🌱 East Hampton Daily: East End Airports Get Infrastructure Money

Morning, people of East Hampton! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the East Hampton Daily. Here are the top 4 stories in East Hampton today.

First, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 47, low: 31.

Here are the top stories today in East Hampton:

1. New Town of East Hampton senior community center project progresses as the board selects an architectural firm out of 15 proposals. A plan for soliciting and incorporating community input into the building design will be developed and implemented this winter. (Press Release Desk)
2. Senior Harbormaster Chief Ed Michels was recognized in December with proclamations from East Hampton Town Police Chief Mike Sarlo and from the EH Town Department Heads Association. EH Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc noted Michels' successes in enhancing public safety through training programs and regional networking as well as for his dedication and professionalism. (Press Release Desk)
3. Ina Garten's kielbasa with mustard dip is considered the "easiest appetizer ever." As Garten explained on page 52 of "Modern Comfort Food," she didn't have anything to serve so she went to the kitchen to make something quick for her friends coming over to her East Hampton home. At that moment, the Barefoot Contessa's easiest appetizer ever was born. (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
4. Long Island airports are getting $6M in federal infrastructure funding. On the East End, East Hampton Airport in Wainscott and Francis S. Gabreski in Westhampton Beach each received $295,000 and Elizabeth Field on Fishers Island got $110,000. (Long Island Press)

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Today in East Hampton:

• Coffee Filter Snowflakes — East Hampton Library. (4 p.m.)
• Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorating — East Hampton Library. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Guild Hall of East Hampton: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of artist Ellen Frank and our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends. She will be truly missed by all, but her extraordinary work will live on. “Ellen Frank was a truly amazing artist." (Facebook)

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