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🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Boat Mishap + Monopoly + Valva Suit

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Good morning, Westhampton Beach-Hampton Bays neighbors and friends. Top in the news today, a boat ran aground in Hampton Bays Saturday. And a brand-new Monopoly game featuring all the iconic destinations and businesses we all treasure on the East End debuted yesterday. Such a fun hostess gift or family activity for a lazy summer afternoon.

Until tomorrow. . .


First, today's weather:

Cooler with a shower or two. High: 66 Low: 58.


Here are the top stories in Westhampton-Hampton Bays today:

  1. Westhampton Garden Club Tour Returns July 8: The beloved favorite event is back. (27east.com)
  2. Boat Runs Aground In Hampton Bays Surf: "A 32-foot boat ran aground in the surf just west of Shinnecock Inlet on Saturday morning after experiencing mechanical failure," 27east reports. (27east.com)
  3. New Hamptons Monopoly Edition Debuts: Residents were asked last year to weigh in on what iconic East End locations and businesses they wanted to see on the board. You can buy the game right in Westhampton Beach. (Patch)
  4. Portion Of Thomas Valva $200M Wrongful Death Suit Can Proceed: Judge: Portions of the suit against Suffolk County and the school Thomas Valva, 8, attended can move head, judge rules. Thomas froze to death in his father's garage in 2020, officials ruled. (Patch)
  5. Westhampton's Daniel Is Repeat Winner At Shelter Island 10K: He's a Westhampton Beach High School graduate who's made the community proud. (27east.com)



Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

  • Bocce, Music & Fun w East End Entertaiment's DJ Michael - Wednesdays in June (5:30 PM)
  • Bocce, Music & Fun with East End Entertainment's DJ Michael (5:30 PM)
  • FILM: LOST ILLUSIONS at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Westhampton Beach School District: "Eleven Westhampton Beach High School AP Spanish students recently earned the AP with WE Service Recognition from the College Board this year." (Westhampton Beach School District via Facebook)
  • Hampton Bays Public Schools: "Hampton Bays High School shot put thrower Timothy Kraycar recently competed in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Outdoor Track and Field Championships after winning the Division 2 title at the state qualifier." (Hampton Bays Public Schools via Facebook)
  • Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "Great night celebrating these girls. What a year!! Thanks to @timothy_butler_photography for the banners that will be hung in our High School. Thank you to @tfoxrongo for catering the whole event and hosting us at your beautiful home!" (Westhampton Beach Womens Lax via Instagram)
  • Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce: "Get your tickets today for an awesome night at Oaklands! Any local businesses who want to help out and promote themselves by donating something for the silent auction, please send us a pm or email info@hamptonbayschamber.com." (Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce: "Head on over to our neighboring fire station in Southampton to donate blood today!" (Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "Join us Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. for an evening with young promising prodigies on their way to being the next stars of classical music! Call the Box Office at 631-288-1500 or visit us at WHBPAC.ORG to get your tickets today!" (Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
  • AVP Juniors: "Time is running out to book your rooms for 2022 #AVPBeachWeek to the closest hotel to our venue and at a discounted rate! After today, room rates will double — so act now!" (AVP Juniors via Facebook)



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