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Good morning East Hampton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why East Hampton wants its battery storage plants shut down now
  • How a bribery plea is still impacting East Hampton building permits
  • Which HIFF screenings are worth catching in East Hampton this year?

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Hampton demands closure of battery storage plants (newsday.com) — East Hampton Town officials are pushing to shut down two local battery-energy storage plants, including the Cove Hollow Road facility, by Friday until safer fire suppression systems and environmental cleanups are in place. Citing PFAS contamination and unanswered questions about a 2023 fire, Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez is demanding soil removal, groundwater testing, and engineering proof that any new system will adequately protect nearby residents.
   

• Former Building Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes (easthamptonstar.com) — An East Hampton Town Building Department employee has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of bribery and official misconduct in a scheme to speed up permits for paying contractors, avoiding jail in favor of community service, probation, and a hefty fine. Town officials say her actions damaged public trust and worsened the department's backlog, but emphasize that current staff are working to fix inherited problems.
   

• HIFF 2026 Serves Up Another Year of Cinematic Riches (danspapers.com) — From October 2–12, the Hamptons International Film Festival will bring 172 films and events to venues across East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Southampton, giving East Hampton residents easy access to premieres, Q&As, and star-studded screenings. With everything from local-themed features to major gala selections and filmmaker talks, you can build a full festival schedule without leaving the East End.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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