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Board member Frank Cotard bids farewell after 4.5 years on East Hampton ARB

East Hampton Architectural Review Board · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Frank Cotard delivered farewell remarks at his final ARB meeting, thanked colleagues and staff, and urged residents to serve on local boards; the board recognized his service and adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Board member Frank Cotard (speaker 7) delivered his final remarks to the East Hampton Architectural Review Board on July 23, saying he will be away for extended periods and cannot complete his five-year term. Cotard thanked fellow members and staff — naming Chip, Chris, Will, Alex and Julie — and urged listeners to consider serving local government.

"It's been a great honor and pleasure to serve this board over the past 4.5 years," Frank Cotard said, adding he hoped residents would "run for office" or "serve on a board like this." Board members responded with appreciation for his attention to detail and architectural insight. Chair noted that Peter Bickford will take Cotard's place effective at the next meeting.

Following the tributes, the Chair moved to close the meeting at 4:30 p.m.; the motion was seconded and the board voted to adjourn.