Every Fall we rake our leaves away to reveal the green lawn we’ve pampered during the Spring and Summer seasons- all the fallen leaves of yellow, orange, and brown are actually not “dead” leaves, but filled with organic nutrients that return to the soil making it a rich organic fertilizer! Local landscapers are reporting more homeowners are opting out of blowing leaves off their properties – and that’s a positive move in the right direction for the environment in a multitude of ways. Fall leaves in East Hampton October 2023. Photo Susan McGraw-Keber. “Leaves form a natural mulch that helps
Dock Surveys Underway The East Hampton Town Trustees heard recommendations from a subcommittee charged with formulating an updated policy on docks on Monday, following an inventory of structures in waterways under their jurisdiction initiated almost two years ago. Although formal language is yet to be drafted, the recommendations and subsequent discussion confirmed their understanding that there are noncompliant structures in trustee waters that will have to be brought into compliance or removed, and that in some instances previously issued permits could be revoked. Read the full article by Christopher Walsh here: The East hampton star
Please be advised, the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of East Hampton will hold a public hearing on Nov. 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall to hear public comments regarding extension of the prohibition on the construction of new docks in the currently unprohibited portion of Three Mile Harbor. The Trustees will also hear public comment on potential policy changes regarding docks and annual agreements. Francis J. Bock, Clerk The Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of East Hampton
During the regular meeting of the board held on Oct. 13, 2023, the Trustees passed and approved a resolution which enacted a temporary extension of the moratorium on all new residential docks, catwalks, floating docks, floating structures and platforms in Trustee waters until December 31, 2023. While the Trustees have largely concluded their review, assessment and inventory of docks in Trustee jurisdiction, the board felt the need for additional time to deliberate on the findings and for the public to provide their input. The resolution can be read below. Trustee Resolution 2023-35, page 1. Page 2 of Trustee Resolution 2023-35.
On Monday, October 13th during the Trustee’s meeting, the following resolution was read. Note that the reason for this delayed opening is to permit additional time for scallops to spawn. The resolution was passed and adopted. Trustee Resolution 2023-34
Cornell Cooperative Extension To Host Marine Meadows Workshop at Havens Beach on Saturday, October 21st – 10AM – 2PM Public Welcome! DCIM\100GOPRO\GOPR0929.JPG Eelgrass serves as a habitat for oysters. Oysters help filter and keep our waterways clean. With funding support from the community, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Team will host a Marine Meadows Workshop on October 21, at Havens Beach, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The team will bring adult eelgrass shoots to shore for processing, inviting the community to get involved in an eelgrass restoration project by helping weave eelgrass shoots into burlap “tortillas” for transplanting. DCIM100GOPROG0083748.JPG Full
East Hampton Town Trustee David Cataletto will moderate this FREE event.
October 14, 2023 – Saturday – After postponing the parade previously due to inclement weather, the Town of East Hampton lucked out in the morning with a few hours of no rain – just cloudy skies. This year’s Grand Marshal was Chief Robert Pharaoh of the Montauketts, as announced last month by Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc. “The members of the Montauk Indian Nation were the original indigenous inhabitants of the area that in 1648 was incorporated into the Town of East Hampton. While the tribe continues to exist, “even after losing its original homelands, including areas of Montauk such as
Cornell Cooperative Extension -Marine Program will conduct a bottom trawl survey throughout New York State waters from Smith Point Inlet to Montauk Point on approximately October 16-23, 2023.
October 11, 2023 Photos: East Hampton Town Trustee John Aldred The Trustees open Georgica Pond twice a year to the ocean—in the Fall and Spring. The cut provides a balanced salinity, oxygen, and migration of fish and other living organisms inhabiting the pond that benefit each. Historically, the letting of the pond has been done since pre-colonial times. On October 11, 2023, the East Hampton Town Trustees opened Georgica Pond to the ocean. The goal of the Fall letting is to provide tidal exchange between the ocean and the pond. The next cut will be scheduled during Spring 2024. Attending the bi-annual event
The Trustees have cancelled BOTH the contest and the event due to the DEC NY shellfish harvesting closures. Please read the article in The East Hampton Star for all the information written by Christopher Walsh. There is more about the cause of the cancellation here on the Trustee website under “News & Events.” EH STAR
Recently, community members have spotted the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. An invasive species, they originate from various parts of Asia, including China and Vietnam. While not dangerous to humans, they destroy plants and trees and will eventually cause widespread economic harm. Experts say those hesitant to kill lanternflies they spot need to know that the choice is either squash or spread. The NYS Department of Conservation: https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/113303.html https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/whats-bugging-you/spotted-lanternfly
Statement from Orsted Regarding Mooring System in Use
“As part of the fish monitoring study outlined in the SFW Fisheries Study Work Plan, the Stony Brook University team is conducting a regular visit to the sensor array off Wainscott today to collect data from sensors, replace batteries, and deploy new retrievable moorings alongside the previous moorings. As the Stony Brook team is deploying new moorings alongside the existing moorings there’s no change to the mariners briefing, our standard method for updating mariners on the presence of equipment in navigational waters. Members of the fisheries outreach team, in collaboration with the research team, have worked with the fishing community to select an alternative mooring, one that is smaller, lightweight and retrievable, and is more compatible with commercial fishing in response to the feedback we’ve received from the community on original deployment of cement moorings.”
Images of the mooring system and a diagram are shown below.
