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🌱 Patch AM: Are influencers changing what it feels like to be a Montauk local?

Also, don't miss Montauk Seafood Festival on the Montauk Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Montauk? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are influencers changing what it feels like to be a Montauk local?
  • Why a 'Summer House' star stayed longer in Montauk this season

Also on today's calendar: Montauk Seafood Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montauk Local Criticizes Influencers for Changing Local Spots (dailydot.com) — A lifelong Montauk resident is calling out what she sees as disrespectful influencer behavior at beloved local spots like The Montauket, where long lines and photo-ops now crowd out regulars. Her viral TikTok has sparked a wider debate about how visitors treat Montauk residents, support local businesses, and balance social media clout with actually enjoying the town.
   

• Kyle Cooke Confirms 'Summer House' Season 11 Has Wrapped, Says Fans Have 'a Lot to Look Forward To' (entertainmentnow.com) — Montauk gets a brief spotlight as "Summer House" star Kyle Cooke extends his stay at local favorites like the Offshore hotel and Surf Lodge after Season 11 filming wrapped. While the article mainly teases the upcoming Bravo season, it also nods to how much the Hamptons party scene, including Montauk, has evolved since the show began.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montauk

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Other local events
    Thursday September 10
  • Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montauk's Farmers Market →
    Montauk Town Green, 742 Montauk Highway, Montauk
    9:00 am
  • Sharing Music with Ms. Lori
    Montauk Library - Children's Programs 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
    11:45 am
    • Friday September 11
  • Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library →
    Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
    5:00 pm
  • Friday Classic Film Series: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
    Montauk Library community room
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Native American Zoomorphic Pinchpots.
    Montauk Library - Children's Programs Community Room
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • Bird Walk - Seal Haul Out Trail w/ SOFO
    Montauk Library Seal Haul Trail, 3499+CV, Montauk, NY 11954, USA
    9:30 am
  • Friends Book Group: Martyr by Kaveh Akbar
    Montauk Library 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
    1:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • RSVP Information Table (main lobby? local history?)
    Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
    12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aviator Nation posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in East Hampton. Apply here.
  • SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL posted a job opening for Patient Access Services, Assistant - (Part Time, East Hampton ER) in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montauk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Amagansett

  • Parade's Alternate Universe (easthamptonstar.com)
  • Meg Ryan's Elegant and Pricey Hamptons Retreat Finds a Buyer (cottagesgardens.com)
  • Christie Brinkley Makes Rare Appearance with Both of Her Daughters, Alexa, 40, and Sailor, 28 (people.com)

East Hampton

Ok Montauk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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