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Week in Review: Montauk Welcomes First Baby of 2013

Also: Montauk woman's goddaughter is fighting for hr life in a Rhode Island hospital; Outdoors store moving from Amagansett to East Hampton Village.

News

Group for East End Moves Out of Bridgehampton: Cost savings will be reinvested into environmental advocacy and education, president says.

Montauk Woman's Goddaughter Fighting for Her Life: Rhana Fleming, a 12-year-old Rhode Island girl, was suddenly paralyzed last month and doctors are still trying to figure out why.

Business

New Pet Store Coming To Wainscott: Veterinarian hopes his complex will become "a one stop spot" for pet care needs.

Outdoors Moving to East Hampton: Retail store will set up at 30 Park Place by the end of February.

Government

House Passes 'Scaled Back' Sandy Relief Bill: Aid totaling $9.7 billion approved Friday, with a second vote for an additional $50 billion scheduled for later this month.

New State Laws Come With New Year: Here are some measures that took effect in New York State on New Year's Day.

The Neighborhood Files

Chamber's 2012 Donation Doubles Over Last Year: Just over $8,000 raised for the Montauk Food Pantry through the weekly Farmers Market.

Plunge Nets Over $7k for Food Pantries: Around 300 people took to the cold waters for the East Hampton Polar Bear Plunge on Tuesday.

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Quigley: One of the Better Christmases I Remember: The Quigley family welcomed Doris Quigley home four months after she broke her neck in the surf.

Southampton Hospital's First Baby of the Year Belongs To Montauk: Yael was born Jan. 1 at 6:06 p.m.

Police & Fire

Crimes Nearby: Driver Arrested in Riverhead Fatal Hit-and-Run: Also: Suffolk County SPCA charges woman for allegedly abusing two pit bull puppies.

Montauk Fire Chiefs Ready To Serve Again: Richard Schoen was sworn in again as chief for 2013.

: Nearly $5,000 in cash stolen from a house on Flamingo Avenue.

Real Estate

Rare Find: Commercial Kitchen for Sale: Former Food & Co. property hits market at $1.595 million.

Schools

East Hampton School Board Sets Earlier Meetings: Moving meetings an hour earlier is more convenient for the current board, superintendent says.

Montauk Is Last LI District Left To File Teacher Evaluation Plan: Superintendent says he hopes an agreement can be reached with teachers union by end of next week.

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Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 22, 2013 at 02:55 pm
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ViralGrain May 21, 2013 at 11:51 am
Unbelievable. So much for majority rule. The board forgets who they work for. They made a mockery ofRead More the democratic process. What they did was nothing different then totalitarian rule. They should be relived of their duty for not representing the people and supporting the majority rule. One can only imagine what other crooked decision making may be taking place that is contrary to the people's wishes. Shame on them! The mayer is a coward who forgets what side his bred is buttered on. The majority got him his job along with the other councilmen and they chose to turn their back on the ones who gave them a job. Bunch of arrogant, out of touch with the people, conceded morons is what they are.
jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:44 am
My name is Rich Wilson. I am running for the East Hampton School Board. My agenda is no secret. ItRead More is to increase Scientific Literacy for all of our students in order for them to be better prepared when they enter an increasingly complex and technological world. I have been involved in this initiative for the last 2 years, working with teachers and administrators in all of the school districts in the Town of East Hampton. Cooperatively with a private donor and The GEHEF (Greater East Hampton Education Foundation), we have successfully begun supplying training and complete FOSS (Full Option Science System) materials to our Elementary and Middle School teachers. Using FOSS,The students discover the basic concepts of science through hands-on investigations, the teacher doesn't "cover" them. This is not text book driven, or rote memorization. Writing, reading and math are included with each investigation, resulting in a better understanding of the way the world works. This is being accomplished WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. I am now involved in another joint project to benefit our students that is not funded by taxpayers - the details will be announced soon. I have been involved in Science education for most of my life : Sag Harbor School District (1968 - 1998) - Wrote and delivered the lab component of the K-6 Elementary Science Curriculum . - Started the first Robotics class in 1995. Was the only team from Long Island at the time to compete nationally in the FIRST Competition, (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition. -Taught a Biology Research class in conjunction with a Biology professor at SUNY Old Westbury. -Co-taught a "Timetables of History" seminar with a High School Social Studies teacher. East Hampton (1986 - 2004) -Owned and operated the "Village Toy Shop and Gifted Generation" , an educational toy store on Main Street, E.H. Amagansett (2003 - 2005) -Owned and operated "ROBOtech" in Amagansett Square, where we taught Lego Mindstorms Robotics to individuals and school groups. I now have the time to devote to the East Hampton School Board and hopefully play a part in the continuing efforts to better the future for all of our students, including my four grandchildren.
jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:43 am
Vote Rich Wilson, East Hampton School Board & here is why:
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 19, 2013 at 09:15 pm
I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences are with his family and friends.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:28 pm
So sorry to hear this news. Mike helped me once or twice with my boat. A truly nice guy.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:27 pm
290 Montauk Highway.. at East Hampton/Wainscott border.
Drtee-Dancer May 19, 2013 at 04:44 am
Sounds great, but where is it ??