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Suicide Attempt By Alleged Code Violator

By Rick Murphy

The poster child for East Hampton Town’s new get tough policy on code violators is sitting in a psychiatric ward, recovering from a suicide attempt.

In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Sydney Griffin expressed anger and frustration at the way the town handled his predicament and the publicity surrounding it. “It’s humiliating,” he said.

Griffin, 75, has no money. He can’t afford to pay the electric or heat bills in his house in Northwest Woods.

He faces 28 zoning and code ordinance charges after a much publicized raid on his house earlier this year -- but he can’t afford a lawyer.

What he does have is a resume.

Friends said Griffin was the youngest graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the youngest to achieve the rank of captain. He skippered a cargo ship during Operation Desert Storm, earning the praise of crew members.

He’s worked for the top cruise ship lines in the world. Griffin’s last job

was running a five-star cruise ship around the Hawaiian Islands. ” Un f o r t u n a t e l y, h e ’ s b e e n suffering from a severe mental crisis for a long time,” said a friend who has known Griffin for decades. She did not want her name used. “He had dementia, but he was so smart – a genius — that people didn’t realize it at first.”

In his heyday Griffin was one of the most sought-after cargo ship captains in the world. In the 60s he took a cargo ship to China, the first U.S. vessel to enter mainland waters since World War II. He was hired by the United States Navy to take the helm of The Antares, one of the largest – 947 by 105 feet -- and fastest merchant ships in the world. The ship was part of the Navy’s Rapid Deployment Fleet.

Griffin built the house for himself, but spent most of his time at sea.

When he retired, he received a large lump-sum payment that was to be his retirement fund and it was by all accounts a considerable amount – Griffin’s salary approached six figures and his jobs always included free room, board, uniform

allowances, and so on.

About eight years ago Griffin took a boarder into his East Hampton home.

“He might have wanted someone to help pay the bills but I think he just wanted a companion,” the friend recalled. The boarder ended up stealing Griffin’s money. “I went to the police with him, but they made light of it. They wanted no part of it.”

Since then it’s been a spiraling descent into confusion and poverty.

Griffin took more boarders in, and they inevitably took advantage of him.

He was busted in 2011 for many of the same types of violations he faces now – most of which, Griffin said, he is innocent of.

Sydney Griffin was one of the most sought after skippers A c c o r d i n g t o t h e in the world, manning the helm of cargo ships as long as town’s press release the three football fields. “single family house was converted into four separate living them,” Griffin countered. units with four different groups of “That’s not true,” that there were people living there.” four apartments carved out, said the “I rented to two tenants. Each friend, who has been to the house tenant had relatives living with Continued ON page 22.

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I’m the Devil. This is hell and naturally hell is full of problems. That’s what hell is all about – problems.

Mr. Devil, it’s that same group that has been causing all the trouble since 1875 and now they’re threatening another revolution and they say that when they take over hell you’ll be out on your tail.

Send them in. I will show them that you can’t negotiate with the devil.

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I’m Khrushchev, and we’re pissed.

I’m the spokesman.

In 1951 I told that schmuck Nixon that communism will win over capitalism.

In 1953 I told the world and the United States that “We Will Bury You.” I said communism would defeat capitalism.

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Then the Berlin Wall came down and everyone thought socialism and communism were dead. We went down in history as losers. But now our day has come. America is heading our way. Soon it will be a socialist state. Let us praise Barack Obama.

America fell for Obama’s attractive smile, handsome face and great speechmaking ability.

Americans didn’t listen to what he said, but they sure loved the way he said it. They even re-elected him after he messed up his first term.

Obama called for a redistribution of wealth and he has kept his promise.

He talks about the 1% with money taking advantage of the middle class and the poor.

Soon the wealthy will be eliminated.

And, of course, we have Obamacare.

Yes, there have been a few shall we say “hurdles,” but with his executive orders and his ignoring Congress, in time Obama will completely control healthcare.

Next will come the other “enemies of the state”: The pharmaceutical companies. The insurance companies.

They must be destroyed.

Then will come forcing doctors to work for the state. America will have socialized medicine with everyone getting terrible but free health care equally.

Thanks to Obama, the unions are on the way back and they are more powerful than ever.

There is no opposition. The Republican Party is stumbling and bumbling. Rand Paul? Would you believe that Libertarian putz Rand Paul running against our sainted Hillary?

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And someday Russia will occupy it.

Putin will first send Russian soldiers to occupy Brighten Beach in Brooklyn because he will claim Brighten Beach is his because it’s filled with Russians.

Naturally Obama will file the strongest, strongest, strongest protest with the U.N. He will go on television and put on his most serious face. He will say he’s setting the red line in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, and when the Russians take Prospect Park, Obama promises he will stamp his feet in protest.

Wait a minute. I’m the Devil.

What do I care about Obama, and all this stuff. What am I supposed to do about all this?

Give us the respect and recognition we deserve.

Senator Nancy Pelosi won’t be satisfied until life is hell on earth for anyone who works for a living.

Certainly, Mr. Devil, she’s working for you. Let her stand up and recognize us as the people who were redistributing wealth long before that newcomer Obama.

