East Hampton Town meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

East Hampton Town Board approves $3.2M claims warrant; boards act on zoning, planning

The East Hampton Town Board approved a $3.2 million claims warrant and 46 other resolutions at its Aug. 6 regular meeting, the most significant financial action in the past two weeks. The board also closed public hearings on stormwater discharge and emergency turnarounds, and took up a range of other items.

Town Board

At the Aug. 4 work session, the board adopted six resolutions unanimously, including appointing an additional member to the E.H. Arts Council Committee, revising the 2026 Fee Schedule B for the town landfill, authorizing a trip to the USLA National Lifeguard Championships 2026, accepting a scenic and conservation easement at 9 S. Ferncroft Pl., approving special events for August and September, and authorizing police training.

The Aug. 6 regular meeting saw all 47 resolutions adopted unanimously, with Deputy Supervisor David Lys absent. Key actions included:

• Approved Warrant No. 8A – claims totaling $3,248,089.83 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions to amend Chapter 220 on stormwater discharge permitting and emergency turnarounds in common driveways (hearings closed, no vote recorded)
• Approved RFP for appraisal services for CPF and Housing & Community Development (unanimous)
• Accepted bid for a tractor for Parks & Recreation from All Island Equipment Corp. (unanimous)
• Rejected bid EH26-031 for Springs Park Restoration (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 2026-1107 (unanimous)
• Authorized license agreement with Sound Aircraft Services for airport parking spaces (unanimous)

At the Aug. 11 work session, the board adopted eight resolutions unanimously, including a water quality project for drainage assessment, approval of the EHTPS Trail Plan at the former Bustamante Property, an exterior carpentry allowance for the Carl Fisher House Restoration, and reimbursement of the Montauk Music Festival clean-up deposit. Discussions covered a proposed deer management survey, a tree protection code recommendation, a rent-restricted employer-sponsored housing law, and an amendment to lawn irrigation rules, but no final votes were taken.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA approved an administrative application for Edge Capital LLC to construct a 4 ft. wide wooden walkway and beach access staircase in Amagansett (unanimous). It also approved a stone patio for Patrick Brennan at 48 Agnew Ave, a submission for Peter Bickford at 248 Old Stone Highway, and a submission for Oren Sendowski at 61 Seaside Avenue. The board upheld a stop work order for 114 Neck Path LLC, denied a submission for Kevin Gaddi at 273 Old Montauk Highway (majority), and voted unanimously to reopen the record for two weeks for the Building Department to respond to a letter from Kenneth & Margaret Farrell. Draft minutes from July 28 were approved unanimously.

Planning Board

The Planning Board agreed that the Most Holy Trinity site plan is ready for approval, with conditions including installation of a bamboo root barrier and mulching to manage invasive species (unanimous). It corrected a typo in the Nicholson Subwaiver Modification Resolution, adopted a road assignment for 38 Glenmore Avenue, Montauk, and adopted minutes of July 22 as written. Site plans for 137 Main Street and 400 Hands Creek Road were discussed but not voted on.

Architectural Review Board

The ARB approved minutes from July 23, a business sign for The Shop at 472 Old Stone Hwy, a fence for Robin Weingast at 31 Dennistoun Drive, a change to commercial for Springs Brewery at 847 Fireplace Road, and agricultural overlays for Ella & Lola LLC, Joseph Kazickas Trust, and 10 Fireplace LLC. Two fence submissions were deemed incomplete, and one agricultural overlay was postponed by the applicant.

Coming up

• **Aug. 18 – Town Board Work Session**: Will consider paying a past-due $8,589 invoice to Baseline King Corporation for airport retainage and a budget modification for airport repairs.
• **Aug. 18 – Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting**: Public hearings on five residential variance and natural resource permit requests, including an appeal of a building permit.
• **Aug. 19 – Planning Board Regular/Work Session**: Review of site plans for a storage facility, condo conversion, restaurant modification, and cemetery modification.
• **Aug. 25 – Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting**: Hearings on wetland variances in Montauk and Springs, plus a post-hearing decision on a large residential project at 273 Old Montauk Highway.

