🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Sewer Project Phase 2 Starts

Happy Friday, Westhampton-Hampton Bays! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Blowing snow; early morning snow, 2-4 inches. High: 37, low: 19.

Here are the top stories today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

1. Westhampton is preparing for the second phase of the sewer project in Westhampton Beach, which will include upgrades to Suffolk County's sewer treatment plant at Francis S. Gabreski Airport. The village will be able to connect its collection and conveyance system to the county's wastewater treatment plant, furthering the state's goal of shared services. The first phase of the project, which kicked off with a groundbreaking last year, involves the construction of a collection and conveyance system that will service the commercial businesses on Main Street as well as businesses and condominium complexes south of Main Street. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
2. Why Ina Garten once told the Food Network "lose my number." The success of Garten’s cookbooks and her cooking show made her former Barefoot Contessa store an even more popular place in East Hampton. Garten’s Food Network series — The Barefoot Contessa — began in 2002. But she says that when the network first offered her a TV show, she turned them down repeatedly. For years they kept coming back with a better offer; 20 years later the show has been a massive success. (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
3. Five new houses for sale in the Westhampton-Hampton Bays area. Start your search with the newest listings in Westhampton-Hampton Bays. Here's a sampling of the newest batch of properties to go up for sale — including a house in the Hampton Bays area with 3 beds and 1 bath for $599,000, and another in the Westhampton Beach area for $6.5 million. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
4. Much to do this week in the Hamptons, January 7–12, 2022, enjoy live shows, art, outdoor fun and more. (Dan's Papers)

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From my notebook:

• Hampton Bays Historical Society: "There are weeks where we set out to entertain and hopefully amuse with some of the tales from our past. On others, we hope to make you thoughtful. Today will be the latter." (Facebook) (Website)
• AVP Juniors: "Don't miss your shot to win a bid this month! You can earn your bid at any 1-star event if you finish 1st or 2nd, but 2-star events award bids to 1st, 2nd and 3rd (2) place! Keep an eye out each month for a 2-star event in your area." (Facebook) (Website)
• Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "Start your new year right with tickets to our upcoming March and April performances! Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is your year-round concert destination! Call 631-288-1500 or go to whbpac.org to buy now!" (Facebook) (Website)

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Events:

• Dune Road/Rogers Beach Cleanup. Meet at Rogers Beach, 105 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach. (Jan. 8)
• Sannino Vineyard Wine & Doughnut Pairing. Located at Sannino Vineyard, 15975 County Road 48, Cutchogue. (Jan. 9)
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• Behind The Scoreboard — Horses Can Guide The Blind. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.