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A Special Day Dear Editor, It has come to my attention, yet again, that Southampton School District is proposing a name change on the school’s calendar for the federal holiday of Columbus Day, October 14, 2019. This time to change it to Indigenous Peoples Day/Italian Heritage Day. The job of public schools is to teach facts. The fact is that October 14 is the federal holiday of Columbus Day and has been for decades. Period. Pandora’s box was opened several years ago on this subject, and I don’t see the lid closing on it anytime soon. Put Columbus Day back on the calendar! Letters/ phone calls to the school board members on this subject are encouraged. You may find their contact info on the district website. By the way, if you are looking for the District Office, I happened to stumble on information that it has moved from 70 Leland Lane, which is still listed on the official website as I am writing this, to 425 County Road 39A, as of February 19. KEEP COLUMBUS DAY ON THE SOUTHAM PTON SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR! Joan Tutt

A Better Place Dear Friends, At the East Hampton Town Board Public Hearing Meeting last Thursday, the representative of East Hampton Group for Wildlife, Carol Saxe (Buda) for the Wildlife Management Advisory Committee gave her proposal to ban hunting on one weekend day. Ronnie Manning spoke about her concerns after Carol, even though she had been up all night taking care of her sick doggie, because this is an important matter, she said. My new next-door neighbor, Kathy Marino, also spoke to support the ban, relaying the story about her cousin who was killed accidentally by a hunter many years ago. I was so happy that Jeff Bragman immediately stated that he would support Carol’s proposal, but according to the email reply I received from Kathee Burke-Gonzales, David Lys is bringing the proposal back to the WMAC. I was very disappointed because three of the four members of WWAC are hunters. They will not accept it. I immediately wrote Kathee to say that the town board members need to discuss and make a decision for the majority of people who want to enjoy one peaceful weekend day without hunting. Hunting rules say that they are allowed to hunt seven days a week from October to the end of March. Deer hunting ends at the end of January but they can hunt other living creatures such as cute bunnies or foxes, and opossum that could eat up to 5000 ticks in one season. There might be “only” one month left this year, but it will start all over again next fall. This is our chance to make the change, but the town board members won’t do anything unless more people push them

now. There are many people and dogs who have been scared by the horrifying sound of gunshots from the woods and the bays. Much Love, Yuka Silvera

Yank Approval Dear Rick, I learned of an overflow crowd at the Wainscott CAC this past Saturday. There is much information that never saw the daylight, regarding the wind farm off Montauk. There are studies that indicate the life span of these turbines range from 12 to 20 years; the efficiency rate allegedly goes down after the first year. They supposedly require maintenance scheduling of two to three times a year. Is the cost passed onto the ratepayers? There is a report by a world-class economist that included the strong belief that the bigger turbines are proving more difficult to manage. Another report indicates that it will take 50 years before the turbines can pay for themselves, since investors only pay a quarter of the cost and they eventually make a profit at someone else’s expense. They supposedly interfere with the natural migration of the ocean floor sand. There was a large wind farm near San Francisco, built in the ’80s. It did not last 25 years and today it sits abandoned. It is not the only one but it is the largest. No one asks what happens to them after they end their life span. Decommission, dismantled, or left in place and new ones built? However, what lurks beneath stays. “Green energy” is not what manufactures them. It is time for our “troika” of board members to yank their tacit approval and the trustees to protect us. It is past the time that we are listened to and placed as the priority far above the investors. Where is the 6.1 cents a KW that is clouded by the smoke screen? Yours Truly, Arthur J French

Repent Dear Editor, Vice President Mike Pence’s recent visit to honor Jewish Holocaust victims at Auschwitz reminded me about America’s still ongoing inhumanity and disrespect for human life. We are shocked about how Nazi Germany, under Hitler, became so inhumane that they murdered millions of God’s elect-Jewish people, trying to exterminate them. They displayed total disregard for human life in this horrific crime against God and humanity. And we should also be alarmed that Iranian leaders want to “kill all Jews and annihilate Israel.” They have been fed hate toward God’s chosen nation for so long that they say it is “legal and acceptable” to exterminate them. They sure do not know that God said he would bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who curse Israel. With such hate, they only curse themselves. Continued On Page 24.

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News & Opinion Southampton GOP Picks Robins For Supervisor But change in council lineup, as Ding is out and McArdle steps up By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

It took a little time, but the Southampton Town Republicans now have a candidate for supervisor: Greg Robins, 69, a retired teacher and long-time North Sea fire commissioner. But the party’s lineup for the November election continued to go through changes two weeks after the nominating convention, when James Ding of North Sea said he was no longer a candidate for town board. He was replaced by retired Southampton Town police detective Charles McArdle. Robins said he sees Southampton Town’s yearly reassessments as a backdoor method to raise taxes, and it’s a driving force behind his decision to challenge incumbent Supervisor Jay Schneiderman this year. Robins was picked as the GOP candidate after current Councilwoman Christine Preston Scalera, who is reaching her two-term limit, declined to run for the position. Republican Committee Chairman David Betts said he thought Robins would be a good candidate after a discussion about his concerns last July. Robins, and now McArdle, will join Rick Martel on the Republican ticket. “The little cottages that were there for the last 40 to 50 years have been ripped down and replaced with very big houses, and as a result, not only where I live, but throughout Southampton Town, assessments are being raised based on these new houses,” Robins said. “And nothing has changed with these smaller houses, except that they have to suffer the consequences from these very expensive multi-million-dollar houses. I thought that was unfair, and in some cases, I’m sure people are even being taxed

wasteful spending. “Our supervisor has increased the town’s budget by 13.3 percent. Where does this stop?” he said. ‘’In the first three years that he’s been in office, that’s over double the rate of inflation.” Ding gave no reason for why he would not be on the ballot. McArdle, at town police detective who owns a private firm, CM Security Consulting, Inc., and lives in Hampton Bays, emerged to replace him. McArdle could not be reached for comment by press time, but his LinkedIn account shows he was an NYPD officer from 1984 to 1988, and a detective with the town department from 1990 to 2005. His consulting company was formed in 2004, and he has also been president of Peoplepool Valet Service in Hampton Bays since the same year.

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Hampton Bays resident Rick Martel is running for Southampton Town Board. Independent/Courtesy Rick Martel

right out of their houses.” The father of two and former social studies teacher in the William Floyd School District for 38 years said it bothered him Schneiderman continues to state that tax rates are going down or staying the same — which is the case — but that he neglects to mention the fact that the town continues to raise more money because of the continual reassessments. Robins has volunteered as a fireman for 25 years and served for 20 years as a North Sea fire commissioner. He said he has worked to balance the needs of the fire department with those of the taxpayers, something he thinks will benefit him in his new role if elected.

Short-lived Candidacy Before announcing he was no longer a candidate, Ding, in an interview last week, said he was concerned about

Martel, 59, a 45-year resident of Hampton Bays who is a father of two and married to his high school sweetheart, said he’s adopted the communityabove-self motto, reflected in his charity work since he was 18. The co-owner of Skidmore’s Sports & Styles since 1980 is a 39-year member of the Southampton Town Kiwanis Club, six-year president of the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons, and runs the little league and youth basketball programs in Hampton Bays. “I’ve wanted to do bigger and better things,” said Martel, who works specifically on donations to food pantries in Southampton and Hampton Bays and is part of the Kiwanis Club’s scholarship committee. “I’ve always been out there helping everybody. If you talk to anybody on the street that knows me, you’d know I’m one of the first people you come to whenever there’s an issue with anything — especially if it’s helping a kid or a family out. I’d like to take that attitude and bring it to Town Hall, see if we can quiet things down and just do some good,” Martel added. While he said he does not have an axe to grind, if he had a to-do list, his main objective would be tackling the cost of living. Martel said he’s concerned for those young and old living in the town, adding he’s seen family and friends forced to leave. “I enjoy the quality of life here, but

North Sea resident Greg Robins is the Republican candidate for Southampton Town supervisor. Independent/Courtesy Greg Robins

if there’s anything I could do to help in that regard I would,” Martel said. “We’re losing a lot of very qualified kids that could be working in or around our town, and we’re losing them because the cost of living here is so high. I know the issues, I know the fire departments, I know the schools, obviously I know the kids. The opportunity is here for me to run now that my children are grown and my business is set. I. just want to try and help my town.” Robins, who added he’s concerned with illegal housing and traffic, said he would like to revive a tradition started years ago through past supervisors like Bob Hulse, Robert Cameron, and Tom Halsey, who he said put the people first. The North Sea resident said he believes these men stood for the Founding Fathers’ belief of serving town and country, but not making a career out of it. He said he had no game plan for taking his political career any further than supervisor. “Jay Schneiderman is a nice man, but he’s clearly interested in his own career,” Robins said. “I’m an average guy who has spent his life in Southampton, loves Southampton, and am willing to serve if elected. There’s a movement for villages, and it would seem to me that if you’re meeting the needs of the people, they wouldn’t be threatening to form more villages. I think a new approach and through a view of a different lens — of someone who is not a career politician — you might be able to accomplish more, because you’re not playing political games, you’re just trying to do what’s best for the people.”

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Kabot Looking For A County Seat Popular Southampton stalwart thinks she can stretch the boundaries By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

It’s safe to say Linda Kabot, a former Southampton Town councilwoman and supervisor, would have been a top choice of the Southampton Town Republican Party for one of those open seats again this year. After all, the once proud GOP has fallen on hard times in Southampton, especially in the past decade. “There is a lot of team building and unity needed;

we need someone who has been there to strengthen the ticket,” she said. That’s why Kabot chose to run again — but surprisingly not at the town level, where she is a proven vote getter. Instead, Kabot will take on Democratic incumbent Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, in what promises to be a highly contentious battle. “I like Bridget. I really do,” Kabot

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Commuter Connection Could Click With Riders No more two-hour commutes for workers using the trains and buses By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com The future of mass transit is now, Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming said Monday morning, March 4. She was riding the first Long Island Railroad South Fork Commuter Connection train, a program that local politicians have been working on for years. It is designed to get the workers who commute to the East End off crowded Montauk Highway, and to work and back much faster and more efficiently. “The future of transportation is different modalities,” Fleming said. “You have to do the on-demand stuff. You need vans, you need buses, you need trains,

bikes. Let’s get everybody out of their cars,” she said. Riding alongside of her was Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. On the train, he said, “You go from Hampton Bays to Southampton Village in 10 minutes.” Both Southampton Town and East Hampton Town have contracted with, alternately, the Hampton Jitney and the Hampton Hopper to take workers the final mile, from the train station to employment centers across both towns. The opening day turnout was fairly light, a dozen or less on the first two eastbound morning trains. The

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light turnout might have been due in part to the bad weather to the west. “I think this is going to be used more and more,” Schneiderman said. By April, the traffic starts to pick up, he added. With long delays and stop-and-go traffic on the highway, he believes the train will become an attractive alternative. “Every person on the train is one less car on the road,” said Fleming, adding as the train passed over the Shinnecok Canal, “The view is great.” Both officials credited one fellow politician, who was not along for the debut ride, for making the program possible: New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele. He was in Albany this week, where budget negotiations between Governor Andrew Cuomo and the legislature have stalled. One person who plans on jumping board the commuter connection is Rich Madden, a butcher at Cirillo’s MarketAmagansett IGA. He wasn’t riding the rails Monday because he thought the program was due to begin next week. He is looking forward to using it, particularly during the coming summer season. “During the summer, the ride home

can take two or three hours,” he said. Home is in Center Moriches. Madden plans to carpool with another IGA employee who lives in Patchogue on a daily basis. Wednesdays, he said, are particularly bad days, traffic-wise, on the westbound evening ride on Montauk Highway. “You’ve got plenty of the vans out here doing work on people’s houses, pickup trucks all over the place, and everyone seems to leave at the same time. It is one giant conga right to the Shinnecock Canal,” he said. “I have seen turtles actually go right past me while I’m waiting in traffic.” The service consists of two new weekday eastbound morning trains that connect with the shuttle service. An early train leaves Speonk at 6:16 AM and arrives in Amagansett at 7:08 AM. A later train leaves Hampton Bays at 8:26 AM and is scheduled to arrive in Montauk at 9:19 AM. Two new westbound trains have also been added, with one leaving Montauk at 2:48 PM and arriving in Speonk at 4:14 PM, and a later train leaving Montauk at 4:50 PM and terminating at Hampton Bays at 5:43 PM. Fares are $4.25 each way, including the shuttle service. For more information, visit www.sfccLIRR.com

Myers Endorsed For Supervisor

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The Hampton Bays Firehouse property is now listed as a state Superfund site. Independent/James J. Mackin

Superfund Status For Firehouse Hampton Bays officials still question origin of chemicals By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Though it’s generally conceded perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid contamination found in a half-dozen communities in Suffolk is related to the firefighting foam used on those sites at one time or another, there is doubt in some quarters, and Hampton Bays is one. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has a more singular objective: clean it all up. The blame, ultimately, will be decided in court-

rooms, perhaps decades from now. The Hampton Bays Fire Department was added to the state’s registry of Superfund sites — any land in the state that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and poses risks to human health or the environment — on Wednesday, February 27, according to the DEC. The DEC became interested in the Montauk Highway site after routine testing of three drinking water wells,

used by the hamlet’s municipal water system, found traces of two hazardous chemicals in 2014. The Hampton Bays Fire District’s investigation of the two-acre site will include testing soil and groundwater samples to identify the source and extent of the contamination. The DEC, as well as the state’s Department of Health, will oversee the investigation. The Hampton Bays Water District shut off three of the district’s 11 wells — located along Ponquogue Avenue, between 100 and 150 yards from the fire department’s main firehouse — in 2016 and 2017. PFOS levels of up to 2400 ppt were found. The site was then identified as a “Class 2 site,” in the State Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites, which, according to the press release, “presents a significant threat to public health and the environment.” The Environmental Protection Agency states that exposure to the compounds may cause testicular and kidney cancers, thyroid diseases, and

developmental effects to fetuses and infants. The DEC suggested this week that the contamination likely will be traced back to firefighting foam used during training exercises at the firehouse. In January 2018, fire suppression foam was found within the fire department’s maintenance building and was collected for disposal through a state-funded program. To date, the DEC has disposed of nearly 32,000 gallons of the foam statewide, according to officials. However, Hampton Bays fire officials have been adamant the chemicals were never used on site. Next up is a joint investigation and a “feasibility study” of what it would take to remediate the effects of the contamination. The Hampton Bays Fire District will be responsible for all costs associated with the remediation. The DEC said that the fire district has submitted a work plan to perform the comprehensive study and expects the remedial investigation to begin this month.

