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Plainsman Park, home of Auburn baseball.(Photo: Zach Willard)

AUBURN On March 22, Jon Bailey tried to see if he could take the trash out to the street, check the mail and make it back inside his house in less than 120 seconds. Just to remember the feeling of the fifth-inning drag again.

Five days later, he intentionally threw his newspaper at the mailman. Just to see if he would charge me or not.

OK, maybe those are just jokes that Bailey posted on Twitter. But what they mean is real. He misses baseball, and in a way that is unique to most in the Auburn community Bailey is the head groundskeeper at Plainsman Park.

For him and the rest of Auburns grounds crew, the last 10 weeks have been very, very strange.

People think football season is our busiest time, said Eric Kleypas, Auburns director of turf and landscape services. Thats busy, but not anything like spring. Spring, the hour demands are just so high. So its taken us a while to kind of shift gears and get into a normal work week, so to speak, versus what were used to.

Wednesday marks 10 weeks since the last games played on campus at Auburn softballs 2-1 win over Georgia State and baseballs 4-3 loss to Wofford on March 10. The SEC officially shut down competition the next day because of the coronavirus pandemic. Before long, the entire spring season was canceled.

Had it not been, and had life still been normal, Auburns grounds crew would have worked 40 home events over the past 70 days 19 baseball games, 17 softball games, two outdoor track and field meets, a spring soccer scrimmage and the A-Day spring football game, plus countless practices in between.

Instead, the five full-time employees currently on staff have worked mostly in solitude, without the help of the 12-14 turf students they normally have.

Its just really weird for most of us who have been doing this, said Zach Willard, who is the manager of athletic turf. Borderline eerie, almost, because Im supposed to be at the ballpark all day on a Friday, from 7 a.m. till 10 or 11 p.m. Thats just ingrained into who I am at this point.

Willard isnt exaggerating. Getting a field ready for play is exhausting work. For a home baseball game at Plainsman Park, it usually starts at 7 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m. They have to mow the grass, water the infield dirt anywhere from six to 10 times depending on the temperature outside, do detailed clay work on the mound and around home plate on the field and in both bullpens, and manage the landscaping around the ballpark. And thats just before the game. During it, they drag the dirt between innings, fix any issues that arise and pull the tarp if it rains. After, they stick around to get the field ready for the next day.

So you can imagine the comedown from that has been quite a shock to their systems. The grounds crew normally works 80-hour weeks during the spring. This year, though, they have only recently gone back to working even 40 hours for a while, they were just coming in early, getting done what they needed toand heading home.

The Auburn Soccer Complex.(Photo: Zach Willard)

The experience has been strange, Kleypas said. But it has also been freeing, in a way. For one, they have all gotten to spend more time with their families than they normally would this time of year. Kleypas has a wife and a son. Willard and his wife Kendra, who works for Auburns athletics communications department, have two young daughters.

Its really allowing us to make up for a lot of lost time, Willard said. As weird its been to not be working, its also been very refreshing to connect with my kids in a way that Im normally not used to doing.

And when it comes to their jobs, 10 weeks of no sports has given members of the grounds crew time on the fields they have never had before.

At Plainsman Park, Bailey has already completed the process of transitioning the field from ryegrass (which thrives in colder temperatures but struggles when the weather heats up) to Bermudagrass (which has exceptional heat tolerance but dies out in the winter). Last year, because the baseball team needed the field nearly every day through its trip to the College World Series, that work wasnt done until the middle of June.

The same is true at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Pat Dye Field isnt used nearly as much during the spring as Hitchcock Field across the street (just a few scrimmages and A-Day), but it still needs to look perfect all times for recruiting purposes a field with patches of dead grass or dirt has never impressed anybody.

For that reason, Willard said the grounds crew often does a lot of sod work during the spring. If the Bermudagrass isnt coming in correctly at some spots, they just replace it in order to speed up the transition. And they have to plan that work around the football teams schedule, so they dont interfere with visits or camps.

