Week of May 26, 2005

UPDATED May 30
In this week's report:


The complete East End Report is now at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com

Also see
www.spv.active.ws
for links to the
Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee
and much more.

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Southampton Affordable Housing Legislation - Some Hits, A Miss and an Error

At the Southampton Town Board meeting Wednesday evening, one of three laws designed to encourage building of affordable housing in the town was defeated (the miss). This legislation would have enabled the building of up to three small "cottages" on lots over 1 acre. The Town did approve another law that is supposed to encourage multi-family home building and a third law passed which enables 'accessory apartments' (the hits). However the accessory apartment law will make apartments in detached homes legal - but only for newly built homes which are situated on lots of at least 2/3 acre.

Vocal opponents of 'cottage housing' legislation out-numbered proponents by about 3 to 1 at the Wednesday meeting (the error). There were less than 100 people at the meeting and this group evidently swayed the votes of Town Board members although the Supervisor and other Board members were known to be favorable to the enabling legislation and many citizens signed a petition in favor of the legislation.

Proponents of more affordable housing are not giving up - they want the board to do more - including offering financial incentives - to encourage the desparately needed lower cost housing.

Peace & Justice Calendar - Starting Wednesday May 25

* May 25(Wednesday): Honor the Fallen Exhibit at Mattituck High School 3 to 9 pm

* May 28(Saturday): Mourn the War Victims at Jones Beach 10am

* May 30(Monday): Walk for Peace & Justice at Bellport Memorial Day Parade 11:00 am

* May 31(Tuesday): UU Film Series on Media "The Corporation" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm

* June 1(Wednesday): Religion and Ethics Series - The Heart of Justice in Bridgehampton at 7:30pm

* June 4 & 5 (Saturday & Sunday): LI Native American Pow Wow at Center Moriches

* June 5 (Sunday): East End Women in Black Vigil for Peace in Bridgehampton at 5pm

* June 15(Wednesday): Religion and Ethics Series - in Bridgehampton at 7:30pm

* June 29(Wednesday): Religion and Ethics Series - Talk By Peter Maniscalco in Bridgehampton at 7:30pm

* Repeating Events: "Herstory" Writing Workshops in English and Spanish: Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

Details follow:


May 25(Wednesday): Honor the Fallen Exhibit at Mattituck High School 3 to 9 pm

On May 25th the Honor the Fallen exhibit, with photos of dead GIs will be displayed at the Mattituck High School in Mattituck from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. This will be a memorial for the soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and will be open to the public. The exhibit is sponsored by the North Fork People of Conscience.

Contact: Pat Hovey at(631)765-4612 or hovey@optonline.net

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May 28(Saturday): Mourn the War Victims at Jones Beach 10am

The American people dedicated Memorial Day as a time to mourn the victims of war. In that spirit, Pax Christi Long Island invites you to gather with us at Jones Beach on Saturday, May 28, for a recitation of the names of Americans and Iraqis who have been killed in the war.

At 10 AM, we will meet at the western end of Parking Field 2, which faces the ocean. As this is a solemn memorial procession, no signs or banners will be used.

Co-sponsors include School of the Americas Watch, South Country Peace Group, Suffolk Peace Network Counter Recruitment Committee, Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives, NYC War Resisters League and September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

contact Sheila Croke scroke@verizon.net
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May 30(Monday): Walk for Peace & Justice at Bellport Memorial Day Parade 11:00 am

South Country Peace Group urge you to be a Presence for Peace at the Bellport Memorial Day parade. You may wish to wear black or a black armband. Walk for Peace & Justice! Location: Community Center on Bell St. & Station Rd – meet at 10:30 am.

Call 631-286-5879 for more info.

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May 31(Tuesday): UU Film Series on Media "The Corporation" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm

One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.

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June 1(Wednesday): Religion and Ethics Series - Talk in Bridgehampton at 7:30 pm

A presentation by Pastor Rose Ann Vita starts the Religion and Ethics series. The subject is "The Heart of Justice: Marcus Borg’s Politically Engaged Spirituality"

The series will be held every other Wednesday at the Spiritual Life Center at Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road, Bridgehampton.

Contact (631) 537-1187 pastorvita@fnol.net
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June 4 & 5 (Saturday & Sunday): LI Native American Pow Wow at Center Moriches

The 8th Annual Native American Task Force Pow Wow with indigenous music and dance groups from around the country and the Americas will be at Center Moriches High School from 10 am to 7pm on Saturday, June 4 and from 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday June 5. The location is on Frowein Road in Center Moriches.

The Pow Wow will include indigenous singers, drummers and dancers, with Native representatives from the Americas and the Caribean. Also, Native food, art, jewelry, raffles and give-aways. There will be an art contest with students from Center Moriches.

The Silver Cloud Singers will be the 'Host Drum' group. The Grand Entry will be at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday.

There is a modest admission fee which benefits scholarships for Long Island Native Americans.
Sponsored by the LI Native American Task Force. Info at 631-772-2439.
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June 5 (Sunday): East End Women in Black Vigil for Peace in Bridgehampton at 5pm

East End Women in Black continue the third year of their vigil for peace and an end to the occuptions of Iraq and of Palestine. On the first Sunday each month the location is the Monument on Route 27 and Ocean Road in Bridgehampton. On the third Sunday the vigil returns to the Wharf at Sag Harbor. Starting on June 5 the vigils will be at 5pm.

more info: 631-831-4966 or www.eewib.blogspot.com
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June 15(Wednesday): Religion & Ethics series - Talk in Bridgehampton at 7:30 pm

A talk by Ana Garcia Ashley of the Gamaliel Foundation "Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way" at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road, Bridgehampton.

Contact (631) 537-1187 pastorvita@fnol.net
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June 29(Wednesday): Religion and Ethics Series - Talk By Peter Maniscalco in Bridgehampton at 7:30pm

A talk in the series Religion and Ethics: "Teaching from Our Hearts: Young Adults and Environmental Spirituality" by Prof. Peter Maniscalco at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road, Bridgehampton.

Contact (631) 537-1187 pastorvita@fnol.net
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Repeating Events:

"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Thursdays in East Hampton

Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one
another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their life
writing.

The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It
meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128
Springs-Fireplace Road.
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