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And on the Montauk Patch calendar - This Yard Bazaar Is Kind Of A Big Deal
Coffee in hand, Montauk? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When Montauk students head back to class and what's new nearby.
- Planning one perfect post‑Labor Day day in Montauk? Start here.
- How many new accessory apartments could be allowed in Montauk?
Also on today's calendar: This Yard Bazaar Is Kind Of A Big Deal and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
- Monday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Montauk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montauk
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★ Featured events ★
- This Yard Bazaar Is Kind Of A Big Deal →
17 Deep Six Drive, 17 Deep 6 Dr, East Hampton
9:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Coastal Stories: Art & Performance by Porschia Denning
Montauk Library 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
2:00 pm - Library Closed - Labor Day
Montauk Library 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954 - East Hampton town board work session
Montauk Library 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
10:00 am - Bilingual Story Time
Montauk Library - Children's Programs 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
11:45 am - Sharing Music with Ms. Lori
Montauk Library - Children's Programs 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
11:45 am - Friday Classic Film Series: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Montauk Library community room
5:00 pm - Montauk Seafood Festival →
Montauk Green
12:00 pm - Native American Zoomorphic Pinchpots.
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Community Room
1:00 pm - 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
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
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- Leigh and Co. posted a job opening for Wedding Coordinator in Montauk. Apply here.
- Svetness posted a job opening for Personal Trainer - East Hampton, NY in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montauk here.
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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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