As Devil you are close to some of the media, like The New York Times and MSNBC. Let them stop pretending they’re impartial. Let them give credit where credit is due.

Let the world honor us.

Communism and socialism has defeated capitalism in the United States of America.

What else do you want?

No offense, Mr. Devil, but you’re getting old. We demand a voice in who will succeed you in ten billion years.

Forget Obama, forget Pelosi, forget Harry Reid. Forget Newt Gingrich.

Forget that strutting fool Putin.

We insist that there is a man who will rise to the top of the socialist world and lead us all to glory in hell.

This is a man who will rule the world of communism with an iron fist.

This is a man who knows how to hypnotize the poor into blindly following him. Today New York . . . tomorrow Europe, Africa and Latin America.

This is a man who, in our opinion, is the Socialist/Communist Rookie of the Year.

Let’s hear it for Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City.

Bill de Blasio. I’ve had my Devil’s eye on him.

He would be a good choice to succeed me in ten billion years. He does show promise. He’s only been Mayor for a few weeks and already New York City is going to hell.

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Newbies Settling In

By Kitty Merrill

East Hampton Town’s freshmen councilmembers Fred Overton and Kathee Burke-Gonzalez are brimming with enthusiasm and ideas. With over two months on the job under their belts, the pair sat down recently with The Independent to talk about how their first 60 days in office have gone.

Overton

The town board’s sole member voted in on the Republican line, Overton was full of praise for Supervisor Larry Cantwell’s inclusive leadership style. Starting right after Election Day last fall, Overton was part of every transition discussion.

“That was key to setting a tone,” he observed.

January was ”a hectic first month,” as “everybody with an issue” sought out Overton’s ear. “They wanted to re-affirm their positions and see if I can support them.”

Having served for years as town clerk and been present at dozens of board meetings and work sessions, Overton had a leg up when it came to knowledge of ongoing initiatives.

Good thing, since out of the gate town officials had to grapple with a seemingly never-ending cycle of snowstorms. As liaison to the town’s emergency preparedness committee, Overton was front and center for discussions about how best to handle the bounty of blizzards. He’s interested in improving how the town provides emergency information when storms loom.

Overton was also assigned to the Nature Preserve Committee and the Deer Management Committee. With a proposed deer cull planned -- and opposed -- the DMC was “on the front burner right away,” Overton related.

When it came down to making a decision, Cantwell and Overton met with staff from the town’s natural resources and planning departments.

Without a proper environmental assessment, the town decided to hold off on participating in the cull this winter. “I’m still open to it,” Overton said. “But I’d like to see if I can’t get local hunters involved in some fashion. It’s on the back burner

for now.”

Cull discussion may dominate town talks next fall again. For now, Overton’s got an eye on issues with a more immediate future. They’re no less controversial. He’s been tasked with shepherding proposals designed to limit the number of commercial vehicles and “light trucks” that can be parked at a residential property.

The last administration attempted to craft code revisions designed to keep private, residential properties from morphing into de facto businesses.

Overton’s facing the challenge of balancing the needs of neighbors with those of small businessmen.

The councilman is also trying to get his arms around another measure that could help address

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quality of life issues in residential neighborhoods. Some say the creation of a rental registry could provide teeth to code enforcers looking to investigate and prosecute landlords and tenants in illegally overcrowded homes. Prior efforts at creating a town wide rental registry failed years ago. Overton’s studying registries in neighboring towns.

“I want to do it right,” he said. “I want to make sure everybody has a chance to comment on it and that it’s well vetted.” He’s hoping to have something in place for the light trucks before the summer season begins.

He’s also eager to hear back from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding plans for erosion control in downtown Montauk. A promised study was supposed to be distributed before the end of 2013, but was delayed due to obstacles related to

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other Corps work on Fire Island. “I want to see it soon,” the councilman said As for that hectic first month, Overton said by February, “We’re in a routine now.”

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New Law Licenses Pool And Spa Cleaners

By Rick Murphy

A new Suffolk County law requires all swimming pool and spa maintenance companies to be licensed. Owners are required to take a weeklong certification course, pass a test, and join the Long Island Association of Pool and Spa Professionals.

Though politicians lauded the measure as a way to control the chemicals used in spa cleaning, some professionals blanched at the costs involved in the certification process. Also in question is the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, which stands to enrich its coffers considerably as a result of the law - APSP is the

only entity licensed to administer the test, and its huge lobbying arm contributes liberally to local politicians.

The cost of the county certificate itself is modest -- $100 every two years. But the course will cost from $500 to $800, and the cost of joining the APSP is $395 to $585 depending on the size of the pool company.

“It’s a lot of money,” acknowledged Legislator Jay Schneiderman. He acknowledged the pool and spa industry has an active lobby.

Schneiderman is concerned the county won’t enforce the law.

“It seems Consumer Affairs is not enforcing anything on the East End,” he said.

Not so, said Joan Taylor of the County Consumer Affairs Department. “There will be enforcement,” she said, when the new law takes effect on July 17.

She said her department sends out investigators and they literally “drive up and down the streets.

When they see a pool being serviced, they will approach the workers and will check for the license and to see what chemicals are being used.”

