🌱 Patch AM: How a new year-round direct train could change getting to Montauk.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new year-round direct train could change getting to Montauk.
• See what Montauk homes just sold and for how much.
• How a 133-mile Montauk-to-Manhattan run honored first responders' mental health

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
• Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Island Rail Road South Fork Fixes Include Direct to Montauk Train (ourtownny.com subscription) — Year-round direct Long Island Rail Road service from Penn Station to Montauk is starting next month, ending the usual off-season transfer hassle for local riders. By 2029, added passing track near Amagansett and a new Hampton Bays platform should ease crowding and delays on the South Fork line that serves Montauk commuters, workers, and visitors.
   

• Recorded Deeds 04.20.23 (easthamptonstar.com) — Recent property sales in Montauk include homes on Edgemere Street and Gannet Drive, giving locals a snapshot of current prices and activity. The county transfer tax data also highlights big-ticket deals across neighboring Hamptons communities, from East Hampton Village to Southampton and Water Mill.
   

• Photo of the Week: Officer's 133-mile run brings community together for mental health (police1.com) — A police officer and veteran recently ran 133 miles from Montauk to Manhattan in 38 hours to raise more than $10,000 for veteran and first responder mental health. Supported by fellow runners, first responders, and families, the effort aimed to spotlight available community support and invites readers to share similar photos for future features.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montauk

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
  Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Tween & Teen Craft Week
  Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
  10:00 am
• Tween & Teen: Kindness Rocks
  Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Tween & Teen: Shell Trinket Dish
  Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Tween & Teen: Sunglasses Decorating
  Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
  10:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Tween & Teen: Clay Critters
  Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
  10:00 am
• Thursday White Party →
  Bagatelle Montauk, 500 W Lake Dr, Montauk
  5:00 pm
• Rhett Miller →
  The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main St, Amagansett
  7:00 pm
• Molly Tuttle →
  The Clubhouse, 174 Daniels Hole Rd, East Hampton
  8:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Tween & Teen: Back to School Vision Board
  Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Montauk Seafood Festival →
  Montauk Green
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hampton. Apply here.
• Riverhead Building Supply Corporation posted a job opening for Facility Attendant, Customer Service in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montauk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Amagansett

• Frank Mastra to Release Debut EP BITTER END (broadwayworld.com)
• Christie Brinkley, 72, Stuns in Plunging Lace Top With Her Lookalike Daughter Sailor, 28 (instyle.com)
• A New Take on the Tampon, Lifeguard-Style (easthamptonstar.com)

East Hampton

• Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Benefit (danspapers.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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