But on-campus recruiting was banned early in March and will be through at least the end of June because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has allowed Kleypas, Willard and Co. to let the grass at Jordan-Hare grow in naturally. They had originally planned on replacing the turf before the 2020 football season. Now, they wont have to.

Rather than tip-toeing around schedules, we pretty much have free reign to go about how we want to get our fields back in shape for the fall, Willard said. Its actually been freeing. Were thinking on a different wavelength than we have the last decade or so, because recruiting has become so heavy. Its been nice. Its been really nice.

The Auburn football team's outdoor practice field.(Photo: Zach Willard)

As a result, Willard said, all of Auburns fields are in tremendous shape. Theres just one thing missing, and thats the people who enjoy them the players plying their trade, the coaches watching from their perch on the sideline or dugout, and the fans in the stands.

Thats one of the coolest parts of our job, kind of that initial moment of the fans coming up the stairwells and coming out of the tunnels and taking a look at the field for the first time that day, Willard continued. We take great pride in the fact that our players, coaches and fans love our playing fields. We do what we do for our coaches and student-athletes. We also do what we do for our fans. To not have the fans in the ballparks to enjoy their ballfields, as well, is tough on us.

So you can count Auburns grounds crew among the many waiting anxiously for sports to resume, no matter the workload and time demands that entails.

We miss it. This is what we went into this field for, Kleypas said. Were ready for our student-athletes to get back on campus. Were ready to get back to whatever the new normal will be.

Josh Vitale is the Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can follow him on Twitter at @JoshVitale. To reach him by email,click here.

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Summer is fast approaching and temperatures have started to rocket, resulting in the UK recently seeing the hottest day of the year.

Many of us have been on a DIY kick with so much time spent at home. But, now that fences have been painted, lawns have been trimmed and patios have been immaculately pressure-washed, it's time to go one step further and turn your garden into an unbeatable summer paradise.

Here are the best value garden features that will really put the cherry on top of the cake.

Fairy lights

For only 9.99, Lidls Melinera LED Fairy Lights create the ideal relaxing atmosphere in your garden and will make your space perfect for al fresco dining this summer.

The pretty lanterns come in white or multi-coloured versions.

Hammock

Argos Home Metal Hammock is the perfect addition to lazy summer evenings in your garden.

Made with soft fabric for your utmost comfort, as well as a super-sturdy steel frame which allows it to be kept outdoors, this 60 hammock will bring added style to any garden.

The cloth can be removed for washing, and allows you to keep it safe in the winter months, while the frame can be easily disassembled in minutes.

Swing seat

If you are sun-shy, and burn quicker than a broken toaster, then perhaps an open hammock isn't the best choice for you. However, online gardening shop Wayfair has the solution.

Its Swing seat is the ideal for those who want to rock back and forth in bliss, while protected from the summer rays.

Large enough for three people to get comfortable, it offers a soft padded seat, along with the very handy tilting sunshade.

Fire pit

Aldis fire pit is a favourite summer buy among shoppers, and it made a return to shelves last month after proving popular the previous year.

Part of the reason for its popularity is the price. The much-loved fire pit only costs 49.99.

It comes in dark grey and features a geometric design as well as a cooking grate, which lets it double up as a barbecue.

Bird Bath

While mother nature is enjoying a holiday from pollution, busy streets and noise, as the country remains under lockdown, many people have noticed more birds appearing in the clear skies above.

So why not make the most of this time, and see more bird life up close in your very own garden with a bird bath?

Water feature

What is more relaxing than the sound of flowing water?

Wayfair has made several customers happy with it's easy to install Gahn Fiberglass Fountain with Light.

The water feature has been designed to look identical to natural rock, and with use of its built in white LED lights that can illuminate the feature, it can be enjoyed come day or night.

The feature is currently on sale for the price of 107.99 from 129.99, and has received five star reviews.

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When restaurants closed two months ago and stocked up on takeout boxes, the elephant in the (dining) room became: Whos gonna survive?

Then some eateries slammed shut the takeout windows and turned off the lights completely.