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Site plan review for a restaurant to replace Duryea’s Lobster Deck, the takeout eatery on Duryea’s Dock, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 at East Hampton Town Hall. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

Restaurant On Duryea’s Dock Steams Ahead Planning board already considering proposal from Marc Rowan By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The state court settlement between East Hampton Town and billionaire investor Marc Rowan over Duryea’s Dock promises an expedited site plan process for a restaurant on the site to replace the current Duryea’s Lobster Deck, which, traditionally, has been a casual takeout place with seating on the dock. The town and Rowan are fulfilling that promise, with a new site plan scheduled to be presented to the East Hampton Town Planning Board nine days after charges over three zoning violations, as well as one charge relating to the alleged illegal discharge of sewage, against the ownership group of Duryea’s, which Rowan heads, were dropped in East Hampton Town Justice Court.

A site plan approval is needed for a restaurant to operate on the property, along with a special permit only the planning board can grant. The planning board schedule for its March 6 meeting, starting at 6:30 PM, includes time allocated for the review of the Duryea’s application. JoAnne Pahwul, assistant planning director for the town, prepared a memo for the board regarding the new application. She specifically notes that the application before the board was submitted without a floor plan or a seating plan attached. A new septic system, required by the stipulation between Duryea’s and the town, has been tentatively rated by the Suffolk County Department of Health as suitable for 16 indoor seats and 90 seats

outdoors. That would be a far cry from the original plan submitted and then withdrawn by Rowan’s representatives in 2015, a year after he had purchased the property. That plan called for a restaurant with a total capacity of over 350 patrons at a time. Pahwul writes that the parking calculations submitted to the planning board appear to be incorrect, and that “a number of the parking spaces are located in close proximity to wetlands and do not meet the minimum wetland setback of 100 feet,” meaning Duryea’s will have to go before the East Hampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals for variances from the town code. She called upon the planning board to assume lead agency status under the state’s Environmental Quality Review Act. Pahwul also writes that there are 11 slips called for in the application. While Pahwul does not speculate on who would use those slips, Fort Pond Bay has become a popular destination for mega-yachts during the summer season to drop anchor and spend a few days. The settlement allows Duryea’s Lobster Deck to continue employing wait staff. On February 21, town board member Jeffrey Bragman had a prolonged exchange with the town’s lead attorney, Michael Sendlenski, over whether or not this constituted a restaurant, during a town board meeting.

The language in the agreement for the wait staff states that they are on hand “for those customers requiring assistance, or any other condition.” The stipulation allows Rowan to continue using wait staff, despite not having a permit for a restaurant, while he pursues a site plan and the needed special permit. It is not clear whether there is any sunset on this provision. The extensive wine list, available online, for Duryea’s, caters not just to couples dining, but large groups, as well. Opening a wine bottle with a corkscrew may trigger the “any other condition” provision of the agreement.

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With this week’s snowfall, it’s hard to imagine spring is right around the corner. However, it’s time to set your clocks one hour on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time will begin locally at 2 AM on Sunday, March 10.

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March 6, 2019

Camacho, Halsey Call Checkmate Southampton chess champs lead team to historic first-place finish By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Southampton’s varsity chess team won the Suffolk County championship title for the first time in school history. Independent/Courtesy Southampton School District

Gabe “Macho” Camacho and Eli “The Hammer” Halsey have nicknames like boxers, and even think two or three steps ahead like most prize fighters would, but these Southampton students enjoy an entirely different type of battle. Camacho and Halsey each won four out of five matches in the Suffolk County Chess Tournament last month to finish second individually and lead their Maters team to a tie for the top spot for the first time in school history. Remi Wesnofske provided two wins and two draws for three points, and Griffin Schwartz and Oscar Avendano both had two wins. The Southampton team has finished third three times in the 15 years it’s been competing in the Suffolk County Chess League. “They’re bright, capable kids who like chess and have been playing it for a while,” AP English literature teacher and chess club advisor Barry Raebeck said. “And this year what separated these guys from the rest is their willingness to com-

mit, especially to away matches.” The Southampton players travel to schools like Bay Shore, Hauppauge, Northport, and Half Hollow Hills West. While the coach admits he’s not a great chess player, he teaches his students the fundamentals, and continues to compete against them. The strongest among the team members typically split matches with him, he added. “They really like that,” he said, laughing. “All five of these kids were competitive with me, beating me more than I’d like to admit, especially Gabe.” Camacho grew up playing the game with his dad, and while looking for school activities as a sophomore, he stumbled upon the chess club. “When I first joined, there were a lot of kids that were really good at chess, but I wanted to be the best,” the second-place individual finisher said. “The varsity players inspired me, and this experience has been pretty eye-opening, because their level seemed untouchable,

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Dr. Christine Asaro, the medical director of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, recently participated in the “Spayathon for Puerto Rico” with the ViDAs organization. Asaro participated in one of the four clinics that were held from February 3 to 9, at which 3406 dogs and cats were spayed or neutered. ViDAS (the International Veterinarians Dedicated to Animal Health) is a non-profit organization established in 2002 to combat animal overpopulation and provide education to local communities. ARF has helped homeless animals in Puerto Rico for over a decade and participated in two rescue missions after Hurricane Maria in the fall of 2017, bringing more than 200 animals to its adoption center in Wainscott. The Spayathon for Puerto Rico is a coalition of 26 organizations that have been brought together by the Hu-

Dr. Christine Asaro, the medical director of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, recently participated in a spay and neuter campaign in Puerto Rico. Independent/ARF

mane Society of the United States to champion a spay and neuter campaign. The February Clinic alone helped more than 3000 animals with a team of 50 people. For more information about ARF and its services, visit www.arfhamptons.org or call 631-537-0400. GK

leaps and bounds ahead of where I was, but now I’m here competing at that very same level.” His ability to look ahead, sequencing moves and executing a plan, is what separates the now-senior from some of his opponents, although he admitted to some pre-match jitters prior to competing in the all-day county tournament. Once he got a couple of quick wins under his belt, Camacho said he started to have a good time. “Gabe has a good chess mind, in terms of seeing the patterns and having the concentration necessary to play quality chess,” Raebeck said. “It’s really kind of remarkable. It’s a mental marathon, and he’s impressive. I really thought he was a candidate to win the whole thing. He beat three of the No. 1 players on other teams, and had beat several throughout the regular season.” Raebeck encouraged Halsey to join the team. The junior had played chess at

the library, and beaten his mom at home so many times that she thought he deserved a more challenging opponent. After he won a match against his English teacher during a chess day in class, he decided to sign onto the junior varsity team. “I thought he would be good at it based on his temperament and his brains,” Raebeck said of his then-sophomore. Halsey started this season still at the junior varsity level, in the mix with a few other kids to earn the last of the five varsity spots. His ability to play offense and defense the way the game demands is what excited his coach. His student liked it, too. “I like the strategy aspect — thinking ahead — predicting what my opponent is planning to do, and then countering that,” Halsey said. “I also like being a part of something bigger than myself, with people I share a common interest with. It’s been a great experience.”

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voter base in East Hampton Town. “That will initially be a disadvantage, But I will work with focus groups to better understand the issues,” she said. “Politics is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage in the face of controversy and teamwork to put forward an issues-oriented campaign so that voters can choose.”

Continued From Page 6. “My calling is serving,” Kabot said. “I have demonstrated that I have the aptitude and fortitude to serve as an elected official, and I believe that I have earned respect in the community for doing the right thing. I offer my candidacy to help.” “I respect the process,” Fleming said. “It’s absolutely healthy for the government. If she wants to run she should run.” Politics make strange bedfellows, and there are indications this year that with local primaries set for June, some political maneuvering and backroom deals will be put in place by then, if not before. In other words, hinted Kabot and others, be prepared for some surprises. Kabot recalled that she was an elected councilwoman in 2007 when Supervisor Skip Heaney decided to pass over the incumbent Nancy Grabowski. Though Kabot had a seat on the board, she nevertheless took on Heaney in the primary and wrestled the supervisor’s chair from him in the general election. Kabot is aware she does not have a

Obituary Laura Krupinski, 53 A funeral Mass for Laura Krupinski, of Hampton Bays was held on Saturday, March 2, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in East Hampton. Krupinski died on February 25 of an unknown cause at age 53. She was the daughter of Ben and Bonnie Krupinski, who died last June along with her son, William Maerov, in a plane crash off Amagansett. Krupinski is survived by her daughter Charlotte Krupinski and her former husband, Lance Maerov.

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Adopt A Road In EH, Town Board Says Many streets looking for some litter love remain available By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com East Hampton Town invites citizens and business owners to consider adopting a road. The process is fairly simple, said Councilwoman Sylvia Overby last week. The program is run by the town Highway Department, and on the town’s website, there is a list of all the roads available for adoption. Residents can simply pick one that has not yet been claimed. East Hampton Town Highway superintendent Stephen Lynch said those interested must come to his office to fill out the necessary paperwork. A business that adopts a road is expected to supply volunteers at least eight times a year to walk along the section of road it has chosen, to pick up litter. “We supply safety vests, garbage picks, and bags,” Lynch said. “It works well. You

fill the bag and leave it along the path. Call us, and we pick it up.” Overby discussed the program at the town board’s work session on February 19. She said one of the perks for those who participate is a road sign recognizing the company doing the cleanup operation. She also said that, in the coming months, the process of road adoption online will be “streamlined,” to make it more interactive and forms easier to complete online. Some roads appear to be more sought after by road-wise foster parents than others. The entirety of Abraham’s Path, from Springs to Amagansett, has been adopted, in three sections. Bluff Road, from Indian Wells Highway to Atlantic Avenue, has been adopted, but the eastern portion of Bluff Road is still

This section of Abraham’s Path has been adopted by the East Hampton Golf Club. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

looking for some love. Cranberry Hole Road in Amagansett is spoken for, as is Ditch Plains Road in Montauk, but turn the corner onto Deforest Road, and it can be yours, for the asking. Many frequently traveled roads, such as Old Stone Highway, remain at least partly available, with the majority of the roads in the town still up for grabs. Sections of Montauk Highway are not available under the town’s program. The state runs its own “Adopt a Highway” program. Besides the “Adopt a Road” program and the attendant signs, the board also discussed another type of

road sign on February 19: those that indicate the number of deer struck by vehicles in the past year. Councilman David Lys told the board that there are 12 deer crossing signs in the town with the number on them. In 2018, there were 646 vehicledeer accidents reported in town. This is an increase from 2017, though it is not clear if some or all of that increase might be due to a change in methodology for recording such incidents. The East Hampton Town police recently reported a marked decrease in total accidents recorded in 2018, as opposed to 2017.

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March 6, 2019

SH Town Commits To Exploring CCA Program

change is hard, but we have to change our individual energy consumption and waste.” A CCA, through which members could request that their power be provided by green sources, would help the town meet its goal of providing all its energy needs through renewable sources by 2025. Although no other Long Island municipality has yet to adopt a CCA law, a similar program has produced $17 million in rate savings for Westchester residents, according to officials of the consortium known as Sustainable Westchester. Water Mill resident Tip Brolin, a member of the town’s sustainability committee, said he likes that it’s a riskfree venture. It’s a way for the town to explore the state-approved energy procurement model, but it does not commit the town to implement the program. “This is merely to investigate whether we should proceed to the next step of the process,” he said. Flanders, Riverside & Northampton Community Association President Ron Fisher, sustainability committee co-chair Dieter von Lehsten, and North Sea residents Anne Reisman and Lynn Arthur also backed the decision. Southampton will now select a CCA administrator, which will be part

Administrator will collect data on procuring energy supply services By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

After receiving overwhelming public support for the idea, the Southampton Town Board unanimously agreed on February 26 to establish a Community Choice Aggregation Energy Program. Supporters say the plan puts energy power in the hands of the people by allowing the town to replace the Long Island Power Authority as its default energy supplier and act as a power supply broker for its residents. While residents are seeing dollar signs with potential rate savings, using renewable energy resources is what got some like Ella Engel-Snow behind the idea. “The reality is that our entire planet is facing environmental crisis, and we in Southampton are at the end of an island that is going to be increasingly vulnerable as the climate crisis

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gets worse, so to me, there needs to be a larger discussion of cost,” she wrote in a letter to the board read by Sustainable Southampton green committee co-chair Glorian Berk. “What do we value? Do we value our natural resources, or do we value our lives? Our children’s lives? I understand the cost is important, and I do believe in affordability, but the CCA would allow us more power to be innovative and to transition toward renewable energy resources,” the letter continued. She stressed the need for the town to take the step toward reducing fossil fuel consumption. “Otherwise, the community could be worrying about a lot more than electricity cost,” Engel-Snow said. “I think

of this nonprofit. The administrator will perform community outreach and data research before requesting bids, with the possibility of eventually awarding a contract. The program requires approval from the state Public Service Commission, while LIPA would negotiate terms with the town. “We will finally get a seat at the table with PSEG to finally be able to tear down this monopoly that has so much control over us,” von Lehsten said. “This is very important.” Arthur, speaking as the energy chair of the sustainability committee, reported the town received 24 letters with 300 signatures in support. As a resident, she thanked the board members for their leadership in a broader sense. “There’s been a lot of discussion within surrounding municipalities,” Arthur said. “These adjacent communities are recognizing your leadership. East Hampton adopted our HERS rating, our building code that we defined combining rooftop solar and energy efficiency. Other municipalities view these programs and policies as best practices, and they’re now asking the sustainability committee to share this information. At the end of the day, it’s showing that reducing our carbon footprint and CO2 emissions is of the utmost importance.”