East Hampton Town Board approves $3.2M claims warrant; ZBA, Planning Board act on properties

The East Hampton Town Board approved a $3,248,089.83 claims warrant and adopted 47 resolutions unanimously at its Aug. 6 regular meeting, with Deputy Supervisor David Lys absent. The board also closed public hearings on stormwater discharge permitting and emergency turnarounds in common driveways. In other action, the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board made decisions on several property applications over the past two weeks.

Town Board actions

At the Aug. 6 regular meeting, the board approved Warrant No. 8A for claims totaling $3,248,089.83. It also adopted resolutions amending Chapter 220 on stormwater discharge permitting and on emergency turnarounds in common driveways, after closing the related public hearings with no public comment. Other unanimous approvals included an RFP for appraisal services for the Community Preservation Fund and Housing & Community Development, a bid for a Parks & Recreation tractor from All Island Equipment Corp., and a license agreement with Sound Aircraft Services for airport parking spaces. The board rejected a bid for Springs Park Restoration (EH26-031) and rescinded Resolution 2026-1107.

During the public portion, residents raised concerns about water contamination at the Cove Hollow battery storage facility, a proposed parking lot near Pussy's Pond, and the purchase of properties at 549 and 550 Wainscott Northwest Road.

At the Aug. 4 work session, the board unanimously appointed an additional member to the E.H. Arts Council Committee, revised the 2026 Fee Schedule B for the town landfill, authorized a trip to the USLA National Lifeguard Championships 2026, accepted a scenic and conservation easement at 9 S. Ferncroft Pl., approved special events for August and September 2026, and authorized police department employee training.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA held a regular meeting July 28 and a work session Aug. 4. At the regular meeting, it approved a modification for Bluff Road Associates (325 Bluff Road) and a resolution for Brett Loscalzo (149 Mulford Lane). It partially approved a modification for Bob MCEntee (22 Shore Road), denying the driveway, stairs, and stone walkways. The board decided that a modification for the Marram Hotel (21 Oceanview Terrace) must go to a public hearing. It closed public hearings for Peter Bickford (248 Old Stone Highway) and for Kenneth & Margaret Farrell (75 Ely Brook to Hands Creek Road), keeping the Farrell record open through July 28, 2026. The record for Kevin Gaddi (273 Old Montauk Highway) was also kept open until that date.

At the Aug. 4 work session, the ZBA unanimously approved an administrative application for Edge Capital LLC to construct a 4-foot-wide wooden walkway and beach access staircase in Amagansett. It also approved an existing stone patio for Patrick Brennan (48 Agnew Ave), a submission for Peter Bickford (248 Old Stone Highway), and a submission for Oren Sendowski (61 Seaside Avenue). The board upheld a stop work order for 114 Neck Path LLC and denied a submission for Kevin Gaddi (273 Old Montauk Highway) by majority vote. It unanimously approved a motion to reopen the record for two weeks for the Building Department to respond to a letter from Kenneth & Margaret Farrell.

Planning Board

At its Aug. 5 regular/work session, the Planning Board unanimously agreed that the Most Holy Trinity site plan and special permit modification is ready for approval, with conditions including installation of a bamboo root barrier and mulching to manage invasive species. No second public hearing is required. The board also unanimously corrected a typographical error in the Nicholson Subwaiver Modification Resolution, changing an adjacent property tax map number, adopted a road assignment for 38 Glenmore Avenue in Montauk, and adopted minutes from July 22, 2026. The board discussed but did not vote on site plans for 137 Main Street (pergola) and 400 Hands Creek Road (barn), issuing conditions for each.

Coming up

• **Aug. 11 – Town Board Work Session**: The board will discuss bids and consider resolutions, including approval of a special warrant for $109,425.54. Public portion via phone.
• **Aug. 13 – Architectural Review Board**: Will review a business sign for The Shop at 472 Old Stone Hwy, fence/wall/gate applications at three properties, a commercial change for Springs Brewery, and four agricultural overlay requests.
• **Aug. 18 – Zoning Board of Appeals**: Public hearings on five residential requests, including variances for pool equipment, cabana placements, construction near wetlands, and an appeal of a building permit at 75 Cove Hollow Road.

