To Our East End Neighbors:
The East Hampton Community Alliance continues to make news! Dan’s Papers featured a 2 page story about the East Hampton Airport entitled Is Change in the Air at East Hampton Airport? (Pages 34-35). The article highlights EHCA’s publicity campaign surrounding the economic importance of the airport and the impact the airport has on the middle class community. It was gratifying to have Dan’s Papers make mention of EHCA’s 32,000 postcards that were mailed throughout the community, along with the EHCA posters that are popping up in business windows. Please also see the open letter that EHCA addressed to the community and printed in Dan’s (Page 32).
EHCA’s momentum created by our advertising efforts, direct mail and social media is starting to have an impact. There is a buzz about the postcards and posters in the local coffee shops, with folks beginning to understand the true detriment closing the airport would bring. The Town Board, however, continues to act offensively by now taking steps to ban seaplanes from landing in the water off East Hampton. The Town is scheduled to consider at its January meeting to not only prohibit seaplanes from taking off and landing, but also to prohibit seaplanes from taxiing and enplaning/deplaning in Town waters. We wonder what aviation restrictions could be next?
Sadly, we have to report that, again, the airport property has been defaced. Recently it was the entrance sign at Wainscott Road, but this time, much closer with graffiti painted on the grass apron to one of the runways. This lawless activity costs taxpayers, places pilots and passengers at risk, and is unacceptable behavior. We hope these actions will be taken seriously and the vandals brought to justice. EHCA remains committed to open dialogue, transparency and handshakes when seeking to resolve differences.
We remain grateful for those who have contributed to our efforts, and encourage others to consider making a financial commitment. As a true grass roots movement, no amount is too small. Can you help our efforts by making a contribution today?
Please visit our website and become a Member today. You will stay informed about our efforts to save HTO and about other issues important to our community. Please visit EHCA on Facebook and Instagram. Please follow us or share a post!