Based on its mid-May year-over-year bookings having shrunk by 95%, reservation service OpenTable forecast that 25% of restaurants might not return.

Nevertheless, most local eateries have gamely reopened for dine-in, albeit in a changed world.

Restaurateurs heads are spinning over the new calculus of filling seats. Not only must they deal with Floridas offseason, now they have to figure out whether even 75% or 100% occupancy will accommodate spaced-out tables.

According to owner Dale Wentzel at Englewoods Zekes Uptown, I could not achieve 6 feet of distance and 75% occupancy. The 6-foot distancing (if done to the letter) would only allow us a maximum of around 30% capacity. There dont seem to be any easy choices or fixes, and I dont think people really understand what some of us are facing.

Plexiglass partitions, perhaps?

WHY ARENT THEY OPEN?

When Gov. Ron DeSantis first allowed restaurants to reopen at 25% indoor capacity, then permitted 50%, enthusiastic diners fully expected them all to fling wide their doors and welcome customers back with open air-hugs.

Not so fast. Some of our local eateries didnt reopen at all, and we want to know why.

For the wondering worried, here are a few answers not all of them comforting. If you dont see your favorite listed, and its not even doing takeout, you might want to start grieving.

Venices Blu Island Bistro reported, Were waiting and watching; we dont feel secure yet considering how deadly this virus has been ... so were in no rush.

Burgr Bar in Punta Gorda reportedly will open when it can seat more than 25% and do so safely.

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill owner Burak Cakir said, Were doing a lot of staff education and deep cleaning, and some remodeling. We are aiming at sometime in June.

Golden Corral in Punta Gorda opened briefly with a cafeteria-style buffet, but closed again until it can figure out how to fill more seats without wasting food.

Due to owner John McCallisters death, Johnnys Bar & Grill on Placida Road is not expected to reopen.

Owner Wayne Mazzone at Port Charlottes La Famiglia Italian Restaurant is reluctant to reopen even at 50% occupancy. He added, My employees are scared to come back to work, and its hard to survive not having any employees. Ill probably close the doors until next season.

Libees Sports Bar & Grill of Englewood reported not being ready to open on May 4 like others. It posted, Our staff is working hard to get ready for a better, safer, fresh Libees and we promise it will be worth the wait! In the meantime, lets get out there and support our restaurant neighbors!

Greg Gover, owner of the cozy Living Room in South Venice, at one point posted the wry Okay its time to walk up to the most expensive clubhouse ever, flush the sinks, water the plants, drink wine and walk home. Its like I have my own private wine cellar.

After at first targeting a reopen date of May 15, he admitted, It just isnt going to happen. We are simply unable to operate on 25% occupancy. Fingers crossed they will move to phase 2 soon.

At 50%, The Living Room will reopen Thursday, May 28, reservations recommended.

Mint Thai Cuisine in Punta Gorda is, for the moment, choosing to do takeout only. We want our customers to be safe and were trying to keep ourselves safe also, said owner Mint Holland.

Morgans Caf in Schoolhouse Square, Port Charlotte, will be back with homemade breakfast, lunch and peppermints on June 1.

Chef Jeanie Roland said of her Punta Gorda Perfect Caper, We arent reopening until we feel it is safe for our staff and customers, and will follow the original CDC guidelines. We are thinking mid-June or July.

Lauren Hertz at Englewoods Placida Grill said, Unfortunately our restaurant has almost no outdoor seating. Weve been talking a lot about how to reopen, and we were surprised by the new 50% allowance. Half of our seating inside is booths and cant be moved, so we wanted to open when it was safest for our guests and staff. Its tricky!

Despite a devastating storeroom fire on Apr. 2, Punta Gordas Royal Thai Restaurant reopened, for takeout only, on May 14.

Closed in early April, Port Charlottes Sabor a mi Tierra reopened its doors to serve Puerto Rican specialties again on May 21.

Former owner Sue Domuczicz at Englewoods Spinnaker Caf said that they plan to open during Phase 2. We have 100 seats and are trying to figure whether 50% seating would work for us.