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EH ZBA: Dog Walker Not Law Breaker Doggie Daycare is an allowable home occupation, board members agree By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

“Doggie daycare is not a crime,” said Carl Irace as he addressed the East Hampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals on January 29. Irace was speaking as the attorney for Lori Marsden, a professional dog walker living in Northwest Woods. On February 26, ZBA members echoed Irace’s statement, as they reviewed the testimony from the January hearing. Marsden and Irace are seeking a reversal of a decision by the town’s chief building inspector, Anne Glennon. She had ruled that dog walking and dog sitting were not businesses that town residents could legally run from their homes. Her reasoning, in part, was that such a business would entail activities and sounds that would be apparent outside the residence. Glennon had made the ruling in response to a letter from Irace in 2018. The year before, the town had charged

Marsden with a misdemeanor crime for running what code enforcement officers believed was an illegal business from her home, after a couple of her neighbors on Saddle Lane had complained to the town. That charge remains open in East Hampton Town Justice Court. However, the possibility that Marsden will ever actually stand trial became much less likely after the ZBA’s February 26 discussion, which was led by Tim Brenneman, who was appointed to the board in January. Brenneman laid out a timeline for his fellow board members. Marsden and her husband have lived on Saddle Lane for many years. Marsden has been running her dog walking business out of their home for about 13 years. Sometimes clients will drop dogs off if they are going to Manhattan. Marsden normally walks the dogs under her care on the beach, Brenneman said.

A Waterfront Revitalization Plan Southampton Town unveils strategy to deal with Hampton Bays motel By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Residents have turned out in favor of an in-depth waterfront resort revitalization plan to be applied to the Bel-Aire Cove Motel property in Hampton Bays. If approved, Southampton Town would be able to aid in the transformation of the property from its 20-unit rental motel to either a 22-unit boutique hotel or 12-unit seasonal resort with townhouse-style units. The motel sits on a 6560-square-foot parcel, where 1750 square feet is being used as two-story housing and office space. It is considered nonconforming under the zoning code because it is used for apartments, where they are not technically allowed. “Years ago, the goal of the town was to get rid of the bars and the clubs and

the traffic, which the town succeeded in doing, but the residual effect is what we’re dealing with right now,” said resident Donna Thiele, who gave a thumbs up while saying after carefully reading the plan she thinks the board did a “nice job” on its revitalization plan. “I’ve seen a slow deterioration of Hampton Bays to the point that tourists have no reason to go there,” she said on February 26 when the board discussed the matter. Thiele said that in the 40-home development where she lives, five families have moved out in the last four years once their oldest child started going to school. “The reason they moved to East Quogue and Westhampton is because

Lori Marsden, a professional dog walker, is not violating the East Hampton town code when she plies her trade, the town zoning board of appeals agreed last week. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

Thirteen people either testified or wrote letters to the board in defense of Marsden, while four neighbors spoke or wrote letters against the legality of running a dog walking business from home. Until around the time the charge was brought against Marsden by the town, there had never been a complaint against her, Irace told the board on January 29. During that hearing, Irace said that they felt the schools and the downtowns in those locations were better,” she said. “The school has taken the biggest hit.” She said she has also heard from friends who are real estate agents who have told her that while her clients may like the houses she shows them in Hampton Bays, they are not interested in living there and ask to look in neighboring hamlets instead. Vincent Moore, a 22-year member of the Fire Department of New York, who has been a captain in the South Bronx and served 11 years in Harlem, said he has worked in tough areas and he knows what blight looks like. Living four houses from the motel, he said he’s not blind to what goes on there. He also believes the rest of the neighborhood is in “pristine” condition. Moore said his wife, a physical therapist, has done homecare at Bel-Aire Cove and can attest to the conditions. “I know what’s going on at the end of the block,” he said. “It’s been going on for 20 years under your noses, and it’s time it changes. I don’t care what you do with it, you just have to do something.” Thiele agreed, adding more support is needed now that the Community Preservation Fund purchase plan is off the table. “The finger-pointing and blaming

there were 57 other professional dog walkers in East Hampton, who could now face criminal charges, if the building department’s action was upheld. In addition, other residents who run businesses out of their houses, such as music teachers, could face charges, as well. “You would have to get site plan review to become a dog sitter,” Irace said. Continued On Page 37.

What to do with Hampton Bays' Bel-Aire Cove Motel has been a topic of heated discussion before the Southampton Town Board for months. Independent/ Courtesy Southampton Town

must end here,” she said. “We need to come together like Sag Harbor residents did for the movie theater. Other towns on Long Island such as Patchogue, Bay Shore, and even Riverhead have managed to rebuild and are thriving. There’s no reason why Hampton Bays can’t be the next great place to come and visit.” While there was a resolution in place at the February 26 Town Board meeting, it could not be voted on pending necessary comment from the Southampton Town Planning Board and Suffolk County Planning Commission. The public hearing was closed, but the record kept open to receive community remarks. It will be back on the agenda to be voted on at the March 13 town board meeting at 1 PM.

March 6, 2019

Editorial

JUST ASKING

By Karen Fredericks

How's this winter been for you? Ralph

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The worst ever. I didn’t get any time in the spotlight. I felt invisible. Unloved. Depressed. I had nothing to post on social media. Andy Warhol was exaggerating about getting 15 minutes of fame. I barely got 15 seconds!

Sam The sting of domestic abuse is one that keeps hurting — the incidents themselves, and the humiliation suffered in the aftermath. The law allows a certain degree of sensitivity in the matter. Sometimes, the names of victims are not identified following an arrest and even during a court case. Obviously, when someone is in danger, that person must be protected by anonymity. But there is a big difference between scenarios like those cited above and the requirements of the New York State sunshine laws in general. Just what qualifies as public information is clearly defined. Citizens are to know all the news, warts and all, with few exceptions and that includes arrests. For decades, the Southampton Town Police Department was accused of running a maverick operation, until the Suffolk County district attorney finally stepped in. The local police repeatedly edited and suppressed news that wasn’t favorable to the force. We in the press witnessed it firsthand, and it wasn’t pretty. When the smoke cleared, convicted drug dealers were set free from jail because of the bogus practices of the department’s Street Crimes Unit. That was then. But thanks in part to new leadership, things have generally improved and the department has been more open with the press. That’s why it was so disheartening to learn of the recent attempt by the department to justify the failure to release the arrest report of an officer who was charged in a domestic violence case. Police cited obscure passages from arcane interpretations of the Open Meetings Law and claimed they were trying to protect the identity of the victim. That’s nonsense. The cops know the law. The town attorney knows the law. We know the law. Arrests are a matter of public record. The cover up was bad enough, but certainly not the first time a well-meaning cop tried to protect a buddy. Trying to justify it was even more egregious. To continue the charade does no one any good. It reflects poorly on both new Police Chief Steven Skrynecki and the department’s press liaison. It was a mistake, and an apology is in order. Let’s leave it at that and move on.

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Damn this global warming! Now I know how the dinosaurs felt! And let me tell you, it’s not a good feeling. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. And it’s not like you can feed a family on unemployment benefits.

Arnie Boy, did I ever have a case of the winter blues. I don’t mean to be melodramatic, but I can’t tell you how many times I thought about drinking a big mug of steaming hot cocoa and just ending it all.

Melvin 2019 has been challenging. But I’m the kind of snowman who tries to remain positive and always see the bright side of things. So here it goes: There’s always next year.

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The Victor D’Amico Institute of Art in Napeague will be allowed to repair bulkheading following a hearing before the East Hampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals. Independent/Justin Meinken

Art Barge Work Sails Toward Approval Bulkheading to be replaced, followed by major renovation of structure By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com The first step in a renovation of the Victor D’Amico Institute of Art in Napeague, better known as the Art Barge, had the East Hampton Town Planning Department and the town’s zoning board of appeals crying, “All aboard,” after a public hearing held February 26. The current application before the ZBA for the Art Barge, which is owned by the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, is a request for a permit allowing it to replace, and heighten by 18 inches, 200 feet of bulkheading on Napeague

Harbor. Brian Frank, the head environmentalist for the town planning department, told the board that the department had considered allowing the application to move forward administratively, but elected to go the public hearing route because of the fragile nature of Napeague Harbor and the area surrounding the Art Barge. “The property is nearly surrounded by thousands of acres of state parkland, and town-owned open space,” he said. He called Napeague Harbor one of “the

Chamber Made Members benefit from networking opportunities By Steve Ringel Hello East End! We at the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce work hard to make the Town of East Hampton a better place to work, live, and own a business. We believe that a strong community is the foundation for creating a vibrant business district. This year, the Chamber will be producing the East Hampton Spring Street Fair, the East Hampton Summer Fair, the Fall Festival in East Hampton Village, the East Hampton Santa Parade,

the annual tour of Historic Inns and Interesting Places, and new events such job fairs, art and wine festivals, educational breakfast meetings, and more to come, from Montauk to Sag Harbor. The Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for businesses to promote themselves in unique places. Last month we had a booth at the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center — 20,000-plus potential customers from all over the world who want to come to

cleanest and most productive narrow mouthed embayments on Long Island.” The main concern of the department, he said, was that a strict protocol be put in place for the operation. “You could spend the rest of the night talking about the beauty of Napeague Harbor,” he said. Christopher Kohan, the executive director of the Art Barge’s board of trustees, and Orly Friedman, the institute’s treasurer, addressed the ZBA. Kohan said the bulkheading had been badly damaged in a storm almost exactly one year ago. An area protected by the bulkhead, where artists like to go and set up their easels and paint, is no longer safe. He said that the Art Barge has received all needed approvals from the East Hampton Trustees, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Friedman said the Art Barge hired Billy Mack of First Coastal Corporation of Westhampton Beach to do the repairs. She said Mack was chosen because of his experience doing similar work across the East End. All agreed that a strict con-

struction protocol would be followed, and that only untreated lumber would be used. Kohan gave a brief history of the Art Barge. Victor D’Amico was the founding director of education for MoMA, and was a leading player in establishing the art community across East Hampton, bringing MoMA-sponsored art classes to Ashawagh Hall in Springs in the 1940s. He bought the barge in New Jersey around 1960 and brought it up the East River and across the Long Island Sound before beaching it where it currently sits. MoMA president and then governor, and patron of the arts, Nelson Rockefeller was instrumental in completing the project. After the bulkheading is done, Kohan said his board would next look to raise funds for the renovation of the entire structure, including plans to winterize it. Friedman told the board that, currently, the Art Barge is only used 16 weeks a year. Continued On Page 37.

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special advertising rates. If you have a business in the Town of East Hampton or want to reach the Hamptons community to promote your business, please join us. Together we will grow and create even more great events and opportunities. The East Hampton Town Chamber of Commerce is also your advocate in all matters dealing with local politics, whether it’s permits, zoning, or police matters. We are here to help you navigate the system. We will back every week highlighting new businesses and talking about issues that affect the business community of our magical town of East Hampton. Steve Ringel is the executive director of the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website or contact Ringel through www.easthamptonchamber.com.

