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There’s a sense of pride in living full time in an area most people only hope to visit, and that influence has also

given us the ability to enjoy things like restaurants and wineries year-round now.

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Publisher James J. Mackin Associate Publisher Jessica Mackin-Cipro Executive Editors Rick Murphy Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Keep The Faith Dear Community Members, On behalf of the Southampton Town Aquatics and Recreation Corp., I wanted to update you on the status of the STAR AquaCenter project. We have accomplished a number of things in 2018: Completed a feasibility study review that “right-sized” our pool; developed a donor brochure; presented two public meetings to the town (February 1 and May 1); launched our STAR AquaCenter website; Southampton Town Board earmarked two acres of Red Creek Park Land for the facility; pursued a health care partner for our AquaTherapy component; updated our by-laws; expanded and updated our board members; completed a financial feasibility study.

In late November, we received the results of our financial feasibility study that surveyed a significant number of community leaders on their overall view of the STAR AquaCenter in terms of need, leadership, and potential funding. There was widespread support for the concept. Interviewees felt an aquatic center in the greater Southampton area was much needed and long overdue.

There was also a strong belief that, if approached correctly over time, there are many individuals of considerable wealth who could agree to lead and contribute to the project. We are currently working on securing the fundraising team to follow up on the findings and build our capital campaign.

The STAR AquaCenter will be a transformational place. It is a complex project with many facets and the work has been slow and tedious; however, the STAR Corp. board members remain committed and encouraged that we will make this a reality.

Please keep the faith! Do not hesitate to contact us on our website if you are interested in making a donation or if you have any potential donor contacts. We will pursue any and all leads until we convert our “concept to concrete.”

The STAR board members wish you all a Happy New Year filled with many blessings, including a commitment to start plans for constructing the STAR AquaCenter!

Josephine DeVincenzi, Ed.D.

Proud Heritage Dear Rick, I hope you noticed. Governor Cuomo just turned down a bill drawn up by Assemblyman Thiele and Senator LaValle and endorsed by both assembly and senate for the third year in a row. We continually read about this and that other bill passing and being signed into law, but very infrequently about a bill that doesn’t get signed and delivered.

If signed, the bill would recognize the Montauketts as a bona fide Amerindian tribe, in the same way that the Shinnecock nation is recognized. The Montauketts were here on Long Island long before white men arrived

from England and the rest of Europe. Maybe as long ago as 8000 years. They put up with colonial rule, suffered the small pox and other diseases brought from the third world with the settlers, even helped the colonists catch fish and whales, grow corn and other vegetables.

So here, several thousand years later, though decimated, they hang onto and are still proud of their heritage. They may only be a handful, but they certainly deserve standing the same kind of standing that the other recognized tribes across America have been granted.

East Hampton has enshrined a few of their homes.

Not all of the Montaukett relics landed in the latecomers’ hands and are now bestowed on mantle pieces in expensive homes; the Montauketts still have a stash of them. If you have visited the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton lately, you will have noticed a beautiful museum situated next to the highway. If you have visited the museum, you will find it charming and filled with early Indian artifacts, stuffed animals, paintings, and the like telling a story of their beginning and heritage. The crowning grace of the museum is that not a single Caucasian is involved in its operation and management.

The same good fortune has to eventually befall the Montauketts, and sooner than later. Yes, we still have a few communities around with Indian place names, like Amagansett, Sagaponack, and Mecox locally, but who lives in those communities?

I bet, very few Native Americans. Ironically, perhaps, a white man has tried to establish a museum for the local Indians in Montauk, but that’s not what the Montauketts want, it would only be another slap in the face to a proud group, which has already been beaten down again and again. The Talkhouse in Amagansett and the little Stephen Talkhouse park at the corner of Springs Fireplace Road and Gerard Drive in Springs are a few of the reminders of the once prominent presence of the Montauketts.

More than three centuries ago, we bought their land for a few shekels, shells, and hardware items, and now they are foreigners on the soil and water that once was their own. We certainly owe them a lot. For starters, however, the least we can do is recognize them as a bona fide tribe. All it would take is a brief flourish with a pen in cursive on an official New York State document, but our proud governor, from a once foreign immigrant family himself, can’t even bring himself to do that simple little thing.

Larry Penny

Sleight Of Hand Dear Editor, Your excellent report on opposition to the proposed locations for a Montauk electric substation (December 9) was marred by conflating the opposition to substation locations with opposition to the wind farm. These are quite separate issues that bear no relation to one anContinued On Page 12.

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News & Opinion DEC Study Finds Pollutants At Airport Town sues surrounding property owners

By Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com

The Town of East Hampton, which has already found itself on the receiving end of a class-action suit filed on behalf of Wainscott residents who fear their water may be tainted by the chemicals, has launched its own legal counter-offensive, filing suit against two local fire districts and nearby property owners, which it claims may be responsible for the groundwater contamination.

The East Hampton Town Airport has long been suspected as being at least one source of the water contamination that has been traced to private drinking water wells in Wainscott. Now, a report issued last week by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shows elevated levels of polyfluorinated compounds in groundwater samples taken from the 610-acre site.

Although the DEC report identi-

The DEC report identifies four areas of concern and calls for additional study

fies four areas of concern and calls for additional study, it stops short of concluding the airport is the source of the contamination.

The DEC launched its study in April 2018, seeking to determine if polyfluorinated compounds, which are used in firefighting foam and in other industrial applications, would be found at the airport.

The DEC reported that it had found four separate areas at the facility where levels of the chemicals were well above the federal Environmental Protection Agency advisory levels for drinking water.

Meanwhile, as East Hampton Town struggles to bring the situation under control, it announced in midDecember that the Suffolk County Water Authority was putting the finishing touches on an aggressive effort to install 8.5 miles of new water mains through Wainscott, so that an estimated 500 residences in the hamlet could be connected to public water.

Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc this week it is still too early to place the blame on the contamination solely on activities at the airport. The DEC study, he noted, “has yet to determine if the findings pose a threat to the public health. There have been other locations that have had quite high readings separate from the airport.� Studies would continue on and off the site, he added.

Nonetheless, the supervisor said he was happy to report that residents living in the affected area can

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has reported finding elevated levels of polyfluorinated compounds in four different locations at East Hampton Airport. Independent/Courtesy DEC

now hook up to public water and he advised them to do so.

Last year, after the water authority announced it had discovered trace amounts of contaminants in private wells, the town provided residents with bottled drinking water and made wholehouse filtration systems available. After state aid was secured, the water authority began last August to install water mains throughout Wainscott, finishing the project just before Christmas.

Although the DEC report did not find elevated levels of the chemicals, known as PFOSs, in drinking water supplies at the airport, it did find four areas, where the levels were well above the federal threshold of 70 parts per billion. A level of 290 parts per billion was found in an area where firefighting foam had been sprayed during a mass casualty drill, and a similarly high level of 270 parts per billion was recorded in another area where there had been a plane crash and additional training

drills. Elevated levels were also found near the airport fire station, where 170 parts per billion were detected, and near the East Hampton Town Police Department, where a level of 160 parts per billion was detected.

The DEC reached no conclusions with its findings and said additional study would be needed to determine a course of action.

On December 31, the town filed suit in New York State Supreme Court against the Bridgehampton and East Hampton Fire Districts as well as manufacturers of firefighting foam, including the 3M Corporation, and neighboring property owners seeking to protect itself from liability in the matter.

Van Scoyoc said while the problem will likely take years to wend its way to conclusion, he hoped that the arrival of public water to Wainscott meant the beginning of the end of the problem for residents there.

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(Left) Southampton High School senior Ana Castro, pictured with older brother Arlin, was killed in a car crash during a birthday trip to El Salvador. (Center) Ana Castro, at center, with older brothers Arlin and Freddy. (Right) Ana Castro, at center, out to dinner with family. Independent/Courtesy Arlin Castro

Remembering Ana Castro Family can now lay to rest 18-year-old student killed in El Salvador

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Arlin Castro received a phone call and almost immediately hung up the phone.

He always joked with family and friends that when U.S. citizens go to El Salvador they try to scare you, hold relatives for ransom, or commit murder. On the other end of the phone his mother was hysterical, he said, saying his baby sister Ana was killed.

“I really just couldn’t understand,” the 24-year-old said. “I felt lost. I called my dad to tell me what happened and he said, ‘Son, it’s true.’”

The Southampton senior was killed in San Miguel when a drunk driver struck the car she was traveling in with her cousins and aunt on December 23, just three days after her birthday. The 18-year-old was visiting family to celebrate, and she wanted to tell them she’d been accepted to college. Ana would have been the first

in her family to attend.

Castro said he then spoke to his cousin Jose Erik Ramirez, desperately searching for someone to tell him the news wasn’t true. He went to visit his family and said his mother was looking to hear the same thing.

“She locked eyes with me and asked, ‘Baby, is it true? Tell me it’s not true,’” he recalled. “I just started crying. I didn’t know how to react — I was shocked. I was at a loss for words. A child is supposed to bury their parents. No parent should have to bury their child.”

Castro said he remembers, as a child, telling his mother and father he’d wanted a boy to join him and his older brother Freddy, 29, but said when he saw Ana in the hospital it was “love at first sight.”

“My brother and I, we took care of

her, we helped raise her,” he said. “It’s an amazing feeling knowing she was about to finish school, got accepted to college, had her own car, and that a lot of people loved her. She was a beautiful person.

My sister was like my child. I taught her how to walk, talk, dress. She loves fashion. It hurts knowing that she’s not here with us anymore.”

Castro had taken his younger sister to catch a flight on the day of her birthday, December 20, but said the pair eventually returned home after word of cancellation spread.

“She was upset about it but I told her, ‘It’s OK, things happen for a reason.

Maybe God had different plans,’” Castro said. “She understood, and boarded an 11 PM flight the next night. We talked when she got there, and I told her ‘I love you, I miss you. Just please be careful and take care of yourself.’”

Castro had yet to open up to anyone about the pain this brought him. The fact that the family had to wait more than two weeks for Ana’s body due to government services being closed for the holidays added more weight than he could handle. In the interim, Ramirez set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for her flight back and funeral costs. As of the morning of January 7, $25,650 was raised by 459 people, far surpassing the goal of $18,000.

“Ana was a wonderful, smart, and

beautiful young girl,” Christine Martin wrote with her donation.

Southampton High School teacher John Walsh, fifth-grade teacher Kathy Algieri, and high school parent of two, Karine Bakhoum, were among many others who shared words of remembrance and sorrow.

“Ana’s smile and laughter brightened our fifth-grade classroom many moons ago,” Algieri said.

“I cannot imagine the pain and sadness that you are all feeling,” Bakhoum wrote. “You are in my prayers.”

Services for Ana will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 10, at Hampton Bays United Methodist Church, followed by burial at Good Grounds Cemetery in Hampton Bays.

Castro said it’s been hard to process all the “Rest In Peace” and “Why do the good die young?” messages he’s seen on social media, but wants people to remember his sister as a great daughter, great sister, a great aunt, and a great friend.

“Losing a loved one, especially one at that age, who was just starting to live, it’s hard,” Castro said. “It sucks knowing I’m never going to see her walk down the aisle for her diploma, go to college, get married, have a child, but I know she’s up there looking down on us, and watching over us. She’ll always live in my heart and in the hearts of all who loved her.”

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Southampton OKs First New Year Resolutions Town authorizes highway funds, appoints committee members

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman reads from a list of resolutions that were passed during the board’s annual organizational meeting on January 3. Independent/Desirée Keegan

The Southampton Town Board has made available $3,350,027 to the town Highway Department, giving it needed money to repair roads throughout the town.

In November, Highway Superintendent Alex Gregor said the town had rarely given him the $3.5 million he has sought annually for road repairs. For the last two years, half of his funding has been dependent on roughly $850,000 in state aid, he told

the board. The additional funding will allow the department to undertake repair projects in Bridgehampton, Noyac, North Sea, Hampton Bays, East Quogue, and Westhampton.

On top of releasing the funds at its first meeting of the year, on January 3, the board also authorized Gregor to hire extra help and make purchases and rent equipment.

The board also approved membership in multiple town committees,

Reaching A Boiling Point Hampton Bays residents may get public vote on water district

including the Noise Advisory Committee, Dark Skies Advisory Committee, Disability Advisory Committee, EMS Advisory Committee, Fire Advisory Committee, Labor-Management Committee, Road Review Committee, Safety and Risk Management Committee, Trails Advisory Board, and Water Quality Advisory Committee.

Also okayed were members of various citizens advisory committees, the Landmarks and Historic Districts

Board, Public Safety Commission, and Transportation Commission.

Edward Moneypenny was reappointed to a three-year term on the Audit Advisory Committee before being named chair for 2019; Ed Wesnofke was appointed chair of the Landmarks and Historic Districts Board; and Robert Ross was designated chair of the Public Safety Commission. The town trustees were appointed special bay constables.

Citing $2.1 million in grant money Rockville Centre recently received for treatment, King said it gives him hope the town can handle the situation without requiring outside help, adding he’s thinking instead a potential agreement could be reached to send test samples

to SCWA’s lab for faster results.

If there’s enough SCWA support to bring about a referendum, a resolution defining the details of any proposed management agreement and one or more public hearings would be required.

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By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Residents have continued to push for a referendum to keep their publiclyowned Hampton Bays Water District or hand over management duties to Suffolk County Water Authority. Now, they may get their wish, but it will all depend on results from public surveys.

A 10-question survey, which so far 400 of the hamlet’s 6400 residents have filled out, has been available on the town’s website for months. The town mailed a four-question assessment last month to homeowners, which asks if residents are satisfied with the water district, if they feel safe drinking their water, if they drink bottled water, and if they feel the water authority should assume control.

“We’re trying to gauge the level of satisfaction with the current service,” Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “If we see there seems to be an overwhelming majority of people who are in favor of handing over management, we’ll take it to a public vote. But if there’s enough people against it, we’ll stop the conversation here but will definitely have to make some infrastructure upgrades

and changes going forward.”

