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Sand Pit’s Fate Is Wainscott’s Future

“I think he would like the fact that part of the land is being preserved,” John Tintle, the owner of the former sand mine in Wainscott that his father, William Tintle Jr., purchased in 1986, said of his dad. “I think he would just like that something’s happening, because it was frustrating for a long period of time, where there was nothing to talk about.”

October 15, 2026

Springs Eyes Cafeteria Program at Last

The Springs Youth Association building and a new cafeteria program will appear on a special ballot in the Springs School District in December.

October 15, 2026

Red-Carpet Fanfare at Bridgehampton Target Opening

Southampton Town may have insisted on gray for the exterior of the Bridgehampton Target, but there was a sea of red at the store’s V.I.P. opening event on Tuesday, when the retail giant rolled out an actual red carpet for red-shirted employees and their guests before opening the registers for the first time at 5 p.m.

October 8, 2026

Police & Courts

On the Police Logs 10.15.26

Two women stole a pumpkin from a bench outside Amber Waves Farm in Amagansett Saturday.

Oct 15, 2026

Several Hurt in Weekend Accidents

An e-bike rider was hit by a car and injured just after midnight Sunday on Main Street in Amagansett, among other collisions.

Oct 15, 2026

Write-In Supervisor Push a Long Shot, But . . .

East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen is under no illusions about his chances as a write-in candidate for town supervisor, and he hasn’t been actively campaigning, but still, “If it was successful, it would be wonderful,” he said.

Oct 15, 2026

Garages in the Front Yard? A Lot to Ask

The East Hampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals resolved to do a lot of walking when it met on Oct. 9, with one member insistent on visiting three of four properties that were the subject of new applications heard that day.

Oct 15, 2026

Government

Palumbo and Murray Get Substantive

Incumbent state senator and his challenger dig into affordability, environment, tax relief, data centers, health care, and cooperating with ICE in virtual debate.

Oct 8, 2026

Town Budget Would Pierce Cap

East Hampton Town released its tentative budget last week, at $118,910,330, an increase of $8.2 million, or 7.44 percent over the 2026 budget. For the third consecutive year, it pierced New York State’s 2-percent tax levy cap.

Oct 8, 2026

Town May Abolish Elected Assessors

The East Hampton Town Board is mulling over legislation that would abolish the board of three elected assessors, instead moving to a model where there is just one board-appointed assessor.

Oct 8, 2026

Some Optimism Despite Midterm Election Threats

There will be attempts to undermine the midterms but they will fail, one election expert said at a forum last week. Another pointed out that the Trump administration doesn’t care what the law says. Both urged strong voter turnout.

Oct 8, 2026

Arts

A Restoration in Miniature at L.V.I.S.

Jonathan Steadman, a miniaturist, is restoring the Octagon House dollhouse at the L.V.I.S. with tiny handmade figures and such components as a downspout, roof shingles, and a tiny Christmas tree.

Oct 15, 2026

In the Studio With Ross Bleckner

Ross Bleckner is one of the most celebrated painters of his time, but during a visit to his studio it became clear that what matters to him is not his reputation but “new ways to make paintings.”

Oct 15, 2026