🌱 How Hampton Bays’ superintendent just earned top honors statewide

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hampton Bays' superintendent just earned top honors statewide
• Hampton Bays man faces DWI charges after Shinnecock Hills crash

Also on today's calendar: Country Fair at Hallockville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hampton Bays Schools Superintendent Named NY State Superintendent of 2027 (danspapers.com) — Hampton Bays residents can celebrate as longtime schools superintendent Lars Clemensen has been named New York State Superintendent of the Year for 2027, recognizing his leadership of the local district. Under his tenure, Hampton Bays schools expanded advanced courses, bilingual and career programs, opened a LEED-certified middle school, and launched the Baymen Financial Literacy Center, all aimed at better preparing local students for life after graduation.
   

• Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Shinnecock Hills: PD (patch.com) — A Hampton Bays man was arrested on DWI charges after police say his car left the road and hit a utility pole late Friday night in Shinnecock Hills. Southampton Town officers reported no injuries, but the driver faces aggravated DWI, DWI, and multiple traffic infractions, with arraignment in Southampton Town Justice Court.
   

📸 Around Hampton Bays

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton Bays

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Country Fair at Hallockville →
  Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Wellness 60+ Mindfulness Meditations →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  10:00 am
• Healthy Vibes Through Nutrition with Margaret →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  11:00 am
• Wellness 60+ Bridge →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  12:30 pm
• Wellness 60+ Qi Gong III - Muscle and Tendon Strengthening with Margaret Ianacone →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  1:00 pm
• 2026 Youth Fall Tennis Clinics Grades 2 & 3 →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Wellness 60+ Qi Gong Dance with Margaret →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  9:45 am
• Pre-K Exploration & Free Play →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  11:30 am
• Wellness 60+ Chair Yoga with Stacy →
  East Hampton Town, NY Calendar
  2:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Stewardship Session ~ Monarch Tagging , Seed Collecting & SEAd Bomb Making →
  Tiana Bayside Facility, 89 Dune Road, Hampton Bays
Saturday October 17
• Fall Family Fun Day →
  Red Creek Park, 100 Old Riverhead Rd W, Hampton Bays
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a company that can repair the audio speaker in my car.
  It is a 2005 Lexus that still drives beautiful but speaker crackles now. Tks (Nextdoor Newtown/Canal)

• The Red Lion Inn posted a job opening for Server (Part-Time) in Hampton Bays. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor - Prestige Beauty, Hampton Bays - Part Time in Hampton Bays. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton Bays here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flanders

• Riverhead real estate transfers reported Sept. 25, 2026 (riverheadlocal.com)

Southampton

• 'Significant Beach Erosion' In Southampton As Nor'easter Slams Coastal Areas On LI (patch.com)
• 15 Allen Court, Southampton, NY 11968 Property for rent (corcoran.com)

Riverhead

• Riverhead faces another high-tide threat as nor'easter winds ease (timesreview.com)
• Police seek man wanted in Riverhead grand larceny at Nike store (riverheadlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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