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Welcome to our second Newsletter, featuring Montauk news you can truly use—all in one convenient place. Our resilient Montauk community continues to come together in new and flexible ways and we’re grateful for the individuals, organizations, and businesses who have jumped in to help serve our community during this challenging time. If you have Montauk community information to share for our next newsletter, please send an email to our Development Director, Julia McCormack at: jmccormack@montaukplayhouse.org and we’ll do our best to include it!
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GROCERY OPTIONS BEYOND THE IGA
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Several businesses are offering online shopping and pick-up or delivery to Montauk that may be faster than the national chains. Click the bold blue business names listed below—which are direct links to their websites—to see their offerings and ordering instructions.
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Gosman’s Fish Market: The retail side of Gosman’s Fish Market opened early to help serve the needs of the community. Offering fresh local and specialty seafood, they also have breads, produce, meat and soup. They’re offering home delivery for $15, with a $100 minimum delivery.
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Balsam Farms: The Amagansett-based farm that operates a seasonal market in Montauk now offers free home delivery to Montauk with a $50 minimum order amount.
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Baldor Specialty Foods: The well-known LI restaurant supplier has opened up its inventory to the public and now offers free home delivery to Montauk with a $250 minimum order.
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Round Swamp Farm: Although this new Montauk-favorite retail spot isn’t open yet, you can purchase delicious homemade soups and other essentials from them online for Montauk delivery.
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Here’s the latest list of spots offering take-out and delivery. Click the names below to go to their websites, where you can view menus and ordering guidelines. Let’s help support our local spots by ordering a meal to go!
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EAST HAMPTON TOWN SERVICES FOR SENIORS & OTHERS IN NEED
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THE MONTAUK LIBRARY delivered their 3D printer to the Suffolk Cooperative Library System to be used as part of a “print farm” to make the headband portion of protective face shields for healthcare workers at Stony Brook University Hospital. Click below to watch a video of this county-wide library effort. Learn more
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EAST END CARES shares the following update: “We’re making it easier for those who need our help to reach out. If you or someone you know is over 60, medically vulnerable or has recently been to NYC and is doing the right thing and staying home… We will shop and run necessary errands. Call (646) 456-8845 to arrange a volunteer buddy. We pledge to help those who pledge to stay at home.” East End Cares on Facebook
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If you come across a seal on the beach, just let it be. It’s completely normal for seals to spend time on the sand and the overwhelming majority are not in distress.
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Please continue to practice safe social distancing on our beaches (and trails) and don’t congregate in groups. Can’t get to the beach? View the Terrace beach-cam for a live look! Beach-Cam
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ALISON SEIFFER | We love the East End-inspired artwork of Montauk’s award-winning illustrator and print artist Alison Seiffer. You’ve probably seen Alison’s beautiful work on the annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest posters or caught her at one of the local art shows. Visit MTK Poster, her poster and print design studio on Instagram at: @mtkposter and view her website, where you can purchase prints, at: mtkposter.com
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NANCY ATLAS | Montauk’s own Nancy Atlas has been hosting a live weekly show from her house to entertain our community and keep our spirits up! If you haven’t tuned in already, we highly recommend that you check it out—It’s great fun. Subscribe to Nancy’s YouTube Channel to watch her livestream and make sure to follow her on Instagram at @nancyatlas and on Facebook to get the heads-up on upcoming show dates and times. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 8 pm—we’ll see you there!
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MONTAUK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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The MHS reports that they’ll soon be partnering with the Montauk School to provide teaching materials centered around local history, including puzzles, games and contests. Look for their soon-to-be-launched Facebook page just for kids! Follow them on Facebook and visit their website for more information.
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PARENTING TIPS FROM OUR ADMINISTRATOR,
LAUREN MALDONADO
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Get fresh air several times a day in safe, wide open places. On dry and sunny days we take beach walks and collect shells and on cloudy days we’ll duck out into our backyard, even if it’s just for 10 minutes! When it rains or in times of restlessness, we love to check out virtual museums, nature centers, zoos, and aquariums online. Here are some of our favorites:
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Our local food pantries are experiencing a growing need at this time. The best way to help the Montauk Food Pantry is to purchase Montauk IGA Gift Cards and mail them to: Montauk Food Pantry, P.O. Box 997, Montauk NY 11954
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The Montauk Chamber of Commerce has information on their website relevant to the Montauk business community, including resources and links for small business owners.
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