Serious Business…

By:  Progress for Westhampton Beach

This past weekend there was a tragic death at Roger’s Beach.  The exact cause is still under review by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  The  response of our dedicated professionals was top-notch.  See also Story on 27east published 8/11/15

It is important that we all remember that two parents lost their adult son and the result of this review will not diminish their grief. Reckless uninformed commentary, on the other hand, can exacerbate their pain.

If there is anything we can individually do it is to remind our loved ones of the safety protocols that we can each observe:

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  • Swim only between the red flags in the area supervised by trained lifeguards.
  • Never turn your back on the ocean.
  • Know your limitations, some days its best not to enter the surf.
  • Be informed and aware.

linked video produced by NOAA

Seawater weighs, on average, 64 pounds per cubic foot.  The surf delivers many, many cubic feet of water with each wave; it is force of nature that is always present.  Enjoy and respect the majesty of the ocean. 

By:  Progress for Westhampton Beach

 

Sewers Part II

By:  Progress for Westhampton Beach

Sewers Part I being here.

As residents know, Mayor Moore made application to the Suffolk County Sewer Agency for the reservation of all available water treatment capacity at Gabreski for use by the village; that application was approved this month.

Earlier this year the Southampton Press provided important information about revenues for the  Community Preservation Fund (the 2% Transfer Tax collected from buyers of real property); and this week reported that an amendment to Community Preservation Fund is in the Works.  See page A5 or here on 27east.

The amendment to the CPF Legislation that is to be presented to Gov. Cuomo later this year will, if ultimately approved, provide funding for wastewater treatment facilities.  This amendment also expressly includes available funding for a pump-out station for the marina .

There is an important proviso in the amendment to this law. Funding for water quality improvement projects is to be restricted to those projects that improve existing water quality, but are not dedicated to new growth.  This should be a relief to those who have a justifiable concern that accessing or building a wastewater treatment plant is merely a pathway for more residential development that reduces the quality of life on the East End. Proposed Changes to CPF Law here with highlights.

It should also be noted that funding is not restricted to wastewater treatment projects, but all projects that can improve our water quality.  This includes implementation of new technology to address stormwater runoff as well.

There are important changes on the horizon for our village.  We have the right Mayor, the right Board of Trustees at the right time, and with support from the Conservation Advisory Council, the Board of Trustees should be able to advance this important work for our village.

No Shoes Today…

By:  Progress for Westhampton Beach

The quote “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.”  is often incorrectly ascribed to Mark Twain. How ironic.  There is a lot of truth to the quote if not the attribution.
Set-of-Womens-High-heeled-shoes-vector-01Sometimes it doesn’t pay to even put on the shoes.  Just let the lies trip over themselves, they always do.