{
  "id": 12808763,
  "title": "East Hampton plans $36.3m buy of former sand mine to preserve 33.3 acres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/east-hampton-plans-36-3m-buy-of-former-sand-mine-to-preserve-33-3",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:35:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/east-hampton-wants-to-spend-36-3-million-to-buy-38-3-acres-of-a-former-new-york-sand-mine-once-slated-for-a-50-lot-commercial-subdivision-33-3-acres-would-instead-become-open-space/articleshow/134755767.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "East Hampton Town is considering purchasing a former sand mine in Wainscott, New York for $36.3 million, according to recent reports. The property, located at 104 Wainscott Northwest Road, encompasses 38.3 acres, with plans to designate around 33.3 acres for parks, recreation, and open space. Approximately five acres would be set aside for municipal use, though the specific purpose remains undetermined.\n\nThis acquisition would be a significant shift from previous development plans for the site, which had been a contentious issue for years. The property was considered for the Wainscott Commercial Center proposal, which aimed to divide the land into 50 commercial-industrial lots. The town's plans for the site have always included preservation of much of the land, with only a small portion reserved for municipal purposes.\n\nThe $36.3 million purchase would be the second-largest single-purchase by East Hampton Town, after a $56 million acquisition of a 30-acre property on Wainscott's Main Street in late 2024. The financing for the purchase would come from both the Community Preservation Fund and bonds, with the majority of funds designated for the open-space portion.\n\nThe site's environmental significance has been a key factor in the ongoing discussions about its future. A 2022 environmental impact statement highlighted the property's unique features, including very shallow groundwater. The current proposal would preserve most of the land, rather than subdividing it into commercial lots, leaving a smaller area available for potential future public use.",
  "summary": "East Hampton Town plans to acquire 38.3 acres of a former sand mine in Wainscott for $36.3 million. The purchase aims to preserve the land for parks and open space, reserving a smaller section for municipal needs. This decision marks a significant change from prior contentious commercial development proposals in the area. A public hearing is set for October 15 to allow residents to voice their…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}