Stacks, in Punta Gordas American Legion Post 103, has moved its breakfast up Taylor Road to Beef O Bradys.

Yummies Donuts & BBQ is busily renovating its South Venice location in anticipation of reopening.

Zekes Uptown owner Wentzel candidly summed up the plight of his peers when he admitted, It will be difficult to reopen while unemployment is paying more than some people normally make. Receiving about $700 per week doesnt provide a great deal of incentive to come back right now. I have been closely watching those who have reopened, and except for Farlows, I have not seen the influx of business that we will need to stay open for very long. It is very likely that I will have only one shot at this, so I need to make sure we time it as best we can.

Send restaurant and bar news and recommendations to columnist Sue Wade at suewade47@aol.com.

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group announced today that it is preparing to open Fifth + Tillery, a newly constructed three-story, approximately 182,700-square-foot creative office building with outdoor walk-up access located at 618 Tillery Street in East Austin. Situated just off East 7th Street, a main thoroughfare, the property is within a short drive to both Austins Central Business District and South Congress submarkets and also has convenient access to mass transit and biking options.

Fifth + Tillery offers the features that appeal to a host of businesses such as technology, service providers, design firms, and others. Particularly given the new environment which is prompting a fresh look at office space usage, each of the buildings three large floors, ranging from approximately 50,000 to 65,000 square feet, provide for flexible configurations. All floors are accessible from outdoor walkways and staircases from the ground level parking, without having to traverse a central lobby or take an elevator. The floors are divisible into various office sizes.

Office suites are infused with natural light from the expansive windows and have outdoor balconies where employees and guests can enjoy the area views while conferring together in a large open space. Adding to the buildings outdoor features is a vast landscaped courtyard with ample areas for separated seating along with theater-style steps up to the building, providing another option for open air distanced gathering.

A steel frame, solar panel canopy spans from the roof across the front courtyard providing approximately 600 kw of energy for the building. This impressive solar component allows the building to be considered net neutral in electric utility usage, a significant feature for tenants mindful of their environmental footprint as well as potential cost-savings in terms of shared building costs. The functional canopy also provides a distinctive architectural element to this bright, modern building.

CIM Group acquired Fifth + Tillery, partially under construction, in October 2019 along with 507 Calles Street and a warehouse/office building located at 1300 E. 5th Street. Fifth + Tillery is anticipated to be complete in July.

For more than 10 years CIM has been an active owner, operator, and developer of over 2.2 million square feet of properties in Austin, bringing quality real estate uses to enhance the area as it does in other communities across North America. In addition to Fifth + Tillery, CIMs Austin office portfolio includes Penn Field, Hartland Plaza, Eastside Village, and Chase Tower, 507 Calles and 1300 E. 5th Street. CIM also owns and operates the District at SoCo apartments and was a co-developer of the Seaholm Power Plant mixed-use redevelopment as well as The Independent luxury condominium tower.

For leasing information regarding Fifth & Tillery please call (512) 814-3403 or visit https://5thandtillery.com/.

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CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer. Since 1994, CIM has sought to create value in projects and positively impact the lives of people in communities across the Americas by delivering more than $60 billion of essential real estate and infrastructure projects. CIMs diverse team of experts applies its broad knowledge and disciplined approach through hands-on management of real assets from due diligence to operations through disposition. CIM strives to make a meaningful difference in the world by executing key environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and enhancing each community in which it invests. For more information, visit http://www.cimgroup.com

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AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we're reminded that social gatherings are still limited to no more than 10 people.

The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Wednesday, released the safety checklist for large social gatherings.

Gatherings of 50 people or less are allowed starting June 1st.

The DECD recommends folks wear face coverings where social distancing is not possible.

The checklist says signage can help people at an event follow one-way traffic patterns to avoid crowded paths or walkways.

Indoor gatherings must adhere to square footage guidelines put out for retail businesses.

As you make plans with family for this weekend, the head of the Maine CDC says it's important to help your kids adhere to guidelines as well.

