East Hampton Town Trustees

Trustees: Vote for Special Season for Taking Clams

“Clam powering” or “churning” with a motorboat engine is a method used to harvest soft-shell clams by directing the outboard motor’s propeller towards the bottomland to loosen the soil and expose the clams. This technique is typically employed in shallower waters where clams burrow into the soft sediment.   Here’sRead More
East Hampton Town Trustees Est. 1686

Meeting: July 14, 2025

Agenda I. Roll Call II. Public Comment III. New Business Request from Scott Dobriner, of Inter-Science Research Associates, Inc, to renew Trustee Permit BEA-1-24 for revetment reconstruction. LHBA – Bulkhead repair – new, contact agent to let them know they will be on the agenda Powering of Soft ClamsRead More
NYSDEC Temporary Shellfishing Closure Map.

Temporary Shellfishing Closure

Please be advised, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Marine Resources, has designated THREE MILE HARBOR as temporarily uncertified for the harvest of shellfish, before, during and after the 2025 Clamshell Foundation Fireworks event. The closure will be effective at sunrise on Saturday, July 12, 2025 throughRead More
Fireworks on Three Mile Harbor East Hampton Photo: East Hampton Star

Three Mile Harbor Temporary Closure Begins July 12th – Annual Fireworks!

The Department of Environmental Conservation announced a Temporary Closure of Shellfish Harvest in Three Mile Harbor for the Annual Fireworks Show beginning on Saturday, July 12th. The harbor is expected to reopen on Thursday, July 17th. Fireworks on Three Mile Harbor East Hampton Photo: East Hampton Star The NewRead More
EHHS Senior Jocelyn Garcia - Trustee Scholarship Fund recipient 2025

EHHS Awards Night 2025

The Trustees are pleased to announce that this year’s graduating senior recipient of The East Hampton Town Trustees Scholarship Fund is Jocelyn Garcia. Jocelyn will attend George Washington University in the Fall, where she will major in biology. We look forward to Jocelyn’s success in her studies and futureRead 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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