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Good morning East Hampton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what East Hampton homes and lots actually sold for this fall
  • Will East Hampton block this controversial 79-unit workforce housing plan?
  • How has East Hampton’s Christmas week changed over the last 125 years?

Also on today's calendar: Beach Guardians Orientation and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 50 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Very windy; morning rain, temps: high: 56, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Colder; windy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Recorded Deeds 12.18.25 (easthamptonstar.com) — Recent property sales in East Hampton and nearby hamlets show what homes and vacant parcels are actually closing for, with East Hampton deals including Landfall Road and Quarty Circle. If you’re buying, selling, or just tracking neighborhood values, these recorded deeds offer a clear snapshot of today’s local real estate market.
   

2. East Hampton Workforce Housing Proposal Sparks Debate (danspapers.com) — East Hampton residents are pushing back hard against a proposed zoning change that would allow 79 workforce housing condos near Round Swamp Farm, submitting nearly 3,000 petition signatures to the Town Board. The developer sought an affordable housing overlay to exceed current unit caps, but with the sales contract reportedly withdrawn, the project’s future is now uncertain while officials weigh next steps.
   

3. The Way It Was for December 18, 2025 (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton’s past Christmas seasons, civic debates, and community efforts come alive through snapshots from 1900 to 2000, all drawn from The East Hampton Star’s archives. From early population counts and shoreline protection funding to school fields, housing proposals, and community holiday aid, the piece traces how local issues and traditions have shaped the town over the decades.
   

4. Dattner Architects Completes an Arboreal Pavilion for the Jewish Center of the Hamptons (architecturalrecord.com) — A striking new open-air pavilion is now enhancing the Jewish Center of the Hamptons campus in East Hampton, giving congregants a sheltered outdoor space for services, performances, and celebrations. Designed in timber to echo the beloved modernist sanctuary, the structure respects town height limits, minimizes neighborhood noise, and was assembled on-site in just six days.
   

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    Im only interested in references if you can recommend someone vs people looking for work. Thanks very much. (Nextdoor Settlers Landing)
  • Uber Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Driver - Make Money On Your Schedule - Uber Technologies, Inc. in East Hampton. Apply here.
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