NEWSLETTER

JUNE 8, 2020
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At the Playhouse Foundation, “Community” is our middle name. We created this community newsletter in the initial weeks of the pandemic to bring together, in one convenient place, all the news of what’s going on around Montauk—to help keep our community informed, connected, and safe. We’ve received wonderful feedback for this effort, and we’re thankful to all of you for your support and participation! This is now our tenth issue, and with the summer season upon us, we’ve moved to an every-other-week schedule, so please look for our next issue on June 22nd. If you have Montauk community information to share, please email our Development Director, Julia McCormack at: jmccormack@montaukplayhouse.org and we’ll do our best to include it in the next issue!
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COVID-19 TESTING SITE OPENS JUNE 9 AT THE MONTAUK PUBLIC SCHOOL
Beginning June 9, COVID-19 testing will be available at the Montauk Public School. Open on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 am – 4 pm, the new testing site will be operated by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call the Montauk Medical Center at: 631-668-3705. Learn more
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MONTAUK FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 11
The Montauk Chamber’s weekly Farmers Market is scheduled to return to the village green on Thursday, June 11 from 9 am – 2 pm. Featuring items like baked goods, fresh produce, flowers, pickles, jams, and an array of gourmet specialties, this year’s market will include offerings from more than 35 different vendors. Check the Chamber’s calendar of events for info. and updates on the market and other June events. (photo: Whalebone)
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MONTAUK STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Montauk students in East Hampton High School’s class of 2020 were awarded scholarships during an online presentation. Watch the scholarship announcements (At the 50:49 mark, Montauk’s Karen Kuneth, the school’s Assistant Principal, announces awards sponsored by Montauk organizations.) Congratulations to all!
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PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Town of East Hampton has announced the extension of the property tax deadline until June 21 to help financially assist those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more
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MONTAUK LIBRARY OFFERS CURBSIDE PICK UP
Beach reading season is upon us! If you’re looking for new reading material—you’re in luck. Beginning today, June 8, the Montauk Library will begin offering curbside pick up to Library card holders. You can request items for pick up by calling the Library at 631-668-3377 or by visiting them online at montauklibrary.org
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AQUATICS & CULTURAL ARTS
WATER SAFETY AWARENESS | As our local water temperatures warm, it’s important to review water safety measures and learn what steps to take in an emergency. Knowing how to both prevent and respond to potential water emergencies is vital for members of our coastal Montauk community. For more information on prevention, what to do in an emergency—and more, visit the American Red Cross: Water Safety Resource Center.
FESTIVAL FAVORITES | Every Wednesday, Hamptons Doc Fest features an online pick of a past documentary film screened at the festival, providing links to online viewing and discussions. Information and links to past recommended films are also archived on their website. Learn more
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UPDATED: RESTAURANTS, MARKETS & MORE
Outdoor dining is expected to be allowed at Montauk restaurants beginning this week. Make sure to check with your favorite spot to find out their individual guidelines, reservation system, and hours. Until then, here’s the latest list of spots offering take-out, delivery, and food shopping. New to the list this week: Ditch Witch, Naturally Good Sushi (opening June 11), both Gurney’s locations, Westlake Fish House, and Sel Rrose. Click the names below to go to each website, for further information. (Photo: Salivar’s/Clam and Chowder House.)
668 The Gig Shack • Bennett Shellfish • Best Pizza • Candied Anchor • Clam Bar • Ditch Witch • The Dock • Duryea’s • Gin Beach Cafe • Goldbergs • Gosman’s • Gosman’s Fish Market • Gurney’s Scarpetta Beach • Gurney’s Star Island • Harvest • Herb’s Market • Hooked • Inlet Seafood • John’s Drive In • John’s Pancake House • Joni’s • Left Hand Coffee • Lobster Roll • M&R Deli • The Market Montauk • MTK Lobster House • MTK Street Food • Montauk Bake Shoppe • Montauk Circle Bistro • Montauk Fresh Eats • Montauk IGA • The Montauket • Muse • Naturally Good • Naturally Good Sushi • Nick’s • Pizza Village • The Point • Primavera Pizza • Round Swamp Farm • Salivar’s/Clam & Chowder House • Sail Inn • Sammy’s • Sausages • Sel Rrose • Shagwong Tavern • South Edison • Swallow East • TT’s Montauk • Tauk@TrailsEnd • Westlake Fish House
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LOCAL MEDIA LINKS FOR COVID-19 COVERAGE
For ongoing local coverage, visit the websites of our community news outlets and follow them on social media for all the latest news. If you’re able, support them with a donation or subscription.
DAILY LOCAL TV UPDATES: Tune in to FACTS@FIVE for ultra-local updates on the coronavirus.
Monday – Friday at 5PM on LTV Channel 20, also live-streamed on their website HERE.
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Montauk Chamber has information on their website that includes resources and links for small business owners. Learn more
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LINKS TO COVID-19 RESOURCES
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THE MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION
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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. 
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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. Visit montaukplayhouse.org to learn more and to donate.
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To support the Foundation while shopping on Amazon, go to: smile.amazon.com, select us from the list and a portion of the purchase price of eligible products will then be donated to the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation.
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