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🌱 Patch AM: E-Bike Rider Critically Injured In Montauk Crash: Police

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Morning East Hampton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Witnesses sought after critical e-bike crash on Montauk Highway
  • What Montauk’s $34.8 million school overhaul means for East Hampton families
  • Which East Hampton shelter pets are waiting for a home this month?

Also on today's calendar: Santa in the Square and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Colder; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 38, low: 24.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. E-Bike Rider Critically Injured In Montauk Crash: Police (patch.com) — East Hampton Town police are investigating a serious collision between an e-bike and an SUV on Montauk Highway in Montauk that left a 70-year-old Bronx man in critical but stable condition. The 75-year-old Montauk driver remained at the scene and is cooperating, and police say no criminality is suspected at this time. Witnesses are urged to contact East Hampton Town police with any information.
   

2. Voters Approve Montauk School Bond (easthamptonstar.com) — Montauk voters, within the Town of East Hampton, have overwhelmingly approved a $34.8 million bond and use of $2.9 million in savings to overhaul their aging school building and related facilities. The plan includes major classroom, gym, and arts upgrades plus rebuilding a superintendent’s residence, with work now moving into detailed planning and state review.
   

3. Adorable East End Pets Up for Adoption This December 2025 (danspapers.com) — If you’re thinking about adopting a pet, ARF Hamptons in East Hampton has several dogs and cats ready for new homes this December, including Arcus and Diamond. The roundup also highlights lovable animals at shelters in Hampton Bays, Calverton, and Westhampton, with details on each pet’s personality so you can find a great match for your family.
   

4. Gardner Wrestling Tourney a Gripping Event (27east.com) — East Hampton wrestling fans can celebrate senior Franco Palombino’s dramatic pin to win the 285-pound class and Juan Espinoza’s title at 215 during the team’s annual Sprig Gardner tournament. Several Bonac teammates, including Bronco Campsey and Caleb Mott, also reached the finals, showcasing a strong performance for the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton squad.
   

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  • Looking for two reliable guys to move a light shelf from a house to a store front across the street in Sag Harbor, NY.
    The shelf doesn't weigh much and measures 103.5 x 38.75 in. (Nextdoor Two Mile Hollow)
  • Looking for two reliable guys to move a light shelf from a house to a store front across the street in Sag Harbor, NY.
    The shelf doesn't weigh much and measures 103.5 x 38.75 in. (Nextdoor Two Mile Hollow)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Hamptons Restaurant General Manager in East Hampton. Apply here.
  • Bluemercury posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, East Hampton - Full Time in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hampton here.

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