East Hampton to spend $36.3M on former sand mine for preservation

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The town of East Hampton plans to purchase 38.3 acres of a former sand mine in Wainscott for $36.3 million. This acquisition aims to preserve the majority of the land as park and open space, with a smaller portion reserved for municipal use. The move represents a shift from earlier, controversial plans for commercial development on the site. A public hearing on the purchase is scheduled for October 15.

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