🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Recruitment + Rehabbed Turtles

Happy Saturday, Westhampton-Hampton Bays neighbors and friends! Here's everything happening in town today. Enjoy the weekend in the most beautiful place on earth.

Until tomorrow. . . .

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 57 Low: 41.

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

1. What to Do in the Hamptons This Week: April 22–26, 2022: Here's a roundup of some of the events nearby to enjoy. (Dan's Papers)
2. Westhampton Beach Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Event: Amidst state and nationwide concerns regarding decreased volunteer membership and a dramatic uptick in call volume, the Westhampton Beach Department is hosting a recruitment in the hopes of bolstering its ranks. Local volunteers, the heartbeat of a community dependent on their services in the event of sometimes catastrophic emergencies, are stretched thin, officials across the board agree. To that end, as part of the annual RecruitNY statewide initiative, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department will open its doors on Sunday, April 24 so residents can learn how they can serve. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 92 Sunset Avenue in Westhampton Beach. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
3. Hampton Bays conservation society sends off rehabbed sea turtles: 11 of the Kemp's ridley sea turtles are off to begin their next chapters. (Newsday; subscription required)
4. Suicidal Man Brandishes Knife, Throws Bottles In 3-Hour Standoff: PD: A suicidal man was taken into custody at a Riverside mobile home park Friday after a three-hour standoff during which he threw oil-filled bottles and brandished a long knife, police said. According to Southampton Town Police, a call came in about 7:15 a.m. about a suicidal man; patrol officers and detectives found him at 3 p.m. in the Riverwoods Mobile Home Community, located on County Road 104 in Riverside, police said. (Patch)
5. Grateful Transplant Recipient From Shinnecock Hills Invites Others To 'Be The Match: Linda Ashcraft's story of hope. (27east; subscription required)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

• NYS Jetski and Boating Certification Class (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "So thankful that @coachwindsor came out to work with the team today. Hoping we get to see you again soon!" (Instagram)
• Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center: "Happy Earth Day! Three easy ways you can help our wildlife and the earth stay healthy: 1. Caterpillars count! Every spring migrating birds and baby birds rely on the plentiful and nutritious food provided by newly hatched caterpillars" (Facebook)
• Hampton Bays Public Schools: "The Hampton Bays Public Schools is hosting a Hospitality Sector Job Fair tomorrow, Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to meet more than 20 businesses, including the Canoe Place Inn, to discuss part- and full-time opportunities." (Facebook)

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— Lisa Finn

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