Doctor Nirav Shah says, "The same steps that we've recommended for adults would equally apply if not more so with children. Hand hygiene, covering their cough, if children aren't feeling well trying to make sure that they aren't exposing others."

Checklists can be found on the Maine DECD website maine.gov/decd.

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The Greenport Village Board has agreed to do a trial run of a proposal to temporarily eliminate some parking on Front and Main streets in order to increase the size of the sidewalks and possibly have food, beverages and retail available on those sidewalks.

The increased sidewalk size will also make it easier for pedestrians to comply with spacing restrictions imposed by the state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sidewalk proposal is a recommendation of the Greenport Business Improvement District, whose president made a presentation at the village boards work session Thursday night.

The impact of COVID-19 on our business community and the livelihoods of our residents and community as a whole has been devastating, BID president Rich Vandenburgh said at the work session, which was held at the Third Street Firehouse.

The meeting was closed to the public, but was shown live on the village website and the public was allowed to send in questions. Trustee Julia Robins participated by phone while the other four board members were present but spaced six feet apart.

Greenport Village is a highly sought after destination location and typically enjoys large crowds of visitors, tourists, and patrons who enjoy all that our village has to offer, Mr. Vandenburgh said.

But he added that the health impacts of COVID-19 have also been significant and will remain for the foreseeable future.

The BID put together an advisory panel of property owners and residents to get opinions and ideas on how to respond to the new normal, he said.The advisory panel, called BIDAP, is now preparing for the increase of visitors to the village as Memorial Day approaches, he said.

The simple fact is that we have a spatial issue in the immediate downtown village, Mr. Vandenburgh said. In other words, there is not enough space to fully accommodate a perfect return to business life as was enjoyed last year and last season.

Moreover, time is running short to prepare as the phases of un-pausing occur The key to creating an improved spatial environment will be to rapidly execute steps within the Village Administrations control.

Mr. Vandenburgh said the mayors ability to exercise executive order powers under the state of emergency can expedite the success of any plan or preparation as outlined in state law, by not having to comply with requirements for public hearings.

A prolonged process of public hearings, comment periods and inaction only delay the ability to implement a plan for success that respects the economic security of its business community as well as the health and safety of those visitors who arrive in our village, Mr. Vandenburgh said. So timing is precious in this situation.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday expressed optimism toward Long Island soon beginning Phase 1 of the reopening, which would include some curbside retail. Restaurants, which can currently offer takeout and delivery, would fall under Phase 3.

The BIDAP is suggesting that the village suspend on-street parking through Oct. 15 for several areas along Front and Main streets other than handicapped parking spots and curbside pickup locations.

The areas suggested for removal of parking spaces are as follows:

The east side of Third Street from the ferry to Front Street

Front Street all the way to Main Street

The west side of Main Street, from Claudios to Front Street

Both sides of Main Street from Front Street to Park Street

The plan also calls for closing First Street south of Front Street an area known as Texaco Alley to both vehicular traffic and parking.

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A total of 57 parking spaces on Front and Main streets would be temporarily eliminated under the proposal.

The closed parking spots would then be improved as pedestrian walkways and would provide additional limited areas for outdoor retail spaces, according to the plan.

Bill and Corey Sharples of SHoP Architects who were involved in the design of Mitchell Park have agreed to design the proposed area at no charge, Mr. Vandenburgh said.

They have submitted a plan for Greenport Parklets in some of the areas where the parking would be removed.

The parklets would involve putting tables and chairs in spaces where parking was removed, and barriers to separate the areas from cars. The BID also is recommending reducing the speed limit in these areas to 15 mph. The sidewalk in some areas would be increased from 12 feet to almost 20 feet, Mr. Vandenburgh said.

Its all but certain that New York State is going to diminish the interior occupancy of businesses, when the lockdown ends, Mr. Vandenburgh said. People are not going to want to be inside. They are going to want to be outside whenever possible, so we need a plan to create greater outdoor space.

Mr. Vandenburgh said if they have support from the village and the state Department of Transportation to move forward they can complete the project is about four weeks.

