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🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Worker Hurt + Free COVID Tests

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Good morning, Westhampton-Hampton Bays family and friends! In the news today, a worker was injured in a fall through the floor at a Dune Road home under construction. Also, here's where to pick up your free COVID-19 tests in Hampton Bays this week.

The weather is finally getting warmer today; the first hint of spring is coming. Enjoy the day in our beautiful corner of the world!

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 45 Low: 34.

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

  1. Worker Injured In Fall At Dune Road House Under Construction: FD: He fell through a hole in the floor into the basement, officials said.(Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  2. Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests To Be Distributed In Hampton Bays: Here's where to find yours. The tests will be distributed in Hampton Bays this week as coronavirus positivity rates in the region continue to decline. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  3. Westhampton-Hampton Bays Area Real Estate Roundup: If you want to live where others vacation, take a look at these offerings in the area. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  4. John Talmage, 'father of farmland preservation,' dies at 91: The legacy he left on the East End is immeasurable. (27east.com)
  5. Coastal Storm Splits Island & Brings Communities Together: "We thought we could never allow this to happen again." Remembering back to 1992. (E/The Environmental Magazine)


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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

From my notebook:

  • Westhampton Beach School District: "The Westhampton Beach School District is pleased to announce that Westhampton Beach High School senior Gavin Ehlers has advanced to the final round of the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program." (Facebook)
  • Hampton Bays Public Schools: "Members of Hampton Bays Elementary School's service club, K-Kids, recently raised $200 for Camp Flying Point in Southampton as part of an annual autism awareness fundraiser.." (Facebook)
  • Westhampton Free Library: "This March marks 125 years of service to our community! Visit us at the library today and receive a free commemorative tote bag." (Facebook)
  • Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI): "Volunteer day for LINPI is Thursday, March 3, and Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. We will be weeding plants and prepping for spring propagation. Come by!" (Facebook)
  • AVP Juniors: "Happy March! Spring is right around the corner… make sure you are earning your bids! Remember, at 2 star events, bids are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd (2) place finishers. (Facebook)
  • Hampton Bays Public Schools: "The District will be shifting to a "Mask Optional" protocol tomorrow, March 2, 2022. Please click the link below for the March 1, 2022 letter (top of the page) that details this shift." (Facebook)



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