Taylor acknowledged APSP is poised to make a killing on the new legislation, and said she hopes the county will begin offering the course in the coming years.

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Taylor said, “Not one person is pleased” with the cost of the certification process. She said her office is committed to “enforce the law the best we can” and said there will be an 800 hotline set up for homeowners and pool professionals to report those who are engaged in the business without a proper permit.

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After two meetings with East Hampton town and village officials last week, PSEG honchos agreed to bury the power lines that have been a source of passionate opposition for area residents.

Last Thursday the town board unanimously approved a memorializing resolution seeking Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “financial assistance and intervention” in requiring PSEG to bury lines the utility is currently installing along a six mile route from the village to Amagansett.

Thursday night’s resolution was bookended by meetings with PSEG officials, Supervisor Larry Cantwell, Village Mayor Paul Rickenbach and community members held on Wednesday and Friday.

Although the first work session was not designed to include public input, signs stating “bury the lines” posted throughout a standing room only town hall got the message across. At Wednesday’s meeting PSEG president and Chief Operating Officer David Daly agreed to consider alternatives to the project currently underway. Community members are exorcised about the installation of giant, 65-foot poles for high voltage electrical transmission lines along a route through densely populated neighborhoods.

While he agreed to consider a different route, and burying the lines, Daly said he would not halt the ongoing work. The current project, estimated at $7 million, has

already seen some 250 of 266 poles installed. PSEG’s plan is to complete the project and work on reviewing the alternative at the same time.

By Friday, after a private meeting with Cantwell, Rickenbach, as well as Senator Ken LaValle, Assemblyman Fred Thiele and representatives of the community group, Save East Hampton: Safe, Responsible Energy, Daly promised to remove the big poles and install new transmission lines under ground within 16 months of the approval of project financing.

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By Emily Toy

Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Alex Gregor met with the Southampton Town Board last Thursday to discuss equipment needs and possible sources of funding.

“It’s been a hard winter,” Gregor said. “We’ve been pushing the men and women in the highway department pretty hard.”

According to Gregor, some of the department’s employees worked anywhere between 10 and 45 hours straight, trying to clear roads constantly being dumped on with this season’s abundant snow storms.

“We’ve seen their overtime numbers,” said Councilwoman Bridget Fleming, “they did an amazing job.”

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joined Fleming in “recognizing them. We owe them a debt of gratitude,” Throne-Holst said.

Gregor stressed the highway department uses their equipment “a lot,” noting the current situation after this brutal winter sees 18 trucks down for the count. He also mentioned the department still utilizes trucks dating back to 1993, using them as plow trucks.

Gregor opined it would be a good idea to purchase sweepers for snow removal, noting the town could purchase two for $159,000 as opposed to purchasing one from the county at $167,000 a pop. The sweepers, according to Gregor, pick up debris including snow, pieces of asphalt, leaves, compost and more and does it all in one quick, efficient shot.

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sweepers would last as long as 20 years, noting, “it’s a good machine, we should take advantage of this opportunity.”

Replacing a payloader in Bridgehampton was another request Gregor deemed necessary, assuring “a new one will last for as long as the Town of Southampton.” According to Gregor a new payloader would cost about $122,000.

Another immediate need was the replacement of any number of plow trucks.

“We need to replace some of these,” he said. “We’re asking you for some money to do that.”

Gregor said he’s holding off on a major overhaul, equipment wise, within his department, trying to utilize what he already has.

“We try to make what we already have multi purpose, with no vanity fleets,” he said.

Throne-Holst questioned what the actual cost of this winter was for the highway department, suggesting “putting our heads together to get

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a better understanding of this,” and mentioning how costs could potentially be as much as 40 percent above the cost of a usual winter season.

Comptroller Len Marchese was on hand to discuss what budget restraints the highway superintendent had. According to Marchese, the department’s overtime was budgeted at $175,000 yet about $192,000 was spent.

“We need to come up with a plan to get you through the rest of the year,” Marchese said to Gregor, suggesting possibly implementing a joint fleet management to cut down on costs.

Gregor said he didn’t think it was that bad compared to other towns.

“It’s been an unrelenting winter,” Fleming said. “But I haven’t heard a lot of complaints [about town roads not being clear]. You should really be commended.”

Gregor said he and his team would be ready to take on any challenge.

“We want to make the Town of Southampton a better place for residents and visitors,” he said, halfjoking “although we still have that occasional unfortunate mailbox . . .”

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Over the next two weeks, the East End will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a time of the year that’s become a special season in the hearts, minds, and spirits of locals and visitors alike.

The first of several parades is this Saturday in Westhampton Beach.

The Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee announced Quogue resident Donna Conti will serve as grand marshal at Saturday’s 47th annual parade.

Conti, a woman the committee deemed “a community servant,” is the tenth woman to take the lead in the parade’s history. She is the third member of her family to do so,

after her father Jim Gohery in 1995 and her brother-in-law Seth Allan in 2009.

“She’s a great choice and the parade committee is proud to have Donna as our 48th ever grand marshal,” said parade committee president Tim Laube in an announcement. “Donna brings an intense energy level to any project she gets involved with, whether it’s working with the booster club, coaching or as a Conehead, she gets it done.”