The consideration of a public vote on the proposal came following the second of two town meetings with the board, the public, Hampton Bays Water District, and Suffolk County Water Authority December 18. At both meetings, a majority of those in attendance were in favor of residents maintaining control.

“Why would you give something up that you already own?” Hampton Bays Water District Superintendent Robert King asked. “In all fairness, the people should be able to vote, and to see so many people come out and support that idea and get behind us, it’s impressive.”

Relinquishing control was brought up after many lost trust following a 40day delay in construction to fix problems in three wells after high levels of the toxic chemicals perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOS and PFOA) were found in drinking water.

Recipients have Monday, January 14, to complete and return the return postage prepaid mailers. The results will be available on the town’s website, www.southamptontown.gov.

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Planning Board Gets A Makeover Samuel Kramer appointed chairman

By Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com

Samuel Kramer and Kathy Cunningham are sworn in as chairman and vice chairwoman of the East Hampton Town Planning Board by Town Clerk Carole Brennan as the town board looks on. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

The East Hampton Town Planning Board was given a major makeover this week when the town board appointed three new members at its annual organizational meeting on Thursday, January 3.

Samuel Kramer of Wainscott, an attorney and former member of the Suffolk County Planning Commission and the town Zoning Board of Appeals, was appointed to a seven-year term and named the board’s chairman.

Sharon McCobb of Springs, also

a former ZBA member, was named to complete the term ending in 2020 of former chairman Job Potter, who resigned last month. Louis Cortese, of Montauk, was appointed to complete the term expiring in 2022 of Patti Leber, who also resigned last month.

Kramer replaces Nancy Keeshan, a Montauk real estate agent who had served eight years on the board.

Kramer acknowledged that the era of the major residential subdivision,

which used to be the bread and butter of planning board review, is largely over in East Hampton, but he stressed that there are more than enough commercial site-plan applications to keep the board busy. “Games are often decided in the last few minutes,” said Kramer, using a sports analogy, “and sometimes those outcomes can be heartbreaking, so we have to work hard.”

Reached on January 4, Keeshan said she would have been happy to

serve another term, if asked. “I enjoyed looking out for the people of Montauk,” she said. “But that’s politics.”

Although Keeshan is a Republican, Councilwoman Sylvia Overby said party affiliation was not considered in the decision to replace her.

“I’ve supported Nancy Keeshan; I voted for her to be vice chair,” Overby said. “But I think it’s good to have new and different people on the board, and she was there for quite awhile.”

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“Haskell’s Seafood is committed to working with only local Long Island seafood as well as promoting the lesser known underutilized seafoods of our area.”

A lone fisherman tries his luck at the Shinnecock Canal. Independent/James J. Mackin

State Grants $625,000 For Local Fish Projects The amount includes Shinnecock Dock revitalization

By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

New York State is prioritizing the growth of the local agricultural, food, and beverage industry. This month, the state’s Agriculture Commissioner, Richard Ball, announced that more than $42 million in grant money was awarded, including $625,000 to support shellfish and fishing industries on the East End. Of the latter, $400,000 goes to the Town of East Hampton, $100,000 to the Manna Farms for Shinnecock Dock revitalization, and $125,000 to Haskell’s Seafood in East Quogue, to become a fully functioning seafood processing facility.

“Haskell’s Seafood is committed to working with only local Long Island seafood as well as promoting the lesser known underutilized seafoods of our

area,” said Captain Pete Haskell. “That commitment is a reflection of the hardworking men and women on our waters that provide access to our vibrant wild caught fisheries 365 days a year.

As the state and Empire State Development has recognized our mission as a priority for our region, we aim to share that recognition with our local fishing community as we expand, promote local Long Island seafood, and together carry our collective fishing heritage and culture into the future.”

Donna Lanzetta of Manna Farms was enthusiastic about the grant. “Manna Fish Farms and the Shinnecock Fish Dock greatly appreciate the financial support from the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council,

Empire State Development, and Governor Cuomo toward upcoming planned improvements to the Shinnecock Fish Dock,” she said. “The planned improvements include: upgraded equipment for ice, electricity, and water, as well as dock improvements for safety, all with the intention to maintain continued efficient operations of commercial pack out at the site.”

The money given to East Hampton to consolidate the municipal hatchery and nursery facilities to one site adjacent to its existing nursery system on Gann Road is a bit more complicated, since the entire amount requested was not received, and once the grant money is accepted, it needs to be utilized.

“The town has been awarded $400,000 from the state Economic Development Council for the shellfish hatchery/nursery consolidation project,” said Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc is a statement. “However, we did not receive the entire amount applied for under that grant, nor a grant for $2 million that was requested from another state funding source, so the board will have to decide the future and/or timeline of the project, which would include siting the hatchery at Gann Road and creating a hatchery office and educational center at the 36 Gann Road property that has already been purchased for $2.1 million.” The estimate for the entire project, including land purchase, was $4.9 million.

Commissioner Ball said, “We have

a dynamic and diverse agricultural industry in New York State and some of the best food and beverage businesses in the world. These operations are driving our economy and creating jobs, especially as we look toward high-tech innovations that are helping these businesses increase capacity and ensure environmental sustainability. I thank Governor Cuomo, Empire State Development, and the Regional Councils for recognizing the importance of agriculture and for investing in the future of this industry.”

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Schock has lived in East Hampton for more than seven years with his wife, Lisa, and a “feisty Lab” named Ridley. He has spent his career working at Rodale, Condé Nast, Food & Wine, as well as Google and Microsoft. Most recently, he acted as head of sales for Dan’s Hamptons Media Company.

“I’ve managed teams both large and small with a consistent goal of creating fun, proactive, and revenue-growing team environments,” Schock said. “I’ve admired The Independent’s growth and its integration with the local East End communities,” he continued, and “I look forward to being part of the team.”

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Stop & Shop Buys King Kullen L.I. chain acquired after 88-year run

By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

It’s the end of a Long Island supermarket era.

Stop & Shop, which has locations already around the East End, announced on January 4 that it will acquire the King Kullen.Grocery Co., Inc. The agreement includes King Kullen’s 32 supermarkets, including locations in Bridgehampton, Cutchogue, Wading River, and Hampton Bays; five Wild by Nature stores, including one in Hampton Bays, and the use of its corporate office located in Bethpage.

“King Kullen is a well-respected

grocery chain in the Long Island market that has an 88-year tradition of excellent customer service,” said Mark McGowan, President of Stop & Shop, in a press release issued by the brand, which has its headquarters in Quincy, MA. “We look forward to bringing our quality, selection, and value to more communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties.”

The acquisition is currently expected to close during the first quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

“In 1930, Michael J. Cullen

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opened the first King Kullen and ushered in the era of the great American supermarket,” said Brian Cullen, CoPresident of King Kullen Grocery Co. “As a family-owned and operated business, we are very proud of our heritage and extremely grateful to all of our associates and customers for their sup-

port over the years. We are confident the Stop & Shop brand will carry on our legacy of service in the region.”

The Food Partners, LLC served as the financial and strategic advisor to Stop & Shop. JP Morgan served as the financial and strategic advisor to King Kullen.

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In examining all classroom doors that lead to the courtyard, this is the only door that is rusted and compromised.”

Winter went on to reason that, since no other doors were corroded, the classrooms adjacent to Sullivan’s were safe.

Students and teachers continued to use those rooms.

That changed January 3. In an email to parents, Winter wrote, “Late last week as a precaution, all classrooms in the commons area were tested for presence of mold. Out of 11 classrooms, 3 classrooms had elevated numbers.”

Friday evening, January 4, Winter wrote the following to staff members: “Instead of three rooms of remediation, four rooms are being professionAt least four classrooms at Springs School have been treated for mold since the Christmas holially cleaned by Belfor this weekend. In days. Independent/T.E. McMorrow addition, all custodians have agreed to work both Saturday and Sunday to thoroughly clean other rooms.”

According to several teachers Gordon Ryan Independent/Courtesy Montauk Sun who were present, this email followed a contentious, though brief, meeting that started at 8:05AM that morning.

Classes start at 8:20. The teachers who spoke to The Independent on condition that their names not be used, said The Montauk Friends of Erin have they had no time to ask questions. One announced that Gordon Ryan, a teacher said that when staff members Montauk attorney, has been selectmade suggestions as to possible solued as the grand marshal of the 57th

By T. E. McMorrow tions to the mold issue, they were told annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. t.e@indyeastend.com

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The parade will take place on that.” Two of the teachers said that Sunday, March 24, beginning at Mold in the classroom has become a hot asthma related to mold, according to Winter told the group that she was con11:30 AM. issue at Springs School over the past another teacher who is familiar with cerned that tests could cause panic.

Ryan will be honored at the few weeks that Superintendent Debra the situation. The Independent reached On Monday afternoon, Winter grand marshal’s luncheon on FriWinter and the school board now have out to Sullivan for comment, but she said within the next three weeks, all day, March 22, at Gurney’s Monto wrestle with. A board meeting was declined. classrooms in the school will undergo tauk, at noon. The Friends of Erin scheduled for Monday night, to lay out Initially, in an email sent out to testing, and any found contaminated will hold their annual cocktail party the plan to deal with the issue. the staff on December 19, Winter stated will be cleaned. That decision was at Gurney’s from 4 to 8 PM on Sat In a series of emails to staff and that the mold in Sullivan’s classroom made, apparently, by Winter and the urday, March 23. parents, as well as in a staff meeting was an isolated incident. “Late last board over this past weekend. “We

Ryan has been an attorney in held on January 4 minutes before class week, Mrs. Sullivan called to our attenare holding a board meeting tonight,” Montauk since the mid-1970s. He started, and in a posting on the school’s tion the potential for mold growth in she said, adding that all relevant docuwas selected for his more than 30 website, the district has provided a her classroom. The district immediately ments about the mold outbreak are years of contributions and service changing narrative on the problem. contacted environmental consultants, posted on the school’s website. the community.

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New Law Would Boost Accessory Apartments Southampton Town code change would make it easier to have an income-producing apartment

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com An additional 2000 lots across Southampton could qualify for an accessory apartment under proposed legislation aimed at providing more affordable housing.

With the proposed changes to the town’s housing law, property owners whose lots are at least 20,000 square feet would be able to apply for an accessory apartment provided they live in an area where the density was less than 500 people per square mile. Currently, a property owner can only have an accessory apartment if their lot is at least 30,000 square feet. This would create the potential for additional housing in Bridgehampton, Eastport,

Flanders, North Sea, Northampton, Noyac, Tuckahoe, Water Mill, and Westhampton.

“Affordable housing within the township is at a critical point,” said assistant town attorney Kara Bak. “The town’s high housing costs limit availability of affordable housing. It’s creating difficulty for local employers to hire and retain employees, it’s challenging for our volunteer services to recruit members, and it is most certainly a contributing factor to the traffic on County Road 39. Although the town has benefited from increased tourism and second homeownership, the town board needs to find ways to increase af-

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other except that LIPA/PSEG is involved in both. Citing the two issues together I suspect was done to better support your headline that LIPA/PSEG is under public attack. However, it muddies our understanding of each issue.

In the case of the proposed wind farm, vocal opposition, principally from fishermen, is countered by support from carbon free energy advocates. Substation opposition has no countervailing public support. This sleight-of-hand writing, while a common practice in social media, is not the journalism we’ve come to expect from The Independent.

Dear Editor, As an Independent, I provide the following evaluation of Trump’s first two years in office.

Positive accomplishments during the two years include: revised tax policy benefiting many Americans, elimination of some unnecessary or restrictive regulations, low unemployment, and funding the DOD to $700$750 billion.

During the first two years of Trump’s presidency the following negative events transpired: Russia has made significant inroads into Syria in the past two years.

President Erdogan of Turkey asked

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fordable housing opportunities in order to sustain the local economy and community services.”

Town officials think the legislation would be the solution. The law would include a mandated affordability component. According to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, monthly rent cannot exceed 110 percent of the established fair market on Long Island. For now, rents would be capped at $1664 a month for a studio apartment, $1703 for a one bedroom apartment, and $2098 for a twobedroom unit.

When applying for an accessory apartment permit, a copy of the lease with the agreed upon rent and proof of income from the potential tenant would have to be provided to the town. A tenant’s income must meet the annual income requirements for low-moderate or middle income set by HUD. For a family of four, low-moderate annual total income cannot exceed $93,000, and middle income $151,000.

“We’re basically saying if you want to increase density, we’ll allow you do that while providing a community benefit, which is the affordability,” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said.

Kevin Moran of the Long Island Builders Institute read a letter at a December 20 town board meeting supporting the town’s effort to diversify its housing stock to maintain a healthy local economy. Walter Oden said he sees affordable housing as still expensive and not easy to build. He suggested the town look into more modular housing, such as “tiny homes” that are built in a factory and shipped to the site.

“Still, affordability is key,” Oden said. “Municipal workers that can’t afford to live here is a challenge.”

The proposed law has a grandfather clause for those 300 properties currently taking advantage of the right to have an accessory apartment on a property that is three-quarters of an acre or larger. The owners of those houses can continue to charge any amount they’d like so long as the home is occupied by its owner and a tenant year-round, which is a mandatory component for any accessory apartment.

A vote on the resolution, which would take effect immediately, was tabled until the board’s January 8 meeting, pending comment from citizens advisory committees, but that meeting occurred after this issue’s deadline.

Trump if the U.S. could leave Syria, and Trump complied and unilaterally decided to pull our troops out of Syria.

Trump, against the judgment of his generals, is drawing down our military in Afghanistan.

The U.S. ceased military exercises with South Korea because Kim Jong Un asked Trump to cease the exercises. We are currently in a stalemate with North Korea concerning their denuclearization.

We have alienated our allies in the world by pulling out of agreements and diluting our responsibilities in various international organizations.

China has significantly expanded its outreach in the Far East and has developed strategic bases in the South China Sea.

We are in a trade war with China and many states are losing billions of dollars in export revenue. China is a top importer of U.S. products.

