🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Missing Cat + Crashes + Coffee

Happy Monday, Westhampton-Hampton Bays neighbors and friends. Top in the news today is one woman's search for her cat, who's been missing since November. Now animal tracker Teddy Henn has joined the search, and we are all hoping he can work his usual miracles and bring Ginger Boy home to his heartbroken family.

Also, Hampton Coffee has opened a new location in Center Moriches after teaming up with the library for a new way for patrons to savor books, solitude and a steaming cup of joe. Don't forget to go check it out — Hampton Coffee has become a staple of East End life.

Finally, two DWI charges after two crashes this weekend, police said. Please, stay safe.

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 55 Low: 37.

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

1. Once-sleepy Hamptons wider awake now in winter, spring months: The pandemic brought a noticeable change to the Hamptons during the shoulder seasons. (Newsday)
2. Search Continues For Cat Missing 4 Months: 'We Miss Him So Much': The search is on for a cat, Ginger Boy, who's been missing since November from his home. According to Ginger Boy's owner, Galina Melnik, he went missing on Nov. 9 from Eastport Manor Road, close to Simpson Gate in Manorville, from her family's farm. Recent sightings indicate he may be close. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
3. Southampton Man Charged With DWI After Hampton Bays Crash: PD: A Southampton was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a Hampton Bays crash early Saturday, police said. According to Southampton Town Police, at 12:25 a.m. Jose M. Chuni-Quinde, 37, struck and damaged a PSEG Long Island utility pole near Montauk Highway and Pawnee Street. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
4. Hampton Coffee Teams Up With Library For Center Moriches Spot: The new Hampton Coffee gives Center Moriches Library patrons a chance to savor its offerings. (Patch)
5. Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Tree: Police: A Hampton Bays man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a tree early Saturday, police said.
   According to Southampton Town Police, the crash took place at 1:19 a.m. on Old Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays when Rigoberto OchoaPerez, 36, struck a tree off the roadway. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

• Knitting with Arlene - Hampton Bays Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "What a great day going to see @bcwlax @belleesmith and @hollieschleicher we love our hometown girls. Here’s to losses in March that equal wins in May!" (Instagram)
• Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center: "Happy first day of Spring! When we step outside of our rescue center we are greeted by this wonderful sound. This chorus is a happy noise because it not only heralds winter’s end but is a sign of a healthy ecosystem." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "Tonight! Tix on sale at WHBPAC.org or call 631-288-1500" (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach Village: "The first of two 95,000 lb. pump stations, this one going 18’ deep in the south parking lot. Number two in the north lot next week. The sewer project is on budget and on schedule to finish this summer!" (Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "Happy Spring Equinox! #spring #springtime." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach Historical Society: "Your donation will help move the Windmill less than a mile to Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach. With your help we can relocate, restore and refurbish part of histor.y" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Red Creek: "Is anyone missing a French Bulldog? - Found in Hampton Bays late this afternoon and brought to the animal shelter." (Nextdoor)

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