March 6, 2019

Police DWI Charge In Cutchogue Larceny, burglary also reported in Southold town By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

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Southold Town Police on routine patrol in Cutchogue on Saturday night, March 2, spotted an erratic driver, who they later said turned out to be intoxicated. Police said Garcia Vasquez, 21, of Calverton, did not pull over when they turned on their emergency lights. Instead, they said, she made a right turn onto Route 48 from Depot Lane. Upon further investigation, Vasquez was found to be intoxicated, with an open container of Heineken in her vehicle. She was transported to headquarters, processed, and held for arraignment. In other news on the Southold police beat, a physical altercation in

Mattituck Sunday morning, March 3, prompted a response from police. At about 2 AM, police received a report of multiple Riverhead residents engaged in a fight outside of 140 Pike Street in Mattituck. Upon further investigation, police found several people out in the roadway yelling. Police are also investigating a burglary that occurred in Mattituck on February 25, reports said. Around noon, a man reported that a rear basement window of his home on Inlet View East in Mattituck had been pried open. The individual told police his grandson was watching over the residence while he was away and he was unaware of the damage. The grandson stated the damage was

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Warrants Lead To Arrest and Heroin Charge Montauk man wanted by both East Hampton Town and Southampton Village By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

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Snow, sleet, and rain kept drivers off the roads, and, it appears, out of handcuffs this past week, with no arrests on drunken driving charges in East Hampton Town or Village, or in Sag Harbor Village. One man was held overnight after being arrested by East Hampton Town police following a traffic stop in Montauk the afternoon of February 25. Francis Barone, 62, of Montauk was a passenger in a 2016 Jeep being driven by his brother, who was pulled over for allegedly turning without signaling near Carl Fisher Plaza. When the officer ran the identifications of the two, he reportedly found that there were two outstanding bench warrants for Francis Barone, one out of Southampton Vil-

lage Justice Court, and a second out of East Hampton Town Justice Court. The two warrants had been issued within eight days of each other last September. In both cases, Barone had been charged with a misdemeanor count of aggravated unlicensed driving, then failed to show up in court. Placed under arrest, Barone was taken to headquarters, where a search turned up five small packets of what police said was heroin in his wallet. He was arraigned the next morning in East Hampton Town Justice Court, after which he was turned over to Southampton Village police. After being arraigned that afternoon in the village’s justice court, he was released on $100 bail.

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Monthly CPF Revenues Plummet Assemblyman Fred Thiele this week reported the Peconic Bay Regional Community Preservation Fund produced $5.47 million in revenue during January. This is a 44.8 percent decrease over the same period in 2018 when $9.91 million was taken in. The January 2019 revenue number is the lowest monthly total in nearly six years since March 2013, when only $4.19 million was collected. Recently, New York State projected a $2.3 billion reduction in state income tax collections for 2019. Governor Andrew Cuomo put the onus for the reduced tax projections on the federal “Tax Cut and Jobs Act.” That federal tax law change placed a $10,000 cap on the federal deduction

for state and local taxes. In addition to the SALT cap, in 2018, the stock market experienced its worst year since 2008, the beginning of the Great Recession, and its worst December since the Great Depression in 1931. To begin 2019, the stock market has rebounded, with major indexes rising substantially. “It is impossible to determine trends based on a single month of CPF revenues,” Thiele said in a release. “At least a quarter of a year of data is required to determine whether the revenue drop for January is an aberration or a significant change in the real estate market. Local government officials should closely monitor CPF revenues in the coming months and be cautious in making any long-term projections.” Since its inception in 1999, the

The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons has invited the community to an open “Conversation with the Two New Town Board Members” to hear David Lys of East Hampton and Tommy John Schiavoni of Southampton on Tuesday, March 12, at 7PM at Bridgehampton’s Hampton Library. Organized by the League’s Voter Services Committee, co-chaired by Anne Marshall of Bridgehampton and Barbara McClancy of Amagansett, the forum will provide residents of the South Fork with the opportunity to hear both officials, who were elected in November 2018, speak about their experiences as elected officials, the committees to which they serve as liaisons, the challenges facing the towns, and also to ask questions in an informal setting. Information is available by calling the League at 631-324-4637, the Hampton Library at 631-537-0015, or visiting the League’s website at www.

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Michael Paul and Trevor Vaughn in “Falls for Jodie” at Guild Hall beginning March 6. Independent/Austin Donohue

‘Falls For Jodie’: Obsession’s Reign Guild Hall brings Hinckley story to stage By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

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March 30, 1981. A shocking act committed for an even more shocking reason. John Hinckley, Jr., a wealthy, white male with a history of mental problems, took six shots at the president of the United States outside a

hotel in Washington, D.C., hitting Ronald Reagan once in the chest, critically wounding press secretary James Brady, and wounding two other men, a police officer and a Secret Service agent. And why? To impress the actress Jodie Foster.

Hinckley was remanded to a mental health facility in lieu of prison; Reagan recovered; Brady and his wife, Sarah, became vocal gun-control advocates until Brady’s death three decades later; Foster went on to win an Oscar or two; and the whole appalling event became a punchline on late night talk shows. Not for Eric Micha Holmes, who penned “Falls for Jodie,” a fictional two-hander opening Wednesday, March 6 at Guild Hall, directed by Bill Burford and starring Michael Paul as Hinckley and Trevor Vaughn as Eddie, the concierge at a hotel near the Yale campus when Foster was a student there. “Hinckley exists at the intersection of things I’m interested in, like

white male radicalization and mental illness,” said Holmes. “I started writing this in 2014, at the height of the most delusional but optimistic Obama era progressivism, when we weren’t really paying attention to the termites in the basement that were eating away the house. At the time, I just was poking my nose into the underbelly of liberal overconfidence.” Out of that, the idea for “Falls for Jodie” took hold, a story of a growing obsession, and the dark undertones that can develop if pushed in the right, or wrong, direction. “The John Hinckley who enters Scene One is not the John Hinckley who shoots the president,” Holmes said. “When you meet him for the first time, he’s a little weird, but no weirder than your weirdest cousin.” It’s Vaughn’s character, “who sees Hinckley as someone who can get him out of his blue collar situation,” who becomes the catalyst. “I was drawn to this play the first moment that Eric Micha Holmes said he was writing a role with me in mind,” said Vaughn, a noted singer-songwriter who is no stranger to the Guild Hall stage. “I was honored and excited for the chance to walk around in a character’s shoes that were tailor fit for me. It also turned out to be a dang good play. What continues to draw me to this play are deep themes and burning dreams that fuel the inner life of the characters in gritty New Haven circa 1980.” No surprise here, but Vaughn agreed that “these themes are still shockingly potent in 2019. ‘Falls For Continued On Page B6.

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where will it be tomorrow?” Karyn Mannix explained more.

How did you come up with the concept for Love & Passion? This began 15 years ago with my friend Vito Sisti. I had gotten a storefront on Main Street in East Hampton Village in the month of February. I thought, “How can I bring the community together in this bleak weather?” It was nearing Valentine’s Day, and the entire concept just worked. We scrambled it together within two weeks and had 60 entries. It was a smash!

Now in its 15th year, what’s been the key to its success? It’s all about the community coming together. Any artist can be in this show, if you have a gallery representing you or not. I have found a few hidden talents in this group show that I have come to represent in my gallery. It’s a night out amongst the local creative types. Beyond being just local artists, I also receive many submissions from afar, which is great for variety.

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Love & Passion Bridgehampton gallery examines modern interpretation By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Love is a complicated word that has been perplexing men and women for centuries. It could be said that, amid the tweets, half-truths, alternative facts, and altered-images, love is facing a paradigm shift. Have the days of grand gestures and eloquent, handwritten letters been replaced by convenience and colloquialism?

This Saturday, March 9, Karyn Mannix Contemporary presents the opening of the 15th annual Love & Passion exhibit at Kathryn Markel Gallery in Bridgehampton. With this year’s theme being Modern Love, the show implores onlookers to question within the artwork: “Where is the love and passion from yesteryear and

How has the message of the show changed over the years? With the current social situation happening in America, we have distanced ourselves as humans and as a society with tweets and texts. Personal communication is at an all-time low. Most of the younger generation rate themselves according to how many likes and shares they received. There is very little “true” human correspondence or interaction. You can see it in restaurants. Everybody is on their phones looking at the world around them and rarely at their personal present moment. If this is the new way to communicate, how will

future generations experience love and, more importantly, passion? They are both extremely important to succeed, and to be happy and healthy in life.

What have past themes been? Sex, Drugs, & Rock n’ Roll; Venus Envy; Peace, Love & Understanding; Walk on the Wild Side; The Naughty Show; Size Matters (Small Works Show).

How did you choose the theme Modern Love? I always relate and simplify my shows to some sort of music theme. Of course, “Modern Love” being David Bowie.

How many artists submitted work and how many do you choose? Has it increased over the years? I average 30 to 40 artists. The space I use has been getting smaller each year, which limits me. But, it’s all good. The work is always incredible.

What are certain criteria you look for? Because of the small space, I do have two jurors helping select works this year. Art dealer James Bacchi from ArtHaus San Francisco and Susannah Perlman from ArtHouseNYC. My favorite part of all of this is discovering new talents. Participants’ names that have been released are Mac Titmus, Georgia Griffin, Donna Corvi, Jody Gambino, Durell Godfrey, Lily Singer, Michael Cardacino, Rosalind Brenner, Dell Cullum, and Jackie Fuschs, with more being announced each day. Kathryn Markel Gallery is located at 2428 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. Visit www.karynmannixcontemporary.com/ for more information.

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Shamrock ’N’ Roll A St. Patrick’s Day parade calendar By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Walk through a sea of green all month long with St. Patrick’s Day parades on both forks. These family friendly events unleash the inner leprechaun in all of us as the East End turns Irish, even if it’s just for a few hours. Not sure where to go? Check out these parades below for the one nearest you. The Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Saturday, March 9, starting at noon. In its 52nd year, the theme of this year’s parade, chosen by Grand Marshal Aram Terchunian, is “Dawg Days of Summer.” The starting point will be in front of the Westhampton Beach Elementary School on Mill Road and the parade will continue south down Main Street before turning west and finishing at the corner of Main Street and Sunset Avenue. Visit www.whbstpats.com.

Have a wee bit of fun at the 11th annual Am-O’Gansett St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 9, at noon. This year’s grand marshals are Hugh King and Loretta Orion. For questions, visit www.amagansettchamber.org. Cutchogue welcomes its 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, March 9, presented by the North Fork Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Cutchogue Fire Department. The marching begins at the traffic light on Cox Lane at 2 PM, heads down Route 25, and ends in Cutchogue Village. For more information, visit www.northforkchamberofcommerce. org. Hamptons Bays welcomes festivalgoers to its St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 23, from 11 AM to 1 PM. It will begin at Hampton Bays

Elementary School on Ponquogue Avenue and go to Montauk Highway before turning west and ending at Hampton Atrium. Montauk will kick off the 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 24, at noon. It will run up Edgemere Road, turn onto Main

Street, and finish at the IGA. It holds its place as New York’s second largest St Patrick’s Day parade. Prior to the parade, gather at 10 AM on the Green as the Montauk Chamber of Commerce serves soup in a souvenir mug. To learn more, go to www.montaukfriendsoferin.org.

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KISS & TELL By Heather Buchanan

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The magic of the blank page kissandtellhb@gmail.com Am I the blue-footed booby? I have been called booby before, but this is not about measurements, it’s about going extinct. As a writer. The New York Times recently ran an article, “Does It Pay to Be a Writer?” It should have come with a warning in fine print to any author: Consume at your own risk, may induce stomach upset or suicidal thoughts. The article outlines the downward pay scale for writers who now cannot even make a living wage. The median pay for full time writers has dropped 42 percent since 2009 to $20,300. The study by the Authors Guild is sobering or bodyshot inducing depending on your predilection (a word which is probably also going extinct). Do words matter? Is it too late to become an intern at Goldman Sachs? Richard Russo, the vice president of the Authors Guild, said in the study, “There was a time in America, not so very long ago, that dedicated, talented fiction and nonfiction writers who put in the time and learned the craft could make a living doing what they did best, while contributing enormously to American knowledge, culture, and the arts. That is no longer the case for most authors, especially those trying to start careers today.” As a professional writer who, yes, has to take many jobs to make it all work, I am deeply worried — not only for myself but for the readers. Growing up in a homogenous suburb, it was reading that introduced me to the world. Books taught me how to be a woman, how to have an intelligent conversation, how to tell a story, how the rest of the world that looked nothing like me experienced a different reality. In my imagination, with these books and articles, I visited foreign countries, cooked, worshiped, grieved, fought, celebrated, time travelled, fell in love, mixed the perfect martini, and saw the best and worst of humanity. Not bad for a 16-year-old in Darien, CT. If “video killed the radio star,” then the internet killed the print star.

What else of value do we get for free? Not food, clothing, shelter, or pumpkin enzyme facials. The writers’ water cooler joke used to be about the Oxford comma going extinct. Now there is not only the missing comma but no water cooler, no office, and often no writers. Some say part of the problem is that everyone writes so they don’t think it is a particular skill set. Look, I don’t know anyone else who can create a shopping list in sonnets. I love the quote sometimes attributed to Ernest Hemingway, “Writing is easy. You just open a vein and bleed.” Stories of John Grisham getting up at 5 AM to write “The Firm” while working as a fulltime lawyer or Terry McMillan editing her work on a New York subway on the way to work as a single mother are the exceptions, not the rule. To be a successful professional writer, you need to feed your creativity and have the time and space for the magic of a blank page turning into a compelling work. As I contemplate the title of The New York Times article, I think of it in another way. Does it pay to be a writer? It pays to be a writer to experience the satisfaction of an idea clearly and cleverly expressed. It pays to be a writer when a reader lets you know how your work has affected them, made them laugh or cry, or realize they are not alone in the world. It pays to be a writer when your characters, real or imagined, trust you to tell their story. It pays to be a writer when you can call out evil or hypocrisy — just think about the Boston Globe “Spotlight” story exposing church abuse. It pays to be a writer when your own self cannot remain hidden under the covers but is illuminated and further understood with more compassion. It pays to be a writer when you are madly in love and hope your unsupportive ex reads it. It pays to be a writer when you can give your reader wings. Now shouldn’t all that be worth something?