The stock market tanked in December 2018 with the worst December performance since 1931, and it continues to roil primarily due to the trade war with China, some poor corporate profits, rising interest rates, the turmoil in the White House, and the government shutdown.

Trump shut down the government and put 800,000 government workers out on the street because he wants to build a border wall, which is very costly and might not solve the illegal immigration problem.

Trump had the EPA weaken the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which will increase the pollution of our environment.

Trump decreased the size of a number of National Monument areas in the U.S.

Trump has lost about 25 key White House officials in his two years as President, which is a record.

Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian collusion with the Trump campaign for President proceeded throughout 2018 and led to the prosecution of Lt. Gen. Flynn, National Security Advisor; Paul Manafort, Trump’s campaign manager; and Michael Cohen, Trump’s personal lawyer.

Trump’s deep character flaws, including but not limited to his obnoxiousness, insults, lying, attacks on our freedoms, and not understanding the workings of our government, led to the Democratic victories in the mid-term elections. The Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the governorships of the key states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They also took control of the House and Senate in New Hampshire, my home state.

Based on my assessment of Trump’s first two years, I give him a grade of D-; and therefore, Mr. President, there is tremendous room for improvement in the new year.

Donald Moskowitz

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January 9, 2019

JUST ASKING

Kelly Luetters To finish school for my massage therapy license. School ends in May and I take my boards in August. After getting my general license I’d love to go on and become an oncological massage therapist so I can help cancer patients. That certification is very expensive. But that’s my goal.

T. J. Calabrese I’d like to finish college. I was at MIT studying software design. But I’m not sure if I want to finish up my degree there. It’s a great school but they have very firm ideas about technology education and I may take a year off to decide which would be the best school for me.

Anyone driving on Route 27 through Wainscott late last summer couldn’t help but notice the Suffolk County Water Authority crews working at breakneck speed to install new water mains. And it wasn’t just on the highway. Crews made their way up and down just about every street and lane in the hamlet, completing the job late last month.

The reason for the big rush? A year ago, the water authority discovered traces of polyfluorinated compounds — chemicals used in firefighting and industrial applications — in private wells in Wainscott. To reduce the health risk to residents, East Hampton Town provided bottled water and helped homeowners fast track the process of getting whole-house water filtration systems installed.

New York State then stepped in and provided the funding to underwrite the nearly $10 million cost of installing 8.5 miles of water mains. The town and water authority have also launched a program by which residents can have the cost of having water service extended from the main to their homes amortized over 20 years on their property tax bill, although some people have complained the cost of using the SCWA contractor is prohibitive.

While that may be the case, homeowners would be well advised to take advantage of the availability of public water to protect themselves and their families from the poisons that could be lurking in their tap water.

The irony cannot be overlooked, however, that SCWA also relies on wells, although its are deeper and the water coming out of them is subjected to much better filtering than even the best home unit could provide. But with groundwater pollution becoming an ever more common occurrence, one can’t help but wonder if SCWA itself won’t find its own sources compromised.

Such is life when you live above a sole-source aquifer as we do here on Long Island. And sadly, it seems we still have not learned that everything we put into the ground comes back to us someday down the line.

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By Karen Fredericks

What are some of your goals for this year?

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Sara Sirici I love to ski and so far I’ve only skied here in the east. But my dad and I may get to go out to Utah to ski this winter and that’s definitely my goal for this year. I’ve heard it’s really cool there and that the skiing is amazing.

Christine Martin My goal is to get organized and to throw out all the things I don’t need or use anymore. I woke up on New Year’s Day and decided to just get going. At this point I’ve worked mainly on my home. But it’s also time to do some serious organizing in my office as well.

Happy New Year!

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Police East Hampton Duo Facing 15 to 25 Years Multiple possession charges made after traffic stop in Sag Harbor

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com Two East Hampton residents accused by Sag Harbor Village police of possessing large amounts of narcotics after a traffic stop December 30 on Suffolk Street Extension remain in jail this week, ineligible for bail due to the serious nature of the top charge they are facing: felony narcotics possession in the first degree.

Veronica Zill, 23, and Bernard Kulick, 28, would automatically be sentenced to 15 to 25 years each in state prison if convicted of that single top charge.

They are each facing four additional felony possession charges, three of those for different drugs police said they found in significant quantities after a search of the 2004 GMC Yukon the two were in at the time of the stop. The search was made after police reported the strong smell of marijuana in the Yukon. Police reported finding in the vehicle over 14 ounces of marijuana, 19 grams of heroin, and over 16 ounces of an opioid, hydrocodone. In addition to the felony possession charges

each are facing, they are also charged with another felony, possession with intent to sell, as well as several misdemeanor possession charges, for various controlled drugs found in lesser amounts, according to police.

Zill’s home address was listed by police as Carriage Lane in East Hampton. While police listed Kulick as having a San Diego address, he has longtime roots in East Hampton, with family members living at the same address as the one given for Zill.

It is not the first time Kulick has been arrested in East Hampton on felony drug possession charges. On New Year’s Eve, 2007, at 17 years old, Kulik was charged with two counts of felony possession of narcotics. He was ultimately granted youthful offender status, so the final disposition of that case was sealed by the court.

In August 2017, Kulick was charged by town police with misdemeanor drug possession, which he ultimately pleaded guilty to, and was fined $1000.

Zill does not appear to have a record, at least on the local level.

After their arrests, both were taken to the hospital, but for different reasons: Police said Kulick appeared to be suffering from withdrawal symptoms, while Zill allegedly had concealed a packet of marijuana in her vagina. The packet was removed at the hospital, while Kulick was treated for his symptoms, and both were ultimately released back to the police.

For their arraignments, Zill was represented by Wendy Russo, an attorney from the Legal Aid Society, while Kulick was represented by an attorney appointed by the court, Carl Irace. Both attorneys chose to waive the clients’ right to be released if not indicted by January 4. This will allow both attorneys the opportunity to negotiate a deal for their clients, without the threat of an indictment hanging over them, while the two remain in jail. The case would almost certainly have been presented to a grand jury for an indictment if the two attorneys had not entered their waivers.

A surveillance camera captured the image of a man police have described as “a person of interest” in the theft of $60,000 from a car parked behind the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton on October 15. Independent/Courtesy Suffolk County Crime Stoppers

Southampton Town Police reported on Thursday, January 3, that $60,000 had been taken from a car in Bridgehampton 10 weeks earlier.

It was a seasonably cool day on October 15, when the money disappeared from a car parked behind the Candy Kitchen at the corner of Main and School streets. There is a single parking space next to the back door reserved for the owner. A few other parking spaces lead to a bigger municipal parking lot.

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already discharged a firearm, the caller said. Police ascertained a “medical call” had been from the dwelling a few years back, and perhaps several over the years, though no arrests were made.

Myers was armed, agitated, and suicidal, the man told police, according to accounts furnished by responding officers, who, following procedure, called in the Suffolk County Police while securing the perimeter of the area.

The Suffolk County Hostage Negotiation team opened up lines of communication with Myers via telephone and began the process of hopefully negotiating a surrender.

Suffolk Police told Newsday “about seven” more shots were fired once their team arrived. Phone calls between the two parties stretched more than three hours, with authorities urging Myers not to discharge his weapon anymore — some onlookers reported as many as a dozen shots during the course of the event.

Myers mentioned he was despondent. He was told repeatedly to just leave the building unarmed and he would receive care.

Myers allegedly fired shots within his apartment and several shots at officers outside as well as firing upon an armored police vehicle during the course of the standoff, County Police said.

Eventually Myers agreed to surrender and come out without weapons but as he exited the residence, at about 4 PM, county police officials said he was still carrying a shotgun, which he used in a swinging motion according to reports furnished by onlookers. At this point, two officers fired one shot each: one was a non-lethal round, but the other, a live round, hit Myers in the chest and he went down. Police said he had two other guns inside the apartment.

The New York State Attorney’s Office will likely review the event. Myers was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital.

In other substance-related arrests, Southampton Town Police reported two cases of driving while intoxicated. Officers patrolling furtive ground — Flanders Road — noticed an erratic driver pass by just before dawn on Monday, December 31. The driver, later identified as Sean Magnuson, 47, was allegedly spotted driving with a broken passenger side headlight, and weaving erratically between lanes. Cops say the Greenport resident performed poorly on field sobriety tests.

He was charged with two counts of DWI and three traffic violations.

Reginald Coleman, 31, of Riverhead, was arrested a day earlier, also on Flanders Road. Police said at about 10:30 PM he was flagged for a routine vehicle and traffic violation but blew a high number, a blood alcohol content of .16 percent, when tested. That earned Coleman a trip to Southampton Town Court. He’s due back on January 14.

The East End DWI Task Force was

out in force on Christmas Eve. Jonathan Velasquez-Cul, 31, of Riverhead was nailed on County Road 104 in Flanders and charged with felony DWI, a charge that was upgraded from a misdemeanor because he was previously convicted of DWI, police said. He was also charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Police said Velasquez-Cul was stopped for failing to drive in his designated lane, and an investigation revealed that he was not only intoxicated, but using a false name.

Eric Boyd Davidson, 43, of Hampton Bays was allegedly driving recklessly on Flanders Road shortly after 10 the same night. He was also clocked at 97 mph in a 55-mph zone. That led to the inevitable stop, test, and arrest process.

Others charged with DWI on Christmas Eve included: Gregory Gauvin, 44, of Southampton, Robert Disario, 33, of East Moriches and Cody Blazer Nolan, 22, of Hampton Bays.

Victim discharged weapon at enforcement personnel

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

A Suffolk County Police officer shot and killed a Greenport man after a prolonged standoff in that village on Thursday, January 3.

Southold Town Police initially responded to an apartment on Route 48 around noon after a 911 caller suggested his friend was unstable,

armed, and dangerous.

After securing the neighborhood on Route 48 in Greenport between Chapel Lane and Moores Lane, Southold Town Police cautiously approached the apartment.

The occupant and owner of the apartment, Robert Myers, 63, may have

Heroin In Manorville Cops say two visitors brought the drug with them

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Two up island visitors came to town Friday night, January 4 — and allegedly brought heroin with them.

The pair, later identified as Janayah Brown, 19, of Middle Island and T.J. Moore, 24, of Mastic Beach were stopped by police on Schultz Road in Manorville after they said Brown was

spotted committing a traffic violation at about 7:30. Both individuals were in possession of heroin, police maintained after a search of the vehicle.

Moore was also charged with a misdemeanor after giving police a fake name. Both were held for arraignment and subsequently released.

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pics, he allegedly answered, "Some girls like it."He was released on $300 bail.

He was arrested again on the morning of December 23, after driving a 2005 Ford Explorer into the tennis club parking lot, the police said, and was charged with trespassing and a misdemeanor charge of violating Justice Rana’s order of protection. A new bail amount of $500 was set for McKallip, and he, again, was released.

Because he is an ex-Marine, his cases were transferred to Veterans Court in Hampton Bays, which deals with former soldiers dealing with troubles possibly connected to their service.

In addition to his three arrests, during the month of December, he was pulled over by town and village police while driving his 2005 Ford Explorer

at least five times, resulting in numerous traffic violation citations, including three speeding tickets.

Two hours before the incident at Fierro’s New Year’s Eve morning, McKallip had walked into the East Hampton Star office on Main Street, apparently unhappy with the paper’s coverage of his arrests. Police were called in on a report of a “disturbance” there, but no charges were filed.

Tom Baker, an East Hampton Town fire marshal, would not discuss the particulars of the Clubhouse fire.

It remains under investigation by town police and the Suffolk County arson squad. East Hampton Town Police Captain Chris Anderson would not comment Monday on the “ongoing investigation,” other than to confirm that it is being dealt with as an arson case.

After bail was set at $5000 by Justice Steven Tekulsky New Year’s Day morning, McKallip turned to a man identified by Carl Irace, the attorney representing him, as an employee of McKallip’s mother, who winters in Florida. “Call my mother,” McKallip said to the man in a loud voice. As he was being led away, McKallip turned and shouted an obscenity at Justice Tekulsky.

McKallip has a long record of arrests, though mostly at the petty crime level, both here, and in Florida.

He was released from county jail after five days without bail, as required by law, because the district attorney’s office had not obtained an indictment on the felony charge.

was driving a 2006 GMC Denali south on Route 114 near Stephen Hands Path when he failed to dim his headlights for an oncoming patrol car. After his arrest, he was taken to headquarters, where police found him to be in possession of two different controlled substances, morphine in tablet form, and alprazolam, leading to two misdemeanor charges. He was also released the next morning without bail.

Antonio Cabrera of East Hampton was arrested on a DWI charge the night of December 20, after apparently celebrating his 33rd birthday at the sports bar at the East Hampton Indoor Tennis Club. The club’s manager told police he was in his own car in the parking lot when he saw Cabrera driving on the property erratically, crossing onto the lawn, and striking a fire pit near an outdoor bar. The manager told police he placed his own car at the entrance, hoping to stop him, but Cabrera’s vehicle struck his car. Besides DWI, Cabrera is facing a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. He was released the next morning after posting $2000 bail. Cabrera has a history of arrests on mostly minor drug and

alcohol related charges.

Borys Cartuche Sandoval, 27, of Springs was arrested the night of December 27 on a DWI charge. With no prior record, he was released the next day without bail.

A Hampton Bays man was charged the night of December 28 with criminal mischief as a felony for allegedly slashing two tires of a 2007 BMW he found his wife, allegedly with another man. Police estimated the damage at over $250, triggering the felony charge. Peter Daniell, 36, left the scene, but police, armed with a description of his vehicle, eventually pulled him over in Southampton.

Daniell told the police the BMW was his, so, in effect, he was destroying his own property.

After he was arrested, police said they found a set of brass knuckles and a switchblade, leading to two misdemeanor charges of possession of a weapon. His attorney, Carl Irace, questioned those two counts as well, saying, that the brass knuckles were not a full pair, and the knife likely would not qualify as a switchblade.

