News Flash • Fall 2025 Community Connection Newsletter Now A

The Town of East Hampton’s Fall 2025 edition of the Community Connection newsletter is now available online and in mailboxes across the community.

This issue captures East Hampton’s seasonal rhythm — neighbors reconnecting, new projects coming to life, and local programs that make our town a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming place to live.

Spotlight: Community Clean-Out and Safety Events

This fall, the Town is hosting several free events to help residents safely dispose of household pollutants, protect personal information, and prevent medication misuse:

• Community Shredding Day – Saturday, November 1 | 10 AM–2 PM, Town Hall Parking Lot
   Safely shred old bank statements, tax records, and personal documents to help prevent identity theft. Limit four boxes or bags per household (residents only).
• Drug Take Back Days – Saturday, October 25 and Saturday, November 1 | 10 AM–2 PM, Town Hall Parking Lot
   Dispose of unused or expired medications safely and anonymously to protect public health and our water supply. Accepted items include prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications.
  • Year-Round Disposal Available:
     Residents can also drop off medications anytime at the following secure, anonymous collection sites:
    • EHTPD Headquarters, 131 Wainscott Northwest Road, Wainscott
    • EHTPD East Hampton Precinct, 159 Pantigo Road (behind Town Hall)
    • EHTPD Montauk Precinct, 8 South Embassy Street, Montauk
    • East Hampton Senior Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton
    • White’s Apothecary, 81 Main Street, East Hampton
    • For questions, contact the East Hampton Town Police Department at 631-537-7575.
• S.T.O.P. Day (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) – Saturday, November 8 | 9 AM–2 PM, Montauk Transfer Station
   Bring hazardous household materials — including paints, pesticides, thinners, and aerosols — for responsible disposal. This helps keep East Hampton’s groundwater clean and our neighborhoods safe.

Visit ehamptonny.gov or call 631-324-7191 for full event details.

Investing in Recreation and Community Spaces

The newsletter highlights several major milestones for recreation and community life:

• The Montauk Playhouse Aquatic and Cultural Center is now open, featuring a four-lane pool, a warm-water therapy pool, and new cultural and event spaces.
• The Fred W. Thiele Jr. Recreation Center on Stephen Hands Path in Wainscott now includes a year-round, lighted athletic field supporting youth and adult sports.
• A new Tony Duke Memorial Multi-Use Path at Boys and Girls Harbor Park honors a community leader while creating new opportunities for walking, biking, and nature observation.

Protecting Our Environment

East Hampton continues to lead in protecting its natural resources:

• The Town has committed $1.1 million from its South Fork Wind Host Community Agreement to ensure dredging of Lake Montauk Inlet, safeguarding the local fishing fleet and Coast Guard access.
• A $2.2 million State contract will fund wildfire mitigation in Napeague and Hither Hills State Parks, reducing risks for firefighters and residents alike.
• Homeowners can apply for up to $50,000 in grants to upgrade to low-nitrogen septic systems, helping reduce nutrient pollution in local waterways.

Preparing for Winter

As temperatures drop, East Hampton’s Recreation and Human Services Departments are offering a full lineup of winter programs: youth basketball, pickleball, yoga, chess clinics, and Wellness 60+ activities at the East Hampton Senior Center.

The newsletter also includes details about the 49th Annual Turkey “Run for Fun” on Thanksgiving morning — a cherished tradition that brings residents and visitors together on the Montauk Village Green for a healthy start to the holiday.

A Message from Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez

“Every fall, East Hampton takes on that familiar rhythm — school’s back in session, local events are bringing us together, and the beauty of the season reminds us why we call this place home,” Supervisor Burke-Gonzalez writes.
 “This season, we’ve opened new spaces for the community to enjoy. These aren’t just projects on a checklist; they’re places where our community can come together, grow stronger, and make memories.”

Read the Full Newsletter

Download the Fall 2025 Community Connection: https://ehamptonny.gov/Admin/DocumentCenter/Document/View/26396/East-Hampton-Town-Newsletter-Fall-2025