East Hampton Zoning Board approves two property variance applications. The board voted 4-1 on August 10 to permit a 14-by-14-foot deck at 5 Hawthorne Drive with reduced side yard setback and increased lot coverage, over objections from three neighbors citing insufficient hardship and two prior
Fire Commission backs $162,000 in equipment and facility spending. The board unanimously approved $90,000 not to exceed for a Ford F150 command vehicle to be purchased in Scranton, Massachusetts; $25,000 not to exceed for turnout gear coats and pants; and $47,000 not to exceed for driveway and
East Hampton Board of Finance approves flat $39.55 million education budget for fourth referendum. The board voted unanimously (7-0) to maintain the 2026-2027 education budget at $39,550,937, matching the amount approved in the third referendum, said Chairman Anthony Spagnoletti. The decision was
East Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission continued a mixed-use special permit hearing and advanced accessory dwelling unit regulations. The Commission postponed the public hearing for Skinner Street Properties LLC's application to modify a special permit at 46 Skinner Street, voting unanimously
East Hampton adopts state-mandated middle housing rules and clears a Long Crossing Road subdivision.
Water Pollution Control Authority convened without quorum on August 4, unable to take formal votes. Vice Chairman Jack Solomon, members Richard Knotek and Joelyn Leon, and Town Manager David Cox were present; Chairman Dean Markham and three other members were absent. Staff reported progress on a
East Hampton Clean Energy Task Force races toward mid-August certification deadline. Chairman Russ Kaplan convened all seven members to advance the Sustainable East Hampton bronze certification initiative, which is slated for submission to Sustainable CT by mid-August pending final internal review;
Library board backs state laptop program with unanimous vote. Library Director Christine Cachuela presented the Connecticut LaptopConneCT Program, through which East Hampton will receive 25 broadband-enabled laptops for distribution to eligible residents. Cachuela initially flagged concerns over
Inland Wetlands Agency approves single-family residence on Lake Drive. Chairman Josh Wilson moved approval of the IW-26-007 application by Dream Developers for a home on Lake Drive within the upland review area and LPP review area; the motion passed 5-0, with Vice Chair W. Dean Kavalkovich absent.
The East Hampton Town Council voted 7-0 to approve a $6,253,330 one-month August budget and waive competitive bidding for bulky waste hauling.