New York’s Hamptons epitomize a place preceded by its reputation. This storied collective of neighborhoods, nestled entirely on the south fork of Long Island’s East End (and honorarily, Shelter Island), are known near and far for their celebrity residents, south-of-the-highway sandcastles, and pristine ocean beaches, some of which rank regularly among the world’s best. But of course, you already knew that. Though seen largely through rosé-colored glasses, the truth is that life in the Hamptons, unlike Balsam Farms corn, is anything but a seasonal affair. The area’s innate draws have long cultured a year-round society, amplified by its shockingly convenient proximity to Manhattan. More recently, the rise of hybrid and remote work arrangements have opened new doors, welcoming an increasing number of weekend and full-time residents to stick around long after Lunch serves its last lobster roll of the year. In spite of its perceptive seasonality, the area’s infrastructure and services have grown to mirror what you’d expect of …