Daniell has no history of arrests, and was released on $250 bail.

Claims he started fire at tennis club; arrested for third time in December

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

The man who reportedly claimed to have started the fire that damaged the main office at the East Hampton Indoor Tennis Club early December 22 spent five days in jail last week after being arrested New Year’s Eve, charged by East Hampton Village police with a felony violation of a court order.

According to police, Scott McKallip, 55, a resident of Newtown Lane, walked into Fierro’s Pizza late New Year’s Eve morning, and began shouting threats about the manager and owner of the tennis club, who was not present at the time.

Witnesses reported McKallip “started ranting and raving, and said he had a lawsuit against the cops.” He shouted that he was going to first attack the club manager’s wife, then kill the couple. This information was relayed to the manager by one of the wit-

nesses, and he called police. “She heard him say that he was going to go to the Clubhouse (the popular sports bar that was recently opened at EHIT) and take care of the other building, that he was the one that started the fire, and they don’t know, but he used gasoline,” the manager told police, an account verified by the witness.

It was the third time McKallip was arrested last month. The two most recent arrests stem from the first when he was charged by East Hampton Town police with a misdemeanor, aggravated harassment. That same day, December 7, a court order of protection requiring that he stay away from a woman who works at the Clubhouse was issued by Justice Lisa Rana. McKallip had allegedly sent frontal nude pictures of himself to the woman on December 4.

When asked why he sent her the nude

East Hampton Arrests Over Holidays Man allegedly slashes tires on what he claims is his own car

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

A Springs man found himself under arrest the night of January 3, charged by East Hampton Town police with driving while intoxicated, after his 2002 Ford Mustang veered off Old Stone Highway north of the South Fork Country Club in Amagansett.

According to the police, Paul Tavernier, 59, was headed north at an excessive speed when he failed to navigate a curve. The car spun out and hit a tree and light pole before coming to a stop. Police said Tavernier was dazed,

but conscious, and was taken to Southampton Hospital. He was treated and released back to police custody.

Tavernier was held overnight, and arraigned before Justice Steven Tekulsky, who released him on his own recognizance.

Another Springs man is also facing DWI charges, along with misdemeanor drug possession charges, after a traffic stop around midnight Saturday, January 5. East Hampton Town police said they stopped Gino Bombace, 59, who

Scott McKallip, shown here New Year’s Day morning being led into East Hampton Town Justice Court, claimed to have started the December 22 fire at the East Hampton Indoor Tennis Club facility, according to witnesses. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

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'ZIMA!' an outdoor adventure quest, is one of Kate Mueth and the Neo-Political Cowgirls's projects this month. Independent/Kate Mueth

Helping Women Discover Their Story Kate Mueth’s January Girls and ‘ZIMA!’ offer self-knowledge and fun

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Kate Mueth’s Neo-Political Cowgirls are back in the saddle with two unrelated, but kind of related, events going on this month.

“It sounds cliché maybe, but it’s

a chance for girls and women not just to tell their story, but to discover what their story is,” said Mueth, January Girls and NPC founder, as we rode around town together, chatting

in her car.

A chance for females to explore their inner lives, January Girls, a free workshop every Sunday at Guild Hall in East Hampton throughout this month, has morphed into an all-inclusive event for “girls and women age six to 106,” said Mueth. The two-hour workshops, from 2 to 4 PM, each led by a different artist, feature journaling, art, dance, discussion, and connection.

January Girls grew out of a Guild Hall workshop at the East Hampton High School that Mueth had been leading for immigrant girls. “There was a lot of race-related bullying going on, kids hurling insults at immigrants,” she said. “This wasn’t new, of course, but it got worse after the election in 2016.

Some of the girls spoke little to no English.”

“I’ve worked, from a very young age, with people from all walks of life.

I was teaching ballet to severely handicapped people when I was 16. I’ve worked with homeless Vietnam vets in Boston. The elderly, the emotionally challenged — every walk of life you can imagine. And this is so very different.

We want the conversation and story to happen — ‘Who are you? Where do you come from?’ — but you’ve got these girls, teenagers, who have all of this regular teenage stuff going on, who don’t know what they’re made of yet, and then they’re brought to this different country where they don’t know the language.”

And the stereotype — “that they are fleeing some terrible, war-torn regime” — is sometimes true, but sometimes not. “There are girls here who were considered privileged in their home countries, cultured and educated, whose families had thriving businesses. One of these girls, as they came across the border, her little sister was held for ransom at gunpoint. Another story, from a boy who is in this school, is that he had to step over his dead mother and keep walking. We are passing these stories every day. Our kids are passing these stories every day,” said Mueth.

“These kids have every right to plant their feet, to bloom, and we wanted to help,” Mueth explained. “I wanted them to feel that they had a community here that backed them up and supported them, so I learned, really quickly, that if you don’t feel safe and supported, you can’t tell your story. If you don’t trust, you can’t tell your story. So, we had to open up our arms and our hearts and our community so these girls have community here.”

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Mainstage Is Anything But Mainstream Bay Street announces 2019 theater lineup

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

They’ll be coming from near and far for the new 2019 productions planned for Mainstage Summer Season at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. Three productions are scheduled to run from Memorial Day Weekend through the end of August amid the anticipated warmer months.

First in line is the world premiere of “Safe Space,” May 28 to June 16, by

playwright Alan Fox and directed by three-time Tony Award Winner Jack O’Brien, known for “Hairspray.” It follows an African-American professor who faces accusations of racism from a student, with the college head intervening. The performance explores the politics and reactions facing American campuses today.

Artistic director Scott Schwartz

was sent the play for program consideration and immediately fell in love with the script. “It’s smart. It’s edgy.

It’s about something very timely and contemporary,” he said.

The second production, set for June 25 to July 21, has not yet been chosen, but the team seeks to bring in another world premiere.

The final Mainstage production will run July 30 to August 25 with an all-female creative team of a newly envisioned production of Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun.” It will be directed by Sarna Lapine, who directed last season’s Bay Street production of “Frost/Nixon.” Lapine incorporates a modern twist on the Dorothy Fields classic about Annie Oakley’s romance with fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler.

With every song a hit, audience members will be delighted to see a progressive approach to Annie and women as

a whole throughout the play. Schwartz called Lapine’s vision a “forward thinking reexamination” of a powerful woman “who was ahead of her time.”

“We’re open year-round. It really is a very busy and active year ahead. We’re so excited for it,” Schwartz said. Local musician Nancy Atlas is at Bay Street throughout January with her Fireside Sessions. The New Works Festival will be held the first weekend in May; Music Mondays returns in July and August; and there’s a Comedy Club kick-off Memorial Day Weekend with an all-new show by Paula Poundstone (tickets are selling fast). Bay Street seeks to bring back its Under The Stars program of outdoor free staged readings, and the summer intern production.

The theater is located at 1 Bay Street in Sag Harbor. Call the box office at 631-725-9500 or visit www.baystreet.org to find out more.

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The Watermill Center has selected its artists-in-residence for January to December 2019. Afua Ansong, Andrina Smith of Shinnecock Nation, Cleek Schrey, Colectivo Zoológico, Emily Furr, Jeffrey Perkins, Judith Hertog, Laurie Lambrecht and Toni Ross, Lynsey Peisinger, Mallory Catlett/Restless NYC, Matthew Craven, Maya Watanabe and Agustina Munoz, Mountain Time Arts, Ni’Ja Whitson, Raja Feather Kelly, and Sasha Wortzel will each spend two to six weeks at the center creating works that critically investigate, challenge, and extend the existing norms of artistic practice.

“When I first came to Watermill, I was delighted and surprised to find that

it was a creative environment that encouraged artists to engage with a range of artistic mediums and projects,” said Peisinger. “Many institutions, including schools, residencies, and arts organizations, strive to make artists self-define and self-describe in a very linear and compartmentalized way. At Watermill, I have never had the impression that I had to have a strict answer to the question ‘What kind of artist are you?’”

The Watermill Center’s Artist Residency Program allows artists to utilize the center’s art collection, library, archives, and grounds as a home and workshop to develop their work.

For more info, visit www.watermillcenter.org.

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By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Love Bites The annual Love Bites event to benefit Katy’s Courage will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 7 to 10:30 PM. The event will take place at The Muses in Southampton and will feature chef tastings from restaurants across the East End. Tickets are $100, or two for $150. A $300 ticket for two includes a kickoff dinner at The Clubhouse in Wainscott and the Love Bites event.

For more info visit www.katyscourage.org.

Valentine Salon Luncheon East End Hospice will host its 20th annual Valentine Salon Luncheon benefitting Camp Good Grief on Wednesday, February 6, from 11 AM to 2 PM in New York City at 583 Park Avenue. The event will feature the Good Heart honoree and speaker Jennifer Finkelstein, president and founder of the 5 Under 40 Foundation. The Valentine Salon Image Award will go to Paris Rosenthal, the co-author of “Dear Girl” and “Dear Boy.” For tickets and more info, email Chrissy Michne at cmichne@eeh.org.

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KISS & TELL

By Heather Buchanan

Beware of Ghosts of Romance Past

The Magnificent Seven Resolutions for finding love in 2019 kissandtellhb@gmail.com

You don’t want these hanging around.

The wonderful thing about therapy or self-reflection is that when you take the time to do a deep dive to distill what didn’t work and the lessons learned and what it tells you about yourself, you are laying the best foundation to find future happiness.

Not taking this time and just jumping into the next relationship means these ghosts can rear their ugly heads.

Anger or bitterness are poison pills to new love.

Put Down the Phone

I am not a huge fan of resolutions. If I can’t even keep “I will not make old lady noises getting in and out of the car,” I don’t see much hope for turning over a new leaf. However, I do believe in the power of intention and positive energy and the laws of attraction, so now is a fortuitous time to define what is love and happiness and ways to achieve it.

My advice on finding love used to start with, “Shave your legs and leave the house.” But now with online dating and FaceTime and Skype, you don’t even need to leave your living room.

But the starting point is the same. It is about opening a door — literally or metaphorically — that says “I am ready.”

Prioritize Qualities Our culture sets up false expectations of having it all. The Victoria Secret Catalog Model/Mensa Candidate/Child Hospital Volunteer/Michelin Chef all

rolled into one, and the Chiseled Triathlete/Mary Oliver Reader/Successful CEO who gives killer foot rubs. When we encounter mere mortals, we will be disappointed.

What is really most important to you in a mate? Look at what attracts you — is it kindness, generosity, a sense of adventure? Or is it drama, the unattainable, volatility? In my book, life provides enough drama, and you don’t need to add any more craziness in by design. Jane Austen had a lot to say on this subject — look for character.

Bet on the Tortoise Not the Hare Our current culture is absorbed in immediate gratification. Hook ups versus courtship. Emojis versus thoughtful, grammatically-correct sentences to express complex emotions.

Take the time to actually get to know someone. Be vulnerable enough to let them get to know you. What this

There is a beautiful world around you, and if you are so busy looking down at your dating app, you may walk right past your future love without even noticing. You also might walk into a pot hole.

And once you are with someone in person, unless you have a child at home with a babysitter or a relative in the hospital, put the phone away and focus on what is in front of you.

Be Clear Are you looking for a romantic snack or a full meal? Are you in a place that you have the physical and emotional bandwidth to share your life or just enjoy a few laughs? The older we get, the more responsibilities we have. These may be work commitments, children, aging parents, travel, “Game of Thrones” addictions.

If you are really looking for love, be honest about limitations, but know that one of the greatest parts of romance is what you have to give and most of us are also in balancing acts.

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you are in synch with common goals it’s wonderful, and when you are out of sync, it can lead to disappointment and resentment.

This is especially true when it comes to the issue of having children.

Be fair on both sides. Too often, I see older men with younger women who hit a road block because she wants to have children and he doesn’t or has children and doesn’t want more. These are deeply personal desires at any age, and to ask someone to change their position is unfair. Be honest to pursue your dreams, whatever they may be, and know your love is by your side with their full support.

The Time Is Now All we have is the present moment and faith. Be your best self. As a sweet man recently said to me, “Chop chop, Sassy Pants. Time to get crackin’!”

There is a beautiful world around you, and if you are so busy looking down at your dating app, you may walk right past your future love.

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By Denis Hamill

I Resolve To Follow The Leader Trump inspired resolutions to soon break denishamill@gmail.com

By midnight, January 1, I’d made my resolution list and decided to follow our fearless American leader.

Since nothing any longer matters in America, because we have evolved from George “I cannot tell a lie” Washington to Donald “15 lies a day” Trump, there is no longer consequence for total BS, alternative facts, hate speech, invented history, or creepy or criminal behavior.

So, I resolve to: 1. Start drinking again. If Trump can say it was a good thing that the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan and pull revisionist history from his posterior New Year’s noisemaker about the causes for the collapse of the Soviet Union — without a mention of Ronald Reagan — then I resolve to fall off my 27-year-old wagon. I’ll get smashed, invade someone’s home, loot, ransack, pillage, and steal the family car for a drunken joyride and tell the judge our leader said it was a good thing. Kinda like the East Hampton woman who was arrested last month at 3 AM on Stephen Hands Path near Cedar Street,

where cops say she was drunk driving a 2004 Nissan north, swerving over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic. But listen, the alternative facts could be that she was testing out the power steering, right?

Besides, the poor woman only had a mere four DWI convictions in the past 10 years. Trump had that many bankruptcies and he was elected POTUS as a great deal maker. And in a time when Trump says that his peeps would cheer if he shot someone on Fifth Avenue, why are we picking on this wretched soul for allegedly driving drunk, possessing cocaine, and risking the lives of innocents at Christmastime? If people like her are still out careening the roads of the East End after four DWIs in a decade instead of in long term, court mandated substance abuse rehab, then I’m pulling the cork out my Champagne bottle and bubbling down Montauk Highway.

