Questions remain about the potential human health impacts of contaminated drinking water at four Suffolk County Water Authority wells closest to the East Hampton Energy Storage Center, but it is clear that the source of the forever chemicals in the water was a fire-supression agent used to extinguish a 2023 fire there.
Building Inspector Was Not Certified, but Now Is
“We recognize that our earlier understanding was incorrect,” Patrick Derenze, the town’s information officer, said of the Building Department’s Richard Normoyle. “We acted to address the issue and ensure compliance with state requirements.”
September 14, 2026
D.E.C. Pinpoints Fire Suppression as Source of Groundwater Contamination
Investigation blames chemical response to 2023 fire at Cove Hollow Road energy center, and not battery storage, for tainted drinking water wells nearby.
September 11, 2026
Police & Courts
Two neighbors on Georgica Road called police Saturday because one has been trimming the other’s hedge, which he does not want trimmed. The trimmer called the work a “neighborly gesture” based on his neighbor’s neglect of “landscaping and upkeep.”
Sep 17, 2026
An East Hampton Village police sergeant one day away from retirement was injured last week in an accident on school grounds.
Sep 17, 2026
Supreme Court Blocks Mail Voting Restrictions
Seven weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections and with three states having already mailed ballots to voters, the Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s effort to restrict voting by mail.
Sep 17, 2026
Flora and Fauna Find an Eden
Designed to create “both drive-by and walk-through experiences,” the previously blank sod surrounding East Hampton Town Hall has been replaced by native plants, flowers, and a world of insects and birds.
Sep 17, 2026
Government
A meeting of the Springs Citizens Advisory Committee saw spirited argument for and against a proposed parking lot at the Springs Library.
Sep 17, 2026
The proposed New York Health Act, which would create a universal single-payer health plan providing comprehensive health coverage for all New Yorkers with no co-pays, deductibles, or out-of-network costs, could see passage in the upcoming legislative session, advocates say.
Sep 17, 2026
After the Trump administration denied New York State’s appeal for a major disaster declaration following the February blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damages statewide, local officials can't help but wonder what the future holds.
Sep 17, 2026
The new owner of the recently restored 1896 Queen Anne-style house at 30 Huntting Lane in East Hampton Village is seeking variances to make alterations to a garage built before the zoning code took effect, and to install swimming pool equipment within the required rear yard setback.
Sep 17, 2026
Arts
HIFF 2026: The Full Lineup
The Hamptons International Film Festival has announced its full schedule of films and events, including in-person conversations with Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, and Ron Howard.
Sep 17, 2026
A psychological thriller with an absurdist bent about two men trapped in a room and two women who oversee their bizarre punishment will have four performances at LTV.
Sep 17, 2026
“Nancy Atlas: The Howl” will bring a cavalcade of notable musicians to Bay Street for a performance that will benefit music programming at Pierson Middle/High School.
Sep 17, 2026
A discussion on how women are shaping the future of music and a Japanese tea ceremony are coming to LongHouse Reserve.
Sep 17, 2026
Villages
Living With Dead Zones
A reliable cellphone signal is no longer a convenience but a necessity, and during summer months, residents say it’s nearly impossible to access service in some areas because of increased strain on networks.
Observances for Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur will be observed with services in East Hampton and Sag Harbor beginning on Sunday evening.
Item of the Week: Halsey’s Horse-Drawn Thresher
This photo from The Star’s archive shows a two-horse-powered threshing machine at the Water Mill farm of Charles E. Halsey in 1897. On Saturday, a panel discussion, “Returning to Our Roots: East Hampton’s New Farms,” comes to the library.
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Food
News for Foodies 09.17.26
A panel discussion on East Hampton’s new farms, Oktoberfest at Rowdy Hall, paella dinners at the fish farm, and fall specials at Bell and Anchor.
Sep 17, 2026
News for Foodies 09.10.26
Almond restaurant announces perks of its Dinner and Provisions Club as well as fall specials, and the North Fork Foodie Tour will feature farms and vineyards spread across 30 miles.
Sep 10, 2026
Tomato Tasters Rate 2026 Crop
The annual Great Tomato Taste-Off at Quail Hill Farm brought some 100 tasters to the property to taste and rate 44 varieties at their seasonal peak.
Sep 3, 2026