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WATER MILL, NY — Just in time for the holidays, a palatial Water Mill estate has been snapped up for $27.5 million.The glorious home, managed by Douglas Elliman agents Erica Grossman and Ray Smith, is located on Fowler St. and closed on December 20. “Located on one of the most sought-after oceanfront roads in the Hamptons,” said the Douglas Elliman listing, the home is located on one of the most sought-after oceanfront roads in the Hamptons. “An exclusive mile of sandy beach is enjoyed by eight stunning oceanfront estates, accessible only by private drive. A truly unique palatial setting surrounded…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Southampton Town recently received a nod for its clean energy leadership record.Southampton Councilor John Bouvier, on behalf of the city, received a certificate on April 29 from the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force and the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College. The award was given in recognition of the city's clean energy efforts. City officials adopted the NYStretch-2020 Energy Code and maintained “rigorous” third-party energy efficiency verification for all new homes, a release said.Additionally, Southampton is a regional leader in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Clean Energy Community Program. The CEC program provides grants…
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Southampton Intermediate School students were recently praised for giving back.Dimitrios Lazarakis, Leo Paladino and Paulo Fernandez Jimenez were honored as “Students of the Month” by the Rotary Club of Southampton at their meeting on December 8, who were recognized with the honor for the months of October, November and December, respectively. the district said.The students won recognition for going “above and beyond in their service to the community.” They each received a certificate of achievement, the district said.
Visit: Monday, September 28, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Brockett Funeral Home at 203 Hampton Street in Southampton.Services: Tuesday, September 29, from 10 a.m. at the Brockett Funeral Home at 203 Hampton Road in Southampton. The Reverend Leslie Duroseau will officiate. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Bridgehampton.Obituary: Ellen Hirt, of Bridgehampton, died at her home on Thursday, September 24th. He was 98 years old.She is survived by her three sons: John (and wife Carol) of New Jersey, Robert (and wife Virginia) of Bridgehampton, and Richard (and wife Maxine) of North Haven, and three grandchildren: Jeffrey,…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — It was one of the happiest calls members of the Village of Southampton Volunteer Ambulance have ever made – when, last week, they helped deliver a baby boy in their ambulance.On Thursday, Dec. 7, at approximately 6 p.m., Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance was dispatched to an active maternity call at the intersection of Hill Street and First Neck Lane, Chief Kyle McGuinness said. The family was en route to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital shortly before he left, McGuinness said. “The crew arrived on scene quickly, quickly assessed the patient and determined that the patient needed to be…
This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Surf:Shin-to-knee sleet, with NE winds this morning and N winds this afternoon.NOAA Marine Forecast:NE winds 5 to 10 kt gusting to 20 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt. Seas about 3 feet. A slight chance of rain and snow early this morning, then rain late this morning and early afternoon. Snow late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.Water temperature: 39°–45°Wear 6/5/4mm hooded boots 6/5/4mm or 5/4/3mm, 7mm and some 5mm gauntlets or gloves.Find out what's happening in East Hamptonwith free real-time…
HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Emergency assessment and work along the beach and dunes of the west side of Shinnecock Inlet will result in some restricted areas for pedestrians and four-wheel drive vehicles in the coming days, Southampton Town officials said .The Southampton Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management has been notified by the Suffolk County Department of Public Works that the work will take place over the next few days to a week, officials said. In an effort to address vulnerable portions of the beach and dunes on the west side of Shinnecock Inlet that were impacted by coastal…
EAST END, N.Y. — Tuesday marked 10 years since two East End residents lost their lives hours apart on a cold winter morning, breaking hearts — and filling loved ones of the lost with a mission to support forever the change in deadly roads.”10 years ago today on the North Fork of Long Island,” Jennifer Garrett-Callaghan wrote on Facebook Tuesday. “You would think it was the beginning of a great love story, and in many ways it was, but unfortunately, it was also the end of one. 10 years ago today, I lost my best friend, my husband. His children…
Information via Chabad of the ShorelineOLD SAYBROOK, CT — Connecticut's newest menorah will be lit Thursday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m., on the Old Saybrook Green. Everyone is invited to join the celebration which will include music and festive treats. Elizabeth Meyer of Old Saybrook asked Rabbi Yaffe of Chabad of Shoreline to procure and install the menorah. Elizabeth says, “It's important for the Jewish community to see a menorah in the center of town. It will serve as a beacon of religious freedom and acceptance.”Rabbi Yaffe thanks the town of Old Saybrook for joining more than thirty Connecticut towns and…