Dean Phillippe, originally from Kansas City, Missouri, enlisted in the Air Force in the early 1960s to get ahead of a draft, completing basic training in Texas before being assigned to the 773rd Radar Squadron in Montauk. He traveled to Montauk by train, spending New Year’s Eve stranded at Penn Station after missing his connection…. Read more »
Celebrate National Library Week with us by listening to stories from our oral history collection about the library’s history and the people involved over the years. This year’s National Library Week theme is “Find Your Joy.” We find joy in our community––in our founders, patrons, and dedicated volunteers who have helped our library grow from… Read more »
Montauk is known for its cheerful community events and celebrations. Even in the off-season, events like the St. Patrick’s Day parade sponsored by the Montauk Friends of Erin and the annual Turkey Trot draw crowds from across Long Island and New England. At last week’s East Hampton Town Board work session held at the Montauk… Read more »