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Posted on: March 16, 2023

EH Town Forms Community Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Committee

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EH Town Board has appointed 7-member committee that will make recommendations to the Town Board regarding affordable housing initiatives, in advance of the April 1 enactment of a new half-percent real estate transfer tax that will raise money for housing

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

EH Town Will Continue to Seek Solutions to Montauk Wastewater Issue

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The Town of East Hampton remains concerned about the lack of adequate septic systems and sewage treatment in densely developed areas of Montauk, and the environmental impacts to surrounding surface waters and human health

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

March 7 Presentation on Lake Montauk Harbor Inlet Dredging

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Plans by the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the navigational inlet at Lake Montauk Harbor will be discussed at the March 7, 2023 East Hampton Town Board work session, 11 a.m. at Town Hall and aired live on LTV channel 22 and online at ltveh.org

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Proposed Town, State Law Changes on Affordable Accessory Apartments

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As part of a wide-ranging effort to address the need for affordable community housing, the East Hampton Town Board is reviewing the town law that allows homeowners to create affordable accessory apartments, discussing changes that could result in more ava...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

EH Town Police Department Honors Outstanding Officers of 2022

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The East Hampton Town Police Department issued 2022 Department Awards to 11 police officers and one Marine Patrol officer, who were recognized for outstanding and dedicated acts of professional policing during 2022.

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Posted on: December 13, 2022

Louse Point Restoration Project is Complete

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Eroded beach dunes and trails have been restored, paved parking area was redone in natural, absorbent materials to prevent stormwater runoff and pollution, asphalt has been removed, and native plants installed to restore dune habitat

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Posted on: December 13, 2022

EH Town Awarded $350K Federal Grant for Living Shoreline Project in Montauk

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EAST HAMPTON TOWN AWARDED $350,000 FEDERAL GRANT FOR EXPLORATION OF ‘LIVING SHORELINE’ PROJECT IN MONTAUKNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Awarding Total of $136 Mil...

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