🌱 Patch AM: 'Reckless, Erratic' Driver, Accused Of Being Under Influence Of Drugs, Nabbed In Southampton: PD

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In today's newsletter:

• Driver accused of drug impairment after reckless ride on County Road 39

Also on today's calendar: Holzman's Family Farm Fall Harvest Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 60.
• Monday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Reckless, Erratic' Driver, Accused Of Being Under Influence Of Drugs, Nabbed In Southampton: PD (patch.com) — Southampton Town police say a Manorville man was stopped on County Road 39 after reports of reckless, erratic driving and was then found to be impaired by drugs. Officers arrested him on a misdemeanor drugged driving charge and multiple traffic infractions. He was held for arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court, underscoring ongoing local enforcement against impaired driving.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Holzman's Family Farm Fall Harvest Celebration →
  988 Doctors Path, Riverhead
  10:00 am
• 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 →
  Springs Tavern and Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd, East Hampton
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• What a Wonderful World →
  The Suffolk, 118 E Main St, Riverhead
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Westhampton Fall Festival 🍂 →
  Main Street, Main St, Westhampton Beach
  10:00 am
• The Odyssey in IMAX →
  Southampton Playhouse, 43 Hill Street, Southampton
  7:15 pm
Sunday October 11
• LIVE: Fall Market →
  Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Ln, Southampton
  11:00 am
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Old Whalers Church of Sag, 44 Union St, Sag Harbor
  11:45 am
Tuesday October 13
• Toddler Time →
  Hampton Library, 2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  10:30 am
• French with Cecile →
  Hampton Library, 2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  4:00 pm
• 3D Printed Candle Holder →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Magic And Mayhem →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton, NY, 11932
  5:00 pm
• Drop-In Chess →
  Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Bridgehampton

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East Hampton

• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail Conducted In East Hampton: PD (patch.com)

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