East Hampton Boards Act on Road Assignments, Zoning Modifications, and Property Approvals

Planning Board adopts road assignment for 25 Harbor Boulevard

The East Hampton Town Planning Board voted 5-0 on July 22 to adopt a road assignment for an Urban Renewal project at 25 Harbor Boulevard in Springs. The board also approved a waiver of open space design standards for the Porzio subwaiver, determined no archaeological study is necessary for that subwaiver, and agreed to charge fees in lieu of parking for the 45 South Euclid II project. The board adjourned the 79 South Emerson Condo Conversion site plan at the applicant's request and adopted its July 8, 2026 minutes as amended, 5-0.

Zoning Board approves Bluff Road modification, sends Marram Hotel to hearing

On July 28, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a modification for Bluff Road Associates at 325 Bluff Road and approved a resolution for Brett Loscalzo at 149 Mulford Lane. For Bob MCEntee at 22 Shore Road, the board approved a partial modification but denied the driveway, stairs, and stone walkways portions of the request. The board decided that a modification for the Marram Hotel at 21 Oceanview Terrace must go to a public hearing.

The board also closed the public hearing for Peter Bickford at 248 Old Stone Highway and closed the public hearing for Kenneth and Margaret Farrell at 75 Ely Brook to Hands Creek Road, keeping the record open through July 28, 2026. The record for Kevin Gaddi at 273 Old Montauk Highway was kept open until July 28, 2026. The board approved draft minutes from July 7, 2026.

Architectural Review Board approves three applications

The Architectural Review Board met July 23 and approved a commercial change for the Sea Crest Clubhouse at 2166 Montauk Highway in Amagansett, a fence submission for Chloe Gottlieb at 19 Harbor View Drive in East Hampton, and a Certificate of Occupancy for Alex deHavenon at 4 Lynda Lane in East Hampton. A submission for Wainscott Farm View LLC at 6 Osborn Farm Lane in Wainscott was administratively postponed. The board also approved minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting.

Town Board discusses Springs conservation easement

The East Hampton Town Board held a work session July 21 to discuss bids and review resolutions, including the acceptance of a scenic and conservation easement at 450 Old Stone Highway in Springs. Minutes from this session have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — Town Board Work Session:** The board is scheduled to consider a resolution accepting a scenic and conservation easement at 9 South Ferncroft Place (SCTM #300-28-3-45) from grantor David Cohen. A public hearing on the easement was held July 16, 2026.
• **Aug. 4 — Zoning Board of Appeals Work Session:** The board will review wetland permit requests and stop work order appeals, including Edge Capital LLC's proposed walkway and staircase at 2128 Montauk Highway in Amagansett, Patrick Brennan's Natural Resources Special Permit and nine variances at 48 Agnew Avenue in Montauk, and appeals of stop work orders by Kenneth and Margaret Farrell and 114 Neck Path LLC.
• **Aug. 5 — Planning Board Regular/Work Session:** The board will wrap up the Most Holy Trinity site plan review, review the 137 Main Street pergola site plan and the 400 Hands Creek Road site plan, consider a Nicholson subwaiver modification resolution, and adopt July 22, 2026 minutes.
• **Aug. 6 — Town Board Regular Meeting:** The board will hold public hearings on amendments to Chapter 220 regarding stormwater discharge permitting and emergency turnarounds in common driveways. The board will also consider the provisional appointment of Joseph Miller as Building Plans Examiner at $73,569.39 annually, a retirement payout of $155,525.57 to retired Police Sergeant Bradley Rozzi, and a contract with LK McLean Associates for small engineering projects not to exceed $20,000 for FY2026.

East Hampton Town Board approves $9.2M utility claim, authorizes legal action against Montauk ranch owners

The East Hampton Town Board approved a $9,205,472.19 utility claim and authorized legal action against the owners of 8 Old Montauk Highway in a busy two weeks of meetings across multiple town boards.

Town Board: Utility claim, legal action, and grants

At its July 16 regular meeting, the Town Board unanimously approved a $9,205,472.19 utility claim. The board also accepted food delivery bid EH26-036 from Mivila Foods of NY, Inc. and food service/kitchenware bid #EH26-035 from Sam Tell and Son Inc. and W.B. Mason, both unanimously. Joseph Loffreno was appointed full-time automotive equipment operator, and the board terminated a seasonal lifeguard position in the Recreation Department. Special events for July and August 2026 were approved as amended on a 3-to-0 vote after David Lys recused himself.

