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Candlelight Vigil To Remember Lives Lost To Addiction

The annual event takes place on Mother's Day eve in Hampton Bays.

The pandemic sparked an uptick in overdose deaths.
The pandemic sparked an uptick in overdose deaths. (Courtesy Southampton Town)

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Once again, those who have seen lives derailed due to addiction will gather on Mother's Day to remember the lost.

The Town of Southampton will hold the annual Candlelight Vigil on Mother’s Day eve to remember those lost to addiction and the pandemic.

The annual event, sponsored by the town’s addiction and recovery/behavioral health committee will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Good Ground Park, located at 9A Squiretown Road in Hampton Bays.

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