Category Archives: Open Space

The Five Top Problems Facing Sag Hampton

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Saltbox

Over Development / Inappropriate Development Simply put, over development is the poison that will kill the golden goose. As we all know, people love this area because of its natural beauty, open vistas, fresh air, and rural feel. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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A Simple Question with No Simple Answer

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Saltbox

The other day a candidate for political office who lives in a different part of the Town, asked me to fill her in on issues important to Sag Harbor. Easy…many of these issues are among my daily obsessions: development, preservation of open space, protecting the environment, affordable housing, transportation issues, preserving the “character” of the area, and education. I may have missed one or two; feel free to remind me if I did. Anyway, all was going well until she asked me which one was most important. …
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CPF Extension on November Ballot

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Saltbox

There will be a proposition on the November ballot about extending the
Community Preservation Fund (CPF) until 2030. The wording will be something like:

Shall Local Law Number
1 of 2006, entitled “A local law in relation to extending the expiration
date of the two percent (2%) real estate transfer tax imposed in connection
with the town Community Preservation Fund …
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