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RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

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One of the big differences between men and women is how we handle the maintenance of our hair. Hair is a vital part of women’s lives. Our wives have hairdressers who charge large amounts of money to make them look exactly like they did before they spent the money. Hairdressers are celebrities who only need, and only have, one name. “Oh my god. I love your hair!” “Thanks. Carol did it Saturday.” “Ohmygod, I love her!” Men have barbers. My Sag Harbor buddy Richard Ferrera, who has passed on, learned to cut hair in ‘Nam. My hair needs were pretty simple: “Take it down,” I’d say, like we were talking about a diseased elm in the backyard, infested with bugs. When he was finished with the carnage, there was so much hair on the ﬂoor I’d have to wade out. Carol washes Karen’s hair. In all my years of going to a barbershop, that has never happened to me. In fact, I barely wash it. It’s a production at home. I’ll say something like, “You want to go the afternoon movie?” and Karen will say, “I have to wash my hair first.”

Why? Is that old guy who checks the tickets inspecting it? By the time Karen is finished, the matinee has long ended and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is playing. Typically, two hours of a running shower leaves a mist throughout the house. The hot water is gone. Then Karen emerges from the shower, looking very much like a sheik from an oil fiefdom with 40 pounds of imported linen on her head. “How was your shampoo?” I’d ask. “I knew you were in hurry, so I didn’t shampoo, I just washed.” Aren’t they synonymous? To me if you walk under the water it counts as a shampoo. For the life of me, I could never master the nuances of the different shampoo brands. One I’ve had in the shower stall for years says: “For Dry Scalp.” Finally, Karen saw it and told me I don’t have dry scalp. Well, it was dry until I stepped under the water. I’ve come to realize it’s all about dandruff. I’ve had dandruff every day of my life. It’s like snow. I like it. But there is a billion-dollar shampoo industry out there bent on destroying it. I’m like, “Can you recommend a good shampoo

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Continued From Page B1. Jodie’ paints some complex human emotions and frailties of struggling men on the fringes of our society. Eddie hustles to create a relationship with John because he comes from a wealthy oil family and Eddie is looking for a way to move up. As the play develops and darkens in John’s reality, we see Eddie find love and a way out of a dangerous situation.” Director Bill Burford also sees the relevancy of the play against today’s backdrop. “‘Falls for Jodie’ imagines the final days of John Hinckley, Jr.’s personal descent from a shy but promising young man into the obsessive who tried to kill Ronald Reagan. But for us today, it’s not about him. Unfortunately, this story is not just history. It’s about what we might be able to do for all kinds of at-risk young men who might be on their own descent into the unthinkable.” Burford added that he hopes “this play will become a regular part of the national conversation about gun violence. Our playwright, Eric Micha Holmes, brings a perspective to the radicalization of young men that unifies us, not just across racial divides and state lines, but literally in every country around the world. Paired with the talkbacks afterwards, it engages us all in what we can do about it together.” “We are always either the hero or the villain, depending on which echo chamber we find ourselves caught in,” said Paul. As to making the character sympathetic, Paul replied that he didn’t know the answer to that question. “My best shot at this is just to do what I think is true. That’s really all I ever aim for,” he said. “It’s not a play about answers,” said Burford. “Our aim in staging it is to bring us together to look for things to try that will save lives. And not just the lives of innocent victims, but also the promise these vulnerable young men had on the day they were born, boys who might themselves be living fruitful, compassionate lives instead of inventing some desperate tragedy. In Connecticut, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Alabama, here on Long Island. In Somalia, Scandinavia, or China, what makes a boy searching for traction as an adult turn to guns for selfrespect? What do these young men’s stories share that we can do something about?” “Falls for Jodie” runs at the John Drew Theater Wednesdays through Sundays through March 17. For tickets and further information, visit www. guildhall.org.

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SAND IN MY SHOES By Denis Hamill

Taking King Trump’s Shilling Antithesis of what it means to be Irish denishamill@gmail.com With St. Patrick’s Day marching our way, it is a good time to remember that being Irish is more than getting projectile-vomit drunk and wearing green derbies. The “wearin o’ the green” is to memorialize soldiers of revolution, martyrs of the gallows, victims of religious sectarianism, the graves of the Great Hunger, and the sacrifices of hunger strikers like Bobby Sands. You cannot support the eight centuries of bigotry, oppression, and struggle the Irish have endured to gain their independence, religious freedom, and civil rights and still support an autocrat like Donald Trump who would have supported King George over George Washington in 1776. Any of the Irish who have worked for or with Donald Trump are a disgrace to their heritage, which has been a long and bloody march against bigotry in all its ugly forms. But look at the parade of what my father called “Castle Irishmen” who have worked with or for this blatant bigot named Donald Trump since he was elected president. Start at the top. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has supported every racist, bigoted, and anti-democratic Tweet and racist smear made by Trump, including his anti-Mexican rants when he announced

his candidacy, the Muslim ban, the caging of children at our Southern border, and his campaign to build an idiotic wall for which Mexico will never pay one peso. Bootlicker McConnell has even supported Trump’s so-called “National Emergency” to finance the same wall for which the United States Congress has denied him funding. For turning his back on his own oppressed heritage, this March 17 Bootlicker McConnell wins the 2019 Gypo Nolan Award — named for the quisling in “The Informer.” Former House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan is another man of Hibernian extraction who would have donned a Red Coat after the Boston Tea Party. Here’s a sneering ingrate who willfully forgets where he comes from; raised on food stamps, he toiled tirelessly to kill Obamacare for the poor. Ryan resigned from Congress not because of Trump’s bigotry but only after he helped carry Trump’s swamp water for the only thing green he ever cared about — money. Ryan whipped the Congressional vote for Trump’s $1.5 trillion tax cut for the rich, paid for by working stiffs, many of whom make up 44 million-strong Irish America. Ryan took King Trump’s Shilling and ran. In Belfast, during The Troubles, men like him often spent their blood

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Indy Snaps Pints For Paws Kick-Off Photos by Richard Lewin On Saturday, March 2, the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation held its Pints for Paws Kick-Off at Montauk Brewing Company, to celebrate the bond between people and pets. Montauk Brewing will donate 25 percent of March sales of its special brew the Tail Ale to the shelter. The adoption van gave tours, and shared a selection of the adorable pets available for adoption. The Independent was a sponsor and the event was organized by Nikki On The Daily.

LVIS Opening Photos by Richard Lewin The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society of East Hampton re-opened on Friday, March 1, as “The Shops at LVIS.” The newly renovated barn, fashioned in the style of an elegant antiques shop, was also unveiled.

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Indy Snaps East Hampton Chamber Mixer Photos by Richard Lewin On Wednesday evening, February 27, members and friends of the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce gathered at The Palm at the Huntting Inn in East Hampton, to mingle with old friends and to make new ones at last month’s mixer. The Chamber’s president Glenn Vickers and executive director Steven Ringel shared some breaking news about the Chamber’s upcoming website upgrade and its scheduled fairs.

Bedside Reading Cocktail Welcome Photos by Richard Lewin On Friday, March 1, Bedside Reading, which distributes complimentary book gift bags to local hotels, held its Cocktail Welcome & Book Signing in The Barn at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. Author Amy Impellizzeri’s novel “Why We Lie” was the featured work for the evening. The event kicked off three days of book signings featuring five authors, also held at White Fences Inn, The 1770 House, The Baker House 1650, and The Maidstone Hotel.

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Indy Snaps Bedside Reading Farewell Book Signing Photos by Richard Lewin On Sunday, March 3, Jane Ubell-Meyer’s Bedside Reading held its Farewell Book Signing at The Maidstone Hotel on Main Street in East Hampton. Sunday’s featured work was “What Happened That Night,” a novel by Sandra Block. The event celebrated the close of Bedside Reading Weekend.

Gallery Events By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Guild Hall Members Guild Hall’s 81st “Artist Members Exhibition” will run Saturday, March 9, through April 6. The guest juror is Jocelyn Miller, the assistant curator at MoMA PS1. A private member reception will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 5 to 7 PM. For more info, visit www.guildhall.org.

Fabulous Flakes East End Arts in Riverhead is holding its annual members’ show “Fabulous Flakes.” An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 8, from 5 to 7 PM, at Hotel Indigo’s Bistro 72.

William Ris Gallery The William Ris Gallery in Jamesport presents “WRG x NFAC: New Year, New Works.” This exhibition, a collaboration between the gallery

and the North Fork Art Collective, features many new or never-beforeseen works. Artists include Emma Ballou, Scott Bluedorn, Dennis Chalkin, Kelly Franké, Chris Hamilton, Kara Hoblin, Cindy Pease Roe, Verona Penalba, and Dalton Portella. A National Women’s Day artist talk by the women of the NFAC will take place on Friday, March 8, from 6 to 8 PM. The show will run through March 10.

Black & White The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton presents “Black & White.” The group exhibition displays paintings, mixed media, sculptures, and photographs in black and white. Artists include Athos Zacharias, Stephen Bezas, Keith Ramsdell, Lynn Savarese, Andrea McCafferty, Kat O’Neill, Susan Washington, Gerry Giliberti, Abby Abrams, Berges Alvarez, Karen Kirschner, Joseph McCloskey, Christina Stowe, Martha McAleer, and more. The show runs through March 31.

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tures new photographic works from her Reality Instagram Project. The exhibit runs through March 17.

Genesis and Transcendence The Eastville Community Historical Society in Sag Harbor is showcasing Michael Butler’s work in an exhibit titled “Genesis and Transcendence.” The show features approximately two dozen works, spanning a range of the artist’s creative endeavors. The show runs through April 21.

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Clovis Point Winery in Jamesport is showing Jim Sabiston’s “Winter Photographs,” curated by Alex Ferrone. The exhibit runs through March 31.

The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents its 2019 Student Exhibition. The show will run through March 10. Visit www.parrishart.org.

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Painting Locally

Robin Rice

Folioeast hosts “The Drawing Show,” with art by Scott Bluedorn, Nadine Daskaloff, Jonathan Glynn, RJT Haynes, Shimon Okshteyn, Barbara Thomas, and Amy Wickersham. The show will be on view through March 24.

The Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor presents “Painting Locally.” The show runs through March 10.

Manifestations Leah Schrager’s “Manifestations,” at Roman Fine Art in East Hampton, fea-

Robin Rice Gallery in NYC presents its first ever exhibition for Robin Rice titled “It’s About Time.” For decades, Rice has exhibited a wide variety of photographers at the gallery but never her own work. The show runs through March 17.

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Entertainment Guide By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

FILM East Hampton Library East Hampton Library will screen “A Star is Born” on Saturday, March 9, at 1 PM. It will show “Hotel Salvation” on Sunday, March 10, at 2 PM, as part of the 2019 Winter Film Festival. Call 631324-0222 ext. 3.

WORDS Writers Speak Stony Brook Southampton hosts novelist Rachel Lyon on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 PM. On Wednesday, March 13, at 7 PM will be a panel discussion on “The Art and Craft of the Redraft,” moderated by novelist and Associate Provost Robert Reeves, and featuring poet Cornelius Eady, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Paul Harding, Amy Hempel, Susan Scarf Merrell, and Roger Rosenblatt. Visit www.stonybrook. edu/mfa for further details.

Book & Bottle The Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead presents Frank Turano with “Margaret Fuller: America’s First Feminist” on Thursday, March 7, at 6 PM. Visit www.suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

BookHampton On Friday, March 8, at 4 PM, Allan Zola Kronzek will read “Grandpa Magic” and on Sunday, March 10, at 10:30 AM will be story time for children. See www.bookhampton.com.

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March 17. See www.guildhall.org and this week’s Indy feature story for details.

Mamma Mia! The Southampton Cultural Center presents “Mamma Mia!” It opens Friday, March 8, and runs through March 24. For a full schedule, visit www.sccarts.org.

Goat On A Boat Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents “Paper Cut: A Show for Adults” on Friday, March 8, at 8 PM, and “Fox Fables” on Saturday, March 9, at 11 AM. See www.baystreet.org.

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Ed Travers

Suffolk Theater in Riverhead presents The Association on Friday, March 8, at 8 PM. Get your tickets at www.suffolktheater.com.

James and Flying Fox Long Ireland Beer Company in Riverhead presents live music on Sunday, March 10, at 2 PM, with James and Flying Fox. It is part of Long Island Winterfest. Log onto www.longislandwinterfest.com for details.

Townline BBQ in Sagaponack offers live music every Friday from 6 to 9 PM. On March 8 will be Jimmy Lawler.

Sara Mundy Sound View Greenport presents Sara Mundy in the Piano Bar on Friday, March 8, at 8 PM. See www.soundviewgreenport.com for the skinny.

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Guild Hall in East Hampton will bow “Falls for Jodie” by Eric Micha Holmes every Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through

Jamesport Farm Brewery will host the

Ed Travers band, which will play Jimmy Buffett tunes, on Sunday, March 10 at 12 PM. Visit www.jamesportbrewhouse.com.

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Reconsidering the Cutting Garden

Falls For Jodie

Piano Bar Night Southampton Arts Center launches a new piano bar series with a sing-along to “Hamilton” on Saturday, March 9, at 7 PM. Get the low down at www.southamptonartscenter.org.

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PM Hi Def takes the stage. Log onto www.stephentalkhouse.com for a full schedule.

Hampton Library in Bridgehampton offers “Music in the Morning” on Wednesday, March 6, at 10:30 AM. Call 631-537-0015.

The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents a talk by Mel Hendrick and Mary Heilman on Louisa Chase on Friday, March 8, at 6 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org for more info.

Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons presents lecture with Ted Bowen and Taylor Johnston on Sunday, March 10, at 2 PM at the HAH John LeGerfo Library in Bridgehampton Community House. The topic will be “Reconsidering the Cutting Garden.” See www.hahgarden.org.

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The Cooperage Inn in Calverton presents Mike Duca on Friday, March 8, at 6 PM and Greg Parr on Saturday, March 9. Visit www.cooperageinn.com. At Greenport Harbor Brewery’s Peconic location will be BBQ Bruce & The Brisket Brothers on Friday, March 8, at 5 PM, Black Tie Brass on Saturday, March 9, at 5 PM, and East End Trio on Sunday, March 10, at 3 PM.

British Invasion Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents The British Invasion Years on Saturday, March 9, at 8 PM. Visit www. baystreet.org.

Stephen Talkhouse The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett presents Second Shift on Friday, March 8, at 8 PM. On Saturday, March 9, at 10

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Sweet Charities By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

be chef tastings and a live auction with Angela LaGreca serving as auctioneer. Music will be performed by The HooDoo Loungers. For tickets, visit www. ellenhermanson.com.

The Big Duck As part of its “Images of America” series, Arcadia Publishing is releasing the book, “The Big Duck and Eastern Long Island’s Duck Farming Industry,” on March 25. The Flanders Village Historical Society and Friends of The Big Duck are hosting the first author talk and book signing for the author, Dr. Susan Van Scoy, at the David W. Crohan Community Center in Flanders, on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Casino Night The Greater East Hampton Education Foundation presents Casino Night on Saturday, March 9, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM at the American Legion Post 415 in Amagansett. The cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple and includes $200 in chips, munchies, and a cash bar. Winnings may be redeemed for raffle items. For more info, visit www.gehef.org.

Operation International Operation International’s Winter Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 7 to 10 PM, at the Harry F. Sinclair House in New York City. Tickets are $125. Operation International is a humanitarian organization that offers medical aid to those in impoverished countries. Visit www.operationinternational.org.

Empty Bowls The Project MOST 2019 Empty Bowls event, which includes delicious soups prepared by over 30 local chefs and restaurants, will be held on Sunday, March 10, from noon to 3 PM at the American Legion in Amagansett. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this community event. The “Empty Bowl” award will go to Colin Ambrose of Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor for his continuing support and understanding of the importance of afterschool enrichment in East Hampton. Project MOST is an afterschool program that inspires a new generation of students to achieve their utMOST in life. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $5 for children under 13.

presented by filmmaker Ethan Coen; Alice Aycock for Visual Arts, presented by Whitney Museum Director Adam Weinberg; Bob Colacello for Literary Arts, presented by author Linda Yablonsky; and Patti Askwith Kenner will receive the Special Award for Leadership and Philanthropy, presented by actress, singer, and playwright Tovah Feldshuh. The ceremony is hosted by Academy of the Arts President and Guild Hall Trustee Eric Fischl, while writer and Vogue theater critic Adam Green will take the reins as the evening’s emcee. There will be a live performance of a Carter Burwell composition interpreted by indie rock legends Yo La Tengo. For tickets and more information, visit www.guildhall.org.

Kendall Madison The Kendall Madison Foundation benefit will be held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett on Friday, March 22, at 7 PM. The event will raise money for the Kendall Madison Fitness Center as well as its scholarship fund. The foundation was started in memory of Madison, a local student-athlete who tragically lost his life at the age of 21. The cost of admission is $25.

South Fork Bakery The South Fork Bakery in Sag Harbor is holding a fundraiser to raise money for its 2019 kitchen rental on Wednesday, March 27, starting at 5:30 PM. The bakery empowers adults with special needs through education and employment. For tickets and more info, visit www.southforkbakery.com.

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In The Pink

Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts achievement awards dinner will be held on Monday, March 11, at The Rainbow Room in New York City from 6 to 10 PM. This year’s honorees are composer Carter Burwell for Performing Arts

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation presents its In The Pink beast cancer benefit on Saturday, March 30, from 6:30 to 10 PM at 230 Elm in Southampton. The event will honor Rita Wasserman, a breast cancer survivor, for a lifetime of community service. There will

Madoo In Manhattan The Madoo Conservancy presents “Enzo Enea: (De)Constructing Paradise” for the sixth annual Madoo in Manhattan Robert Dash Garden Design Lecture. The event will take place on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 PM at a private club in Manhattan, with a reception to follow. Tickets and more information are available at www. madoo.org.

Pink Pearl Gala On Friday, April 5, the North Fork Breast Health Coalition will again celebrate breast-cancer survivors, providers, and caregivers at the fifth annual Pink Pearl Gala. This year’s gala will be a tribute to Lucia’s Angels, which will be represented by president and co-founder Stacy Quarty as well as co-founder Susie Barry Roden. The foundation is committed to helping women and families on eastern Long Island with late-stage women’s cancers including breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine. Lucia’s Angels was created in loving memory of Lucia Terzi Bagan. The cocktail reception, seated dinner, and music selected by DJ Phil will be held from 6 to 10 PM at East Wind in Wading River. Seating for the wearpink event will be available for $125 per person and $95 for breast-cancer survivors through the NFBHC website, www.northforkbreasthealth.org.

Casino Royal Two local charities, The Paul Koster Memorial Benefit and Have A Heart Community Trust, present a Casino Royal Masquerade party on Saturday, April 6, at Seasons of Southampton. For more info, call 631-283-3354.

Winter Blue Cocktail On Friday, April 13, the Eastville Community Historical Society in Sag Harbor will host a cocktail and raffle party from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This celebration

will feature a specialty Winter Blue Cocktail, sparkling pink champagne, and bites. Raffle tickets are $5 each, five for $20, and 30 for $100, and tickets for the party are $20. Purchase tickets in advance at www.eastvillehistorical.org or at the door.

Katy’s Courage Katy’s Courage will host its ninth annual Katy’s Courage 5K in Sag Harbor on Saturday, April 13. Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to local scholarships, as well as Katy’s Kids @ CMEE. Katy’s Kids provides a safe and healing environment for children, teens, and their families as they grieve the death of a parent, sibling, close family member, or friend. Katy’s Courage is a not-for-profit organization honoring Katy Stewart, an inspirational 12-year-old girl who died from a rare form of liver cancer. The organization is dedicated to supporting education, children’s bereavement counseling, and pediatric cancer research. On the day of the race, registration and check-ins will take place from 7 to 8:15 AM and the run will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Runners will start at 21 West Water Street, head north and make a right onto Main Street, make a right onto Glover Street, run through the Redwood section of the course and finish back on Water Street. Visit www.katyscourage.org.

Ladles Of Love

“Ladles of Love,” a fundraiser benefitting the East Hampton and Amagansett food pantries will be held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett on Friday, March 29, from 7 to 11 PM. The goal of the evening will be to raise $40,000 after the organization fell short in its appeal letters. There will be musical acts from MamaLee, Jettykoon, Lynn Blue Band, Bastards of Boom, Taylor Barton, Bobbi Terzi Originals, and OC/ DC. Locals will especially enjoy the first ever Supervisor’s Jam, when East Hampton’s Peter Van Scoyoc and his band “Supe du Jour” and Southampton’s Jay Schneiderman and Friends, share the stage. Dance and delight with catering from Art of Eating, including rice and beans with corn bread. There will additionally be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and merchandise from Polar. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by contacting East Hampton Food Pantry at 631-324-2300. NT

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Dining Cliff’s Elbow Room A cozy space on the North Fork stands the test of time By Hannah Selinger In 1958, Cliff and Joan Saunders purchased a tiny building on Jamesport’s Main Road. The cozy space would later become Cliff’s Elbow Room (years later, in 1976, they would add a second location in Riverhead, named Cliff’s Rendezvous). Little did they know at the time that they would be creating a legacy, a restaurant that would stand the test of time. These days, Cliff’s is owned by another Cliff, the son of Cliff the Original and Joan (he’s actually Cliff Saunders, III). Saunders still works the restaurant, chatting up the local clientele and slinging the two things for which the restaurant is known: steaks and clam chowder. The majority of his staff has worked at the restaurant for three to four decades. The restaurant’s history precedes the space. In 1946, Cliff Saunders’s grandfather, Cliff, Sr., along with wife Helen, bought their first restaurant, located in Laurel. It was called the Laurel Inn, and was known for its sea-to-table service. The eldest Cliff was an avid fisherman and his catch on the water invariably became the restaurant’s catch-of-the-day. By the time the next

round of Cliffs was ready to purchase a restaurant, the family had already established themselves as capable restaurateurs. Joan Saunders worked at Cliff’s Elbow Room well into her 80s, cooking baked clams and chowder, which has been an award-winner (they have the trophies, proudly displayed, to prove it). The regulars who come back again and again to Cliff’s know the whole family by now (and yes, if you’re curious, Cliff III’s son is, in fact, named Cliff). Cliff, Jr. died in 2002, at 74, but his specter remains. He was known, among regulars, as a raconteur and a perennial host, ushering in everyone from the guy next door to the judges from the Riverhead courts. When Cliff, Jr. died, his son took over the family business, a business that he had grown up in, quite literally, and that already bore his name. To that end, he made few changes, keeping the hearty, reliable menu intact. The dining room itself — dark, rustic, and possibly in need of an update, if one were so inclined — looks much like it did in the 1950s. To patrons who have loved this Jamesport institution for decades and

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decades, that is not necessarily a bad thing. The steaks, though. The steaks! One item you’ll hear mentioned again and again, in particular, is the marinated steak. Technically, the marinade is a secret, but a little sleuthing reveals that it’s an umami-packed combination of soy sauce, red onion, garlic, and seasoning, poured over a shell steak. It’s simple, and lovely, and it won’t set you back that much (steaks run in the $30 range). A framed menu from 1965 does show how much time — and price — has changed. Shrimp cocktail? Seventy-five cents. Lobster tail? Under $5. The rest of the restaurant is decorated with awards, placards, and news arti-

cles about the restaurant. Cliff’s Elbow Room, Cliff’s Rendezvous, and Cliff’s Elbow Too, in Laurel, were once part of a quartet of restaurants. The fourth, once known as Cliff’s Elbow East, is in Southold, but was sold to an external buyer in 1998. Since then, they dropped the “Cliff’s” from their name. Ultimately, the Saunders family has created something solid, something that can be reconfigured, in the face of loss, and continued. At this point, Cliff’s Elbow Room, run by one Cliff or two — and someday, there may be another, still — is a venerable institution, gracing Jamesport, year after year, with reliable food that speaks to the community. It’s a community place, after all, even if your name isn’t Cliff.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK Chef Joe Cipro

Pulled Chicken Burrito With Cilantro & Lime Crème Ingredients (serves 4) 4 chicken thighs 2 dried ancho chiles (seeds removed) 2 dried chipotle peppers (seeds removed) 2 qts of chicken stock 4 whole wheat tortillas 1/2 c chopped cilantro 1/4 c fresh squeezed lime juice 2 avocados 1 head of iceberg lettuce (sliced thin) 3 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp sriracha or favorite hot sauce 1/4 c crème fraiche 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp sour cream 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion (rough chopped) 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)

MEZZI RIGATONI

4 stalks of celery (chopped) 2 cloves of garlic 1 bay leaf 2 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Cheyenne pepper 2 Tbsp paprika

Directions Begin seasoning the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear them, skin down, in a medium sized pot over medium-high heat. When the fat begins to render after about a minute on a high sear, turn the heat down to medium and allow the fat to render and the skin to crisp over a medium heat for about 10 minutes. When the skin is crisp, remove

the chicken thighs from the pot. Sauté the chopped onions, celery, garlic, and carrots in the chicken fat. When the vegetables begin to soften, deglaze the pan with one and a half quarts of the chicken stock. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, bay leaf, and spices. Bring to a boil and place the chicken thighs ﬂesh down in the liquid. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and place in a 300-degree oven for three hours. After three hours, remove the thighs and allow them to cool enough to be handled. While the chicken is cooling, reduce the cooking liquid by half, then blend until smooth. Place the dried

chiles in the hot liquid and allow them to steep for 20 minutes. Then, re-blend the entire mixture. Once the chicken has cooled, pull the meat off the bone and mix it back into the sauce. Scoop this mixture into the center of a soft tortilla, wrap it up, and place it folded side down on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for five minutes at 350 degrees. While the tortilla is cooking, slice the avocado and mix the sour cream, crème fraiche, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro with a little bit of salt. When the tortilla is baked, cut it in two and serve with the lettuce, creme, and avocado.

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Gurney’s Serves Up A Mixology Series Hotel guests partake in learning about libations By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Montauk may be quiet in the winter, but it is still alive with ideas. Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is offering hotel guests an educational and engaging way to enjoy their stay. The Wine and Mixology Series returns as a cheerful incentive to bring tourism into the area outside of the warmer months. “The series has been a lovely addition to the amenities we offer Gurney’s guests in the off season,” said Jarhn Blutstein, the resort’s beverage manager. “As we know, Montauk in the off season is absolutely beautiful. However, there are not as many activities in town for guests to enjoy as compared to the summer season,” she noted. Now in its second year, the program has proven to be a successful way for guests to escape everyday stress while interacting with the Gurney’s team and fellow visitors. Held on Saturdays, the events are complimentary. “In addition to the series, we also open the Regent Cocktail Club on Saturday evening, 8 PM, with live music. This is open for hotel guests and the public,” Blutstein said. There have been a total of 12 classes since November. Wine classes are oftentimes paired with a little fromage. The focus of each session ranges from varietals or regions to specific winemakers, accompanied by a printed sheet of information.