2. Diss the military. Like our draft dodging commander-in-chief, I resolve in the New Year to never again tell a member of our military, “Thanks for

your service.” It’s a silly habit I picked up after my brother John came marching home from Vietnam with a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. This goes for all branches of our military, including the Coast Guard of Montauk that on December 31 — while the rest of us partied — sped to the storm-tossed site of a capsized fishing boat off Block Island, searching for two missing fishermen. A third fisherman had been rescued by another fishing vessel but the Coast Guard spent New Year’s Day scouring the lethal waters for signs of life.

This was after the Coast Guard service members finally received a one-time December paycheck for their daily service amid Trump’s partial government shutdown unless Democrats voted to give him $5 billion for his big boy Lego wall on the southern border.

You know the wall he promised would be paid for by Mexico?

The search for those lost fishermen off Block Island was eventually called off. But last August, the same Montauk Coast Guard and another private vessel helped rescue seven people from a capsized boat off Montauk Point. They also rushed to the crash sites of two small airplanes that went down last year in the waters of the East End. The Coast Guard saves lives and protects our Atlantic border all year, every year.

So, under any other president, there would never be a question about the Coast Guard getting paid. But Trump is different. When his country drafted him during Vietnam, Tough Trump got a rich kid’s physical deferment. The New York Times recently quoted the family of a now-deceased Queens foot doctor — who’d long rented office space from Trump’s daddy, Fred — that as a favor to Fred Trump the podiatrist faked a note saying that Daring Donald had heel spurs, winning him a draft deferment from a war that he supported, often mocking anti-war protestors.

Donald’s feet were later healthy enough, however, to run for and win the White House, bashing along the way Gold Star mothers, heroic POWs, and a KIA soldier’s widow. Trump politicized a long overdue Christmas visit to the troops in Iraq, where he outright lied to their faces about giving them a 10 percent raise.

Then Trump would tag a combat decorated four-star Marine general “a dog,” even though no Trump has ever worn dog tags. Then Deferment Donald claimed that he would have made a good general. (Washington Generals, no?)

So, if our commander-in-chief regularly disrespects our military, shouldn’t we all fall in line? From now on, when I see wounded warriors, instead of thanking them for their service, I’ll smirk and say, “You knew what you were getting into. Besides, you got a 10 percent raise.”

3. Stop going to the gym. Trump says that unless you’re a beauty contestant with the audacity to eat food, going to the gym is for losers.

4. Start eating red meat again. Especially Big Macs.

5. Stop reading. Interferes with golf and tweeting.

6. Switch to Fox News. Escapist entertainment.

7. Choose coal over solar heat. It’s cleaner.

8. Deny global warming. There are no electoral votes in the North Pole.

Besides, Santa is a Dem snowflake. So front rowers stay put. Don’t elevate your homes, or update septic systems on the East End. That’s fake poop the Fake News is reporting in the waters where your kids swim, fish, and Jet Ski. 9. Put America First. By buying more of Ivanka’s products made in $1-a-day sweatshops in “s**thole countries.”

10. I resolve to renege on all my resolutions. Gimme two weeks into the New Year, like everybody else.

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January 9, 2019

RICK’S SPACE

By Rick Murphy

Oh! Just What I Wanted!

I’m getting chutney for Christmas rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Remember the golden age of school lunches? Nirvana was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and there was no better jelly than Welch’s grape. I’d wager there weren’t many, if any, grapes in the jar back in the day, but no one cared. Put it on bread with peanut butter, or cream cheese, or butter, and that sandwich became the soft, soggy concoction that was a staple of our school lunches for years. Put it in your Davy Crockett lunch box with a pint of whole milk and you were good to go.

Pretty soon we expanded our horizon: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry.

These were called jellies, or jams, or preserves. To this day, I’ll bet most of us don’t know the difference. By any other name, it was still good old PB&J, every day.

Someone gave me chutney as a Christmas gift this year. It was obviously re-gifted, which is OK, I guess. I mean, it wasn’t as bad as the electric nostril hair remover I got one year from B.T. Sneed. “Are you trying to tell me something?” I asked him.

“Just that they were out of the nasal hairbrush and comb set,” he replied.

I have never ingested chutney, but it made me wonder enough to read the definition: “a condiment made with

fruit.”

Then why didn’t we have PB and chutney growing up? If you would have asked the average kid 20 years ago what chutney was, nobody would have known. “It’s a city in India near Istanbul,” I would have said authoritatively.

Then again, I thought a condiment was a thing you kept in your wallet to keep girls from getting pregnant.

I opened up my gift: small jars of chutney with flavors like Avocado-Ginger Raita, Green Cilantro and Cumin, Spicy, Sweet and Sour Pineapple-Jalapeño Relish, Tart Apple and Coconut Chutney and so on. What, no liver?

Where were all those things when they were making all the good jelly, like Welch’s?

Imagine what it is like to be a chutney farmer. All the producers of jelly, jam, preserves, and chutney go to the wholesale market every morning. The Welch’s guy buys up the grapes; meanwhile, the team from Smuckers is trying to corner the raspberry market. The big pie chains are in a furious war over the apples and the peaches. Blueberries are flitting around, flirting with jam and jelly buyers and the popover people.

Soon the folks from Kraft, Polaner, and Knott’s Berry Farm have filled their

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trucks with every sweet fruit on the warehouse floor. All the pie makers are loaded up with cherry and peach and exotic fruits like Boston Cream. Then, and only then, a few stragglers meekly come out of the shadows, combing the nearly empty shelves and the floor.

These are the chutney people.

They gather up the beetroot and the brown bananas and the bitter apples; they mix in the green teas and weird herbs and spices.

Last but not yeast (yes, I mean yeast) the rhubarb buyer comes out, picks some off the floor or out of the garbage, and sneaks away.

Did this ever happen to you as a kid? Your uncle takes you to the luncheonette for some pie á la mode. You dream of what flavor ice cream you’ll order, on what kind of pie. You walk in and all the other kids have apple crumb with chocolate ice cream or cherry with vanilla and so on. But when you sit down, the gum chewing waitress says, “I only have rhubarb!” WTF? Rhubarb, as near as I can figure, is leaves that fell off the trees in the backyard a month ago, the ones the dogs have been playing with (and going on) ever since. Or maybe rhubarb is something you string atop the steel fences in penitentiaries. It’s not a reward, it’s a punishment.

I can still hear my mom. “OH NO MISTER, NO APPLE PIE FOR YOU.

NOT AFTER THAT LITTLE STUNT YOU PULLED. YOU GET A PIECE OF RHUBARB PIE WITH THE POOPY ICE CREAM AND THEN GO TO YOUR ROOM!” They ship out the chutney to the place where all the other crappy gifts earmarked for regifting go. Ho, Ho, Ho. Hey. It takes a little selling, but it works. I gave Tom McMorrow, our beat reporter, the prune chutney. “It’s the gift that keeps on giving,” I explained.

Someone gave me chutney as a Christmas gift this year.

It was obviously re-gifted, which is OK, I guess.

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Gallery Events

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features 19 works by the artists themselves.

ILLE Arts Amagansett’s ILLE Arts hosts its seventh annual holiday show through January 15. The “Holiday Group Show” features works by various artists. For more information, visit www.illearts.com.

Winter Scenes White Room Bridgehampton’s White Room Gallery presents “Splash,” on view through February 10, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 12, from 5 to 7 PM.

The show features photographer Lynn Savarese, painter Heidi Rain, and a group show consisting of works in variety of mediums, styles, and subjects that were inspired by the word “splash.”

Figuratively Speaking The Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor presents the group show “Figuratively Speaking.” The show will run January 11 through February 3. Artists include Ben Fenske, Ramiro, Stephen Bauman,

Alyssa Monks, Kelly Carmody, and others.

Gallery Talk The work of Fred McDarrah, the iconic Village Voice staff photographer who chronicled the New York culture scene for nearly 50 years, will be the subject of an illustrated talk by Alicia Longwell, Parrish Art Museum Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chief Curator, on Friday, January 11, at 6 PM.

“Into the Artist’s World: The Photographs of Fred W. McDarrah,” currently on view at the museum, presents 27 portraits of artists who are represented in the Parrish collection and contributed to the rich creative legacy of the East End. A related exhibition

East End Arts hosts a new art exhibit, “Winter Scenes,” at the Riverhead Town Hall Gallery, featuring the photography of Paul Dempsey of Southampton. Dempsey describes himself as a fine art photographer and a “digital manipulator.” The current series of abstract work focuses on macro images of nature combined with additional exposures of ice, snow, sand, and sky.

The exhibition runs through March 1, and can be visited during Town Hall open office hours: Mondays through Fridays, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Romany Kramoris Gallery Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor presents a group art show featuring 30 plus local artists highlighting small and affordable art and fine crafts.

Participating artists include Nancy Achenbach, Lianne Alcon, Herbert August, Olivia August, Adriana Barone, Ann Barzola, Eve Behar, Lois Bender, Joyce Brian, Lauren Chenault, Sue & Al Daniels, Christopher Engel, Patricia Feiwel, Suzzanne Fokine, Rick Gold, Barbara Groot, Barbara Hadden, Ruby Jackson, Mary Jaffe, Adrienne Kitaeff, Romany Kramoris, Peter Lipman-Wulf, Ghilia Lipman-Wulf, Mary Milne, Alan Nevins, Maria Orlova, Isabel Pavao, Heidi Rain Oleszczuk, Christina Schlesinger, Veronica Mezzina, and Deby Zum.

The exhibit is on display through January 13.

Drawing Room Gallery The work of John Alexander, Jennifer Bartlett, Mary Ellen Bartley, Gustavo Bonevardi, Sue Heatley, Charles Jones, Laurie Lambrecht, Hector Leonardi, Sheridan Lord, Kathryn Lynch, Aya Miyatake, Dan Rizzie, Raja Ram Sharma.

John Torreano, and Fiona Waterstreet will be shown at the Drawing Room Gallery on Newtown Lane in East Hampton through January 20. The gallery is open from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Nancy Atlas Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas and special guests every Saturday through January 26 at 8 PM. Visit www.baystreet.org.

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Guild Hall Flicks Guild Hall in East Hampton will screen a live, high-definition Met performance of Francesco Cilea’s opera “Andriana Lecouvreur” on Saturday, January 12, at 1 PM.

Guild Hall presents “Shoplifters,” part of the HIFF Now Showing series, on Saturday, January 12, at 6 PM. Visit

MUSIC Blue Oyster Cult Suffolk Theater in Riverhead presents Fast Lane: Eagles Tribute with a sprinkle of Petty and splash of Creedence on Friday, January 11, at 8 PM. On Saturday, January 12, will be Blue Oyster Cult

WORDS Exploring Paul Hawken Southampton Arts Center presents “Exploring Paul Hawken’s Drawdown” at Rogers Memorial Library on Wednesday, January 9, at 6:30 PM. Visit www.southamptonartscenter.org.

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The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett presents DJ Snoop at 10 PM on Saturday, January 12. Visit www.stephentalkhouse.com for details.

The Art Salon at The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton will take place Tuesday, January 15, at 6 PM. There will be a conversation and reading with Helen A. Harrison.

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Hampton Theatre Company presents “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson Thursday, January 10, through January 27 at Quogue Community Hall. Call 1-866-811-4111 or visit www. hamptontheatre.org for a complete list of showtimes.

Reasons To Be Pretty Center Stage at Southampton Cultural Center presents Neil LaBute’s “Reasons to be Pretty” Friday, January 11, through Sunday, January 27, at the Levitas Center for the Arts. General admission is $25. Call 631-287-4377 or visit www.scc-arts.org for a complete list of showtimes.

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Canio’s in Sag Harbor presents a book discussion of “Faraway Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life” on Friday, January 11, at 6 PM. See www.canios.wordpress. com for more events.

Operatif Lecture Guild Hall in East Hampton presents an Operatif Lecture with Victoria Bond on Saturday, January 12, at 12 PM. Visit www.guildhall.org for more info.

Story Time BookHampton in East Hampton presents “Story Time” for parents and their children on Sunday, January 13, at 10:30 AM. Get the skinny on this and other events at www.bookhampton.com.

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Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons Photos by Richard Lewin On the first Saturday of the month, 10 months of the year, the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons holds a round table session at the John LoGerfo Library in the Bridgehampton Community House, where East Enders can share their insights and experiences with gardening and planting.

According to moderator and HAH 2019 treasurer Pamela Harwood, the most popular subjects, besides the planned topics, at every session are “moles, voles, and deer.” The session on January 5 focused solely on those common issues.

Christmas Hymn Sing Service Photos by Richard Lewin The First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton held its “Christmas Hymn Sing Service” on the first Sunday after Christmas, December 30. The music of Rick Chapman, Cynthia Daniels, Pember Edwards, and Sarah Greene was heard under the direction of Church Music Director Jane Hastay.

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Keyes Art Gallery Photos by Richard Lewin On Friday evening, January 4, there was a double celebration at a single location on Main Street, Sag Harbor — for the grand opening of Julie Keyes’s new Keyes Art Gallery at the American Hotel, and for the birthday of Julie’s partner (and featured gallery artist) Nathan Slate Joseph. Also featured at the opening were works by Willem de Kooning, Larry Rivers, and John Chamberlain, among others. The exhibition remains on view through March 14. Visit www.juliekeyesart.com.

Spirit Of The Season Photos by Richard Lewin On Saturday, December 29, the Sag Harbor Historical Society invited guests to a “Spirit of the Season” party at the society’s headquarters, the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Main Street. SHHS President Jack Youngs, Joyce Youngs, Barbara Schwartz, and Deanna Lattanzio hosted and gave tours of one of the oldest houses in Sag Harbor, built in 1796.

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New Year. New You. New Opportunities.

The Spur provides fun, business networking events

By Ashley John Heather

The start of the new year often represents new beginnings and new opportunities. It’s the perfect time for businesses and entrepreneurs to reassess accomplishments or challenges, make course corrections, or even completely rethink their plans.

While the calendar provides a dependable trigger for contemplation, The Spur witnesses new beginnings and growth opportunities year-round at its location in Southampton.

