Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation: A Banner Year | Review 2023

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2023: OUR YEAR IN REVIEW

This has been a banner year for our mission to complete the historic Playhouse building with an Aquatic Center and multi-purpose Cultural Center!

We’ve been working in close collaboration with the East Hampton Town Board, our public partner, and throughout this year we’ve made great strides together in moving this project forward. These milestones wouldn’t be possible without the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of donors who have generously given their time, talent and resources to this essential community project—and we are so thankful to you!

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• In January, a Feasibility Study/Stakeholder Report was completed and presented by James Lima Planning + Development, validating the project’s viability and the community’s NEED for a facility that offers swimming instruction, lifeguard training, aquatic wellness and fitness programs, AND flexible-use community space for recreational, educational, cultural, and social opportunities.

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• Foundation President Sarah Iudicone presented a Project Update to the Town of East Hampton Board at an April work session, and our Final Construction Plan at a June work session, to enthusiastic support.

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• The East Hampton Town Board committed an additional $2 million to the project, bringing the Town’s total commitment to $5 million. In April, the Town Board approved an amended bond resolution for the project.

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• Imagine Swimming was identified as a potential operator of the first floor Aquatic Center and submitted their proposal to the MPCCF Board.

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• In July, the East Hampton Town Board unanimously approved a resolution accepting the Playhouse Foundation’s donation of the finalized Aquatic Center building plans.

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• A well-attended Groundbreaking Ceremony was held August 2nd for the phase-one 1st floor Aquatic Center in collaboration with our public partner, the Town of East Hampton. Gallery

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• Comprehensive new architectural floor plans and artistic renderings of the 1st and 2nd floors were completed.

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• The East Hampton Town Board opened and closed the bidding process for construction of the 1st floor Aquatic Center. Bid evaluation is currently ongoing, and we’re looking forward to sharing an update and construction timeline with you in the new year!

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• In October, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. announced a $1.75 million New York State capital funding grant for the 2nd floor multi-purpose Cultural Center.

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As these exciting plans move forward, our fundraising efforts to complete the multi-purpose Cultural Center on the 2nd floor are continuing.

We are thrilled that the project to complete the Playhouse is coming to fruition.

Now, we need your financial support to bring it to the finish line.

This holiday season, please consider a donation to the Montauk Playhouse Foundation as part of your year-end giving plan. Join this essential mission to complete our Community Center by donating today — every gift matters.

The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

DONATE

To speak with us about the project, and to learn more about giving opportunities, please contact: Sarah Iudicone, Board President: siudicone@montaukplayhouse.org

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THE MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE

COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION

The mission of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is to raise funds for the restoration and development of the historic Montauk Playhouse, creating a vital community center for the arts, education, recreation and human services for Montauk and the East End.

The Playhouse Foundation’s mission represents the very best of what Montauk is today, and will be tomorrow. Creating a unique gathering space with recreational, educational and cultural opportunities is critical to helping us retain and enrich the character of our community and to ensure our future. The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Visit montaukplayhouse.org to learn more and to donate.

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