Mayor George Hubbard Jr. asked if the BID has cost estimates for the proposal. Mr. Vandenburgh said the BID hopes to have that by Thursday, May 29.

I like this better that the other proposals Ive heard, Mr. Hubbard said, referring to a petition calling for eliminating cars from Front and Main streets.

We dont want a Maritime Festival every weekend, he said.

With Thursdays meeting approaching four hours, Trustee Peter Clarke pressed the rest of the board to discuss the proposal and decide if they want the BID to continue to examine the idea. He said the state probably wont allow restaurants to reopen for indoor dining for four to six weeks, so there is time.

To do nothing would be a mistake, he said. Time is of the essence.

Trustee Mary Bess Phillips asked why the tables arent closer to the stores and further from traffic. Ms. Clarke, a former BID president, said the concern is to have the customers close to the stores.Trustee Julia Robins said she feels the BID should have an alternate plan as well.

Village attorney Joe Prokop said the village could either by an executive order of the mayor or a zoning change allow businesses to have outdoor seating.

Is everyone in favor of doing away with some of the parking on Front and Main street? Mr. Hubbard asked. Thats the first step. Everyone responded yes.

Weve got to decide something if were going ahead with this, he said.

He said he didnt want to have a whole discussion and then learn that board members opposed eliminating parking.He said he will work with village administrator Paul Pallas to set up a trial run to close the roads to traffic on an upcoming weekend, from Friday to Sunday.

The public would be notified in advance that the trial was being done, he said. The village would use orange barrels to close off the parking spaces.

Lets just see what it looks like, and if it helps anybody, he said. We need to know if its going to work before we talk about them building something and making it permanent.

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Today I am identifying houses of worship churches, synagogue, and mosques as essential places that provide essential services, Mr. Trump said at a hastily scheduled briefing at the White House on Friday according to the New York Times. , . Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics as essential but have left out churches and other houses of worship. Its not right.Trump went further, threatening to override the governors if they did not follow his order. I call upon governors to allow our churches and places of worship to open right now, he said. If theres any question, theyre going to have to call me, but theyre not going to be successful in that call.However, it was timed just so because the CDC issued a number of long-delayed guidelines with suggestions for steps that houses of worship can take to curb the spread of the virus.Religious institutions should provide soap and hand sanitizer, encourage the use of cloth masks and clean their facilities daily if they want to open while coronavirus is still spreading, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in newly released guidance Friday.

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The South Fork beaches will be open this summer, butyou may need a Hamptons address to visit them. The Hampton Jitney will run, but initially only for essential travel. And the star-studded East Hampton Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game is still on the calendar, but may be played without spectators for the first time in its 72-year history.

The COVID-19 pandemic cant stop summer from coming to the Hamptons, but it might put a stop to jam-packed restaurants and bars, Main Streets crowded with boutique shoppersand elegant soirees.

City dwellers havefilled up rental and second homes since the lockdown began in March, irritating locals who suddenly found bare grocery store shelves and feared theirhealth system could become overwhelmed.

As Memorial Day approaches, it remains to be seen how the populations shopping, dining and entertaining habits will be affected by the social distancing guidelines, face mask requirements and other measures meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Business owners who rely on the season between MemorialDay and Labor Day to carry them through the rest of the year are adjusting offering more takeout instead of sit-down service, canceling major fundraisers, closing spas and poolsto offer the high-society social experience of a summer out east.

You are not going to see formal events where you will have the long, beautiful Hamptons farm tables with the twinkling lights. Thats not happening, said event planner Victoria Dubin, who typically plans six to eight summer Hamptons parties ayear. But there are a lot of creative concepts. We are exploring all options to entertain people safely.

For Dubins clients, that could mean smaller parties with fewer guests and serving meals in branded boxes when restrictions ease.

From restaurants to charities to party planners, businesses and organizations on the South Fork will have to adapt to make it through the season.

Heres a look at the start to summer 2020.

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BEACHES

Many of the South Forks beaches will be open this year, butwont welcome the masses.