Guests have also had the opportunity to partake in a mixology class with libations including bourbon, gin, tequila, and local whiskey. During these sessions, the house mixologist instructs participants on how to make a killer cocktail at home with a takehome recipe card. The next mixology class will be Saturday, March 16, featuring how Clase Azule Tequila is made in its iconic bottle. Sip on the plata and reposado, paired with chocolate. Each event allows out-of-towners to learn something new and meet likeminded people, while still enjoying the salty air and tranquility of Montauk during the quieter months. The series ends on April 20 and resumes again at the end of October. Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is located at 290 Old Montauk Highway. Call 631-668-2345 or visit www.gurneysresorts.com.

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Craft Beer Night Photos by Nicole Teitler Indian Wells Tavern in Amagansett hosted a “Craft Beer Takeover” on Friday, March 1, featuring three breweries. After the success of the inaugural event back on January 25, the event returned for round two. Sloop Brewing from upstate New York served a DDH Green Islands IPA, Bell’s Brewery from Michigan had a Hopslam IPA, and the East End’s own Montauk Brewing Company featured its Coffee Cream Ale. Guests enjoyed food from Bostwick’s.

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Real Realty

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Real Realty Monica Reiner: From Couture To Sales Contracts

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Monica Reiner: From Couture To Sales Contracts How does a Dior executive take the leap from French couture to high-end real estate? We asked Monica Reiner, a virtual walking resource of all things Hamptons, how and why she pivoted from Seventh Avenue to the East End.

about finding a new home, as they truly cherished the one they had. But then, after listening to their wants and needs, I was able to help them find a modern home on the water in Sag Harbor and they fell in love.

You’ve had over 20 years of Hamptons real estate sales experience. Are you local?

Is there a building or piece of architecture in the Hamptons that you absolutely love?

I moved to Sag Harbor in 2000 with my family, including my two children, Jillian and Bradley. The slower-paced small town lifestyle, especially the ability to live on the water and go boating whenever the urge struck, drew us out here full time. I’ve been in real estate for almost 30 years, and I started it full time in the Hamptons about 15 years ago. It was a real badge of honor when a friend introduced me the first time as a local. Not to mention his name, but I’ll give you a hint; he was the dockmaster at the then-named Cove East Marina and still is to this day.

How did you get started and why? My first career was in the fashion business, working for Christian Dior. At that time, I lived on the North Shore and was commuting to Manhattan every day, which became a bit of a slog. My family, which is in the commercial real estate business on Long Island, suggested I get my license. And I’m so glad I did.

Do you specialize in certain regions of the East End? I primarily work east of the Canal, as I’m most familiar with this part of the East End. Working in the Douglas Elliman Bridgehampton office has afforded me the opportunity to really comprehend the different areas of the Hamptons, and not just about real estate but about all the different nuances to our many communities, villages, and hamlets.

Are there any homes that you’ve sold that you’re particularly proud of? I recently worked with some clients in East Hampton who wanted to downsize but who were apprehensive

done efficiently and for getting them done the right way.

Are there any up-andcoming neighborhoods we should know about? They are getting tougher to find, but the hot spots are under a million in Noyac, Hampton Bays, and Springs. As for the higher end of the market, non-ocean waterfronts continue to be of particular interest to many buyers.

What do you do for fun when you’re not working?

I love boating, the beach, and trying new food experiences. I’m also a devotee of the gym and a supporter of the Southampton Animal Shelter.

Anything you’d like to add? Believe it or not, even 30 years later, I wake up every single day thinking about real estate. It’s my passion. To learn more about Reiner or her properties, call 631-903-3920 or email monica.reiner@elliman.com.

I love the mix of historic homes interspersed with modern homes in pockets all over the Hamptons. We’ve got so much to offer here, architecturally and culturally, it’s easy to fall in love with more than one place.

What is some advice you would give sellers? Marketing a home is about so much more than putting up a sign and putting photos up on a website. It’s about finding a realtor who knows what they are doing and can guide you expertly through the process, which is much more involved than people often think.

What about buyers? Get yourself pre-approved for a mortgage as soon as you start thinking about looking. Don’t obsess with trying to figure out when the best time to buy is. Because the best time to buy is when you find the perfect house, you can afford it, and you are not just ready but expertly prepared.

39 Corwith Avenue, Bridgehampton | $2,185,000 Positioned in the heart of the village, this stunning traditional is a turn-key 2537square-foot home meticulously designed with the discerning Hamptons buyer in mind. With a total of four bedrooms, three and one-half baths. The property is complimented by first floor rear-decking overlooking the inground, heated, 12' x 28' pool, lush grounds, pool house, mature foliage, and privacy hedges. Outstanding location. Exceptional value. Will not last! To learn more call Monica Reiner at 631-903-3920 or email monica.reiner@elliman.com.

Have you noticed any trends our readers should know about?

The most attractive homes that sell the quickest are those that are priced right and ready to transact.

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Riverhead Kerrian Otano, an opera singer and Riverhead High School alumna, will conduct a master class with Riverhead High School choral students on April 17 at 6 PM. Otano will sing and work with students to improve their technique and performance ability on stage in an event that is open to the community. The students will be selected based on their New York State School Music Association performances and if they performed in the NYSSMA’s All-State Festival. The singer, who will make her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in March, has also performed with the Washington National Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, and Mannes Opera. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone involved,” said Dena Tishim, the choral director of Riverhead High School. Aquebogue Elementary School’s kindergartners participated in a teddy bear clinic on February 26. The students, clad in surgical masks, gloves, and caps, pretended to diagnose and treat their teddy bear patients with gauze and medical tape. Volunteers from Stony Brook Hospital attended the event to speak with the students about the importance of being responsible and taking care of themselves. The students also discussed car and bicycle safety.

Mattituck-Cutchogue Students from Cutchogue East Elementary have artwork in the Parrish Art Museum’s student exhibition this year, which will be on display through March 10. Eleven students from first through fifth grades took part in the exhibition.

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Junior Honor Society organized a community luncheon in honor or “National No One Eats Alone Day” on February 15. As part of the event, which aims to inspire students to end social isolation and create a culture of belonging, teachers, parents, and staff were invited to join students during their lunch periods.

Tuckahoe Tuckahoe School will host the annual “Empty Bowls Evening Event” on March 14 from 6 to 8 PM. Students, parents, and seniors will also have the opportunity to create a pottery bowl that will be auctioned off at the event. Attendees will be served soup and salad, and take home a student hand-made bowl as a reminder of the less fortunate. Those who come can also bring in canned or boxed food as a donation and receive a student handmade ceramic spoon. Tickets are $5. Event proceeds will go toward the school’s community garden and the local food pantry.

Sag Harbor Sag Harbor fifth graders teamed up with kindergarteners for some fun on the ice at the Buckskill Winter Club in in East Hampton on February 27. Throughout the year, the students take part in events with their younger buddies, including the 100th day of school activities. They also read aloud together, sit together at the school picnics, and visit one another’s classrooms from time to time.

Kindergartners at Aquebogue Elementary School participated in a teddy bear clinic on February 26. Independent/Riverhead School District

Beginning this spring, Navy Beach will award two graduating seniors with a $1000 scholarship toward their college education. Eligible students can apply at East Hampton High School and submit their applications and criteria no later than April 15. “Establishing Navy Beach’s scholarship program for the children of East Hampton is a small way for us

to say thank you to our community,” Frank Davis, a partner at Navy Beach, said, “and to also permit us to soften the economic challenges of a college education.” For more information about eligibility and application, contact the East Hampton High School Guidance and Counseling Department. For more information on the scholarship, visit www. navybeach.com or call 631-668-6868.

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North Fork Claudio’s Wharf Gets A Redo Greenport Village Board signs off on renovation work By Gianna Volpe @GiannaVolpeReport Claudio’s Wharf has long needed a facelift, and while North Forkers have been feeling the loss of a local institution with the recent dismantling of the clam bar’s dock on the Greenport waterfront, manager Stephen Pisacano this week said the renovation work will provide much needed improvements. “They’re making it nicer for the customer and safer for the public,” Pisacano said of how the waterfront empire’s new ownership, including lawyer Perry Weitz, is addressing longstanding safety concerns after finishing its first season. The business, which had been run by the Claudio's family for 148 years, was sold last year. The current renovation work is the most significant since the late Jerry Tuthill directed development to the former fishpacking site in the late 1980s.

On February 28, the Greenport Village Board voted to allow PWIB Claudio Real Estate LLC to “remedy the hazardous conditions existing as a result of an inadequate number of pilings” by installing 24 new pilings. It also set a March 28 hearing for additional work that is outlined in a filed wetlands permit application. Though a previous version of the application requested a four-year window to complete work on the wharf, a disagreement at last week’s village board meeting led to a compromise that reduced the timeline back down to a standard two years. Trustee Mary Bess Philips suggested the village board enforce a performance bond on the application due to the large scale of the project, but withdrew her request after dissent from Trustees Julia Robins and Doug Roberts, as well as

North Fork News Compiled by Genevieve Kotz

Southold Historical Society The Southold Historical Society will host an “April Showers Dinner” at O’Mally’s Restaurant in Southold on April 11 from 12 to 8 PM. The dinner includes an entrée of roasted chicken, salmon, or a vegetarian option, salad, coffee or tea, and dessert, with a take-out option also available. Tickets are $30 with gratuity included. Tickets can be purchased at the society office in the Prince Building at 54325 Main Road in Southold through April 10, or at the door the day of the dinner. The event includes a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 631-7655500 or visit www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

The society will also offer “What Makes a Quilt a Quilt” on March 21 at 2 PM. Master quilter JoAnne Maddalena will touch on quilting techniques, design, and materials in this presentation that will include samples of her own creations. Guests are encouraged to bring along their own pieces to share and discuss during her talk. The event takes place at the Ann Currie-Bell House at the museum complex on the Main Road in Southold. Reservations are required. Call 631-7655500 by March 18.

Mattituck-Laurel Library The Mattituck-Laurel Library will host a Senior Singles Meet and Greet on

Repairs have begun on the dock at Claudio’s in Greenport. Independent/Gianna Volpe

Mayor George Hubbard, led to the compromise on the allowed timeframe for the project. “I’m not in support of a discretionary bond on a project like this,” Robins said of the proposed amendment, adding such a bond has not been enforced in the past 12 years. “I think it could be perceived as singling out a certain business, especially since this is a commercial wetlands permit. I really don’t see a need for it and think that we might be setting a precedent that we don’t need to set right now.” Hubbard also spoke out against a 10-percent performance bond, but agreed to a compromise requested by

the Citizens Advisory Committee and discussed at a previous work session to remove the extra two years that were originally allowed to complete the job. “To add $100,000 on a million-dollar improvement of the village property I feel is putting an undue burden on the applicant,” the mayor said. “They’ve got to get the work done in two years or they have to go reapply.” They mayor said he believed 400 feet of bulkheading could be completed in two years’ time. For more information about the upcoming public hearing, visit villageofgreenport.org.

Thursday, March 7, at 11 AM. Seniors can meet for coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation as a way to meet more friends. Family members may accompany the adult for support. The event is free, but registration is required. The library will also have an informational session on starting a business on March 7 from 6 to 7:30 PM. A SCORE mentor will teach the basics, including legal structuring, paying taxes, keeping financial records, developing a business plan, marketing, and financing. The event is free, but registration is required. An eight-session yoga series for all levels starts on Saturday, March 9, at 9 AM. Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel. The fee is $70 for the eight sessions, or $15 for a walk-in. Those interested can register at the circulation desk.

tone John Corr (the Busker) will present traditional ballads accompanied by guitar, banjo, tin whistle, and the bodhran, a traditional frame drum. The event is free.

“Songs of Irish History,” a concert of Irish ballads, will be held at the library on Sunday, March 10, at 2 PM. Historian Mike McCormack (the Bard) and bari-

The library will host basketball for toddlers and young children on Tuesday, March 12. A session for toddlers ages 18-35 months, with a caregiver, will be held at 2 PM, while a session for kids ages three to five will be held at 3 PM. Another session for kids in kindergarten and first grade will be held at 4 PM. The event is free, but registration is required. A chair aerobics and strength training session with Laurie Short will be held on March 13 at 9 AM. The eightweek session will feature non-impact aerobic movement patterns while seated in a chair, followed by functional strength training. Attendees are asked to bring three to five-pound dumbbells and water. The fee is $40, and those interested can register in advance at the circulation desk.

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Sports Harding, Defense Carry Bees To Regional Final Senior scores double-double as Bridgehampton dispatches Roscoe Central 59-29 By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

It’s said practice makes perfect. And the Bridgehampton boys basketball team was able to get a warm-up in for the state regional finals with a 59-29 win over Section IX Roscoe Central at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh on March 3. Most of the Bees’ sets ran through J.P. Harding, who muscled his way to the rim for a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The senior had the ball early and often, working behind screens set for him downhill. But he grew hungrier after halftime and scored six during a 9-0 Bridgehampton run and finished with 16 second-half points. Harding forced a steal and scored to extend his team’s advantage to 3111 to start the third period. After a

J.P. Harding leaps to the rim. Independent/Desirée Keegan

Nae’Jon Ward (15 points, eight assists, four rebounds) three-pointer, Harding added a layup and a bucket off a feed from Elijah White (eight points, seven rebounds, five assists) through traffic. “I felt great out there, just let the game come to me,” Harding said before noting his team’s scrappiness on the other side of the court. “We came out really aggressive on defense. It won us the game.”

