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1. East Hampton to Explore BESS Impacts (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton parents should know the school board is closely reviewing safety risks from the Cove Hollow Road battery energy storage system, since the high school and John M. Marshall Elementary sit inside its one-mile evacuation zone. A health and safety committee will question emergency officials next week, and the district also approved hiring Keith Graham to build an in-house cafeteria and nutrition program starting in January.
2. D.E.C. Pinpoints Fire Suppression as Source of Groundwater Contamination (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton residents relying on Suffolk County Water Authority wells near Cove Hollow Road face new clarity on contamination: state environmental officials now blame chemicals from the 2023 battery facility fire's suppression system, not the batteries themselves. Several wells are already offline, more testing is underway, and D.E.C. representatives will brief the East Hampton Town Board as Village Mayor Jerry Larsen presses to suspend operations until safety is assured.
3. Recorded Deeds 09.10.26 (easthamptonstar.com) — If you're watching the East Hampton market, several notable recent sales include homes on White Pine Road and Hand's Creek Road, plus high-end deals in East Hampton Village on Egypt Lane and David's Lane. The roundup also tracks big-ticket transactions in nearby hamlets like Amagansett, Montauk, Springs, and Southampton, offering a snapshot of current prices across the South Fork.
4. 13 Of The Most Expensive Zip Codes In 2026 To Live In (housedigest.com) — East Hampton's 11937 zip code now ranks among the nation's priciest rental markets, with median monthly rents topping $40,000 and rising each year. Compared with even costlier Water Mill and Sag Harbor, the piece explains how limited summer inventory, furnished homes, and short-term rental rules drive those eye-popping prices and shape what it costs to live or invest here.
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