from incompatible development” and “maintaining and restoring East Hampton’s rural and semirural character and unique qualities of each. Down-zoning this property is against the design of East Hampton’s 2005 comprehensive plan, the carefully studied, vast community effort, which includes goals such as “protecting historic buildings, hamlets, neighborhoods. The result: a more dense property with more of the lot covered, increased traffic on that corner, and additional parking problems to add to what is currently the case. would allow for business with a much higher volume, such as a restaurant or drug store. First, central business would allow for smaller setbacks on the property, which has a residential setting now. This is a very bad idea for several reasons. The request is to change the zoning from B residential with a limited-business overlay to central business. The owners of this property had prevailed on the Wilkinson majority to hold a public hearing for a zone change, but because of errors in notice procedure, the hearing was postponed to tonight. RICHARD GROSS Very Bad Idea Amagansett February 3, 2014ĝear David, At the East Hampton Town Board meeting tonight, concerned citizens can help put to its final rest the ill-conceived proposal to spot-zone Balasses House, a historic building on Amagansett’s Main Street. She read your paper every week for 27 years, and somewhere she has a big smile on her face. 30) where you mention my darling wife, Yolanda. Sincerely, JEANNE FRANKLěeyond Words Springs January 31, 2014ĝear David, I was touched beyond words about the column (Jan. The loss to the Democrats is a loss to our town. It’s easy to forget amidst the town’s political battles that people who serve on all the front lines are friends and neighbors, motivated by love for our community and a wish to make life better for everyone. Phyllis loved Champagne every event was celebrated with bubbly. Gracious and hospitable, they welcomed fellow workers into their spacious, comfortable living room with its odd, wonderful collection of souvenirs from all over the world. There was no task too menial, no occasion too modest to call upon their help, even as their leadership in the party grew and Dick was pressed to become co-chairman. They made phone calls! As they got older, they drove each other to canvass their respective election district constituencies. In the days when mail was king, they wrote, stuffed, stamped, and posted endless letters. When in town, they never missed a committee meeting. On the committee as in life, they were a team. ![]() ![]() Long-time members of the Democratic town committee, they worked cheerfully and tirelessly to elect people they hoped would protect and preserve the town’s glories. Residents of our town since the ’70s, they were in love with our landscape, our beaches, and our people. Maybe enough voices can bring the issue to a “wait and see”? HY BRODSKY Loss to Our Town Amagansett February 3, 2014ĝear David, East Hampton suffered a loss in the passing of Dick Madan last week and his wife, Phyllis, two months ago. Thanks to the gutsy reporting of Janis Hewitt and the lonely voice of a shocked Montauk resident, Sue Farnham, we have been made aware of a questionable project currently being carried out by P.S.E.G. Community input, perhaps, showed them that they could effectively serve their publics without possibly endangering the environment, particularly our precious aquifer. With several town board meetings and with community presentations that brought the public further into the discussions. Not only did he respect the communities that his authority served but he was a listener. Fortunately, that utility was headed by Michael Lo Grande. If I remember, S.C.W.A.’s claim was that the additional pumping capability would be beneficial for the growing community. At that time, Suffolk County Water Authority wanted to sink one or two additional wells in Hither Woods. ![]() Maybe if someone had opened a book he or she would have found a similar situation about 15 or 20 years ago. the green light to carry out this Bunyonesque act without disclosure to the public. If it’s true, shame on the town’s department that gave P.S.E.G. A bit of trivia that makes this matter so ludicrous is that we people who live here and love our natural surroundings are paying P.S.E.G. Bunyonesque Montauk February 3, 2014ĝear David: Despicable and deplorable aren’t strong enough to describe the arrogant act of Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island, an unbridled bureaucracy, that as a new kid on the block took it upon itself to chop down our trees without asking the taxpayers whether we liked the idea and whether there might be other less-severe solutions to make their job for us easier for them.
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