie Schnell, communications technician for the town, was seen Monday on the site of the 300-foot tall tower to be erected by the recycling center in Montauk, where core sam-

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ples were extracted from the ground.

He said he expects the final design for the tower to be ready by next month, at which time the job will be put out to bid. Schnell said construction should begin as soon as the ground thaws from winter.

The East Hampton Lady Bonackers Field Hockey Team had a big win. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

This Week In Indy, 25 Years Ago

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Trail Dedication — About two miles of the Paumanok Path were dedicated in honor of the late George Sid Miller, Jr., the former chairman of the East Hampton Town Planning Board, who campaigned to protect trails in the area.

Rick Whelan, the town attorney, called the over 100 miles of trails “Long Island’s version of the Appalachian Trail.”

Students Take A Swing — Springs fifth and sixth graders were learning how to play golf at the Poxabogue Golf Course, where local golf pros donated their time on Monday and Thursday afternoons to teach driving, putting, and other golfing techniques. “Will the students be ready for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock in 1995?”

Payloader, Pastries, and Poop — John Korn of Monument Lane, East Hamp-

ton, parked his International Harvester payloader at a job site on Springwood Way. When he came back the next day, he discovered that someone had poured sand into the gas tank, oil fill, and the intake, damaged the electric system, and started the engine. The result: one totaled $7000 payloader.

Earlier in the week, on Wednesday between 3 and 6 AM, to be precise, someone made off with $55 worth of assorted rolls and danishes from outside Gaviola’s Market, where they had been left by the delivery man.

Irwin Sarason told police on Sunday that someone broke the window on the front door of his house on King Street, and had smeared the front door with what appeared to be animal feces. “Police have discounted the possibility that the deed was done by a psychotic dog and are treating it as a case of criminal mischief.”

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