On July 7, the board voted 4-1 to authorize legal action against the owners of the Ranch at 8 Old Montauk Highway. That same meeting included unanimous adoption of eight main resolutions, including retaining a historic preservation consultant for the Edwards House restoration, a CPF Water Quality budget modification, a subdivision lot amendment, acceptance of a scenic/conservation easement at 240 West Lake Drive in Montauk, and renewal of the Cablevision cable franchise agreement. The board defeated a seasonal MYC Private Surf Lessons Special Event Permit 2026 on a 2-3 vote and approved denial of permits for Pop Up Wrkout LLC fitness classes 3-1. A shuttle service for the US Open was approved unanimously.

At its July 14 work session, the board unanimously accepted a grant agreement with DASNY for Georgica Pond water infrastructure renovation, appointed 2026 Volunteer Ocean Rescue members, accepted a memorial bench donation from Bettina Zimny, accepted a ZBA member's resignation, appointed a new ZBA member, authorized an appraisal for 29 Boatheaders Lane, and adopted an amended negative declaration for Emergency Services Communications upgrades. A caller requested rescission of resolutions for two Wainscott Stone Road parcels, but the board did not act.

Zoning Board of Appeals: Variances and modifications

The ZBA approved the Bluff Road Associates modification unanimously at its July 14 regular meeting. For the Bob McEntee application at 22 Shore Road, Amagansett, the board denied the driveway, stairs, and stone walkways while approving the remaining changes. The Farrell and Bickford public hearings were closed; the Farrell record remains open until July 28, 2026, and the Kevin Gaddi record also stays open until that date. The Brett Loscalzo resolution was approved with Mehring abstaining. The Marram Hotel modification was sent to a future hearing.

At its July 7 work session, the ZBA approved an administrative application for a pool/patio at 34 Hoppin Ave, Montauk, a time extension for Joslin Lions Head at 154 Isle of White, Springs, and resolutions for five properties including 195 Marine Blvd and 65 Dunes Lane — all unanimously. The board denied requests to adjourn public hearings for the Farrell and La Ruffa properties and directed staff to require a new application for the LAMMTK LLC modification at 29 Seaview Ave, Montauk.

Planning Board: Subdivision and site plan revisions

The Planning Board approved the Prospect Hill Final Subdivision Modification Resolution 6-0 and the Cilvan Realty, LLC extension of time resolution 6-0 on July 8. The board tabled 25 Harbor Boulevard Board of Review 6-0. During the work session, the board requested parking and site plan revisions for Duryea's ADA Compliant Walkways, determined the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery application requires a modified plan and potential second hearing, required additional sanitary, elevation, and lighting details for Maidstone Acres II, and supported modification of the building envelope and covenants for the Drumm Subwaiver.

Architectural Review Board: Agricultural overlay approved

The ARB approved an agricultural overlay submission for 48 Sayres Path LLC in Wainscott unanimously on July 9, with Vice Chair Britton motioning and Member Benson seconding. Extension of time requests for Wainscott Farm View LLC at 6 Osborne Farm Lane and Cilvan Realty, LLC at 44 Three Mile Harbor Rd were approved unanimously. A fences, walls, gates, and berms submission for Richard Doty at 18 Ashwood Ct, Amagansett was deemed incomplete.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Town Board Work Session:** Discussion of accepting a scenic and conservation easement at 450 Old Stone Highway, Springs.
• **July 22 — Planning Board:** Public hearings on the 45 South Euclid II site plan, a Porzio subwaiver, and an urban renewal road assignment for 25 Harbor Boulevard, Springs. The 79 South Emerson condo conversion was adjourned at the applicant's request.
• **July 23 — Architectural Review Board:** Review of a commercial change application for Sea Crest Clubhouse at 2166 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett, plus fence/wall and Certificate of Occupancy applications.
• **July 28 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings on a stop work order appeal at 114 Neck Path, Springs, a pool equipment variance at 11 N Cape Ln, and a Natural Resources Special Permit and wetland setback variance at 61 Seaside Avenue, Montauk. A hearing for Art Gardens LLC at 209 Three Mile Harbor-Hog Creek Hwy, Springs is cancelled.

