Weather-Related Delays Announced in East Hampton Town

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:20

Carissa Katz

January 16, 2024

Following an overnight snowfall Monday into Tuesday, a handful of delayed openings are in place for Tuesday morning.

East Hampton Town offices will open on a two-hour delay, though the town board work session scheduled for 11 a.m. will still start on time, it announced on its website.

The Y.M.C.A. East Hampton RECenter will open at 9 a.m., according to an email announcement.

The Montauk School is operating on a two-hour delay, according to its website, even though the East Hampton School District is not.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

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