🌱 Southampton Daily: Southampton HS Scholar-Athlete Teams + MLK

Morning, people of Southampton! Diane Witek here with a fresh Southampton Daily.

First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding, not as cold. High: 41, low: 31.

Here are the top stories today in Southampton:

1. "The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has recognized all of Southampton High School’s fall athletic teams as Scholar-Athlete Teams. To earn the recognition, 75 percent of each team was required to hold a GPA above 90 percent." (Facebook)
2. Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force is hosting the "MLK: Through Many Voices," event on Saturday at 10 a.m. The program will feature speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "brought to life" by local men inspired to follow in his footsteps, the ABTF said. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event in Riverhead can be in person or online through Zoom. The event is free to the public and will be held at the Riverhead Library. Pre-registration is required for either. Register to attend in person here or by calling 631-727-3228. Register for Zoom here; the link for Zoom will be sent following sign up. (Riverhead Patch)

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Today in Southampton:

• Discovery Club: Space Exploration — Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Southampton School District Information: "The Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and it is anticipated that the Board will move directly into Executive Session to discuss collective negotiations." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Town - Government: "Town Board Meeting Access Information — Jan. 11, 2022: Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person." (Facebook) (Website)
• Peconic Land Trust: "Downs Farm Preserve made the northforker list of 5 winter walks. The Trust holds a conservation easement on the preserve which ensures the protection of the land’s natural, cultural and archaeological resources." (Facebook) (Website)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD has proudly served Long Islanders for 65 years! If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, please contact our offices at (516) 747-2606 or (631) 979-1700. #LICADD, #addictionrecovery, #recovery, #addictionsupportservices." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southampton Watermill: "Moving — I need to hire someone with a truck to take some furniture to the dump. Any suggestions?" (Nextdoor)

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