East Hampton Town Board approves $4.5M in warrants, authorizes legal action against Montauk ranch owners

The East Hampton Town Board approved more than $4.5 million in claims and utility warrants and voted 4-1 to take legal action against the owners of 8 Old Montauk Highway during the first two weeks of July, according to official minutes.

Town Board — July 2 Regular Meeting

The board adopted over 30 resolutions unanimously. Key actions included:

• Approved $4,512,269.56 in claims and utility warrants (unanimous).
• Adopted budget modifications for the Finance, Highway, and Housing departments (unanimous).
• Awarded first-time homebuyer down payment assistance to five residents (unanimous).
• Accepted a sanitation roll-off container bid from Vasso Waste Systems, Inc. (unanimous).
• Rejected the SYA HVAC improvement bid for the Springs Youth Association (unanimous).
• Appointed seasonal lifeguards, recreation aides, and a part-time harbormaster (unanimous).
• Amended the Montauk Playhouse bond resolution to $5,500,000 (unanimous).
• Adopted a workplace policy on gender-based violence and announced police academy appointments (unanimous).

Town Board — July 7 Work Session

The board adopted eight main resolutions unanimously, including retaining a historic preservation consultant for the Edwards House restoration, modifying the CPF Water Quality budget, amending a UR Map to subdivide a lot, accepting a scenic/conservation easement at 240 West Lake Drive in Montauk, and renewing the Cablevision cable franchise agreement.

In additional resolutions, the board defeated a seasonal MYC Private Surf Lessons Special Event Permit for 2026 (2-3), approved denial of permits for Pop Up Wrkout LLC fitness classes (3-1), approved a shuttle service for the US Open (unanimous), and authorized legal action against the owners of the Ranch at 8 Old Montauk Highway (4-1).

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 7 Work Session

The Zoning Board approved an administrative application for a pool/patio at 34 Hoppin Ave in Montauk (unanimous) and opened the record to accept additional materials for Bob McEntee at 22 Shore Road in Amagansett (unanimous). It denied requests to adjourn public hearings for the Farrell and La Ruffa properties (unanimous) and directed staff to require a new application for a LAMMTK LLC modification at 29 Seaview Ave in Montauk. The board approved a time extension for Joslin Lions Head at 154 Isle of White in Springs (unanimous), ratified June 23 draft minutes (unanimous), and approved resolutions as written for five properties including 195 Marine Blvd and 65 Dunes Lane (unanimous).

Architectural Review Board — July 9

The board approved an agricultural overlay submission for 48 Sayres Path LLC in Wainscott, with a motion by Vice Chair Britton, seconded by Member Benson, all members in favor. It granted extension of time requests for Wainscott Farm View LLC at 6 Osborne Farm Lane and Cilvan Realty, LLC at 44 Three Mile Harbor Rd. A fence, wall, gate, or berm submission for Richard Doty at 18 Ashwood Ct in Amagansett was deemed incomplete.

Planning Board — July 8

The Planning Board agenda included a wrap-up of the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery site plan/special permit modification, a site plan modification for Maidstone Acres II in Springs, a final subdivision modification resolution for Prospect Hill in Montauk, a site plan/special permit modification extension for Cilvan Realty, LLC in East Hampton, and an urban renewal road assignment for 25 Harbor Boulevard in Springs. Minutes from June 17 were slated for adoption. Official minutes had not yet been published.

Coming Up

• **July 14, 10:00 a.m. — Town Board Work Session:** The board will consider accepting a $500,000 DASNY grant for Georgica Pond water infrastructure renovation, $11,801.90 in funding for EV charging stations in the Amagansett Municipal Parking Lot, proposed amendments to Chapter 220 regarding subdivision of land, the appointment of James Kiley to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and an amended negative declaration for emergency communications upgrades at three sites.
• **July 14 — Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting:** Public hearings on three appeals of stop work orders (Farrell at 75 Ely Brook, La Ruffa at 20 Hoppin Ave, and Rivero/Hollingsworth at 198 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Highway) and a request by Peter Bickford for a Natural Resources Special Permit and five variances near freshwater wetlands at 248 Old Stone Highway in Springs.
• **July 16 — Town Board Regular Meeting:** A public hearing on amending Chapter 255 (Zoning) for rent-restricted employer-sponsored housing, plus personnel appointments and budget adjustments including increasing the expenditure cap for Rigano, LLC general counsel services from $10,000 to $50,000.