As a “Conehead,” Conti is part of a secret group of locals that every year finds a unique way to work current events, social commentary, politics

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and other themes into whatever the respective theme of the parade is.

And they do so while barbecuing a pig on the parade route. Usually, the Coneheads’ fun and spirited floats win top prize.

Following the tradition of the parade’s past Grand Marshals, Conti got to select the parade’s theme. For this year, the theme is Dream Green.

This year’s parade will step off from the Westhampton Beach Elementary School on Mill Road and end on Main Street near Sunset Avenue. Parade is slated to start on Saturday at noon.

Other Paddy’s parades are scattered around the East End this month.

The sixth annual Am-O-Gansett Parade, dubbed “the world’s shortest parade,” is also on Saturday, starting at 12:02 PM. See elsewhere in this

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issue for more details.

The North Fork Chamber of Commerce hosts its tenth annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday.

Step off is 2 PM. The parade runs from Cox Lane to Case’s Lane in Cutchogue.

Saturday will also feature a traditional Irish dinner with the 11th annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the Point Bar & Grill from 5:30 to 8:30 PM in Montauk. Tickets are $15 per person, $10 for children.

The evening, hosted by the Montauk Friends of Erin, will include music

by Todd the Guitar Guy and raffles and prizes will round out the night.

As March marches on, Hampton Bays, Jamesport and Montauk will host lively processions on March 22 and March 23, respectively. The Hampton Bays parade starts at the Continued ON page 22.

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RICK’S SPACE Intolerant And Intolerable Somewhere In The Deep Woods Bambi: Stop! Who goes there?

Tom: It’s me, Tom Turkey!

Bambi: Come closer so I can see you.

Tom: Cluck, cluck, cluck . . .

Bambi: What in the hell . . . you’re not a turkey!

Tom: Am so . . . look, I have cranberry sauce on my drumstick.

Bambi: Wait a second . . . you’re one of the Mute Swans, aren’t you.

Tom: Do I look like a mime to you?

I’m talkin’, ain’t I? Bambi: I get it -- you’re telling

people you’re a turkey because the DEC wants to kill all the Mute Swans.

Tom: That’s right, buddy. And if you’re smart you’ll do the same.

They want to shoot all the deer, you know.

Bambi: Deer? I’m not a deer.

Tom: You’re not, eh?

Bambi: No, I’m a reindeer. I work for Santa.

Tom: Is that right? What’s your name?

Bambi: I’m umm, Blixten . . . No, I’m Cube-it.

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Tom: So how come you’re not on the North Pole?

Bambi: I have visa problems, Ok? Besides, there’s enough snow here.

Tom: And where’s your red nose?

Bambi: What, are you some kind of wise guy? I don’t wear makeup when I’m off duty. You come around Christmas Eve, I’ll be all dolled up – red nose, heels, pearls, the whole nine yards.

Tom: Seems to me any place is better than here. What’s with all these crazy drivers?

Bambi: Ya got me. Shhhhh . . . here comes someone. Hide!

Tom: Halt! Who goes there?

Terry: ‘Tis me! Terry O’Rourke.

Here for the St. Paddy’s parade! Top of the morning to ya!

Bambi: You don’t look Irish to me.

Terry: Ok, I am Sven from Norway!

Here to plug the dike!

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Terry: Shhhhh. Not any more.

People are blaming me for everything that goes wrong around here. It’s not cool to be from Ecuador. I wanna be Irish.

Tom: You know, I remember the old days. Everyone got along. Folks didn’t worry about that kind of thing. It was a simpler place. It was . . . it was . . . country. Live and let live.

Bambi: Shhh! Here comes someone else. Shhh.

Tom: Who goes there?

Hill & Bill: It’s just us, Bill and Hillary Clinton. We live here now.

Bambi: Hmmmm . . . you don’t look like the Clintons. Wait a second! I recognize both of you!

You’re former Southampton Town Supervisor Linda Kabot, and you are former East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson!

Hill & Bill: We are not!

Tom: Yes you are . . . you’re Republicans.

Hill & Bill: Don’t say that word!

People don’t like Republicans around here. It’s because we support the Town Trustees and our baymen and we want to see regular people get a fair shake and we don’t kowtow to the rich and famous.

Bambi: Christ, You guys are weird.

Tom: Yeah . . . go find somewhere else to nest. We don’t need your kind around here.

Terry: Yeah! Dems rule! I hope the DEC mutes your sorry asses!

Tom: Jeez. Now who is coming?

Hey! Who the heck are you guys?

Workers: We’re ummm . . . ummm . . . we’re Jehovah Witnesses.

Bambi: Oh yeah? Then why is PSEG stitched on your jackets?

Tom: Omigod! They are the guys with the big poles.

Hill & Bill: Antichrists! They are spreading radiation poison in our schools.

Bambi: They are causing brain tumors in nuns!

Tom: They are frying our brains!

Hill & Bill: And they send us huge electric bills every month!

Tom: The DEC should hunt them down like dogs!

Hill & Bill: The DEC doesn’t hunt dogs, just Mute Swans and deer.

Bambi: Oh, we haven’t seen any of them around here.

