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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened in this week’s East Hampton police calls?
Be sure to catch Beach Guardians Orientation on the East Hampton Patch calendar
Hey there, East Hampton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened in this week’s East Hampton police calls?
- What changes when East Hampton’s town clerk of 36 years steps down?
- Why a local man now faces a felony contempt charge
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: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 30 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Morning snow, 1-2"; breezy, temps: high: 32, low: 22.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. On the Logs 12.25.25 (easthamptonstar.com) — Recent police calls around East Hampton Town ranged from a disputed construction-site trespass in Amagansett to a false-identity traffic stop on Three Mile Harbor Road and a no-hunting complaint checked against an East Hampton Town map. Officers also handled suspicious-vehicle reports in Springs and Montauk and a Christmas party noise complaint in Wainscott, generally finding no crimes after investigation. 
2. Town Clerk Carole Brennan Says Goodbye (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton Town is saying goodbye to longtime town clerk Carole Brennan, who is retiring after 36 years of service overseeing vital records, permits, and meetings. The town board praised her steady leadership as Michael Hansen prepares to take over the clerk’s office next month, while Brennan looks ahead to travel and reflects on changing public civility.
3. Defied a Restraining Order (easthamptonstar.com) — An East Hampton man has been charged with felony criminal contempt after allegedly violating a protective order by shoving another man and damaging a doorknob at the man’s home. He was arraigned before East Hampton Town Justice Steven Tekulsky and released, with a court date set for Jan. 14.
4. Springs Dog Park Stories: Bestselling Author Susan Verde on Why Every Body is Beautiful (hamptons.com) — East Hampton resident and bestselling children’s author Susan Verde shares how life in Springs and memories across the Hamptons shaped her new book, “Body Beautiful,” which encourages kids to love their bodies. Speaking from Springs Dog Park, she explains her focus on social-emotional learning, body positivity, and why this community still feels like home for her family and rescue dogs.
📸 Around East Hampton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hampton
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★ Featured events ★
- Beach Guardians Orientation
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton
6:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Holiday Camp at the Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - Duryea's Returns to take over the Beach Club at the St. Regis Kanai Resort
The St. Regis Kanai Resort Riviera Maya
10:00 am - The Seismatics
The Stephen Talkhouse , 161 Main St , Amagansett
8:00 pm - Tom Kelly, Laura Patton, Fat Jay at The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse , 174 Daniels Hole Rd , East Hampton
6:30 pm - Open Level Yoga
East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
9:00 am - Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - Celebrate New Year's Eve at R.AIRE
259 E Montauk Hwy , Hampton Bays
6:00 am - Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - New Year's Eve Bash at CMEE
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike , Bridgehampton
10:00 am - Celebrate New Year's Eve at Nick & Toni's
136 N Main St , East Hampton
5:30 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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-- The Patch AM Team
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