Southampton proposes plan to phase out sand mines near homes

The sand mining industry is lucrative. But the practice can harm the region's aquifer, Long Island's only source of drinking water, environmentalists have said.

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The Importance of Preserving Our Historic Cemeteries

Jan5

Zachary N. Studenroth of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum will discuss the means, methods and reasons for preserving historic burying grounds and cemeteries for future generations, register

Where

Westhampton Free Library

7 Library Ave.

Westhampton Beach, NY

Phone

631-288-3335

Price

free

Estate Planning Essentials for 2025

Jan14

Learn about the basic estate planning documents everyone should have in place, including wills, advance directives and more, as well as new changes in 2025 that could affect your estate plan and whether you should revisit your existing plan under the current administration, register

Where

Westhampton Free Library

7 Library Ave.

Westhampton Beach, NY

Phone

631-288-3335

Price

free

Online: A Year of Shakespeare and Friends - Much Ado About Nothing

Jan14

Librarians Mara and Nola will lead an online discussion of the William Shakespeare comedy "Much Ado About Nothing," register for a Zoom link

Where

Westhampton Free Library

7 Library Ave.

Westhampton Beach, NY

Phone

631-288-3335

Price

free

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