Tom: Nope, never seen any swans or deer around these parts. Nope.

Terry: Hey, has anyone seen any ICE agents out here?

Bambi, and Tom: No, never.

Terry: Just wonderin’ – not that I’m worried. After all, I’m Irish.

Tom: You said you were Swedish.

Terry: What, I look like a meatball?

Everybody: Well, we might as well settle in. Looks like it’s gonna snow again.

Tom: I don’t want to sleep next to Norwegians.

Bambi: I don’t want to sleep near a Mute Swan.

Terry: I don’t want to sleep in the cold!

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Dear Mr. Murphy, Democrats tend to argue that any opposition to their platform is obstructionism, however a difference exists between legitimate debate and obstruction. Likewise, a difference exists between back-room dealing and compromise. For example, prior to the last election Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst supported Democratic Councilwoman Bridget Fleming’s resolution to prohibit party members from serving on Southampton’s land-use boards. However,

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There is a right way to do things and a wrong way. Government officials, especially, are bound to a higher standard – a degree of professionalism should be exhibited at all times.

A recent East Hampton Town Hall meeting with representatives of the utility company PSEG serves as a primer of how NOT to conduct oneself in public.

PSEG, reacting to complaints that a series of electric poles being installed in East Hampton Village and Town are unsightly, took the complaints seriously – seriously enough that David Daly, the CEO of the huge utility, personally attended a meeting about the matter.

One can only assume he expected some serious discourse. His very presence was a signal that the utility took the complaints seriously and was genuinely interested in finding a workable solution.

Instead, he walked into a dog and pony show, a hostile environment replete with signs hung all over, even behind the dais. Along with East Hampton Mayor Paul Rickenbach and the new East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell, the room was filled with some 150 citizens, almost all of whom were vehemently opposed to any sort of sensible dialogue. Their message was myopic: we want the poles taken down, and we want the work stopped now!

Many were from a group called Save East Hampton, a group of well-meaning folks who, unfortunately, play loosy-goosey with the facts. The group’s ads say the poles were installed without anyone’s knowledge or permission. This is a patently false statement. Every homeowner along the route was notified by mail, and PSEG can prove it. The discussions with the village began in late 2012, and there were dozens of pieces of correspondence reviewed by the mayor and Cantwell, who was Village Administrator for much of the process.

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after the election, she reversed her position. Yet because Ms. Throne-Holst replaced two Republican committee board members, The Southampton Press wrote that she addressed the issue of political influence while stopping short of pay-back.

If so, why did Democrats who supported Ms. Throne-Holst prior to the election oppose her “about-face” and why did Republicans praise it? Ms. Throne-Holst’s alleged compromise gives the appearance of a back-room deal because it avoids a debate about the influence of money and private agendas on the land-use boards, and while I respect Ms. Fleming’s argument,

began did the village issue the necessary permits to PSEG – the town quickly followed suit.

Cantwell, for his part has kept his head firmly stuck in the sand throughout these protests. He sat silently as a group of McGuirk Street residents complained – never mentioning that the village approved using their street on his watch. He sat silently as his Svengali, former town board member Debra Foster, a Democratic party operative, blamed the entire thing on Cantwell’s predecessors, who played an incidental role at best.

Make no mistake about this: this project originated in the village, and a thorough review process transpired. Perhaps it could have been stopped, but our village fathers decided to allow it to proceed. Unfortunately, we are left with these eyesores.

This is not going to end well. Ultimately, when all of the state and federal money and all the FEMA funds and all the grants everyone is talking about are tallied, there is not going to be anywhere near enough money to bury the electric lines.

And then we will get the truth – the ratepayers are going to have to foot a significant amount of the cost. We sense the majority of citizens don’t want to pay for the few who have been inconvenienced. PSEG was open and honest about what size the poles were and where they would be placed. If the people on those blocks don’t want them there, the cost for their removal should rightfully be borne by those objecting to them, not the rest of us. If there is any doubt, let’s put it to a public referendum when the time comes.

That said, every citizen of this village and town should be embarrassed about how the meeting was handled last week. There were a few classy people there – and most of them sat on the PSEG side of the table.

We’ve already succeeded in pissing off the governor and the head of PSEG by acting like spoiled, petulant rich kids. It’s just a matter of time before we get our comeuppance.

I cannot agree that all party members are inherently dishonest or that members of one party will counterbalance members of another party as proven by Ms. ThroneHolst’s switcheroo.

Because the land-use debate was misdirected, I believe that Republicans missed an opportunity to appoint a chair with a modern understanding of the power of zoning. Unlike former Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, who understood that zoning is a vehicle essential to the economic success of the entire population, I’m afraid Ms. Throne-Holst gives the appearance of making decisions to further

her own political career and little else.

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Are you looking forward to Daylight Savings Time?

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People tell me they’re being cut back to 29 hours because the companies cannot afford the ACA, which cost so much more than the much better insurance they previously had. Then, try to find a doctor or hospital that will accept Medicare or the ACA. The consequence becomes more evident with further shortages in doctors and registered nurses, hospitals unable to stay open with the loss of compensation.

In the meanwhile, the president has just delayed full implementation another two years so that the full ramifications don’t hit before November’s election, nor while he’s in office.

