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Montauk Erosion Worries Top List of Town's Environmental Concerns
Erosion worries are beginning to pile up according to East Hampton Town Supervisor William McGintee, and Environmental Protection Director Larry Penny, who are working in concert to bring Federal and State attention to receding beachfronts in Montauk Village.
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Tip Of the Island Steps Up For The Irish At 45th Montauk Parade
On a crispy cool, sunny bright Sunday, the Montauk Friends of Erin launched the 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montauk, the third largest commemorative parade in the state.
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It’s No Fluke: Summer Flounder Quota Will Be Lowered
Recreational fluke fisherman will have to stow their lines sooner than normal this season, as proposed regulations by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) will result in a shorter season and lower quota for summer flounder, known locally as fluke.
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Going Green: Converting Talk Into Action Is No Small Feat
Area officials caution that everyone wants to "Go Green," yet implementing changes is not the easiest task as convenience often trumps conservation.
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New Device To Be Tested In East Hampton To Steer Deer From Roadways
In hopes of reducing dangers to drivers and deer alike, the East Hampton Group for Wildlife (EHGW) has spearheaded an initiative in East Hampton to install a reflector system designed to discourage deer from crossing roads.
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National Striped Bass Ruling Riles Local Commercial Fishermen
Two schools of thought have come to the surface in the wake of President Bush’s move to “protect Striped Bass and Red Drum” populations from what the President referred to as “overfishing.” Commercial fishermen feel they have been knocked overboard by the President’s pen, whereas conservationists see it as instrumental in protecting a valuable resource.
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Sufers Battling Tickets And Right To Tread On Coveted Fishing Grounds
With surf fishing season mostly formant until Spring, surfers must continue to sheath their boards or face tickets as they wait for a final court ruling on the legality of surfing at North Bar, a preferred rock break on the north side of the Montauk Point Lighthouse.
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County Legislature Approves Creation of Montauk Emergency Communication Complex
News of a unanimous vote by the Suffolk County Legislature to allow the formation of an emergency communications complex in Montauk was enthusiastically received by Montauk’s Emergency Medicial Service personnel.
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