🌱 East Hampton Daily: Suffolk County Bus System Overhaul + Pizza

Happy Thursday, East Hampton! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 43, low: 32.

Here are the top stories in East Hampton today:

1. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone this week announced a plan to streamline the county bus transit system that would reduce by half the number of bus routes; it's the first comprehensive overhaul in more than 40 years. Suffolk is looking to address a decline in ridership. The county is holding a pair of virtual community meetings to discuss the plan on March 30 and March 31. Information is available at connectli.org. Suffolk hopes to have the changes in place by the summer of 2023. (Subscription: Newsday)
2. Roberta's, a popular Brooklyn pizza joint, is headed to Montauk, Behind the Hedges reported. The restaurant is 5,400 square feet, seating at least 125 people inside and 40 additional people outside on the patio, where there is a second bar. Roberta’s should be up and running by Memorial Day weekend and will operate year-round. (THE REAL DEAL)
3. On March 16, Jewish families will come together to celebrate Purim, the saving of the Jewish people from Haman. If you are looking for family-friendly events to do with the kids, we’ve got a list of activities that will be hosted on Long Island. (Long Island Press)
4. Save the Date! Katy’s Courage 5K on April 9! The race was originally organized by the East End Road and Trail Runners Club, RRCA to benefit Katy’s Courage 501(c)3 to offer play and expressive peer support opportunities for East End children and adolescents in collaboration with the Children’s Museum of the East End. (Katy’s Courage Website)

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Today in East Hampton:

• Women's History Month Literary Heroines Collage. (All Day)
• Chair Yoga with Kate Alesio — East Hampton Library. (11 a.m.)
• Self-Care Subscription Boxes — East Hampton Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Marshmallow Stamping Shamrock — East Hampton Library. (4 p.m.)
• Chess Club — East Hampton Library. (4 p.m.)
• Our Fabulous Variety Show Beginner Contemporary Dance 101/201 (Ages 7-10). (5:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Clearwater Beach: "Hello! Looking for a part time babysitter for our 11 month old. Looking for a one off this week but also open to part time work in the future. Any recs would be very much appreciated! 👼🏼" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Springs: "My daughter, Julia, is a certified swim instructor and lifeguard and will be available this summer for private swim lessons. She will be turning 21 in July and has been lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons for 5 years." (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

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