East Hampton Town Trustees

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Wave Safe: Protect Yourself to Save Others!

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer, which means boating, beach days, and swimming in the ocean. Here are important safety tips to help you in an emergency. As scuba divers remind themselves, “Plan your dive and dive your plan!” Having aRead More
Henry Cooper, an East Hampton High School student, outlined a plan to transplant 20 to 25 shovelfuls of eelgrass from Napeague Harbor to Accabonac Harbor adjacent to previously constructed oyster reefs. Christopher Walsh

Eelgrass is Catching On!

Henry Cooper, an East Hampton High School student, outlined a plan to transplant 20 to 25 shovelfuls of eelgrass from Napeague Harbor to Accabonac Harbor adjacent to previously constructed oyster reefs. Photo: Christopher Walsh Henry Cooper of East Hampton High School introduced a plan to transplant eelgrass from NapeagueRead More
East Hampton Town Trustees Est. 1686

Meeting: May 12, 2025

Agenda I. Roll Call II. Public Comment III. New Business Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey IV. Old Business V. Committee Reports Accabonac Harbor Request from South Fork Sea Farmers to establish eelgrass meadows in Accabonac Harbor adjacent to one of the already constructed oyster reefs. Request from Due East Planning,Read More
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Give Turtles a Brake

In May and June, motorists on the East End should be on the alert for turtles crossing the road. Turtles are long-lived and well-adapted to their natural environment, as they can retreat to the safety of their shell when threatened by predators. But the turtle’s shell provides no protectionRead More
Clams in a clam basket

The 34th Annual Largest Clam Contest!

At the previous Trustee meeting, it was announced that this year’s annual “Largest Clam Contest” will be held on Sunday, October 5th, from Noon until 3 P.M. at the Amagansett Life-Saving Station on Atlantic Avenue. Although the Trustees had considered September, it’s already stacked with numerous events on theRead More

Ocean Beaches

The Trustees generally claim ownership of certain ocean beaches WEST of Napeague Lane to Georgica Association and WEST of Georgica Association to East of Town Line Road.

Beach sunset of pink and blue wih the Moon


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