Gee, it seems the Republicans asked for the delay last year and the president shut down the government rather than compromise with the Republicans. This will prove to be the worst legislation for our liberty, taxes and the economy of this country.

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Janis Millstein-Rubin I am misererable about it. It’s my least favorite day of the year because we’re losing an hour.

It’s a 23 hour day. The only compensation for that is the sunshine that we’ll wake up to and the longer days.

Cheryl Moreland You bet I’m looking forward to Daylight Savings Time! Finally the days will begin to grow longer and Spring will be here any minute! And best of all, no more snow! This has been such a long winter.

Phyllis Zilkha I am not looking forward to it. I would never look forward to losing an hour’s sleep. And it’s going to get lighter anyway. Nature will take care of that. I think we should be consistent and not have all these changes.

Cheap Votes Dear Editor, Spring is just around the corner in the United States of Amnesia.

After the daffodils arrive, get ready for record numbers of illegal aliens to arrive in our communities.

It’s not that there’s more work available, there is less work to be had.

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal the lowest rate of labor participation in 35 years.

So what’s encouraging illegal immigrants to come here in record numbers? Amnesty!

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The whole Amagansett School will serve as grand marshal for the annual Am-O-Gansett parade this Saturday. Pictured accepting the honor are (from left) School Superintendent Eleanor Tritt, School Board President Victoria Handy, parade organizer and creative genius, plus Amagansett Chamber of Commerce co-founder Patty Sales and chamber director Joi Jackson Perle.

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Mr. Amagansett Pageant tomorrow night at the Stephen Talkhouse.

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Amagansett Pageant has served as a jumping off point for not one single performer’s stage career. By the same token, it has proved to be no help at all to participants’ day jobs, either.

This week pageant organizer Tina Piette revealed an anonymous donor has pledged $1000 to see an “All Poll Band.” Should they step up to the plate, the band will be comprised of former town supervisor Bill Wilkinson singing lead vocals, Legislator Jay Schneiderman on the drums, Councilman Peter Van Scoyoc on guitar, former councilman Job Potter on harmonica and former councilman Dominick Stanzione on the tambourine. The donor wants to see them lip sync Adele’s platinum hit “Rolling In the Deep (We Could Have Had It All).” Piette said Wilky

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may not be in town for the event.

She wondered if East Hampton’s current supervisor, Larry Cantwell, might give it a go for the cause. He is an Amagansett native, after all.

Beyond the electeds’ effort, the competition promises an array of acts from gentlemen eager to share their talents with an adoring, or heckling, audience. Piette will accept participants – for the proper price – right up until the last minute. “We always look for men with skills, talent, or hey . . . good looks will do.”

The winner will receive his crown and robe from reigning Mr. Amagansett 2013 Matt Schmidt.

Although he kept his scepter, “the golden clam rake,” under guard, sadly, it was stolen. So it will be just a robe and crown for tomorrow night’s lucky winner.

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Time to get your green -- ‘Gansett green, that is -- on. There are big doings in the little hamlet this week, beginning with the Mr. Amagansett pageant tomorrow night and the sixth annual Am-O-Gansett parade on Saturday.

Patty Collins Sales founded the parade six years ago with Lee Satinsky “because I was told it could never happen.” The first year the procession took place on the hamlet’s Main Street sidewalk. Each year since, the event, touted as the smallest parade in the state courtesy of its one block route, has grown in popularity and participation.

“Every year it gets better and better,” Sales said. “Sometimes we have more marchers than spectators, but that’s okay, too.”

That could happen this year, since the entire Amagansett School -- its students, staff and alumni -- was chosen grand marshal. This year a kid-friendly after party will be held on the grounds of Miss Amelia’s Cottage at the western end of Main Street. There will be games for the kiddies, lots to eat, prizes for the best two and four-legged costumes, and a 50/50 cash raffle. (Raffle tickets are available at the Computer Store on Main Street.) The parade steps off promptly at 12:02 PM. This week Sales recalled talking about the idea of a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Amagansett with Don Sharkey. “We talked for years about how funny it could be,” she related.

A video of the first parade, lensed

by Kevin Gray and posted on the chamber’s Facebook page, features shots of Sharkey, who died in 2009.

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Eagle Scout Honored

Last week at the Suffolk County Legislature’s General Meeting, Deputy Presiding Officer Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk) presented Eagle Scout Dana Harvey with a proclamation for his hard work and dedication towards the restoration of the St. David African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion

Church.

As a member of Troop 455, Harvey earned approval from the Sag Harbor Village Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board (ARB) for a building permit, which allowed him to restore the cupola bell tower as his Eagle Scout project.

Harvey completed the project by raising over $6000.

The church was founded in 1840, and is believed to be a stop along the Underground Railroad.

The rank of Eagle Scout is the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor and is achieved by fewer than three percent of Boy Scouts nationwide.

Harvey is currently a freshman at Davidson College in North Carolina, where he is majoring in Physics. The bell at the tower is now ringing again after 25 years of silence, welcoming both church and community.

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Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein, you are my mother. Oh,

Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee(3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person, must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. after 3 days, the request will be granted.

