Town Maintains Highest Possible Bond Rating: Aaa

Moody's Investors Services says EH has "very healthy" finances;
Rewards "conservative budgeting and proactive fiscal management," and substantial reserves; Notes responsible financial management during pandemic

New FIre Protection Substation Completed in Northwest

Station will enhance emergency response, provide savings for area residents on homeowners insurance premiums; Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc, Mayor Rick Lawler, and Village and EH Fire Dept. officials attend ribbon-cutting on Aug. 7

Town Seeks Supreme Court Injunction Against Montauk Resort

Marram Montauk has "multiple ongoing violations," town says in request to court, including a retail snack bar that has been turned into a full-service outpost of a Manhattan restaurant

Webinar Will Address Community Choice Aggregation, a Green Energy Purchase Opportunity

Click on the following link to learn about the webinar and to register

https://energizeeh.org/webinars/

NYS Travel Advisory Requires 14-Day Quarantine After Visiting COVID "Hotspot" States

Travelers from listed states must fill out NYS form upon arrival in New Yorkhttps://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form

New York State Travel Advisory webpage:https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory

Supervisor Van Scoyoc Corrects Record on Wainscott Water Issues

Click here for the statement/ press release/DocumentCenter/View/5187/Pr-Rel-Aug-2-Statement-from-Supervisor

Click here for a timeline covering the Town’s response to Wainscott water contamination/DocumentCenter/View/5189/Water-district-timeline-r...

EH Town Prevails: FAA Rules in Town's Favor in Dispute Lodged by Aviation Groups

The Federal Aviation Administration found that EH Town complied with all rules and regs in connection with its use of airport revenue to respond to several lawsuits related to legislation adopted in 2015 to reduce airport noise

Town Of East Hampton Public Hearing Transcripts Currently Available

Governor Cuomo’s Executive Oder No. 202.1, dated March 13, 2020, suspended the Open Meetings Law requirement that the public be permitted to appear in person at meetings to present comment. It permitted meetings to be conducted by video conferen...

Summer Crowds Reaching Capacity at EH Town Beaches

Expect beach closures on busy summer days as popular ocean beaches reach capacity. NYS 50-percent capacity limit still in place; Sales of nonresident beach parking permits remain suspended

Town Participates in Peak Savers Load Relief Program During Heat Wave

Program helps alleviate need for PSEG to run additional diesel-powered, polluting "peaker plants" to meet energy demand until more renewable energy sources are online; Town is compensated for taking certain town buildings off the grid

COVID-19 Testing Sites

Diagnostic Testing and Antibody Testing for COVID-19 is Available at Several Locations on the East End

New Regs Issued by Gov. Cuomo, State Liquor Authority on Serving Alcohol

EH Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc issues letter to EH bars and restaurants to make them aware of new regulations restricting alcohol sales; may only be served with substantial food orders

Town Continues to Provide Services to Residents While Office Buildings Remain Closed to Visitors

Those seeking recycling permits and resident beach parking permits may apply to the Town Clerk by mail and using a Drop Box outside Town Hall for documents; Nonresident beach parking permits remain unavailable due to state beach occupancy restrictions

Water Conservation Urged as Demand Peaks

The Suffolk County Water Authority is currently experiencing unprecedented demand for water . This incredible demand is primarily due long periods of excessive heat and residents’ lawn irrigation systems operating during the overnight hours. &am...

Town Acts in Support of Fitness, Exercise Businesses Impacted by Pandemic Shutdown

Read the Press Release:/DocumentCenter/View/4941/Pr-rel-July-17-outdoor-exercise-classes-finalPermit Application: /DocumentCenter/View/4938/Temporary-Outdoor-Exercise-Application-PDF

EH Enforcement, State Liquor Authority Visit Montauk Businesses; Find Few Problems

July10 Weekend Compliance with Town, state codes, SLA regs, and COVID-19 safety requirements was good; No problems found at two bar/restaurants previously cited

EH Town Enforcement Team Visits Montauk Businesses During Holiday Weekend

July 4 inspections for restaurant/bar compliance with Gov. Cuomo's COVID-19 health and safety orders results in arrest of three in Montauk for alleged violations of liquor authority regs; Photos, videos of crowds referred to state for investigation

Amagansett Public Restroom Gets Low-Nitrogen Septic System

Environment-friendly innovative/alternative septic system installed by EH Town at Amagansett restroom will reduce discharge of harmful nitrogen by 80 percent; First of several septic upgrades planned by Town

Town Sues to Stop Sand Mine Expansion

East Hampton Town files lawsuit challenging a state mining permit issued by the NYS DEC; Would greenlight expansion of a Middle Highway mine over town's objections, allow digging 100 feet into groundwater

Indoor Dining at Reduced Capacity Resumes as LI Enters Phase Three of Reopening

Town provides information, assistance to restaurants as NYS allows restaurants to offer indoor dining at 50-percent capacity, as of June 24; Outdoor tables may remain as long as eatery does not exceed maximum occupancy both indoors and out

Seeking Water Quality Project Grant Applications

Funding from EH Town's Community Preservation Fund water protection program is available for projects that can improve water quality; Applications may be submitted through August 20