Posts Tagged "Southampton"

Did you know Southampton town was the first in New York to ban plastic bags?

Did you know Southampton town was the first in New York to ban plastic bags?

You might have noticed for the past year and a half in grocery stores or pharmacies in Southampton there is no longer a choice between paper or plastic. Since November 2011 and in a first for New York State, Southampton…

Gobble Gobble – Did you know turkeys are native to long island and a natural method of tick control?

Gobble Gobble – Did you know turkeys are native to long island and a natural method of tick control?

Spreading everything from Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ticks are a big problem out east.  Spraying large parts of land can kill other animals living in the sprayed area and release toxic chemicals into the ground water supply….

Did you know the Town of Southampton is a pioneer in light pollution legislation?

Did you know the Town of Southampton is a pioneer in light pollution legislation?

  Maybe I’m sleep deprived… ok I definitely am… but I’ve been thinking about that deeply rested kind of sleep you only get in the complete darkness. I mean pitch black night. The thought of it sends my whole body to…

Did you know there is no limit on how many clams you can take from salt water habitats on the East End?

Did you know there is no limit on how many clams you can take from salt water habitats on the East End?

  With the appropriate permit, you can not only clam enough to make an awesome dinner but to sell… but is it sustainable? Last weekend we observed clammers out in North Sea Harbor. Sitting on a deck over the water…

Did you know that bonfires are not permitted in the towns of Southampton or East Hampton?

Did you know that bonfires are not permitted in the towns of Southampton or East Hampton?

  However, with a permit and according to town guidelines (provided below) you can host a bonfire. It is crucial to the environment that you contain the fire in a metal holder and clean up everything that remains and not…