An agreement signed by the Town of East Hampton on Friday advances Montauk’s protection under the Fire Island to Montauk Point project, better known as FIMP.

Officials say the Partnership Agreement for the Montauk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project ensures Montauk will continue to be protected under FIMP for the next 30 years. Montauk was not part of the plan until after Superstorm Sandy.

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"For a community that depends on its beaches, its small businesses, and its working families, this is a promise that we are investing in Montauk’s future, keeping it safe, accessible, and thriving," said East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez in a statement. "We are grateful to our partners at the state and federal levels, especially Senator Sch

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