Baskets from Will Walker and Jahqur Carr countered Roscoe scores before Ward’s spin move through traffic brought the crowd to its feet, as Bridgehampton extended its lead to 44-17. “I’ve practiced that one a lot, and it was finally time for me to use it in a game,” Ward said with smirk. “I think this boosted our confidence.” But head coach Ron White wants his team to remain grounded, point-

ing to some careless errors that led to easy points for the Blue Devils. “We let some really not-so-good possessions go, and they scored,” White said with a sigh. “Maybe we were able to get away with it now, but next game we’ll be in trouble.” The Killer Bees (15-9) advance to face the winner of Tuesday’s matchup between Section I Martin Luther King Jr. (Hastings on Hudson) and Section Continued On Next Page.

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Continued From Previous Page. IV Marathon (Cortland County). This victory comes after Bridgehampton secured its first Long Island Class D title with a 63-61 win over Academy Charter on March 1. Although the Bees have won nine state titles, there hasn’t been a Nassau County team for them to face prior to this season. Ward, who scored 24 points in that game, went 7-for-8 from the foul line, hitting crucial free throws in the last minute. White went 8-for-8 from the line and had 18 points against Academy Charter. “This is the farthest I’ve ever gotten,” Ward said, smiling. “I’ve never even been to Binghamton before.” Harding, who has continued a longstanding streak of double-doubles with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the LIC title game, said his Bees are locked in. “Even though we were ahead we were humble, using this as a practice for the more important games that are going to come,” he said. “We’re confident … really confident, but we want to remain humble.” A Martin Luther King Jr. victory would bring Bridgehampton to Pace University on Friday, while a Marathon win would mean a trip to Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton on Sunday.

Nae’Jon Ward moves the ball up the court. Independent/Desirée Keegan

Regionals Preview Pierson girls, Greenport boys looking to make runs to state finals By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

It’s time to take the road to states. Pierson and Mattituck’s girls are playing in regional matchups this week, as well as Greenport’s boys basketball team. The Whalers, whose team includes players from Bridgehampton and Shelter Island, will face the winner of the Section I/Section IX matchup Saturday, March 9. Should Section I win, the game will be played at Farmingdale Sate College at noon, but if Section IX comes out on top, the two will compete at SUNY New Paltz at 1:30 PM. The Tuckers will take on Carle Place in the sub-regional championship at Farmingdale State College Wednesday, March 6, at 5 PM, and advance to face the winner of the Section IX/ Section I matchup March 9. If Section

I wins, the game will be played at Pace University, and if Section IX comes out on top, at SUNY New Paltz. The start time for either game will be 4 PM. Should Pierson or Mattituck win their March 9 matchups, the teams would advance to the state championship at Hudson Valley Community College March 15-17. The Porters will face the winner of the Section IX/Section I matchup in the regional final Saturday at Centereach High School at noon. The state championship will take place at Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton March 15 to 17. For results of the Bridgehampton boys basketball regional championship, and to find out if the Killer Bees punched their ticket to states, see story on page 28.

Pierson’s Katie Kneeland shoots over a Smithtown Christian opponent in the Whalers’ Class C/D championship win February 15. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

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Paul Bass, at center, with son Liam, wife Kim, and twins Conner and Zach at his 2015 induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Independent/Courtesy National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Liam McIntyre leaps into Paul Bass’s arms after a win at the 2018 state championship tournament. Independent/Courtesy Liam McIntyre

Coach Bass Retires After 36 years

want by your side through life. He’s one of the greats, and will be remembered as a legend of Long Island wrestling.” Over his career, Bass amassed over 270 wins, making him one of the Top 10 winningest coaches in Suffolk County. He has produced more than 200 AllLeague, 45 All-County, six county champion, 10 state qualifier, and five All-State wrestlers. He has sent wrestlers to the state tournament 12 out of the last 14 years, a county record. Bass has earned the Coach of the Year title six times in his career, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2015, the same year he retired from teaching social studies. As a Westhampton student in 1978, the then155-pound Bass was named the school’s second Suffolk County champion. He is currently vice president of the Suffolk County Wrestling Coaches Association, where he previously served as treasurer.

Longtime Westhampton Beach wrestling leader, alumnus leaves mark on the athletes he mentored By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

For Westhampton Beach wrestlers like Liam McIntyre, a good coach can change a match, but a great coach can change a life. And that’s exactly what Paul Bass has done. McIntyre remembers being Bass’s first seventh-grade varsity starter at 106 pounds. After he’d made All-League but missed his shot at a title, his coach pulled him aside and told him he saw his young grappler was destined for greatness. Bass told him the two of them would be in the state finals McIntyre’s senior season at 195 pounds, and that’s exactly what

happened. McIntyre became his coach’s second and last wrestler to make it to the state finals. After 36 years, the Westhampton coach and former Hurricane wrestler is retiring. “Coach Bass is literally like a second father to me — we have conversations not only about wrestling, but about life, and he’s just been an unreal mentor and such an amazing influence,” McIntyre said. “I’m super happy we’ve had so much success in his final year. Everyone knows he can be a little crazy, but when you get to know him you realize this is a guy you

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Dedicated To His Athletes Bass’s other state finalist, 2013 graduate Alex Mazzone, said his coach was always encouraging and eager to lend a helping hand. What he loved most was how being a part of the team was always about more than wrestling. “Of course he taught me a number of

wrestling moves and techniques, but also how to compete with dignity and pride,” said Mazzone, who added his coach also helped him battle through injury and issues at home, learning his coach had struggled with his own issues, including overcoming thyroid cancer in 1991. “It was great knowing that my coach cared about me not only as a wrestler, but as an individual off the mat. He was a mentor and a friend.” Wrestling was about family for Mazzone, and the sport had been in Bass’s family for some time. He took to the mat after watching his cousin compete for Westhampton. “I got into a fight after school in sixth grade, broken up by the basketball coach in middle school,” Bass said during a Hall of Fame interview, laughing. “He told us he would see us next year, and that’s when I decided to wrestle instead of play basketball.” Bass even had the unique opportunity to coach his sons. Twins Conner and Zach were engineering majors and earned All-Conference honors at Stevens Institute of Technology, and Liam wrestled for SUNY Oneonta. The twins are also part of the 100-plus wins Continued On Next Page.

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Continued From Previous Page. club at Westhampton. Connor earned All-State honors after finishing second in the county in 2011. He also finished fourth in 2008 and 2009, while Zach placed fourth in 2011 and was named an academic All-American in 2015 wrestling for the Division III Ducks. Zach Bass said his father has always been dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to. The coach used to run triathlons and is also chief of lifeguards at Southampton Town’s Tiana Beach in East Quogue, where he runs workouts in the early morning. “He’s very team-oriented, works with kids at every level ensuring the effort is put in, and it showed,” Bass said of his father. “Anything you have to attack he made sure we knew how to prepare and work through stuff, to never give up.” The head coach considered retiring several times, and it hit everyone hard to hear that this time, his decision was final. “He can’t take a half or a part-time role in it. It’s all or nothing for him,” he continued. “He’s done right by so many people for so many years that it’s bittersweet, but we’re very, very proud of him. This has all been a cool experience for all of us.” He noted that none of the success would have been made possible if it wasn’t for his mother, Kim, who he’s called his father’s “driving force.” She said wrestling has been as much a part of her life as it has been her husband’s, and she wouldn’t change a thing. “It’s hard knowing that this has been his last season, but it’s time. It’s time for him to start doing more things for himself,” she said. “He’s built a lot of strong relationships through this — it’s been incredible — and it’s kind of helped him in a way walk away from the sport knowing that he’s done what he was supposed to do. And it’s never been about money or accolades, it’s always been about the kids.”

Paul Bass received his plaque for being a 2015 inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Independent/ Courtesy National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Replacing A Legend Westhampton Athletic Director Kathy Masterson, who’s been at the helm for the last 13 years and has known Bass for 20, said her longstanding coach is irreplaceable. “Our wrestling program, in my opinion, is second to none,” she said. “The kids are hardworking, dedicated, and upstanding young men and women, and that’s a testament to Paul. He demands that and they buy in.” Masterson said she’s had many sleepless nights worrying about how she’s going to fill his shoes. “I could care less about the wins and losses. It’s seeing the former wrestlers that come back to matches,” she said. “It’s about all these kids that still feel a part of this program, and who have become such fine young men.” Bass has worked with engineering majors, para-rescuers, even EMS special services, and he’s helped mold them. To many, he’s not just a staple at the school but a pillar in the community. Alex Kravitz, a 2016 graduate, followed his older brother Aiden (2014) in joining the Westhampton team, and constantly found himself smiling, even through motion sickness on rides to away meets. He and his coach discovered their mutual distaste for long trips on a bus heading to the Kutztown University Wrestling Camp. That’s when Bass invited his

soon-to-be eighth-grader to sit next to him in the front row. The pair shared that spot on the bus the rest of Kravitz’s wrestling career, and to no surprise, talked about more than just the sport. “He’s the type of person to dig deep into your life. He cares so much about us that he’s not only a wrestling coach, but a life coach,” Kravitz said. “He has a very strong personality — can seem a little intense — but he’s always willing to crack a joke. I learned many important lessons through my time with Coach Bass I carry with me today . . . the work ethic and discipline that he instilled in me at a young age is what I truly believe has made me the person I am today.” Kravitz laughed thinking back to how he was impressed his coach could

still give him a beating even in his prime, but his relationship with Bass was “give, and you shall receive.” The wrestler said if you followed his coach’s teaching and put forth 100 percent of your effort, he’d give that in return. Moving on from my life as a student at Westhampton, Kravitz said whenever he was going through a difficult situation, he’d think back to a rough Tuesday practice before a dual meet. “Wrestling under Coach Bass was more than a sport, it was a lifestyle,” Kravitz said. “We were all learning how to become men.” Bass said that’s all he ever wanted for his players. Having 50-year-olds still calling him coach has been part of the beauty of being a teacher, he said, adding he’s the “luckiest man in the world.” “Coaching is all about building a relationship with these kids — even taking a kid who’s not very good and seeing him work hard to get All-League — it’s trying to get the best out of every kid, seeing every kid grow,” Bass said following the state tournament. “I’m proud of all my guys, where they came from and where they ended up. My biggest thing has always been to turn them into positive young men, and if that doesn’t happen, I haven’t done my job.” His wrestlers, colleagues, and family alike said if there’s one thing left to say to their coach, it’s “job well done.”

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among Section XI teams. “There was a lot of energy and a lot of excitement,” said Forst, a junior who also swam in the relay. “It was really fun. We did our best.” McCormac’s brother Owen (22.50), a sophomore, dropped his time to follow his brother, and Ryan Duryea (21.55) closed out his senior season by anchoring the relay with his own personal best split. “It was great to be able to compete with the best kids in the state,” Duryea said. “To put everything we trained for all season together and to see it all work out really nicely for us, it was a great way to end my varsity career; it was special. This put the cherry on top.” His Bonackers finished the regular season undefeated, were named League II champions, and finished second in

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Pets Dishwasher and evening Turndown as needed. This is a Full-time, year-round position. Must be willing to work Weekends, work a flexible schedule, and must be able to work holidays. Please send resume or contact information to hookmill@gmail.com 19-4-22 FULL TIME OFFICE/CUSTOMER SERVICE REP NEEDED 40 hrs. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Full benefits, 401k W/ matching contributions, major holidays off, paid vacation. Fortune 500 company. Duties include answering calls, scheduling appointments, opening up new accounts. Administrative duties. SUBURBAN PROPANE 631-5370930 ask for JOAN or WIL Walfonso-zea@suburbanpropane.com. Inquiries kept confidential 19-4-22

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Heather was dumped in a local apartment complex on a freezing cold January night. She was young and weighed only 5lbs. A good samaritan heard her cries and came to her rescue. Heather was very social and could have easily perished. She has since been tested for Felv-Fiv (negative), vaccinated, treated for parasites and spayed. While in fostercare, she was extremely well behaved with other household pets. Heather can be quite chatty, especially around feeding time and her endearing meows are a reminder of her presence. This precious, wide-eyed angel is gentle, petite and a treasure to behold. Text or call (631) 2198529 for adoption info.incli. Help us help them. “Sponsored by Ellen Hopkins” R.S.V.P. (631) 728-3524 PET SITTER / DOG WALKER Available for daily visits, wknds or extended vaca-

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Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa & Gurney’s Montauk Yacht Club In order to be eligible for hire, you must have proper authorization to be employed in the United States. Housekeeper/Houseman, Staff Accountant, Corso Barista, Pastry Cook, Security Guard, Banquet Captain, Seasonal Front Desk Manager, Seasonal Restaurant Manager, Seasonal Pool Club Manager, Seasonal Sous Chef, and Seasonal Housekeeping supervisor. Seasonal Engineering Line Staff, Seasonal Shuttle Drivers If you are interested in any of the above positions, please apply on line at HYPERLINK “https://www.gurneysresorts.com/montauk/about/careers” https://www.gurneysresorts.com/montauk/about/careers

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Tree Service TREE SPECIALIST-Topping for view and sunlight. Tree removal, pruning, etc. 631747-5797. UFN

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