Call to Action!

by Jorie Latham

There has been a fair amount of land acquisition going on around the creek lately, thanks to the Town’s willingness to use CPF funds to preserve open space, water quality and historical and recreational value. In some cases, properties with houses have been purchased, in which case, the house is removed (unless it is of historic or recreational value and can be maintained in keeping with the mission of the CPF).

Such a property is currently being considered: 888 Springs Fireplace Road. This has generated a great deal of support for acquisition on the part of The Nature Conservancy and many neighbors, including APC, because it adjoins the Maloney property purchased several years ago, which in turn adjoins Merrill Lake Refuge. As Nancy Nagle Kelley, Executive Director of TNC/LI pointed out in a recent letter to the Town, among many desirable benefits of restoring and preserving this 3.5 acres, is providing resilience in the face of sea level rise.

It is very helpful to the Town Board in pursuing acquisition to hear from citizens who are strongly in favor of it. So please, let the board know: address letters to The Honorable Larry Cantwell, Members of the Town Board, East Hampton Town Hall, 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, NY 11937. The property (also belonging to the Maloney family) can be referred to as “Maloney Property” or by its address at 888 Springs-Fireplace Road.