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Continued from page 4. frequently. “It’s a three bedroom house. Syd sleeps upstairs. There is also a covered porch along with the two bedrooms downstairs. There are two bathrooms in the house and one kitchen.”

Griffin, for his part, acknowledged he had violations in 2011 he promised to correct – according to town records he pleaded guilty to four of 28 charges and agreed to correct certain violations. He didn’t, he acknowledged. “Look, I’m an old man. I get confused.”

“The house was in severe risk of danger due to a fire,” read the press release trumpeting the arrest. Not so, said Griffin. There were several space heaters on at the time of the bust, he said, but that’s because he had run out of heating gas a couple of days earlier.

It was delivered, ironically, later that day, a fact confirmed by the Town’s Chief Building Inspector, Tom Preiato.

“His nephew was there bringing him soup, and he paid for the gas.”

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Diane Patrizio, the head of the town’s Human Services department, said, “because of confidentiality I can’t comment about it.” She said her department did not participate in the raid.

Sources said the town became aware of Griffin’s condition while he was a regular at the senior citizen center and that the county assigned a case worker to help Griffin.

Preiato said officers from the town’s Code Enforcement department showed up while he was there but that he didn’t call them in.

Michael Sendlenski, a town attorney, said the raid came after “a complaint” but he was not sure who made it. Griffin, and his friend and family members, suspect it was a tenant Griffin became disgruntled with. The man refused to vacate the house even though Griffin repeatedly asked him to, sources said.

Sendlenski said he “wasn’t sure” who is in the house now. “We don’t have access to the inside.”

The resulting public embarrassment took its toll on Griffin: he said he slit his wrists and was taken first to Stony Brook and

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then Eastern Long Island Hospital.

Since then, he was been confined to a psychiatric ward there.

“The charges are mostly false,” said Griffin. He found it particularly irksome that the town implied he had illegal firearms at his premises.

“I have an old 22 filled with birdshot and a BB rifle.” Sendlenski said there were at least two children living in the house and that the guns weren’t stored in a secure place.

Griffin said the guns were turned over to police, who didn’t even know they were there until his nephew volunteered the information.

Betsy Bambrick, the head of the town’s Director of Code Enforcement said she did not know Griffin tried to commit suicide. “I really can’t comment. There are charges

pending,” she said.

Griffin hopes to be released shortly. He has no idea who or what he will find in his house. He has no money for food, heat, or electric.

“This is a guy with four stars on his lapel,” his friend said. “I found the tone of the press release alleging he is a ‘gouging landlord’ disgusting and repulsive.” She acknowledged the house is in disarray. “He’ll have to go back to that squalor. Where is he going to get money? He has zero. He leaves cash around and it disappears. They are treating him like a criminal instead of a man with a mental condition. He needs help.”

“It’s a housing issue to us,” Sendlenski said. “Code enforcement went in with the permission of an occupant.”

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On March 22, beginning at 1 PM, Jamesport plays hosts to its first Paddy’s parade, with a route stretching from Washington Avenue to George Young Community Center.

Moving to the second largest parade in New York, the 52nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off from Edgemere Road at 11:30 AM on Sunday, March 23. Beforehand, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce will serve hot clam chowder at 10 AM on the green.

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Locals Eliminated From State Tournament

By Rick Murphy

The clock finally struck 12 for three local basketball teams that made runs in the state tournament.

Playing in a New York Class B State regional final game, the Southampton Mariners ran into a talented and determined Woodlands team Friday at Beacon High School and succumbed, 73-47.

Though disappointed at being eliminated just one game shy of the State Final Four tournament, in the long run the boys team will likely remember a magical season that culminated March 4 when the locals took the Long Island Class B Championship by knocking off Wheatley, 61-58.

The game, nip and tuck throughout featured a shootout between the Mariners’ Taylor Sanders and Wheatley’s Kevin Martins, who dropped home nine three-pointers in route to a game high 29 points. Sanders hit seven of 10 from downtown but had the last laugh, nailing two free throws with seconds remaining to put the game on ice after Martins nailed a three to make it 59-56. Sanders finished with 24 points. Southampton finished with a 17-6 record.

On Friday it was another matter entirely. Woodlands, quick and athletic, jumped off to an early lead and forced the locals to play catch-up. The Mariners had no answer for Brandon Johnson, who tallied a game high 25 points. Shaundell Fishburne, an All-Long Island candidate for Southampton and a four-year starter, led the losers with 19 points.

Woodlands also had a representative in the girls’ Class B tournament, and the Lady Falcons knocked out Hampton Bays, the Long Island Class B champions, in a Regional Final game 57-42. Hot shooting Alex Fotopoulos tried to keep the locals in the game, notching 22 points, but Woodlands proved too deep and talented for the Baywomen, particularly Imani Tilford, who led Woodlands on

an 8-0 second half run that provided the breathing room. The All-State senior led all scorers with 25 points and went over 2000 for her career during the game.

Hampton Bays beat Oyster Bay 61-56 on March 4 for the LI Class B championship. Fotopoulos popped for 22 in that one, leading all scorers.

