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Announcements

Gerard Drive Trash Clean Up – May 9th @ 10AM

Join us!  We are sponsoring the first spring litter pickup on May 9th at Gerard Drive, which is one of the Accabonac Protection Committee Adopt-a-Roads.  This clean up is in partnership with the East Hampton’s Litter Action Committee. 

We will meet at 10AM at the Gerard Point parking area at the end of the road near the inlet. There are three general areas of focus:
(1) the Gerard Drive roadway;
(2) the Gerard Point beach and parking lots; and
(3) the environs on town properties of which there are five. 

Vests, pickup tools, gloves and bags will be provided. Gratitude guaranteed

Together, these efforts protect water quality while preserving the character of our community.  As ever, we need your support.

DONATE HERE to Protect Accabonac Harbor

As always, thank you for staying informed, engaged, and committed to protecting Accabonac Harbor and the surrounding environment.

Announcements

EHSA commended by East Hampton Town

On Monday, November 24, 2025, representatives from the East Hampton Town Litter Action Committee, Christine Ganitsch and Tina Plesset, joined EHSA’s monthly meeting to present their Community Partner of the Year award to the Alliance.

EHSA spearheaded the collaborative initiatives to clean up Barcelona Point and Soak Hides Preserve; and also participated in similar work at Maidstone Park.

Members who have participated include Louis Forte, Terry O’Riordan, George Eldi, Rob Stanich, Brace Krag, Patrick Furlong and Bill O’Leary.

We look forward to long term cooperation with the EH Town Litter Action Committee and other local partners.

Announcements

Chowder Chowdown

It was a beautiful autumn day and Terry made another amazing chowder! The annual Chowdown benefits the Springs Food Pantry and was very well attended – over 20 chowders and 350 tickets sold. We also got a lot of interest in our organization and hopefully new members!

Announcements

EZ Fishing on a summer afternoon

Come fish.  About half a dozen EHSA members are taking this summer Thursday afternoon 8/21 to add fish to the freezer on the Lazybones (1-5 PM, 474 W Lake Dr MTK) and invite others to join. 

It’s not the serious outing that this fall’s planned full-day Blackfish trip will be, but this is SO easy – your tackle/bait or theirs, THEY worry about finding fish for you and you leave with clean, bagged filets ready for the grill.  Pricing below – pays for itself with fish flesh?  Play hooky and enjoy the second to last week of summer.  

Announcements

Meeting Monday June 28

Note Alternate venue:

EHSA Monthly Meeting – Note alternate location

July 28, 2025  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
34 Buell Ln Ext, East Hampton, NY 11937, USA

Regular monthly membership meeting; this time at Bill’s house, 34 Buell Lane Extension.
Just enter at either side gate and walk back to the pool area.
Bathing suits optional!See more details

Announcements, Education, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

DEC answers community questions at the March meeting

On March 31, two local officers of the DEC attended the meeting to explain their responsibilities and answer questions.

It was interesting to learn about their “typical workday,” as it turns out there is no such thing, since they are responsible to respond to calls at any hour. They are the first responders in the field.

They call upon the expertise and guidance of the respective DEC divisions such as wetlands, licensing and forest rangers.

There were a number of questions on fishing and hunting quotas, sizes and other related topics. In many cases, these guidelines are set by either the state or Federal Government and the role of the DEC is to enforce them.

Some good questions were asked about the local problems with phragmites which are prevalent in our local waters. The renewed presence of foxes even came up, they are being seen more in numerous places. We plan to make this an annual event and invite community participation.

Announcements, Events, Hunting, News, Wildlife

East Hampton Town Board Unanimously Approved Turkey Hunting on Town Lands this May

On Tuesday 4/11 the East Hampton Town Board voted unanimously to permit Turkey hunting to residents with a town hunting permit on the town lands that already permit small game hunting.  Thank you to the Maidstone Gun Club, the Montauk Boatmen and Captains Association, and every other local institution that came out in our support. The town lands will however be closed to hunting beginning the Thursday before Memorial Day.
Our 4/24 meeting will be a SIX (6) PM at Ashawagh Hall featuring guest speaker and Turkey Hunting expert Brian Leslie.  We will also have Turkey meat snacks thanks to a Wild Fall Turkey generously donated to EHSA by Rich Hamilton.
Announcements

MGC Needs Your Help – Legal Defense Fund

The Maidstone Gun Club, where many of us socialize and practice shooting, is under attack by outside forces.  They have created a separate account  for the sole purpose of managing and maintaining their ongoing substantial expenses to defend the club.

Please consider donating to the fund. No amount is too small. Donations can be sent to PO Box 1588, East Hampton, NY 11937. Checks should be made payable to Maidstone Gun Club Legal Defense Fund.

Should you wish to make a cash donation or inquire about wire transfers, please reach out to Stephanie via phone: 631-537-7887 or email: maidstonegunclub@usa.net.