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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. East Hampton Schools Are Ready for the New Year (easthamptonstar.com) — Families in Montauk should know that Tuesday marks the first day of classes at Montauk School, alongside Springs, Amagansett, and Wainscott. Nearby, East Hampton schools are rolling out major building upgrades, new courses like AP business, cybersecurity, and Italian, plus fresh technology and programs aimed at boosting financial literacy, vocabulary, and community service for local students.
2. Spotlight on Long Island: Daycation in Montauk (thethreetomatoes.com) — If you're planning a day in Montauk, this guide walks you from jelly croissants at Montauk Bake Shoppe to the historic lighthouse, downtown shops, Kirk Park Beach, and sunset at The Montauket. It highlights local parking tips, senior discounts, and small touches—like grabbing a souvenir or keeping a beach chair in the car—that help Montauk residents and visitors savor their own backyard.
3. A.D.U. Loans Spur Homeowners' Interest (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton Town is poised to reshuffle how many accessory dwelling units are allowed in each hamlet, including a proposed cap of 32 in Montauk. The change follows strong demand for new interest‑free A.D.U. loans and has sparked debate over neighborhood impacts, school enrollment, and whether the overall townwide limit of 200 units should eventually be raised.
4. Matcha Spots in The Hamptons (hamptons.com) — Montauk residents looking for a quality matcha fix now have several highlighted options close to home, including Montauk General Store on Montauk Highway and the laid-back Left Hand near the beach. The guide compares matcha quality, atmosphere, and extras at popular Hamptons spots, helping you decide where in and around Montauk to grab your next green pick‑me‑up.
5. Nature Conservancy sues Suffolk man over Montauk statue (newsday.com) — A federal lawsuit over a 25-foot statue on the Andy Warhol Visual Arts Preserve in Montauk could affect how the protected Moorlands next to a private estate are managed. The Nature Conservancy says the artwork and the owner's activities encroach on sensitive conservation land and is asking a jury to confirm its exclusive control and allow removal of the sculpture.
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