Seasonal Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Takes Effect

 A seasonal ban on the use of gas or diesel-powered leaf blowers is in effect in EH from May 20 through Sept. 20 for both homeowners and landscapers, and no type of leaf blower may be used on Sundays.  Fines begin at $1,000.

EH Town, FAA Correspond Regarding Court Orders on Airport

As a result of the three court orders issued on May 16 in New York Supreme Court, Suffolk County, temporarily enjoining the Town of East Hampton from deactivating or closing the East Hampton Airport (HTO), and in order to fully comply with the judge’s ord...

Comparte Tu Vision: Nuevo Centro para Personas Mayores en East Hampton

El Municipio de East Hampton solicitará ideas e información del público sobre el nuevo diseño del Centro para las Personas Mayores 

El Municipio de East Hampton y la firma de arquitectos R2 la cual fué seleccionada para diseñar el Nuevo Centro par...

Town to Solicit Ideas, Info from Public on New Senior Center Design

The Town of East Hampton and R2 Architecture, the firm selected to design a new town senior center on Abraham’s Path in Amagansett,  have invited members of the public to participate in community discussions about the center.

Three upcom...

YMCA Hurricanes Swim Team Recognized for State Title Achievement

East Hampton's competitive swim team for youth aged 7 to 18, the YMCA Hurricanes, were honored with a Town proclamation on May 3 after taking home the first-place title in State championships recently, the first such win in the team's 18...

Town Unveils Townwide Coastal Resiliency Plan Draft

The Coastal Assessment Resiliency Plan (CARP) is an important first step to reduce the Town of East Hampton’s vulnerability as a coastal community and adapt to the changing climate.The CARP evaluates key coastal risks our community currently fac...

Suffolk County to "Reimagine Transit"

Changes are proposed to the way Suffolk County provides transportation services, including the replacement of some local fixed-route bus lines with on-demand services, and public input is sought.

Town of East Hampton is Hiring

The Town of East Hampton is looking to fill a number of full and part-time positions, from office assistants to bus drivers, heavy equipment operators, summer beach attendants, lifeguards, and groundskeepers, and more. Competitive salaries are offered.

New Hours at COVID Test Site in Wainscott

The COVID test site at EH Town's Center for Humanity at 110 Stephen Hand's Path in Wainscott will be open only on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as of March 23, 2022. No appointment necessary.

Milestones Reached, Preparations Continue on EH Airport Changes

FAA issues "Location Identifer" letters JPX for new East Hampton Town Airport opening May 19; EH Town accepting applications from aircraft operators who wish to pursue FAA permission to use new "special procedures" instrument landing p...

Governor, US Interior Secretary Attend South Fork Wind Farm Groundbreaking in EH

A celebration and ceremonial groundbreaking marking the start of construction of the South Fork Wind Farm, New York State’s first offshore wind project, took place on Friday, Feb. 11 at LTV Studios in Wainscott, with NYS Governor Kathy Hochul and United S...

Rooftop Solar Soars in EH; Owners Save with Solar Bulk Purchasing Program

One hundred-sixty five rooftop solar systems have been installed since the start of the program in 2018, with 63 completed in 2021.Cumulatively, the solar panels generate about 1.8 Megawatts of power, contributing significantly to Hampton’s renewable, cle...

EH Town Takes Action to Address Airport Traffic, Noise, Safety, Environmental Concerns

East Hampton Town will deactivate East Hampton Airport, open a new publicly owned private-use facility to operate under “prior permission required” framework.The move will provide the town with maximum flexibility to enact use restrict...

East Hampton Town Board Announces "All Hands on Housing"

As 2022 gets under way, town board members will commence a coordinated effort to tackle the need for affordable housing, each taking the lead on various wide-ranging efforts including several new construction projects, and longer-range future planning