The deep-pocketed NIMBYs who want Wainscott to secede from East Hampton are doing it just because they don't want clean energy to move forward. The question is, why? Who is behind them?

East Hampton Town made the final payment today on a $21.2 million deficit financing bond issued in 2011 to cover a budget gap resulting from financial mismanagement in a previous administration.

Prudent fiscal oversight, practices in subsequent town administrations since 2011 resulted in a positive financial standing, a top, Aaa credit rating, and the ability to successfully weather the financial impacts of the COVID pandemic. Read more: bit.ly/2Q8Io91

EH Town seeking volunteers to help at town vaccination clinics at the EH Town Center for Humanity in Wainscott. Dates will be determined based on vaccine availability. To volunteer please fill out the form at the following link.tinyurl.com/VaccineCenterV… Photo: Michael Heller

All age 30 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in New York State. Vaccines available at pharmacies, the state-run vaccination center at the Stony Brook Southampton college campus and pop-ups such as those at the town’s vaccination center in Wainscott.

Everyone 16 and up will be eligible as of April 6. Read the news at ehamptonny.gov for information on how to seek appointments.

More NYers are vaccinated but COVID rates are still a concern. The CDC warns against future virus spikes so continue to mask up, wash up, and socially distance. The Suffolk Co. new infection rate remains around 5 percent, well above the lows of 1 percent or less last summer.

wainscottunited.org/2021/04/12/dea… "But rather than fade away and allow the hamlet to heal, it seems that C.P.W. is hell-bent on dragging Wainscott through another round of divisiveness."

Think about going out on the town and leaving the car at home. Wed.6/16, 4 p.m., the final webinar in EH Town’s sustainable transportation series will feature our 200+ miles of trails and other routes for strolling, shopping, and dining. Register: energizeeh.org/outreach-event…

Hampton Hopper Montauk free shuttle to resume, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week, June to Labor Day; EH Town Supervisor Van Scoyoc works with Stony Brook Medicine to reinstate popular service and add an EH Village to Montauk loop. Read the details: bit.ly/2SfaKQn

Town of East Hampton initiatives promoting the use of sustainable transportation alternatives are featured by Let’s Move LI, a LI active transportation initiative. Read about it, and access EH’s webinar series: letsmoveli.com

.Senate Democrats .Senate Republicans A vote FOR tackling #ClimateCrisis is a vote FOR #JobCreation. Support a clean energy standard, greenhouse gas reduction fund, clean energy tax credits and the Justice 40 Initiative! #OurClimateMoment #ActOnClimate

Montauk Supports Kathee Burke-Gonzalez for Town Board! #yourvotematters #yourvoicematters

Our Town Highway Dept. crews are ready to start clearing the roads after the storm. A state of emergency has been declared, and conditions are hazardous, so please remain at home and hunkered down.

Did you know that pollution from prescription drugs has made its way into our drinking water? Drugs disposed of improperly also contaminate the environment. On Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, 4/30 bring expired or old drugs to EH Town Hall between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for safe disposal

friendsofgeorgicapond.org/take-action/ Take Action There are a few straightforward things that property owners can do that will make a significant difference to the water quality of Georgica Pond.