Like many co-working spaces, The Spur provides a comfortable, stylish workspace with internet access — but that’s only part of the reason businesses and workers thrive there. At its core, The Spur is an innovation engine, a catalyst for success. Its business community, mentoring sessions, educa-

tional programming, and social events create a stimulating and nurturing environment that inspire entrepreneurs, business leaders, artists, techies, and others to set their sights on ambitious goals — then strive to reach them. This unique support system provides an excellent framework for launching new businesses, or jump-starting existing ones.

For example, The Spur, along with iHamptons, created the “RipTide: $ink Or $wim” contest to help start-ups fund their new business ideas. Participants compete against each other at a “Shark Tank”-like event that is judged by a panel of notable business leaders.

Entrepreneurs create video presentations, demo their products, and respond to judges’ questions before the

audience and the judges vote for the best idea. This year two local companies — Wick & Wine Candle Co. and Pedal Share — won close to $50,000 in combined funding and prizes.

Companies typically use the funds to buy new equipment, invest in marketing, hire staff, or add to inventory.

Along with ongoing mentorship and networking opportunities, these companies are primed for success. In fact, last year’s winner, Tote Taxi went on to buy new equipment and expand its business. It’s well on its way to another banner year.

Not every company can win a RipTide event, but that doesn’t mean they don’t find a lot of love at The Spur. One upcoming opportunity is “Mentorship Monday.” Held the second Monday of every month, the next session is January 14, from 6 to 8 PM. At this event, entrepreneurship guru Barbara Roberts will present the Business Model Canvass tool, which is used at institutions from MIT to Columbia to teach business owners how to map out their business plan on one simple sheet of paper. Enrollment is limited to permit in-depth, one-on-one conversations about real world business issues.

Other opportunities to learn, network, or just have fun are scheduled several times a week at The Spur. Pro-

grams include “Understanding Block Chain,” “Exploring The Future of Media” (hosted by WNBC anchor and Southampton resident, Chuck Scarborough), and “Rethinking Health Insurance.” There’s also a weekly “Friday Night Happy Hour” that gives members a chance to unwind and exchange ideas, complete with ping pong table and dart board. Is it really work if you’re having fun?

The business climate, the economy, careers, and our personal lives are always changing. What worked well in the past may not apply in the future. It makes senses to take stock at the end of the year, or anytime it feels right, and decide if there’s a better way, or better place to grow a business, reboot a career, or just keep up with the pace of change. The Spur could very well be the place for that to happen on the East End. Ashley John Heather is the founder of The Spur in Southampton. The Spur is built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Its mission is to bring together the creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the Hamptons. By providing a central hub to work (and play), The Spur will provide all the essential resources to help you grow your ideas and businesses. Learn more at www.thespur.com.

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Dining Plaza Café: Local Catch And Cachet Ditch the seafood craving blues at this Hill Street eatery

By Hannah Selinger Despite the fact that the Hamptons are perched on the water, it often feels like there is a notable lack of seafood-centric fine dining restaurants. We have the market cornered when it comes to New American and Rustic Italian. Carbohydrates? You’re covered. But search too long for an upscale eatery dedicated to the elevation of fish — both local and otherwise — and you might find your options dwindling.

Except that’s not entirely true.

The Plaza Café, which is tucked away in a nook off of Southampton’s Hill Street, has been serving up seafood for almost 22 years. The dining room alone speaks to the provenance of localism, where local artists’ work hangs, portraying local vistas and local foods.

Chef Doug Gulija, who opened the restaurant in 1997 with his wife, Andi, began his restaurant career washing dishes at Southampton’s now-defunct Old Mill restaurant. He was 13 at the time, but his passion for food grew, leading him to Johnson and Wales in Providence, the esteemed culinary academy.

Following graduation, Chef Gulija tried his hand at corporate cooking, working for the Marriott hotel group in New York City. Eventually, however, as so many do, he decided to come back home. He worked the Hamptons circuit, cooking at Water Mill’s Mirko’s and East Hampton’s The Laundry — both of which were top tier, in their heydays. Eventually, he decided to open his own space.

And although you may not think instantly of The Plaza Café when you consider your Hamptons dining options, it’s worth noting that the restaurant has enjoyed critical success. A year after the establishment opened, Doug Gulija and his wife were awarded an “Excellent” review from The New York Times, as well as three stars from Newsday. These days, the restaurant chugs along, and while the Hamptons has changed irrevocably around it, The Plaza Café stays largely the same: an established, reliable restaurant dedicated to fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

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diners can expect to find local calamari; a Peruvian ceviche served with local scallops, leche de tigre, and purple potatoes; greens from local farms (Satur, for instance); grilled local swordfish atop sweet sausage; and a pasturefed strip steak. Montauk striped bass?

Check. Oysters on the half shell (local, naturally)? Of course. There is, too, the epic and gut-busting lobster and shrimp shepherd’s pie, a winter meal, for sure: Lobster and shrimp converge with lobster mushrooms, peas, and corn, beneath a potato and chive crust.

That delicacy, at $49, does not come cheap, but, then again, it won’t leave you hungry, either. For those in the mood for a less “spendy” experience, the restaurant offers half portions, perfect for those looking to sample more options or to save a little spare change for tomorrow’s dinner out.

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But those looking to go big or go home might gravitate toward the Grandma’s mousse cake, which is exactly what it sounds like, and which should be too large to finish, but, spoiler alert, it’s not.

If you’re wondering why you don’t hear about The Plaza Café more often, well, it might be the location — or the under-the-radar ambience. This is not a restaurant dedicated to rubbing elbows with the stars, or to appeasing the fickle summer population. This isn’t about trend or flights of fancy.

This restaurant, it should be clear, is here to stay. Ultimately, the café is open year-round, a trusted, delicious place that will likely still be serving up fresh seafood 22 years from now. Still, why wait?

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The Sweet Science at Almond, Jackson Pollock’s birthday

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

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Jackson Pollock’s Birthday

Almond in Bridgehampton presents its next “Artists & Writers Night” on Wednesday, January 9, at 7 PM. The theme for the evening, curated by Brian Halweil, will be “The Sweet Science: Boxing, Eating and Drinking with A.J. Liebling.” Readings of A.J. Liebling’s works will be done by Iris Smyles, Adam Green, actress and author Tracey McQuade, and fashion photographer Landon Nordeman. Liebling was a prominent American journalist known for his long-term association with The New Yorker.

Cost is $45, and includes a threecourse family-style meal, and one glass of Channing Daughters wine or draft beer.

For reservations, call 631-537-5665.

The Springs Tavern will host a special celebration to honor Jackson Pollock’s birthday. The celebration will take place on Sunday, January 27, the day before the actual birthday of the former artist and Springs resident. The celebration will begin at 5 PM and the evening will feature art, nature, and a $40 prix fixe menu, with recipes inspired by Pollock.

Menu items include Jackson’s whiskey-soaked chicken, Pearl Fine’s bouillabaisse, and Jackson’s famous spaghetti. A portion of the proceeds collected will be donated to the Pollock-Krasner House. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 631-527-7800.

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and soaking in the beautifully crafted, wooden architecture. Located at 370 Manor Lane in Jamesport. Call 631722-0500 or visit www.jamesportmanor.com.

the PrimeTime specials available at the bar from Sunday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Located at 94 Main Street in East Hampton. Call 631-324-0411 or visit www.thepalm.com.

Cozy up this winter at these East End eateries

The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton welcomes guests to its dining area with a brick fireplace and relaxed seating, perfect for indulging in Chef Ian Lowell’s menu. Located at 207 Main Street in East Hampton. Call 631-3245006 or visit www.themaidstone.com.

Sundays On The Bay in Hampton Bays has a cozy fireplace right amid its blue décor. Located at 369 Dune Road in Hampton Bays. Call 631-728-2611 or visit www.sundaysonthebayrestaurant. com.

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When it comes to the winter season, nothing can be more relaxing than enjoying local fare by the fire. Warm up the conversation at these 10 restaurants across the East End that have comfortable seating and relaxing fireplaces.

1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton has cozy fireside seating with an exceptional menu. Located at 143 Main Street in East Hampton. Call 631324-1770 or visit www.1770house.com.

The American Hotel in Sag Harbor has an Old World charm, built in 1846, with its fireplace at center stage in the main dining room. Located at 49 Main Street in Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-3535 or visit www.thamericanhotel.com.

Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor allows you to enjoy cocktails and bites with water

views fireside, both inside or on the closed in, heated outdoor deck. Located at 31 W Water Street in Sag Harbor.

Call 631-725-2101 or visit www.baronscove.com.

Cooperage Inn Restaurant in Baiting Hollow is down the road from some of the top Long Island wineries. It’s a perfect destination before or after a few sips of the region. Located at 2218 Sound Avenue. Call 631-727-8994 or visit www.cooperageinn.com.

Dopo La Spiaggia maintains a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with fireplaces at both the East Hampton and Sag Harbor locations. Visit www.dopolaspiaggia.com for details.

Jamesport Manor Inn in Jamesport carries historic charm. Feel right amid your own story dining near a fireplace

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North Fork Table & Inn in Southold has been rated a top restaurant for years, with Executive Chef Stephan Bogardus. What better way to savor the East End than by requesting a table fireside? Located at 57225 Main Road in Southold. Call 631-765-0177 or visit www.northforktableandinn.com.

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Continued From Page B1. chance to ask themselves, and discuss with each other, ‘What is community?’ and ‘Who is my family?’” Mueth reiterated that the workshops are open to all women in the community, and hopes that females of all ages will feel welcome to attend. “It’s free, it’s fun, it’s multi-generational,” she said. “And it’s wonderful to see all of our girls get that feeling of empowerment, but also to see grown women in our community show up to be supportive, and then get so much out of it themselves,” she added. “I feel like we’re all empowered when we open up to each other, to get out of the self-centeredness. It’s about the give-get. I’m learning from you, and you’re learning from me.”

Each workshop stands on its own, so there is no need to come to all of them. To register for January Girls, visit www.npcowgirls.org/januarygirls.

For boys, Mueth hosts “Dude’s Eye View,” coming soon with dates to be decided.

Now, on to “ZIMA!” which is an interactive, outdoor theatrical quest to solve a riddle, now in its ninth year.

Featuring wild, costumed characters, “ZIMA!” starts at the gazebo on the Montauk Green on Saturday, January 12, and runs between 1 and 3 PM, with groups leaving every 15 minutes.

“The word ‘Zima’ is Polish for winter, so the backdrop for this performance couldn’t be more fitting,” Mueth said. “It’s always so much fun for families, or single people, everyone really.

It’s become an event that people, and the performers, look forward to, as long as the weather cooperates,” she added with a chuckle. “It’s a great way to get outside and have fun and enjoy a performance.” The walking journey takes about one hour, and tickets are available in advance online at the www.npcowgirls.org website, or at “the door” on the day of the performance.

“It was originally to get people out of the house in the winter. There’s so much magic outside if you just get out there and find it. Art pops up all over, stories pop up all over, and you can find them, and you can create them.

You’re limitless, and that’s magic,” Mueth said.

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Adam Hofer Of Douglas Elliman: Not A ‘Sheltered Island’ Unto Himself

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s a lifelong resident of the East End, Adam Hofer has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to buy, live, and especially what it takes to sell here.

You’re a lifelong East End resident. Can you tell us about what that has been like for you?

I love it out here and couldn’t imagine a better place to have grown up. The older I get, the more I appreciate everything the area has to offer. Unlike a good portion of the people that have been out here their whole life, I also appreciate the growth in the area.

There’s a sense of pride in living full time in an area most people only hope to visit, and that influence has also

given us the ability to enjoy things like restaurants and wineries year-round now.

Do you have a favorite East End building/house? If so, why?

Do you have a favorite hamlet? If so, why?

Having been out here my whole life, I have an appreciation for older homes that seems to be disappearing with my generation, but I have recently been falling in love with some tastefully done modern homes. Luke Ferran and Kevin O’Sullivan & Associates have one going up on Jobs Lane in Bridgehampton that’s absolutely amazing.

Southampton has always been my goto, but I have been doing a lot of work in Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, and Shelter Island recently and have developed quite an obsession with them as well.

There’s a lot going on in Sag Harbor; Shelter Island is just that, a “sheltered island,” which definitely creates that “un-Hamptons” allure; and Sagaponack is the epitome of Hamptons luxury and beauty, with no attitude.

You’ve been surrounded by luxury all your life. You were in luxury car sales originally.

How did you get into real estate?

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I have always had a penchant for the finer things in life. Auto sales seemed to have reached its max potential and has become a fairly grueling business.

It seemed like taking the relationships I had developed there with many of the Hamptons and NYC elite, and transitioning into real estate, was only natural.

us today. Ultimately, all this technology and marketing is only as good as its end user, the agent. In order to use the marketing tools correctly, the person using them has to know how, and when the marketing is working, the agent has to know how to handle the response.

I use everything available to me, but ultimately its me and my hands-on approach that makes the marketing come alive and deliver results.

How does being a local help or hurt your real estate career?

100 percent helps. Between knowing the area, being passionate about it, and having many long withstanding relationships that are instrumental in getting things done, it has been nothing but helpful. You need to know more than just one great plumber, as well as the best place to get a burger or special anniversary meal. Being a successful agent goes way beyond the four walls of someone’s new home.

You have a great social media presence. Do you manage that yourself or do you have a marketing team?

I am happy to say I do it all myself, and it’s exhausting! Truth be told, I was not a social media fan, but I realized I had to become one, and I’m glad I did. It takes up a lot of time to keep people engaged and keep the content interesting. It is rewarding though, and I continue to have fun with it and grow my business.

I have sold and rented homes from it, but it might bring me even more pleasure when I’m literally stopped on the street by people who want to tell me how much they love my page, especially when they’re people I look up to.

What drew you to Elliman?

I was encouraged to check out Elliman by some very successful brokers I looked up to when they found out I was making the change. There are a lot of choices when it comes to agencies as you know. They all have their specialty, be it technology or connections or marketing. Elliman is the perfect the combination of a good old fashioned “people business” infused with technology and a huge global reach.

