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🌱 Patch AM: How a new year-round direct train could change getting to Montauk.
Be sure to catch Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Montauk Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new year-round direct train could change getting to Montauk.
- See what Montauk homes just sold and for how much.
- How a 133-mile Montauk-to-Manhattan run honored first responders' mental health
Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Island Rail Road South Fork Fixes Include Direct to Montauk Train (ourtownny.com subscription) — Year-round direct Long Island Rail Road service from Penn Station to Montauk is starting next month, ending the usual off-season transfer hassle for local riders. By 2029, added passing track near Amagansett and a new Hampton Bays platform should ease crowding and delays on the South Fork line that serves Montauk commuters, workers, and visitors. 
• Recorded Deeds 04.20.23 (easthamptonstar.com) — Recent property sales in Montauk include homes on Edgemere Street and Gannet Drive, giving locals a snapshot of current prices and activity. The county transfer tax data also highlights big-ticket deals across neighboring Hamptons communities, from East Hampton Village to Southampton and Water Mill.
• Photo of the Week: Officer's 133-mile run brings community together for mental health (police1.com) — A police officer and veteran recently ran 133 miles from Montauk to Manhattan in 38 hours to raise more than $10,000 for veteran and first responder mental health. Supported by fellow runners, first responders, and families, the effort aimed to spotlight available community support and invites readers to share similar photos for future features.
📸 Around Montauk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montauk
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★ Featured events ★
- Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
9:30 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Tween & Teen Craft Week
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
10:00 am - Tween & Teen: Kindness Rocks
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
10:00 am - Tween & Teen: Shell Trinket Dish
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
10:00 am - Tween & Teen: Sunglasses Decorating
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
10:00 am - Tween & Teen: Clay Critters
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
10:00 am - Thursday White Party →
Bagatelle Montauk, 500 W Lake Dr, Montauk
5:00 pm - Rhett Miller →
The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main St, Amagansett
7:00 pm - Molly Tuttle →
The Clubhouse, 174 Daniels Hole Rd, East Hampton
8:00 pm - Tween & Teen: Back to School Vision Board
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Tween Room
10:00 am - Montauk Seafood Festival →
Montauk Green
12:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hampton. Apply here.
- Riverhead Building Supply Corporation posted a job opening for Facility Attendant, Customer Service in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montauk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Amagansett
- Frank Mastra to Release Debut EP BITTER END (broadwayworld.com)
- Christie Brinkley, 72, Stuns in Plunging Lace Top With Her Lookalike Daughter Sailor, 28 (instyle.com)
- A New Take on the Tampon, Lifeguard-Style (easthamptonstar.com)
East Hampton
- Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Benefit (danspapers.com)
Ok Montauk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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