The historic ride of the Shelter Island boys’ team finally ended

Saturday when Coleman Catholic, a traditional Class D powerhouse, 7346, eliminated the locals. The Statesman simply overwhelmed the locals, quickly opening a double-digit lead and coasting to a 20-point halftime edge. Nathan Munday led the losers with 10 points.

The Indians (12-11 for the season) knocked off Clarke on March 4 to advance to the regional finals.

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The East Hampton Town Board has authorized more than $1 million in bonding for a variety of capital expenses so far this year. Projects and purchases run the gamut from $250,000 in improvements to the parking lot and restrooms at Indian Wells Beach in Amagansett to the $10,000 purchase of a jet ski for lifeguards.

Last month members voted to advance certain funds before the bonding because, according to town budget officer Len Bernard, work and/or purchases need to commence before bond sales will be held.

Many of the projects are hold overs from the last administration’s adopted capital program, though some, such as improvements at Indian Wells, and repairs including a new roof at Fort Pond House in Montauk ($75,000) are new. Debt service for the new programs will be

reflected in the town’s 2015 budget, Bernard explained.

The cost of two projects was revised from earlier approvals.

Last April the town board voted to spend $30,000 to acquire and install new plates at the youth skate park.

The cost, and the bond approval, was revised upward by $50,000 last week. The original cost of the project and the number of plates required was underestimated, Bernard explained. The same thing happened with a bond approval for a new Boom Mower for the town highway department. The first authorization listed $60,000 as the cost for the big rig, where $90,000 is more accurate.

In other news, the town board made quick work of its agenda last Thursday night. Co-town historian Stuart Vorpahl said he was “heartsick” to learn about problems with mold damaging

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Supervisor Larry Cantwell had good news to report. The town will hire an archivist with expertise in restoration to identify, catalogue, inventory and restore records. “The record management system in the town is not good,” Cantwell opined.

He said he is committed to getting a handle on how best to restore what’s been damaged, preserve all the historic records, and digitize active records. Board members voted to put $75,000 towards the multi-year effort.

Speaking of mold problems, Lally Mockler, a resident of Windmill Village II, offered input on the mold problem at her housing complex. (It, too, was the subject of reportage in The Independent last month.)

According to Mockler, Tom Ruhle, the town’s director of housing has refused to meet with the tenants’ representatives to discuss the situation. Ruhle sent out letters seeking volunteers to speak about mold that plagues the complex. Instead, elected tenants’ reps stepped up to speak, but, said Mockler, Ruhle wouldn’t meet with them. “I find that offensive,” she said. Cantwell promised to get to the bottom of her complaint.

Also last week, the board voted to commence new enforcement action against Cyril’s Restaurant on Napeague Stretch. Community member David Buda wondered about the status of earlier court action that included a number of zoning code violations against the popular eatery. Town attorney Elizabeth Vail noted details of ongoing litigation are privileged. kmerrill@indyeastend.com

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Continued from page 7. here,” she said from her office on the second floor. “I’m really blessed. I love my job and I love coming to work.”

There’s been a steep learning curve the newly-minted councilwoman admitted, especially as it pertains to the town airport. “That in itself is a full time job.”

But Burke-Gonzalez jumped in feet first, and can already claim a major accomplishment. She convened a committee comprised of members of opposing factions who have been warring for years. “It was incredibly civil, respectful and productive,” she reported. ”We have people working together who have always been on competing sides of the issue . . . I knew it could be done.”

Asked how she was given the challenge, Burke-Gonzalez said, “I volunteered for it. Right after Election Day, we all sat down with a list of departments and my hand was the only one that went up for the airport.”

“It is an asset we need to invest in,” the councilwoman said. Thanks to recent developments, the airport is also an asset that could derive new revenue. Last Thursday night, the board agreed to accept a proposal for advertising concession services that could mean revenue more than four times what has been collected in the past. Last year’s budget called for $12,000 in revenue from the concession; Burke-Gonzalez found a company that bid $50,000 for the concession. That town could even garner more money after the set rate is collected.

While the town can view the airport as an asset, at the same time, officials must acknowledge the quality of life impacts from noise generated at the facility. Her committee will be studying noise data and abatement strategies. So far, she said “We’ve gotten tremendous positive feedback for our approach.”

In addition to airport matters, Burke-Gonzalez is working to resurrect the town’s senior advisory committee. She hopes to revise code provisions regarding noise and is working with Councilman Peter Van Scoyoc on taxi regulations. “We want those in play before the season starts,” she said.

When it comes to code enforcement and prosecution, Burke-Gonzalez praised, “I’m really impressed with our town attorney’s office. They’re a smart group of folks and people are going to realize we mean business and we’re going to deliver.”

Overall, Burke-Gonzalez is excited about the future and the administration’s potential. “We’re going to make a difference . . . it’s intoxicating.” kmerrill@indyeastend.com

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Empty Bowls Independent / Kitty Merrill

Souper Sunday: Over two dozen local chefs ladled up steamy, savory and succulent selections during Sunday’s Empty Bowls fundraiser for Project MOST afterschool program and the Springs Seedlings community garden at Springs School. The annual event, held this year at the American Legion on Montauk Highway, has become an East Hampton community favorite, luring crowds eager to shake off the winter blues.

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