East Hampton Town Board Approves $4.5M in Warrants, Homebuyer Grants, and Montauk Playhouse Bond Update

The East Hampton Town Board approved more than $4.5 million in claims and utility warrants, awarded first-time homebuyer down payment assistance to five residents, and amended the Montauk Playhouse bond resolution to $5,500,000 at its July 2 regular meeting — the most consequential set of decisions in a busy two weeks of town government.

Town Board — July 2

The board adopted over 30 resolutions, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included:

• **$4,512,269.56** in claims and utility warrants approved.
• Budget modifications for the Finance, Highway, and Housing departments adopted.
• First-time homebuyer down payment assistance awarded to five residents.
• Sanitation roll-off container bid accepted from Vasso Waste Systems, Inc.
• HVAC improvement bid for the Springs Youth Association rejected.
• Seasonal lifeguards, recreation aides, and a part-time harbormaster appointed.
• Montauk Playhouse bond resolution amended to **$5,500,000**.
• Workplace policy on gender-based violence adopted; police academy appointments announced.

All votes were unanimous. The approvals fund daily town operations, expand summer recreation staffing, and provide housing assistance to local buyers.

Architectural Review Board — June 25

The ARB approved five applications unanimously and deemed one incomplete:

• Business sign for Jade Space at **786 Montauk Hwy** — approved.
• Change to commercial for Amagansett Dunes at **379 Bluff Road, Unit 226** — approved.
• Historic district application for **840 Springs Fireplace Road LLC** — approved.
• Fences, gates, walls & berms for **127 Six Pole LLC** at 127 Six Pole Hwy — approved.
• Fences, gates, walls & berms for Phoenix House at **95 Industrial Road** — approved.
• Certificate of occupancy inspection for Estate of Susan Dougherty at **44 Jonathan Drive** — approved.
• Agricultural overlay application for **3J51 Wainscott Hollow LLC** — deemed incomplete; additional information required.

The board also approved minutes from its June 11 meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 23

The ZBA scheduled public hearings on three applications involving wetlands, bluff crests, and lot lines:

• **24 Cross Highway LLC**: variance of 14.2' to construct a driveway 60.8' from the bluff crest where 75' is required in Amagansett.
• **Fairy Landing LLC**: variances for a new 1,023 sq ft residence and decking 54.7' from a tidal wetland where 100' is required in Springs.
• **Patrick Brennan**: nine variances for decking, patio, A/C units, and LP tanks near freshwater wetlands and lot lines at **48 Agnew Ave, Montauk**.

A public hearing for Rosemarie Capto at 165 S Fairview Ave, Montauk was cancelled. The board also had a request from Hampton Racquet to keep the record open 30 days for 172 Buckskill Road, East Hampton. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming Up

• **July 7 — Town Board Work Session**: Vote on reallocating **$416,808** from the Septic System Rebate Program to Water Quality Improvement Grants; up to **$30,000** contract for historic preservation consulting at Edwards House, 127 Squaw Rd., Springs; subdivision of parcel 55 into two residential lots; scenic conservation easement at 240 West Lake Drive, Montauk; and a **$20,000** security acceptance from Joseph Messina for roadwork at 85 Fort Pond Boulevard, Springs.
• **July 7 — ZBA Work Session**: Post-hearing decisions on 22 Shore Road (Amagansett), 24 Cross Highway, 48 Agnew Ave (Montauk), and 140 Gerard Drive (Springs); administrative application for a pool and hot tub at 34 Hoppin Ave, Montauk.
• **July 8 — Planning Board**: Wrap-up of Most Holy Trinity Cemetery site plan modification; Maidstone Acres II site plan modification; Prospect Hill subdivision modification resolution; Cilvan Realty extension of time; and urban renewal road assignment for 25 Harbor Boulevard, Springs.
• **July 9 — ARB Regular**: Fence application at 18 Ashwood Ct, Amagansett; agricultural overlay at 48 Sayres Path, Wainscott; two extension-of-time requests.
• **July 14 — ZBA Regular**: Public hearings on three stop-work-order appeals and a Natural Resources Special Permit with five variances for construction near freshwater wetlands at 248 Old Stone Highway, Springs.

