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🌱 Patch AM: Ross School Mourns Passing Of Beloved Founder: 'We Are Heartbroken'

You won’t want to miss Hamptons Comedy Film Fest Presents ANXIETY CLUB (Hamptons Premiere) on the East Hampton Patch calendar

Wednesday June 3rd Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Ross School founder remembered for turning an East Hampton idea global
  • Want tickets to Lauryn Hill’s intimate East Hampton acoustic night?
  • National beach volleyball tour lands on East Hampton TV screens in July

Also on today's calendar: Hamptons Comedy Film Fest Presents ANXIETY CLUB (Hamptons Premiere) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ross School Mourns Passing Of Beloved Founder: 'We Are Heartbroken' (patch.com) — East Hampton’s Ross School community is mourning founder Courtney Sale Ross, who died peacefully surrounded by family. The school reflects on how her vision grew from a small East Hampton program into a global educational movement, and pledges to carry her mission forward while honoring her lasting legacy for local students and alumni.    

2. Lauryn Hill Unplugs for Special Hamptons Concert July 25 (danspapers.com) — Lauryn Hill is bringing a rare acoustic concert to The Clubhouse in East Hampton on July 25, with doors at 5 p.m. and her set at 7 p.m. Produced by Murmrr Presents and MRR Experiences, the outdoor show promises an intimate take on her classic songs, with tickets going on sale this Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m.    

3. AVP Announces 2026 National Broadcast Schedule Across CBS Sports and The CW Network (avp.com) — East Hampton will host AVP League Week 7 on July 25–26, with live national coverage on The CW and CBS Sports Network. The stop is part of a 2026 pro beach volleyball schedule bringing more than 40 hours of televised action from venues nationwide, including New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.    

4. These are the 10 best beaches in the U.S., according to Dr. Beach (nbclosangeles.com) — East Hampton’s Main Beach has once again earned national attention, landing on Dr. Beach’s 2026 list of the top 10 beaches in the United States. The ranking, based on 50 scientific criteria, puts Main Beach alongside celebrated shores in Hawaii, Florida, South Carolina, and Massachusetts, underscoring the local coastline’s pristine sand, amenities, and overall beach experience.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing this very sweet orange cat?
    He been coming around my farrow feeding station at Fairway Drive in EH, DM me if he is missing (Nextdoor Springs)
  • The storm this weekend took down a lot of trees right in front of my house with heavy branches on the road.
    Who do I contact to get these big branches? They’re too heavy for me to even lift. Does the town take care of this or do I need to reach out to my… (Nextdoor Hansom Hills)
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  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for IMMEDIATE HIRE -- Retail Merchandising in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hampton here.

Ok East Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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