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Good morning East Hampton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How high are East Hampton's latest Covid positivity rates?
  • What East Hampton parents need to know about this year's Covid rules
  • Want to hear top women in music speak in East Hampton?

Also on today's calendar: Surf Movie Night 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Updated Covid-19 Boosters Advised (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton Town residents are being urged to get the new bivalent Covid-19 booster as local testing in Wainscott continues to show relatively high positivity rates. Free at-home test kits remain available at Town Hall, and the CareONE site on Stephen Hand's Path is open Wednesdays and Fridays. Doctors emphasize boosters for older adults, pregnant women, and anyone at higher risk this fall and winter.
   

2. A 'Very Different' School Year (easthamptonstar.com) — Families in East Hampton and neighboring districts will see a more normal school year as New York relaxes Covid rules, ending 10-day quarantines and most routine testing. Local superintendents, including East Hampton's Adam Fine, say the earlier guidance gives them time to prepare, while masks become largely optional and in-person learning remains the clear priority.
   

3. Sarah Nagourney's 'She Creates Noise' Podcast Returns for Season Three (musicindustryweekly.com) — East Hampton residents can attend a September 19 "Women Shaping the Future of Music" panel at LongHouse Reserve, celebrating the new season of Sarah Nagourney's She Creates Noise podcast. Industry executives, artists, and a live performance will anchor the evening, highlighting women's leadership and creative paths in today's music business.
   

4. Designer Debate: Should You Remodel a Vintage Bathroom? (architecturaldigest.com subscription) — A notable East Hampton modernist home, Onna House, is showcased as an example of how to thoughtfully remodel a vintage bathroom without erasing its character. Designer Lisa Perry and a Brooklyn firm refreshed its aging black tile and fixtures while preserving the graphic style. The story offers ideas for residents considering updates to their own older bathrooms.
   

5. Hamptons Whodunit Expands to Savannah in November (danspapers.com) — East Hampton readers will see their popular Hamptons Whodunit mystery festival not only return home April 15–18, 2027, but also expand to Savannah through a new Marriott partnership. Organizers promise the same intimate author interactions, tours, and student-focused educational programs that have become a hallmark of the East Hampton edition.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • East Hampton Library & The Hamptons Festival of Music Announce Lineup for "Connections and Converstions" film —Steve Spataro Read on Patch
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hampton. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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