Wednesday, December 03, 2008 calendar · classifieds · mail · weather · weekly brief · contact   Sagaponack Eyes Innovative Zoning District To Promote Farming In order to preserve farms such as the Clifford and Lee Foster’s Sagaponack acreage, the village would like to work in conjunction with the town to create an agricultural easement on farmland that would provide the landowner the option of selling the development rights of the property to the town while still farming the land. Peconic Land Trust Raising Dust To Spare Pike's Farm Premature Fate As autumn advances at Pike’s Farm Stand on Sagg Main uncertainty continues to blow in the wind for its owners who are looking to secure future tenancy at the roadside spot with the help of Peconic Land Trust President John Halsey's fundraising efforts underway to purchase the land the Pikes have rented for the past 21 years. If the Land Trust is unsuccessful, the farm stand will close marking the end of an era. 1 comment Permitting Special Events A New Challenge For Newest Village As they graciously approved overflow parking for a wedding of a native daughter, Sagaponack's Village Board is busy deciding what rules and regulations will govern the issuance of special events permits under their new stewardship. The issuance of coveted special permits for major events and parties are entry to many mainstays of the Hamptons’ summer scene. Sagaponack Turns Green Among Potato Fields And Sand Dunes While many found repose from the heat wave at its ocean beach, long-time Sagaponack resident and well-known author Linda Bird Francke appeared before the Village Board at their regular meeting Monday afternoon, July 21, to urge the formation of a Green Committee. As The Days Pass And A North Haven Murder Remains Unsolved, Court Of Public Opinion Weighs Heavy In the sleepy residential hamlet of North Haven, 100-year-old Jessie Burke was killed by one gunshot wound to the back of the head while sitting in her living room on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 31. Her killer has yet to be identified. Many in the village are now saying they have found closure in their estimation of events that have been reported surrounding the Labor Day murder. They go as far as to suggest that they are not concerned about it because they are comfortable with their assumption that the forgone conclusion is likely that the homicide will eventually be linked to a family member. $2 Million Bond For Sagaponack's New Village Hall Approved By Slim Margin 1 comment Sagaponack Trustees Impose New Tent Law After Onslaught Of Summer Parties As Locals Reclaim Expanse Of Empty Beaches 2 comments For The Love Of Corn And Peaches, Sagaponack Rallies To Save Pike's Farm Jim Pike looked worried as he worked the stand in the bright September sun, the fruits of his labor literally surrounding him. Meanwhile, working overtime at another location is Peconic Land Trust President John Halsey, shoring up a plan to buy the 7.6 acre parcel that stretches out behind the stand and secure its future. Pike’s Farm Stand remains as one of the last vestiges of actual farming in the community despite pressures to sell to builders for luxury housing. 1 comment Sagaponack 'Field Of Power' Comes Alive With Tractors, Bi-Planes And Engines That Could The Foster Farm in Sagaponack, which raises potatoes, also raised awareness for 'engines of old', and time-honored farming techniques as a “Field of Power” event hosted by Cliff Foster was held on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14. Foster invited fellow tractor buffs to come and exhibit their prized grains, tractors and plows. Antiques As Art In East End Collections Sheila Cosgrove Baylis The new exhibit at Guild Hall, astutely titled “The Passion of Pursuit: East End Collections,” presents ordinary antique objects as art, providing the viewer with a unique snapshot into the cultural heritage of the East End. Hands-On With Natural History Sheila Cosgrove Baylis The South Fork History Museum has fun programs this November that bring to life the natural history of the Hamptons. The programs range from children’s events to adults-only walks, with topics as diverse as river otters and glacial paths. Getting Into The Saddle Sheila Cosgrove Baylis Even in the off-season, Hamptons fashion and architecture emanate that rugged-chic riding style made famous by Ralph Lauren. In hopes of discovering just how deep the Polo image goes, I decided to experience stable and riding customs first-hand and found three stables that were willing to participate in my experiment. Chic Modern Green Homes Sheila Cosgrove Baylis Peter Sabbeth is a painter and artist who used to renovate homes the traditional way. One day, the young architects he was working with suggested green building practices and materials as a part of the renovation process, but Sabbeth said that at first he “didn’t really get it.” Find articles, businesses &   services in the Hamptons      Holiday Business Card Exchange Wed. 12/03/08 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Hedges Inn, James Lane East Hampton Mingle and network with some holiday cheer! 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