Southampton Town plans to staff just three of its beaches initially Long Beach in Sag Harbor, Sagg Main in Bridgehampton and Ponquogue in Hampton Bays. Day passes for nonresidentswill not be sold, at least not initially.

Beachgoers will be required to wear a face mask while on pavilions or walkways, but not if they are sun bathing and can maintain a 6-foot distance from others, said Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. Bathrooms will be sanitized every two hours and picnic tables will be removed from public areas.

Its a major asset to the South Fork, its something we live for, Schneidermansaid of the beaches. To not allow that when it certainly can be enjoyed safely, I think the public would be very upset.

Southampton Village, which operates perennially top-rated Coopers Beach, will also initially only open its beaches to residents.

Mayor Jesse Warren said the bathrooms at Coopers will be cleaned every 30 to 60 minutes, the village is pricing out touchless sinks and showers, and outdoor seating has been removed.

Warren noted daily and out-of-town season beach passes bring in about $1 million in annual revenue, which the village will lose this season.

East Hampton Town is also not selling passes to nonresidents, and plans to initially staff lifeguards atIndian Wells and Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett, and South Edison and Ditch Plains in Montauk on weekends.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said the popular Cupsogue Beach in West Hampton Dunes will be open only to Suffolk residents.

RESTAURANTS

LosingMemorial Day weekend diners will sting for restaurants in the Hamptons, where dining out can be as much about being seen as the locally sourced fresh dishes.

On-premise restaurant dining is included in Phase 3 of New Yorks reopening plan. The state hasnt offered a concrete timeline for when that will be, but restaurateurs are planning for an early July restart.

Babettes in East Hampton, known for its colorfully plated health-conscious food, snug seating inside and the occasional celebrity sighting, has offered takeout only for the first time in its 25-year history. To-go sales helpbutaren't enough, said owner Barbara Layton. The restaurant has taken to GoFundMe to ask for help meeting its operating expenses.

Is it [takeout] a sustainable model right now? Absolutely not, Layton said. Not for me. Not for anyone.

Still, restaurant owners expect it to remain a large part of their business this summer after dining-in resumes as people feel comfortable dining out. Adaptation will be key, Layton said, as business owners try to preserve the South Fork experience.

I dont think [The] 1770 House is the first place you think of for takeout food so weve adapted our menu for it, said Carol Covell, general manager of the East Hampton restaurant.

Restaurant owners said businesses will have to look to increase outdoor seating this summer if the state mandates reduced restaurant capacity.Those who already have ample space for al fresco dining will be at an advantage this summer.

We are definitely where people go for the experience, but were really, really lucky we have outdoor space, Covell said.

CHARITY GALAS

Summer cocktail fundraisers on lush lawns have long been a big source of revenue for East End charities. Without them this summer, nonprofits are leaning toward direct fundraising and virtual fundraisers to meetoperating expenses.

The Childrens Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton has already canceled its family night carnival, which draws about 700 people and is the museums largest annual fundraiser, said presidentSteve Long. The organization has instead relied on its network to fundraise directly.

The pandemic could alter how money is raised out east.

Everybody knows event-based fundraising is the most inefficient way to raise support for nonprofit organizations, but its the way fundraising has always been done [out east], Long said.

The childrens museum has remained closed during the coronavirus outbreak, as museums are in Phase 4 of New Yorks reopening plan. It hasbecome a food pantry serving about 100 families dealing with food insecurity amid the pandemic.

We discovered there was incredible unemployment, there was tremendous food insecurity and we decided we needed to do something about that, Long said.

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in East Quogue is still hoping it can hold its Get Wild event in August, often attended by celebritiessuch as Beth Stern and Nicky Hilton. The event brings in about one-third of its annual budget, said office manager Amanda Daley.

East End Hospice has canceled its summer fundraising events, including its June gala at a private estate in Quogue. The party brought in about $500,000 last year and the organization relies on philanthropy to raise about 20% of its $9 million annual budget, said CEO Mary Crosby.

Instead the organization will provide virtual content thanking its donors and mail its annual event journal.

