East Hampton Town, New York — week of 2026-07-06 · all East Hampton Town meetings

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.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Town Board Amends Montauk Playhouse Bond to $5.5 Million, Awards Homebuyer Grants

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