ANNA THRONE-HOLST
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Southampton Town Pilot Program May Be Audited
August 27, 2009New York State legislators, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. and Senator Ken LaValle, along with several environmental groups, have asked New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to audit the town's PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) program.
It has been suggested that land assessments used to calculate the PILOT amounts since 2003 have been improperly inflated. If this is the case, the town will be obligated to reimburse the Community Preservation Fund for any overpayment of PILOT amounts.
You can read the full story in The Southampton Press.
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Southampton Town Board Members Tour Local Farms
August 19, 2009In
an effort to raise awareness of local agriculture and to celebrate the
contribution of the farming industry to our local economy, the full
town board visited a number of local farms.
Included on the tour were John L. Halsey's family farm in Water Mill, the Mecox Bay Dairy in Water Mill, Pike's Farm Stand in Sagaponack, and Channing Daughter's Winery in Bridgehampton.
The board members were joined by the town's Community Preservation Fund manager, Mary Wilson.
Read all about it in The Southampton Press.
Included on the tour were John L. Halsey's family farm in Water Mill, the Mecox Bay Dairy in Water Mill, Pike's Farm Stand in Sagaponack, and Channing Daughter's Winery in Bridgehampton.
The board members were joined by the town's Community Preservation Fund manager, Mary Wilson.
Read all about it in The Southampton Press.
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Councilwoman Anna Throne-Holst has proposed two new local laws. The first is intended to improve public safety by financially penalizing the owners
of vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers. According to Patrick Aube,
President of the Southampton Town Patrolman's Benevolent Association,
the number one traffic infraction in the town is for unlicensed
operation. Yet, no penalty is imposed on the owner of the vehicle
involved. The second proposal, if adopted, would require
establishments such as clubs and bars to pay for the cost of any
required police presence. Click here to read the full story at 27East.com.
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Councilwoman Anna Throne-Holst Kicks Off Her Campaign For Supervisor
On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Councilwoman Anna Throne-Holst hosted her inaugural
campaign event in the race for Southampton Town Supervisor. The event was held at Agawam Park in Southampton Village.
Joined by her supporters Congressman Timothy Bishop and Assemblyman Fred Thiele,
she laid out her plan to improve town governance by addressing the issues, fixing what is clearly broken and restoring the confidence in town leadership.
Mostly importantly, she took the opportunity to introduce her "exceptional" running mates:
Democratic Nominees for Town Council:campaign event in the race for Southampton Town Supervisor. The event was held at Agawam Park in Southampton Village.
Joined by her supporters Congressman Timothy Bishop and Assemblyman Fred Thiele,
she laid out her plan to improve town governance by addressing the issues, fixing what is clearly broken and restoring the confidence in town leadership.
Mostly importantly, she took the opportunity to introduce her "exceptional" running mates:
Sally Pope & Bridget Fleming
Democratic Nominees for Town Trustee:
Chris Garvey & Bill Pell
Democratic Nominee for Town Highway Superintendent:
Alex Gregor
Democratic Nominees for Town Trustee:
Chris Garvey & Bill Pell
Democratic Nominee for Town Highway Superintendent:
Alex Gregor
The Councilwoman was urged by many, many of her constituents to run for this position,
and she stated that she is honored to do so at their behest.
The coming months will surely be intense as she aims to become the first supervisor to represent the Democratic Party in Southampton Town in more than 20 years. But, in her words, she is "ready and willing to accept the challenge."
The coming months will surely be intense as she aims to become the first supervisor to represent the Democratic Party in Southampton Town in more than 20 years. But, in her words, she is "ready and willing to accept the challenge."
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Westhampton, NY – After being discussed and referenced in planning documents for almost 40 years, a plan to re-develop a portion of a Westhampton airport into a business and technology park is finally coming to fruition due largely to the efforts of Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, Southampton Town officials and residents, and a prominent area developer. ..more..
Councilwoman Anna Throne-Holst, joined at the news conference by town board colleagues Christopher R. Nuzzi and Sally G. Pope, spoke enthusiastically about the park as a future growth cornerstone.
Suffolk Executive Steve Levy, Rechler Equity Partners Sign Historic Lease Agreement for
Re-development at Gabreski Airport
Re-development at Gabreski Airport
New Business and Technology Park will Generate Jobs, Build Tax Base and Attract Vital Industries to East End
Westhampton, NY – After being discussed and referenced in planning documents for almost 40 years, a plan to re-develop a portion of a Westhampton airport into a business and technology park is finally coming to fruition due largely to the efforts of Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, Southampton Town officials and residents, and a prominent area developer. ..more..
Councilwoman Anna Throne-Holst, joined at the news conference by town board colleagues Christopher R. Nuzzi and Sally G. Pope, spoke enthusiastically about the park as a future growth cornerstone.