🌱 Southampton Daily: Southampton Murder Conviction + Fundraiser

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

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 35, low: 26.

Here are the top stories in Southampton today:

1. Michael Gaines, 44, a Southampton man, was convicted on one count of murder and two counts of burglary in the 2019 shooting death of Mtundu Vanderpool, who was asleep in his bed on the Shinnecock Reservation in 2019, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. "With the jury's verdict, the family and loved ones of Mr. Vanterpool are able to get some small measure of justice for his brutal slaying and the defendant will now be held responsible for committing the heinous act of taking a life," Tierney said. (Southampton Patch)
2. The Mental Health Subcommittee of the Community Mental Hygiene Advisory Board is holding a Zoom meeting Feb. 2. The next Zoom meeting of the Substance Use Disorders Subcommittee is scheduled for Feb. 3. Please call the MH Division at 631-853-8500, to get the numbers to participate in this Zoom calls. (Press Release Desk)
3. Southampton Area Weekend Events: The weekend starts with the American Legion fundraiser featuring live music, other events are for people who love word games and things to do with children. (Southampton Patch)

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Today in Southampton:

• Word Game Palooza. (1 p.m.)
• TGIF It's FRI-YAY! — Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Southampton Youth Association Inc. "We came across this awesome throwback today! Rev. made sure SYA served kids of all abilities and backgrounds. Not sure which program this was but those smiles say it all! Oh, and check out Ms. Alicia circa late 80s/early 90s!" (Facebook) (Website)
• Peconic Land Trust: "#OnThisDay — In January 1997, Jack Kugler donated a 2.8-acre property in the Village of Southampton, south of Wickapogue Road. The Fowler Preserve will forever remain as natural open space." (Facebook) (Website)
• Peconic Land Trust: "Learn more about Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s Back to the Bays Initiative and how your dining choices can make a difference." (Facebook) (Website)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD's Family Intervention Program offers hope and recovery! Call today to inquire. 516-747-2606 #LICADD, #familyinterventions, #hope, #recovery, #LongIsland." (Facebook) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

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