That’s what I like. There’s a great attitude here and a lot of teamwork. The office I work out of in Southampton is amazing.

What kind of marketing tools do you use to attract clientele?

Me! I am the best marketing tool. That and all of the obvious things available to

Have you noticed any interesting trends in real estate recently?

I am working very closely with two builders/developers that realize the need for more modest new homes in the Hamptons. If someone were searching for a new luxury home or beach house in the Hamptons and they didn’t want a 6000-square-foot home, their options are extremely limited to almost. We have noticed that and intend to change it. So, I have noticed any interested trends — we are more interested in starting one.

Do you work in partnership with any particular builders or developers?

I have three that I am working with closely on some projects that we really can’t disclose quite yet, but it’s very exciting and hopefully will create a whole new market out here on both the North and South forks.

What’s your elevator pitch to a prospect once you get them in for a meeting? Why should they sign with you?

One of the things I’ve realized is lacking in the industry is the personal attention and enthusiasm. I’m hands-on, and coming from an extremely competitive business, I am a “now-guy.” I am always on top of “How can we make a deal happen?” and “How will I get your home sold?” and I won’t stop until I do.

I don’t want to list someone’s home, I want to sell it. So ultimately, it’s a total hand-on, one-on-one approach with all the modern technology available applied. Most brokers are only doing one or the other.

When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun?

Beach in the summer, slopes in the winter!

To reach Hofer or inquire about his properties, call 631-236-8659 or email adam.hofer@elliman.com.

36 North Hollow Drive, East Hampton NW, New York | $3,499,000 The ultimate in privacy and convenience that includes spacious living surrounded by lush landscaping that's only steps to a private bay beach. This tastefully done, fully custom build, offers everything a true Hamptons coastal home should be. Built from new in 2011 using only the finest materials and custom features this house exudes the art of fine home building and craftsmanship. Boasting over 5500+/- sq ft of living space consisting of 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 half-baths, full chefs kitchen, three-season porch, living room, dining room, and two additional sitting rooms, this home is perfect for as many friends and family you desire but maintains a warm, cozy feel for singles and couple alike. The art of entertaining doesn't end inside as there is a beautifully crafted outdoor kitchen and expansive pool area surrounded by custom masonry and park like landscaping. 36 North Hollow drive offers the ultimate in luxury living, privacy, but not compromising convenience only 100 yards to a private bay beach and 15 minutes or less to the heart of both Sag Harbor and East Hampton villages. Words and pictures can not describe all that is truly offered in this home. To reach Hofer for a private showing call 631-236-8659 or email adam.hofer@elliman.com.

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AMAGANSETT

Manley, R & Mackall, L Zarela LLC

Banker, S & J Kabbaz Jr, A

2,625,000 1,250,000

52 Napeague Harbor Rd 403 Abrahams Path

BRIDGEHAMPTON

Garlick, D & Schpero, E Sonnino, G & Alvo, V Adler, D & Gevurtz, D

Ni-Co Holding LLC Dorchester Realty Hunt, A

775,000 1,260,000 2,220,000

497 Brick Kiln Rd 48 Woodruff Ln 24 Lumber Ln

CUTCHOGUE

Russo, S & K 3295 Haywaters LLC Annabel, D & McBurnie, S Gray, H & Rhodes, M

Pufahl, J & S Muscolino, J & Martin, A Vanstonpartners LLC Love Jr, R & J

850,000 859,000 1,300,000 1,112,500

980 Depot Ln 3295 Haywaters Rd 5015 Vanston Rd 8570 Nassau Point Rd

EAST HAMPTON

Korek, J & J OWB REO LLC Yates East LLC 11 Bianco Road LLC Harpur, D Rosenbaum, J Roseberry Real Estate HSBC Bank USA NA Picchioni, M & M Kingham, T.P. Lewis, R & Reeves, J East Hampton Hotel 19 Osborne LLC Cermak, T & J 178 FL LLC 50 East Hollow LLC

Ross, J Trust De Chimay, G & A by Ref 143 Old House Landing Greene, S & M Deichert, B Llopiz, R & M Savage, R & Lepore, N Martin, J by Ref Rockland, J & J Chiesa,F & Licari,A Dubrow, Schnall & Levy Hamptons Land Corp Korsberg, Hummel, etal Smith, D & Wallace, R Martuscello, C Newson, M & A

2,100,000 3,910,000 1,510,000 4,200,000 999,000 2,692,500 9,000,000 718,640 1,300,000 875,000 2,825,000 5,000,000 1,500,000 5,100,000 7,250,000 6,450,000

263 Kings Point Rd 34 Hedges Banks Dr 143 Old House Landing Rd 11 Bianco Rd 138 Old House Landing Rd 5 Great Oak Way 115 Waters Edge 16 Bay View Ave 49 Chrystal Dr 111 Harrison Ave 176 Two Holes of Water Rd 490 & 492 Montauk Hwy 19 Osborne Ln 3 Eileen’s Path 178 Further Ln 50 E Hollow Rd

EAST QUOGUE

Jarmer, J & S Collins, M & M

Ford Jr, J & E Wright, W & V

554,500 632,125

29 Walnut Ave 32 Hallock Ave

HAMPTON BAYS

Demos, T & E Niehaus, P & K Chirico, E & J Rapaport, J & A Doud, A & S Barsky, P 7 Nautilus Court LLC

Andersen, M Paga, J & N Tadross, M Gorman, J & A King, B AJK Import Exports Frederiksen, B

650,000 885,000 2,200,000 1,550,000 689,000 522,000 1,840,000

31 Bay Woods Dr 14 Bay Woods Dr 25 Canoe Place Rd 59 Romana Dr 92 Ponquogue Ave 3 Holmes Ln 7 Nautilus Ct

5775 Realty LLC Heus, R & P Ammirati, S BHMH LLC Browne, K & F Arning, R & L

Glebe Associates LLC McKinnon, D Bialeski, I by Exr Coppola, L Winter, B Browne, M

600,000 1,350,000 350,000 430,000 600,000 925,000

5775 & 5670 Mill Rd 615 South Dr 2855 Westview Dr 725 Bennetts Pond Ln 1350 Marratooka Rd 3245 Camp Mineola Rd

MONTAUK

Cortese, S & D 560 West Lake LLC Decker, L Jakobsen, W Valensi, C Kelly, S Maue, R & M 22 S. Dewey LLC 644 OMH LLC

Leber, P Jetlex LLlC Castriota, P & M Goldberg Darmody Trsts Salvador, C McCrea, D & L Montemarano, A & CM Lavenas, S by Exr Riverain Properties

4,600,000 2,700,000 900,000 797,000 860,000 850,000 1,150,000 605,100 7,850,000

192 Soundview Dr 560 W Lake Dr 71 Tern Dr 23 Fort Pond Rd, Unit 141 18 Prentice Pl 115 Adams Dr 27 Harrison Rd 22 Dewey Pl 644 Old Montauk Hwy

PECONIC

Howkins, M

Weidmann, M by Exr

900,000

3245 Wells Rd

QUOGUE

Freund, T Penn Point LLC

Golfo, M Obser, H & J

925,000* 4,500,000

7 Commercial Park 11 Penniman Point Rd

RIVERHEAD

Linnen, A Kayacan, Inanc & Alagoz

Davis, M by Exr Hahn, N

550,000 1,010,000

1263 Northville Tpke 500 Pleasure Dr

SAG HARBOR

Wright, S & M 56 Hempstead St LLC

Parallel USA LLC Hudnell, G

995,000 890,000

29 Cuffee Dr 56 Hempstead St

REMSENBURG

Cafarella, B Valenti, R 43 Main WHB LLC

Wasserman, C Kerins, M Knapp, V Trust

800,000 650,000 801,002

11 Cedar Ln E 53 Halsey Rd 3 Ring Neck Rd

SAG HARBOR

Madden, S DeBiasi, S & M

Twyon, J SGHRBR LLC

2,000,000 6,265,000

36 Short Beach Rd 232 Main St

Liberzon, V & O Kamicutico I LLC 85 Corrigan Street Buxton, D & D 205 Windmill Lane LLC Lee, L SL II 405 LL 111 Pheasant Lane LLC

O’Lear, J Kamicutico LLC Foster, J & A Froio, A Trust 205 Windmill LLC Striano, D Havemeyer, S by Exr Squires, D & M

1,300,000 10,393,401 1,100,000 800,000 1,275,000 1,375,000 8,625,000 11,250,000

15 Larboard Dr 437 NorthSea Mecox & 11.008 85 Corrigan St 76 Moses Ln 205 Windmill Ln 112 David Whites Ln 405 Captains Neck Ln 111 Pheasant Ln

SOUTHOLD

645 Bay Home LLC Ainger, W & Monaco, S

Boron, W & G Holobigian, P & L

805,000 975,000

645 Bay Home Rd 3300 Minnehaha Blvd

WATER MILL

Kraszewski, K 207 Head of Pond LLC

Zimmerman, R Sherry, R & C

725,000 1,285,000

281 Seven Ponds Towd Rd 234 Old Mill Rd

WESTHAMPTON

Brunetti, M & M

Mark, G Trust

810,000

575 Dune Rd, Unit 13

WESTHAMPTON BEACH

Croce, A Lehash LLC WHB Funeral Home LLC First Dunes Development Voss, T & T

Conti, T Suffolk Asphalt Supply B & G Werner Vegliante, C Benedetto, J & C

1,079,300 1,700,000* 2,000,000 1,500,000 2,100,000

72 Depot Rd 1,2,4,5,6,7 Twin Fork Ln 60 Mill Rd 20 Cove Ln 717 Dune Rd

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By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Maria Vizzi and Carolina Peaulino of The North Fork Box are two entrepreneurs who are thinking inside the box, delivering products from North Forkbased businesses worldwide.

The North Fork Box aims to help small business owners maintain yearround revenue, and to achieve wider exposure. “What we’re doing is so impactful. We don’t just buy the item, put it in

our box, and walk away. We’re having a direct revenue impact on every business that collaborates with us,” said Vizzi.

With prices starting at $20, there are currently six options to choose from: a small market box, medium market box, single box, baby box, college box or the subscription box series, which comes out quarterly. While some, like the box series, have predetermined items included, others, such as the college box, allow for customization. Each one has the same goal, to celebrate the momand-pop shops, the “solopreneurs” of the North Fork, said Vizzi.

The quarterly subscription is a seasonal series curated by longtime friends Vizzi and Peaulino. In addition to the five to seven handpicked items, discount experiences such as wine tastings, dining, and other activities are included in a promotional envelope, which only cost $2 per box for businesses wanting to be featured.

In 2018, the company donated special Memorial Day boxes to North Fork children with a parent who was deployed in the armed forces. Parents picked up the boxes at Greenport High School. Among the several items included a digital or print subscription to local newspapers, allowing service members to remain connected to what was going on back home.

Coming in February will be a Valentine’s Day Box, in collaboration with local hotels and shops. Other options, available upon request, include Bridal Boxes and Graduation Boxes.

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For more information, contact Linda Sweeney at 631-477-5498.

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ELIH Hosts Health Event, Seeks Volunteers “Change Your Diet, Change Your Life: Nutrition for Good Health,” the fourth installment of Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Community Health Education Series, will be held at the Halyard restaurant in Greenport on Wednesday, January 16, at 4:30 PM.

It will feature a tasting of nutri-

tious and delicious recipes, crafted by ELIH’s Barbara Solow, RDN and Chef Bruce of The Halyard, as well as a free Wellness Raffle. Seating is limited.

There is no cost to attend. For more information and to register, call ELIH’s Foundation Office at 631-477-5164.

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The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce will host an advertising and marketing panel on Thursday, January 10, at the Residence Inn by Marriott at 11:30 AM. Including lunch and a presentation, the event is $20 for members, $25 for guests. Those interested can register by visiting the chamber’s website at www. riverheadchamber.com.

Town Board Meeting The next Riverhead Town Board meeting will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday, January 15, at 6 PM.

“What we’re doing is so impactful. We don’t just buy the item, put it in our box, and walk away.”

Since its humble beginnings in 2017, The North Fork Box’s business has grown 20 percent. The mission has and will continue to focus on relationships. “The North Fork is home for me, and it was really where our family had the best times,” said Vizzi, a first generation American. Both of her parents came from Sicily and purchased a house in Peconic in 1971 because it reminded them of their native country.

Peaulino, whose parents hailed from Brazil, has been visiting the area with Vizzi for over 15 years.

The long-term goal of The North Fork Box is to extend its partnership to the South Fork businesses and potentially include an entire East End experience.

For a full list of box items and information, visit www.thenorthforkbox.com, follow @thenorthforkbox, or email talktous@thenorthforkbox.com.

Shelter Island Library Events From ESL classes, to lectures, clubs, crafting, and conversation, the Shelter Island Library is holding a wealth of events to keep residents of all ages occupied during the cold winter months.

One example — on Thursday, January 17, Jeanne Marie Merkel, a certified life transition coach, will guide participants in understanding the dynamics of how to create lasting change.

In this experiential workshop, Merkel will share tips on creating a plan of action for realizing a personal goal. There is no fee, but registration is required.

For more events and workshops for kids and adults, visit the library’s website at www.shelterislandpubliclibrary.org.

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Sports HighCaliber Help Southampton’s six double-digit scorers wow in 90-61 win

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Dakoda Smith leaps for a layup.

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Sincere Faggins and his Southampton teammates put distance between them and Port Jeff in more ways than one.

“We run, run, run,” the junior said, smiling. “They couldn’t keep up with us, so we took advantage and ran with it.”

The Mariners started a 90-61 win with an 11-0 tear, the first nine points coming off three-pointers, two of those from senior Marquise Trent (11 points).

Kristian Wheeler (10 points) scored three times in one minute and Faggins sank two shots in the final 30 seconds of the opening quarter for a 33-16 lead.

Through graduating a starting contributor and losing its top returning scorer to Center Moriches, 4-1 Southampton hasn’t seemed to miss a beat.

