update – Fatal crash reported in East Hampton
Nearby neighbors tried to extinguish the fire and extricate the driver of the car. The fire overwhelmed the rescuers and caused them to have to retreat from their heroic rescue efforts.
Archive for August, 2010
Changes to credit card rules you need to know
Your credit card company cannot charge you a fee higher than $25 unless: (1) One of your last six payments was [also] late, in which case the fee may be up to $35.
East Hampton’s ‘Taste of Local’ – what a bargain
Blackledge Music set the mood with soothing live music, while visitors were able to sample a wide array of the finest foods from the local restaurants – ranging from pizza, seafood, soup to sandwiches and desserts.
Weintraub calls canceled meeting ‘a clear abuse of power’
Council Chair Melissa Engel does not have the right to arbitrarily cancel a meeting. If a meeting is canceled, at the very least it would have to be voted on at a public meeting.
Upcoming East Hampton council meetings regarding police ordinance
This meeting is the result of the adjourned Aug. 16 Special Town Council meeting at which council member Thomas Cordeiro pushed fellow council members to “take a breather.”
Young people invited to Explore the world of law enforcement
Explorers are eligible for awards and scholarships offered through “Learning for Life” and other local and regional Explorer organizations.
East Hampton Police Log for Aug. 14-25, 2010
Gary Messier of 19 Main St. was arrested for 3rd degree assault, 2nd degree strangulation, disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer.
Where was East Hampton Finance BD in decision to eliminate police chief’s position?
Another Board member stated she “…wants assurance that financial considerations will be shared with the BOF before going to the public.”
HTNP.com comment policy
We do intend to continue to allow anonymous comments so that people will feel safe expressing their opinions without fear of retaliation.
The new $100 bill and how to spot a fake
Other features include raised print in the portrait of Benjamin Franklin on one shoulder, ink that shifts color as you move the bill, tiny printed words inside the jacket in the portrait, as well as more cool things to look for.
