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  • The Proposed Installation of New LIPA Power Lines
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Protecting Water Mill’s Rural and Historic Character

There are several significant developments in the planning/building stages along the Montauk Highway including a new Patio.com at the gateway to Water Mill, the new Parrish Art Museum and an office complex across from Deerfield Road. In addition, the Town has hired consultants to study the business corridor from Deerfield Road to Scuttlehole Road. One of their recommendations is a bypass road south of the railroad tracks behind the businesses. The CAC is being vigilant and will participate in all decisions relating to these projects and their impact on the future of Water Mill. We encourage your point of view on changes in our Hamlet. Please try to come to our meetings.  Stay tuned ---- stay engaged.

Solar-Powered Water Circulators
Installed in Mill Pond

Four SolarBee water circulators were installed in Mill Pond, the largest freshwater pond in the South Fork, to eliminate thick blooms of blue-green algae that threaten to crowd out fish and plant life. The solar-powered SolarBees, which look like buoys on the surface, disturb the still water, which algae needs to bloom.  Members of Friends of Lake Nowedonah, the environmental association of Mill Pond, funded this pilot effort.  Peconic Land Trust assisted in the fundraising effort by providing the means for tax-deductible donations.  The SolarBees are being rented for the first year to monitor their success. If they perform as expected in limiting blue-green algae, the four circulators will be purchased with private donations for long-term use. Donations from the Water Mill community may be sent to: Friends of Lake Nowedonah, PO Box 900, Water Mill NY 11976.
 

Water Mill to be Home of Parrish Museum

The Parrish Art Museum has purchased the 14-acre parcel (formerly Whitmores) just east of Duckwalk Vineyard on the Montauk Highway.  The Swiss architectural firm of Herzog & de Meuron has been hired to design their new quarters.  Plans have been scaled backfrom an 80,000 sq. ft. building to a 42,000 sq. ft. building to be completed in 2009. The CAC fully supports the addition of a museum in our hamlet.
Patio.com

Patio.com Major change slated for this dangerous corner at the entrance to Water Mill. Business owner proposed a 6,000 sq. ft. glass 3-sided building to replace current structure. CAC strongly urged Planning Board to study negative impact of such a building resulting in owner redesigning building design to eliminate some glass. Site Plan review process is being monitored by CAC. Business has repeatedly ignored previous site plan restrictions by placing merchandise outside designated area resulting in major eyesore for community.
 

Water Mill Ateliers
(formerly known as Center of The Hamptons)

Office development slated for corner of Davids Lane and Montauk Hwy. Deteriorated building has been demolished and three buildings with offices and 6 affordable apartments is being constructed. Complex will have Platinum LEED certification – highest “green” rating. Water Mill CAC strongly supports owner’s plans, which will include major landscaping and architecture compatible with hamlet center.

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