Town Board Amends Montauk Playhouse Bond to $5.5 Million, Awards Homebuyer Grants

In its July 2 regular meeting, the East Hampton Town Board unanimously approved an amendment to the Montauk Playhouse bond resolution, setting the authorized total at $5,500,000. The board also authorized $4,512,269.56 in claims and utility warrants, awarded down payment assistance to five first-time homebuyers, and adopted a suite of personnel and policy measures. All votes were unanimous.

Town Board

The July 2 meeting featured over 30 resolutions covering budget, personnel, and community projects. Key actions included:

• Amending the Montauk Playhouse bond resolution to $5,500,000
• Approving $4,512,269.56 in claims and utility warrants
• Adopting budget modifications for the Finance, Highway, and Housing departments
• Awarding first-time homebuyer down payment assistance to five residents
• Accepting a roll-off container bid from Vasso Waste Systems, Inc.
• Rejecting a Springs Youth Association HVAC improvement bid
• Appointing seasonal lifeguards, recreation aides, and a part-time harbormaster
• Adopting a workplace policy on gender-based violence and announcing police academy appointments

Architectural Review Board

On June 25, the Architectural Review Board acted on seven items and approved five applications unanimously:

• A business sign for Jade Space at 786 Montauk Highway
• A change to commercial use for Amagansett Dunes at 379 Bluff Road, Unit 226
• A historic district application for 840 Springs Fireplace Road LLC
• Fences, gates, walls, and berms for 127 Six Pole LLC at 127 Six Pole Highway
• Fences, gates, walls, and berms for Phoenix House at 95 Industrial Road

The board also approved a certificate of occupancy inspection for the Estate of Susan Dougherty at 44 Jonathan Drive.

One agricultural overlay application, for 3J51 Wainscott Hollow LLC at 51 Wainscott Hollow Road, was deemed incomplete; the applicant must submit additional information. The board approved the minutes of its June 11 meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on June 23 (agenda only; minutes not yet published). It scheduled public hearings for three variance and Natural Resources Special Permit applications affecting wetlands and bluff crests:

• 24 Cross Highway LLC in Amagansett: variance to allow a driveway 60.8 feet from a bluff crest where 75 feet is required
• Fairy Landing LLC in Springs: variances for a new 1,023-square-foot residence and decking 54.7 feet from a tidal wetland where 100 feet is required
• Patrick Brennan at 48 Agnew Avenue, Montauk: nine variances for decking, patio, A/C units, and LP tanks near freshwater wetlands and lot lines

A scheduled hearing for Rosemarie Caputo at 165 S Fairview Avenue, Montauk, was cancelled. The board will consider a request to keep the record open 30 days for the Hampton Racquet project at 172 Buckskill Road, East Hampton.

Coming up

• **July 7, Town Board work session**: The board will vote on a $416,808 budget shift from septic-system rebates to water quality improvement grants, a $30,000 historic preservation contract for Edwards House, and acceptance of a scenic conservation easement in Montauk. It will also discuss building department operations and emergency communications.
• **July 7, ZBA work session**: Decisions are expected on a modification for as-built structures on dunes at 22 Shore Road, Amagansett; variance requests at 24 Cross Highway, 48 Agnew Ave, and 140 Gerard Drive; and an administrative application for a pool at 34 Hoppin Ave, Montauk.
• **July 8, Planning Board**: The board will wrap up the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery site plan modification, review Maidstone Acres II and Prospect Hill subdivision changes, and address an urban renewal road assignment for 25 Harbor Boulevard, Springs.
• **July 9, Architectural Review Board**: Reviews of a fence at 18 Ashwood Court, Amagansett; an agricultural overlay at 48 Sayres Path, Wainscott; and extension requests for Wainscott Farm View and Cilvan Realty.
• **July 14, ZBA regular meeting**: Public hearings on three appeals of stop work orders and a wetlands permit request with five variances at 248 Old Stone Highway, Springs.