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🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Windmill Fundraising + Val/Sal

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Good morning, Westhampton-Hampton Bays neighbors and friends. It's that time of year again — when local high schools start announcing their names of valedictorians and salutatorians. And even though my own son graduated Westhampton Beach High School a while ago, in 2010, I remember so well the feeling of pride as he walked across that field to accept his diploma. These students, our children, they're everything, our future, our hearts. And so writing about the kids who've achieved these honors warms my heart, especially in a time when so much else is uncertain. Despite the pandemic, these young people continued to shine and soar — and not just those with the highest academic standings. All of them. They deserve our support, our pride, and our steadfast encouragement as they set off the face the world.

Also today, fundraising has kicked off to save the windmill in Westhampton Beach. I, for one, can't wait to see this incredible windmill, steeped in history, settled into a new spot on the Great Lawn.

Until tomorrow. . .

First, today's weather:

Milder with periods of sun. High: 46 Low: 25.

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

  1. Hampton Bays High School Names 2022 Valedictorian, Salutatorian: Congratulations to these two shining young starts. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  2. 'Save The Windmill' Fundraising Kicks Off In Westhampton Beach: The Westhampton Beach Historical Society has kicked off a GoFundMe page to help save, move, and restore a windmill in the village. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch).
  3. Westhampton Beach School District Projects 1.93 Percent Budget Increase: What do you think about the plan? (27east.com; subscription required)
  4. Westhampton Beach Village Board Holds First Hearing On Rogers Avenue Plan: A special exception is required to move forward with the plan for the 52 housing units development, our friends at 27east say. (27east.com).
  5. What to Do in the Hamptons This Weekend: March 12–13, 2022: Here's what to do in our corner of the world this weekend. (Dan's Papers)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner at WHBPAC (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "Surround yourself with strong, capable, unrelenting, brave women. T-minus 5 days until we are back on the field for the official 2022 season." (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Lisa Finn

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