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🌱 Patch AM: See the latest Montauk property sales and what buyers just paid.
Also, don't miss 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 on the Montauk Patch calendar

Hey there, Montauk! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See the latest Montauk property sales and what buyers just paid.
- How will the Manhattan-to-Montauk Greenway change getting around the East End?
- Which Montauk boutique hotel just landed on a national awards shortlist?
Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: Dull and dreary, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Recorded Deeds 09.28.23 (easthamptonstar.com) — Recent deed filings show several notable Montauk property sales, including a vacant South Fairview Avenue parcel bought by the Town of East Hampton and multiple seven-figure home purchases on South Essex Street and Flagg Avenue. If you're watching local real estate trends or considering buying or selling in Montauk, these closing prices offer a fresh snapshot of the market.
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• From Manhattan to Montauk, a new trail is taking shape (southforker.com) — A major new Long Island Greenway trail is being planned to run nearly 200 miles from Manhattan all the way to Montauk, with a full Riverhead-to-Montauk section now in design. For Montauk residents, this could eventually mean safer off-road biking and walking routes, better access to parks and transit, and more visitors supporting local businesses once construction reaches the East End.
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• The Zoe Report opens reader voting across 17 boutique hotels for its 2026 awards (travelprnews.com) — A Montauk spot, Barlume Beach, is among 17 boutique hotels nationwide nominated for The Zoe Report's 2026 Readers' Choice awards, with public voting open for 28 days. With six New York properties on the list, including this Montauk entry, locals can help spotlight the hamlet by casting daily votes and boosting its profile with travelers seeking distinctive, design-forward stays.
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📸 Around Montauk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montauk
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★ Featured events ★
- 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 →
Springs Tavern and Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd, East Hampton
12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- "East End Through My Eyes" painting workshop
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
10:00 am - Sharing Music with Ms. Lori
Montauk Library - Children's Programs, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
11:45 am - BOOK 'TAUK with Carolyn at the Montauk Library →
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
4:00 pm - Book 'Tauk with Carolyn at the library
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
4:00 pm - Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montauk's Farmers Market →
Montauk Town Green, 742 Montauk Highway, Montauk
9:00 am - Stay and Play
Montauk Library - Children's Programs, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
10:30 am - Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library →
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
5:00 pm - Julie Bluestone concert
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
3:00 pm - Robby Hoffman →
Guild Hall, 158 Main St, East Hampton
7:00 pm - Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic →
Montauk NY - Medicare 101 →
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
📣 Montauk Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi I think we all know this guy.
I cant remember his name but I just saw him on Flamingo He may be home by now . He did smile at me .. .. He is at the top of the hill, I had my… (Nextdoor Montauk Downs) - Dog on Edgemere ..
puppy.. skiddish … close to getting hit by cars (Nextdoor Montauk Downs)
- Hillstone Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Service Bartender in East Hampton. Apply here.
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for retail merchandising HIRES IMMEDIATELY in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montauk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Amagansett
- Dig into Autumn's Best Bites Across the East End (danspapers.com)
- Howard Stern Stands Up to Bad Summer Press, Joins HBO Max (danspapers.com)
- People Can't Get Out of the Hamptons Due to Traffic (danspapers.com)
East Hampton
- The Zoe Report's Readers' Choice Awards: Best Boutique Hotels (thezoereport.com)
- What are the Hamptons? – Long Island Guide ' I Love Hamptons (ilovehamptons.com)
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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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