The work session covered several key administrative and planning topics, including auction notices and bids, updates to the 2027 tentative budget, and discussions regarding small wireless telecommunications infrastructure, small cell project updates, and Panagle Place. The public comment portion of the meeting was dedicated to resident concerns regarding the installation of new small cell towers, specifically citing a lack of advance notice, aesthetic impacts, potential noise disturbances, and the proximity of installations to residential properties.
Sep 28, 2026
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The board discussed the Old Stone Highway Culvert and Bridge Replacement project, specifically focusing on the presence of an unauthorized corrugated plastic pipe draining road runoff into Pussy's Pond. The trustees raised concerns regarding the lack of survival of required vegetation buffers and the absence of clear documentation for the pipe's installation. The committee decided to draft a letter to the Natural Resources department and the Town Supervisor to seek an explanation and resolution regarding the project's current state and permit compliance.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
East Hampton Town Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant budget modification. Public comment was received concerning a proposed parking lot at Springs Library, a proposed housing development near the Cavalry Baptist Church on Spinner Lane, and concerns over increased vehicular traffic and truck usage on local beaches. The board passed resolutions regarding warrant and claim approvals, personnel appointments, budget modifications for various departments, and bid acceptances for drainage and bamboo root barrier contracts. Additionally, the board approved an increase for the Town Hall window and facade restoration project, authorized first-time homebuyer assistance, and scheduled future public hearings for community development grants and real property acquisitions.
Sep 3, 2026·Board meeting
East Hampton Town Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed public concerns regarding local development, beach safety, and traffic management. Key legislative actions included the enactment of a local law concerning accessory staff housing and the adoption of policies for CPF water quality funding. Financial and operational items approved included budget modifications, the payment of claims, the retention of professional engineering and appraisal services, and various personnel appointments, including part-time police officers and seasonal lifeguards. The board also authorized preparations for the annual John Keeshan Memorial Montauk Turkey Trot and accepted a memorial bench donation.
