🌱 Southampton Daily: January Regents Canceled + Clean Downtown

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, your host of the Southampton Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower early in the morning. High: 42 Low: 33.

Here are the top four stories today in Southampton:

1. January's high school regents exams have been canceled because of the COVID-19 spike, the New York State Department of Education announced on Tuesday. (RiverheadLOCAL)
2. Southampton Village Mayor’s said they are creating a new Department Of Public Works crew trained to keep the downtown area clean. (Subscription: 27east.com)
3. Haskell's Seafood Market in Westhampton Beach will make over 500 meals for families in need, as part of a new program. (Subscription: 27east.com)
4. North Haven Village will outlaw fractional home ownership plans in the village, responding to an online trend. (Subscription: 27east.com)

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Today in Southampton:

• Union Sushi & Steak, Southampton’s Holiday Destination, Christmas Eve dinner, 4 p.m.
• Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, Hamptons United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

From my notebook:

• The Santa tracker from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) that happens every Christmas Eve is run by the New York Air National Guard.
• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation received an offer from the Solow Art and Architecture Foundation to match donations up to $50,000. (Facebook)
• Southampton Youth Bureau's F.A.S.T. program is an opportunity for young children in grades K - 4 to make new friends, learn social skills, and participate in social-emotional growth activities. Program begins Jan. 10. (Instagram)

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— Jackie