Everybody loves a good party, but many donors give to us because they believe in our work, and I dont think that will change this year, Crosby said.

GETTING THERE

The Hampton Jitney is running on a limited schedule for essential travel only, for the time being.

This is expected to change as NYC and Long Islands pause status changes, a company spokeswoman said in an email.

The Jitney is still accepting reservations online and does not ask passengers to specify their reason for travel. Buses will be cleaned and disinfected between trips, and the company is offering free travel to hospital workers.

Blade, which offers pay-by-the-seat helicopter flights between Manhattan and the Hamptons, will offer weekly delivery service for those staying out east to transport critical items and other goods.

While we are prioritizing medications and other health-related items, you may request other deliveries for your extended stay, such as clothing, electronics, food for specialized diets, school materials, etc., the company stateson its website.

Pilots and passengers will undergo touchless temperature checks and will be required to wear masks.The interior of the aircrafts will be electrostatically decontaminated.

Seaplane passengers will each have their own window seat, according to Blades website.

The Long Island Rail Road is still running on a reduced schedule and is not encouraging tourism travel.LIRR president Phillip Eng at a news conference Thursday reiterated that trains are for essential travel,not vacationers.

STAYING ...

Hotels and motels are considered essential businessesand plan to open, but with some modifications.

The Montauk Beach House hoteldelayed its opening from May 1 until Memorial Day weekend and is instituting increased cleaningprotocols, said CEO Larry Siedlick.

Hand sanitizer will be available in every room and in common areas, the housekeeping staff has been retrained in enhanced cleaning protocols and will wear personal protective equipment, and all frequently touched surfaces will be sanitized multiple times per day, according to the hotels website.

While the Montauk Beach House is typically about 50%to 75% booked for the season by Memorial Day, the number now stands at about 20% to 30%, Siedlick said, adding that he and his peers are optimistic people will come as state restrictions ease.

Bookings usually start to pick up after January 15. Thats been virtually nonexistent until recently, Siedlick said. You can see when the weather is good people are going to come.

Among the steps being taken by nearby Gurneys are complimentary masks and sanitizing wipesprovided in guest rooms, in-room activities forchildren and sanitizing stations throughout the property, according to its website.

The spa, pools and fitness center are also closed.

... AND PLAYING

Cuomo has said no attractive nuisances will be allowed when the state begins reopening, which is unfortunate news for those looking to enjoy Hamptons landmarks and marquee events.

The long-awaited reopening of the Sag Harbor Cinema, heavily damaged in a December 2016 fire, was expected for Easter weekend but has since been delayed. And the Montauk Lighthouse is closed until further notice, although droves of people have been descending on its grounds for months.

The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, former home of abstract artist Jackson Pollock and his wife, Lee Krasner, is offering free virtual tours of the property by appointment online. If and when in-person tours do resume, they will likely be limited to six people at a time, said Pollock-Krasner House director Helen Harrison.

Organizers of the Hampton Classic Horse Show held every year in late August said they are proceeding as planned for now.

Naturally, we are closely monitoring the situation, said event spokesman Marty Bauman. Should a decision be made to cancel the event, we will announce it with a press release and on social media.

In Riverhead, the gateway to the North and South forks, the popular Riverhead Aquarium will be closed, said Bryan Deluca, the aquariums executive director.

Aquariumofficials are still awaiting word from Suffolk County officials on when they can reopen, Deluca said. Delucanoted that the nearby Treasure Cove Resort Marina on East Main Street will be open, and the aquariums outdoor bar and grill remains open for takeout orders.

The East Hampton Artists &Writers Charity Softball Game, whose participants have included actor and Long Island native Alec Baldwin and former President Bill Clinton, is also still on the schedule, althoughspectators may notbe allowed.

We dont know if we will have fans, said event president Benito Vila. Usually people are shoulder to shoulder. We are awaiting to hear from the village on what their guidelines will be.

With Jean-Paul Salamanca

Vera Chinese joined Newsday in 2017 and covers the towns of Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island. A Long Island native, she has reported on East End issues for 10 years.

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