“We did a travel team together to find our chemistry,” Faggins said. “We moved the ball really well, and if we keep playing like this, we’re going to go far.”

That connection showed as the Mariners started off the second half on a 9-0 run. Wheeler and Trent’s twin brother, Marcus (14 points), set each other up for several fast-break points.

They continued to push for a turnover or grab a rebound on one end, and race for a transition bucket on the other.

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Seifert’s Double-Double Seals Win Senior’s 15 points, 11 rebounds lead Mattituck past Greenport

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com The “Dwyerless era” is looking good.

That’s what head coach Steve Van Dood has dubbed the days following Mattituck all-time leading scorer Liz Dwyer’s graduation last year. Actually, the Tuckers lost all five starters, but you may not have noticed it after the team got off to a 7-2 overall and 5-0 League VI start, which was capped by a 63-41 win over Greenport/Southold January 4.

“I’m starting to see things coming together and starting to see the girls playing more as a unit,” Van Dood said. “How they move off the ball and how they feed off each other — some of the passes they made we didn’t see in the beginning of the season.”

Senior Julie Seifert’s 15 points, 11 rebounds, four steals, and two assists sparked Mattituck early. The forward knew when to dish it and when to take it, but struggled to get her shots to fall early.

After a teammate told her she needed more of an arc, she immediately sank a foul shot with 6:05 left in the second period, and followed it up with a bucket to give her team the lead for good at 17-15.

“On the boards she’s tough. She’s getting better and better every game; more confident,” her coach said. “We see it in her face every game. I love the way she’s playing. She shares the ball, she’s unselfish. We do a lot with her and through her and she’s really playing hard.”

Seifert and her teammates showed grit and determination on Greenport’s court, dashing to the ball with each pass to try and force a turnover.

“We’re like chickens with our heads cut off, but it works,” Seifert said. “With Liz gone, we’ve all morphed into her role. When you have more than four girls scoring . . . it’s hard to guard again a team like us when there’s only five players on

Julie Seifert drives to the basket on her way to a team-high 15 points. Independent/Desirée Keegan

the court at all times.”

Mackenzie Hoeg (14 points and five rebounds) led a balanced attack through all four quarters, scoring a three-pointer with 10 seconds left in the first for a 1410 lead, and a layup on a breakaway with 45 seconds left in the second to give the team its first double-digit advantage, 2817. Dominique Crews (10 points) made two three-pointers, the first coming with seconds left in the first half for a 31-19 lead. The Tuckers keyed in on Greenport/Southold’s scoring threat, Adrine Demirciyan, who still managed 16 points, and eighth-grader Skyler Mysliborski (nine points) who had many tricks up her young sleeves.

“We knew Adrine was going to be good — we knew we had to shut her

down — but I think the most important thing was our press. If they get a turnover in the frontcourt, then we don’t have to worry so much about playing defense because we’re a good offensive team. If we limit their time on offense, we’re going to keep scoring.”

Ashley Perkins finished with eight points and Rachel Janis racked up six to go along with nine rebounds.

“We’re confident without being cocky. I think you need to have a little swagger, but at the same time you have to respect your opponent,” Seifert said. “I’ll be honest, we want to win the league title. I’ve been on varsity since sophomore year and I see how much pride there was in all the players before me. I just want to keep that going.”

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East Hampton Polar Bear Plunge Photos by Justin Meinken On what felt like a spring morning, hundreds of plungers dove into the chilly Atlantic Ocean at Main Beach in East Hampton on New Year’s Day. While the air was warm, the water temperature was a frigid 43 degrees. That didn’t stop participants from charging the waves to support local charities.

The Polar Bear Plunge has been supporting local food pantries and other charities since it was founded.

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Greenport Makes It Seven Straight ‘Hectic’ style leads to 80-61 win over rival Bridgehampton

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com In the back of every Bridgehampton player’s mind is a little voice telling him that the goal is to upset Greenport. The Killer Bees had a chance to level the score, going into the January 4 matchup with a 2-1 League VII record to the Porters’ perfect 3-0, but a high-scoring second half with a monster 25-point fourth quarter helped Greenport pull away unscathed with an 80-61 victory.

“We all played our hearts out, but I think we wanted to win the game so much that we just couldn’t settle down and play with more composure,” Bridgehampton senior J.P. Harding said. “We played more to the crowd than we did together as a team.”

Both squads have a handful of weapons, making it hard for either team to contain the threats. But that didn’t stop Bridgehampton from racing up and down the court, using a 2-3 defense to pressure in hopes of turning the ball over and converting those into easy points.

Harding used that to his advantage early, and made it look easy racking up the first eight points for the Killer Bees and 14 of his team-high 22 in the first half.

“I felt fired up and ready to go from the start — ready to execute,” Harding said. “I think on defense, we stepped up and were very aggressive, but there were times our conditioning caught up to us and we didn’t get back on defense in time, which allowed them to get their own easy layups in transition.”

By halftime, Bridgehampton was down 33-24 following an 11-3 Greenport scoring spurt, but managed to even things at 37-all on a bucket by Jonathan DeGroot, who returned from a knee injury. The field goal capped a six-point burst, but the threat ended there.

Ahkee Anderson, who led all players with 28 points, supplied eight of them during a 10-2 Greenport run on a pair of putbacks, and a pair of jump-

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point guard racked up eight in the third in 1:30 and five in the fourth on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds. What was special was how he ignited the offense. He converted three three-point play chances, and the bench leapt up in excitement with each added point.

“He’s very important on the floor for us,” Lamison said. “He does so many things for this team that don’t show up on the stat sheet, but he’s the glue that keeps things together for us out there.”

Continued From Page 21. more to get the ball up in transition, using the sidelines,” head coach Herm Lamison said. “But there were missed layups and missed 1-and-1s, and those are opportunities we can’t get back; points we can’t afford to lose when the opportunity presents itself against some tough competition.”

Keeping the ball rolling in the second half was Dakoda Smith. The junior

Greenport’s Jaxan Swann moves the ball past Bridgehampton’s Nae’Jon Ward. Independent/Desirée Keegan

shots, making it 47-39. He also added 10 assists. Jaxan Swann (23 points) scored seven of the next 11 consecutive Porters points, including a buzzerbeater to end the third and three-pointer to start the fourth.

“Every time we left the huddle, we talked about playing together, and kept that in perspective,” Swann said. “We know we can rely on anybody at any time in any given game.”

Swann’s older brother Jude, at 6-4, dominated the boards, chipping in 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Josh Santacroce and Zach Riggins added six points apiece.

Nae'Jon Ward was a force from behind the arc in the second half. He finished with 18 points for Bridgehampton and four threes. Elijah White

racked up 14 points and DeGroot rounded out the scoring with six.

“There’s a lot of tough guys on that team,” Ward said. “One of our strategies was for us to be able to get them into foul trouble, and on the offensive end, coach really wanted us to slow the game down and really run our sets.”

The team ran its sets early, but the Porters’ aggressive second half set a new pace of play to help them pull out their seventh straight win.

“I like it,” Anderson said through a huge grin of remaining undefeated.

“That was our toughest competition, but I’ll go to war with these guys. We showed a lot of poise, even when it got close. We played with a lot of energy and locked down on defense — our style is hectic, but that’s how we like to play.”

Smith credited conditioning through fast-break drills during practice, and the recent work on spreading it to create driving lanes. He said even while his team was up 55-24 at halftime, the Mariners didn’t remain complacent, or let the lead get to their heads.

“We kept the ball moving. Nobody was selfish and we did what we had to do,” Smith said. “I went strong through the hole and things just worked for me.”

What remains a benefit is having

nearly every guy on the court or on the bench able to be a spark in some way, and turn opportunities into offensive threats.

Artemi Gavalas (10 points) was the sixth player to score in double digits, including two three-pointers. Southampton finished scoring nine threes across six players.

“Any kid can score on any given night, but if I was satisfied with where we are, then we can’t get better,” Lamison said. “Today was a good step in the right direction.”

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You’re now officially over a week into 2019 and, if you’re like nearly half of Americans out there, that list of New Year’s resolutions is still somewhere waiting to be tackled. Sure, January 1 is a symbolic day for change, when we remember the past and envision a brighter future. Yet, the problem with making a laundry list of things to change to make this your best year yet is that it looks a lot like something else we see on a regular basis: a list of chores. Maybe this is why so many of us fall short when it comes

to successfully completing our goals.

Our resolutions read like obligatory to-dos rather than inspiring ideas.

In December 2017, I broke the cycle of making resolutions by trading in my list for a mason jar. Rather than checking off bullet points of goals I decided to treat every day like a milestone moment by contributing something to that mason jar. That year, after a rather crummy 2017, I wanted to be happier, so I labeled it the Happiness Jar, a concept that’s been viral for a few years now. Each day, before

I went to sleep, I’d write down on a piece of paper a single moment that made me happy with the corresponding date. It varied from memorable career accomplishments to simply being thankful for a hot shower in the dead of winter. Some days I found myself searching the deepest parts within me to find something to smile about, and there were certainly some repeat notes (I worked out, I heard from so-and-so, etc.).

On the days I wasn’t home, I kept the ideas in my pocket and placed them in the jar upon my return. It didn’t matter what I wrote. It only mattered that I took the time to find something positive in my life every single day.

Upon rereading all 365 scattered notes on a table on January 1, 2018, I realized I had accomplished my goal.

I was a truly happier person. I was reading moments from the past that I’d forgotten because a vast majority were hardly milestones but merely instants of appreciation. Resolutions are relative. My jar allowed me to accumulate a better life in comparison to the year before, and that’s a goal we all can understand.

Results are important, but the beauty is in the work it takes to get there — that’s where we grow as individuals. Whichever way you choose

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Our resolutions read like obligatory to-dos rather than inspiring ideas. to label your jar, view it as a daily incentive to complete your goals, whether they be short or long term.

It provides structure, discipline, and, above all else, gratitude amid the moments of self-criticism. You can do it alone, or with friends, family, even children. Place the notes in anything from a Mason jar to a shoebox, and personalize it with decorations.

My 2019 jar reads “Daily Accomplishments.” If you do this project, I want to hear from you and the ways it changes your life. Email me to talk more!

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Help Wanted FULL TIME Equipment Operator/Truck Driver. Full time benefits. Call 516-458-7328.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to earn the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trust back,â&#x20AC;? King said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything I say wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put the chemical in the water, and people knew we had three wells down, which caused the dirty water. Once we got the wells up and running again, the dirty water went away, and we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any problems. Our reactions and how we handle certain situations from here on out will have to speak for us.â&#x20AC;?

Cuomoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill Brings Relief A law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo could relieve neighboring hamletsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; water woes. The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Fred Thiele and state Senator Ken LaValle December 28 allows Community Preservation Funds be used in areas where â&#x20AC;&#x153;drinking water has been contaminated by toxic chemicals, hazardous substances, or emerging contaminants.â&#x20AC;?

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The bill was in response to pollution in Wainscott â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) were detected in more than 200 private wells. Health effects associated with the chemicals include liver damage, decreased fertility, developmental delays in fetuses and children, and possibly cancer, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

On the same day he signed the bill, Cuomo signed another allowing some East End property owners to borrow money from the fund for septic system upgrades and to repay it through their tax bills. Quogue has had similar issues affording hookups following contamination in more than 40 wells. East Hampton Town and the Suffolk County Water Authority are nearing completion on 45,000 feet of new water mains, a project that is expected to cost $24 million.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great news,â&#x20AC;? Schneiderman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The resources are desperately needed to act expeditiously to get people safe, clean drinking water.â&#x20AC;?

Mold Lockdown

Josephine Wilson Murphy, 92 Josephine Wilson Murphy died on December 7, 2018, at her New York City home at the age of 92.

She is survived by her children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michelle Murphy Strada of Amagansett, Elliott Murphy of Paris, and Matthew Murphy of Wainscott. She had been in declining health for several years.

A local memorial service is being planned, with the date to be announced.

Continued From Page 11. number of rooms,â&#x20AC;? Winter said. The rooms have been subdivided over the years, she explained, and the air circulation might not be as good as it could be. Winter also said that she had consulted that morning with experts from the State Education Office of Facilities Planning, the New York State Department of Health, and the New York State Department of Labor.

She stated that there are no standards for what is a safe level of mold in the air. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are none. It is all individualistic,â&#x20AC;? meaning that every child

has a different level of mold in the air that they will react to. Winter said that she had not seen any change in attendance numbers that would indicate that children were getting sick from exposure to mold.

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Town Police did not place a time of day on the event other than to say it was in the early morning.

Bobby Vanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the neighboring restaurant two doors down, was likely the last establishment open on Main Street, but it had stopped serving dinner at 10:30 the night before, and even the oftentimes lively late-night bar had been long empty by the time sunrise approached.

In the front, on Main Street, a security camera next door to the Candy Kitchen captured mostly vehicular traffic north of the stores; around 4:30 AM or shortly later, a tall black male wearing athletic gear and sneakers walked across Main Street, north to south, and out of the picture.

Police this week said the individual may know something. He was â&#x20AC;&#x153;wanted only for questioning at this

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time.â&#x20AC;? It was a sparse detail, yet all that was released.

When the owner of the car and money notified police in October, they promised to get back to him in a day or two. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. He had no idea who â&#x20AC;&#x153;the person of interestâ&#x20AC;? was because no one showed him the picture. He had yet to see it on Friday, January 4.

The Candy Kitchen reopened the next day, and it was business as usual.

No one knew about the incident.

Police are looking for the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help in identifying and finding the man who is wanted for questioning about the theft.

Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town police detectives stressed an unknown person or people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perhaps opportunistic passers-by â&#x20AC;&#x201D; found themselves in the right place at the right time.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about the incident can submit an anonymous tip by calling 800-220-TIPS, or by texting â&#x20AC;&#x153;SCPDâ&#x20AC;? and your message to CRIMES (274637). All calls and text messages will be kept confidential.

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