Trustee’s Annual Clam Contest & Event Cancelled
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 websiteRead More
The East Hampton Star’s Editorial – A Stark Warning
Regarding the cancellation of the annual Trustee’s Largest Clam Contest- Editorial October 5, 2023 For what we think is the first time in a third of a century, the East Hampton Town Trustees Largest Clam Contest has been canceled on account of the weather. The decision came after theRead More
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly is Here
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 needRead More
East Hampton Middle School’s Surfrider Junior Club & Trustee Adventure!
It was a perfect early Fall day on October 5th for paddle boarding and seeding Three Mile Harbor with 25,000 oysters from the East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery with Director, John “Barley” Dunne. In time, if all goes well with water temperatures and weather conditions, the oysters will matureRead More
Notice: Re-Opening to Harvest of Shellfish
Shellfish Dealers and Shellfish Harvesters in the Towns of Huntington and East Hampton DEC-Shellfisheries collected water samples in several of the areas that DEC designated as temporarily uncertified (closed) on September 29, 2023 and September 30, 2023, after the extraordinary rainfall event in excess of three (3) inches inRead 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.