Hare-Brained Idea

A letter to the editor of the East Hampton Star

Dear David,

The hare-brained idea of incorporating Wainscott as a separate municipality boils down to a desperate ploy to delay or defeat the South Fork Wind Farm. Financed by an over-entitled group of billionaires, widely suspected to be tied to fossil fuel interests, their claims to support renewable energy are a hoax, as is their claim to reduce air traffic noise. The airport belongs to the town, so incorporation would have no real effect.

There is one effect Wainscott incorporation would assuredly have: It would substantially raise taxes for Wainscott residents. Those bankrolling the well-financed incorporation drive would hardly notice, but for the majority of Wainscott residents the tax bills would be a serious burden.

When/if it comes to a vote, every sensible Wainscott resident should turn out to turn it down.

Best,

ALICE TEPPER MARLIN