🌱 East Hampton Daily: COVID Tests Results Delayed + Toy Drive

Good day, people of East Hampton! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the East Hampton Daily. Here are the top 3 stories in East Hampton today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 56, low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in East Hampton:

1. Due to the high demand of COVID-19 tests during the holiday season and period of a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, the vaccination site made available on the EH Town Hall property is experiencing delays in producing PCR test results; the results may take at least 36 hours or more to be reported back from the lab. (Press Release Desk)
2. The East Hampton Kiwanis Club is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local kids in need for the holidays. Through Dec. 21, people can drop off donations to several locations around town: M&R Deli and Herb's Market in Montauk, Brent's General Store in Amagansett, the Springs General Store and Springs Pizza, and the Clubhouse/East Hampton Indoor Tennis in Wainscott. In East Hampton, drop-off locations are the middle school, Village Hardware, One Stop Market, and the offices of the Corcoran and Brown Harris Stevens/Halstead real estate companies. Donations of money are also welcome and will go toward buying additional gifts for the toy drive. (Dan's Papers)
3. Growing concerns over children's accessibility to marijuana, most Village of Sag Harbor board members backed the opt-out plan. The Village of Sag Harbor approved a resolution which prohibits pot shops and cannabis cafes from opening in the community. The products would still be legal to possess, use and grow, but they will not be sold in the Village of Sag Harbor. (Dan's Papers)

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Today in East Hampton:

• Weekend Take & Make DIY To-Go: Watercolor Resist Snowflakes. (3 p.m.)
• Bonac Lights. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Montauk Chamber of Commerce: "We have a limited number of mugs and sweatshirts available to stuff your stocking! Sizes small, large and extra-large." (Facebook)
• Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Did you know Sag Pizza has crafted cocktails? If you're looking to add another great spot on your #HolidayChamberFoodieList, make sure you check out their new cocktail, The Gingerbread Martini. 🍸#ToastintotheSeason." (Facebook)
• East Hampton Library: "2022 Winter Film Festival: 'Rose Plays Julie' Jan. 23, 2 -4 p.m." Rose, (Ann Skelly) is at university studying veterinary science. An only child, she has enjoyed a loving relationship with her adoptive parents. See more." (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

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