Larry Penny, is now former East Hampton director of natural...

Larry Penny, is now former East Hampton director of natural resources. He was praised for his work and dismissed by the town board at a meeting on April 19, 2011. Credit: Newsday, 2005 / Jim Peppler

One town resident complained that it seemed cold and indifferent for the East Hampton Town board to dismiss longtime natural resources director Larry Penny by simply voting to approve a $67,578.01 check for unused sick time, vacation time and other back pay.

Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Weekend highway closures ... Working Moms: Priority shift Credit: Newsday

Blue wave sweeps across NY ... Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Teacher assistant fired after stalking allegations ... Governor's race wrap

Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Weekend highway closures ... Working Moms: Priority shift Credit: Newsday

Blue wave sweeps across NY ... Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Teacher assistant fired after stalking allegations ... Governor's race wrap

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