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Happy Thursday, Westhampton-Hampton Bays neighbors and friends!

This weekend marks the return of the annual Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day parade, an event that holds deep connection to the many who've lined up for years on Main Street to cheer on the marchers. As a Cub Scout leader, I marched with my den for years in that parade, and later, cheered on my son when he was a student at Westhampton Beach High School. Every year, we looked forward to the Coneheads and to seeing beloved family and friends, sometimes catching up with people we hadn't seen for months, sharing memories and meals.

The parade, back for the first time after a two-year pandemic pause and then rescheduled due to weather concerns, is a harbinger of hope and a symbol that normalcy is returning to our lives. I couldn't be happier to be taking a huge gallery of photos Saturday; please make sure to come say hello and have your photo taken.

Until tomorrow. . ..

First, today's weather:

Winds becoming strong. High: 57 Low: 50.

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

  1. Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade Kicks Off Saturday: The longstanding tradition is back. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  2. Susan Lucci's husband, Helmut Huber, dead at 84: The couple were familiar faces for years in Westhampton Beach; they sold their Quogue estate in 2016 after years of memories. Our hearts go out to Susan Lucci and her family. (Page Six)
  3. Large House Fire Breaks Out In Southampton: Officials: The Hampton Bays Fire Department also responded to the scene. (Patch)
  4. 2 Sheds Gutted In Eastport Fire: Officials: The structure fire broke out in Eastport Wednesday. (Patch)
  5. Voters Approve Fire District Land Buy In Hampton Bays; No Plans To Develop, Fire Department Says: Voters "overwhelmingly" approved the purchase, 27east reports. (27east.com; subscription required)



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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

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  • Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "We wrote a letter to ourselves in the event of our first loss…..aka learning experience. We will read it today and then move on to prepping for class B rival West Islip!" (Instagram)
  • Westhampton Rotary Club: "Marie McAlary, club VP, presenting our club's donation to Alyssa Pecorino, Camp Director." (Facebook)

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