🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Food Pantry + Kelp + COVID Closure

Happy Thursday, Westhampton-Hampton Bays! These are the most important things happening today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy this afternoon. High: 55 Low: 44.

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

1. Nuns and Nones project teaches sisters how to create land legacies for justice: Nuns and Nones project teaches sisters how to create land legacies for justice: Recently, one of the Shinnecock leaders reached out in January 2021 about accessing the congregation's waters in Hampton Bays so they could launch a kelp farming project.
   (Global Sisters Report)
2. Hampton Bays School District Partners With Stop & Shop For First-Of-Its-Kind Food Pantry On Long Island: The district and supermarket came together to help those in need. (27east.com; subscription required)
3. COVID-19 Outbreak Sparks Closure Of East Hampton Town Senior Center: The center will be closed through next week. (Patch)
4. NY grants of more than $250M set for Long Island water projects: See where the funds will be allocated. (Newsday; subscription)
5. Weekly Roundup: East Hampton Girls Track Off To Strong Start; Pierson, Hampton Bays Softball Get First Wins; Another Big Win For Westhampton Beach Girls Lacrosse: Young athletes shine in their school districts. (27east.com)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

• Up at WHBPAC (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "Tough loss today to a tough Comsewogue team but we truly believe a loss in April can help you get a win in May. 6." (Instagram)
• Hampton Bays Public Schools: "Hampton Bays High School will host its ninth annual Science Research Symposium on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at Hampton Bays High School, 88 Argonne Road, Hampton Bays." (Facebook)
• Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce: "Win a chance for you and 10 friends to cruise around on Hamptiki Boat! Great for bachelor/bachelorette, birthday party, employee appreciation or just a fun time out on the water!" (Facebook)
• East End Volleyball Player Forum: "We already have 2 female players signed up as single players for our Monday - Long Beach league. We only need 4 more players to get this team done. Sign up as a single player for Monday in Long Beach by clicking below." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "July 29 | 8pm Dave Attell's acerbic roasts are what comedy gold is made of. Fans of his 2000s cult show Insomniac with Dave Attell, get your tickets now before it's too late!" (Facebook)
• Hampton Bays Civic Association: "If you are unable to attend our meeting in person, click the link here to register for our virtual meeting, which will be streamed live and you may participate as in past virtual meetings."

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— Lisa Finn

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