Our food pantries are facing unprecedented demand. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased hardships for those already facing challenges making ends meet, and caused a significant increase in unemployment and people finding themselves in need of help. Read on...
Testing is key to stop the spread of the virus. If you're feeling sick, or may have been exposed, stay away from others and get tested right away. Free tests are available in Riverhead and Hampton Bays; Test hours have been expanded at EH High School. Info on all testing sites
Private gatherings, both indoors and out, will be limited to no more than 10 people, as of Nov. 13; Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers and Gyms must close by 10 p.m. each night, except for takeout Additional Info...
Nov. 4: New mandate for travelers entering NYS after more than 24 hours in any other state -- excluding those contiguous to NY -- requires a COVID test before coming to NY, followed by a 3-day quarantine, and a second test four days after arrival. Read on...
The East Hampton Town Board and EH Town Police Chief Michal Sarlo held a listening session on Oct. 29 to begin a collaborative community process of police reform, as mandated by New York State. Additional public comments are welcome. Additional Info....
New mobile contact tracing app from NYS, COVID Alert NY, alerts users they've been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The anonymous smartphone app exchanges code with nearby phones with the app and sends alert of a positive test Read on...
Tests found PFAS chemicals in soil and groundwater at Wainscott Sand and Gravel site; NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation declined to designate that site as a superfund site, but required EH Town to address similar contamination at airport nearby Read on...
Preliminary $82.6 million budget covers town services, staffing, COVID-19 health and safety, and community needs; Represents less than 1 percent increase over 2020. Board to vote on budget Nov. 19, after Nov. 5 public hearing Read on...
"The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine," according to the NYS Health Department, Health experts are warning that preventing the flu is particularly important this year as the COVID-19 virus persists. Click for flu shot locations....
Public comment may be called in to 351-888-6331, Meetings are aired live on LTV channel 22, streamed at ltveh.org and YouTube, and archived on LTV site. For schedule, agenda click TownClerk.com button on this web page.
Negotiations between EH Town, the EH Town Trustees, and developer of the South Fork Wind Farm result in draft agreement for "host community" payment in exchange for granting of easements for onshore transmission line if project gains NYS final approval Read on...
Successful service offering option to avoid commuter traffic was suspended during COVID-19 pandemic; Suspension continues as MTA / LIRR faces overall ridership reduction, economic challenges. East End officials will advocate for service restoration ASAP. Additional Info...
East Hampton Town takes another step toward energy independence -- and savings -- with installation of 4 solar-powered lights in redone Amagansett municipal parking lot, continuing progress toward town's groundbreaking 100-percent renewable energy goal. Additional Info...
