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American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, September 17, at the Baby Moon restaurant. DANA SHAW

American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, September 17, at the Baby Moon restaurant. DANA SHAW

Irene Donohue from Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming's office presents a proclamation to Tom Hadlock, Commander of the American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton, in honor of the post's 100th anniversary on Thursday, September 17, at the Baby Moon restaurant. DANA SHAW

Irene Donohue from Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming's office presents a proclamation to Tom Hadlock, Commander of the American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton, in honor of the post's 100th anniversary on Thursday, September 17, at the Baby Moon restaurant. DANA SHAW

Tuckahoe School Pre-K student, Elijah Quezada Woodall and his big brother, Jaiden Quezada Woodall back at school. Courtesy Tuckahoe Common School District

Tuckahoe School Pre-K student, Elijah Quezada Woodall and his big brother, Jaiden Quezada Woodall back at school. Courtesy Tuckahoe Common School District

East Quogue School kindgergartner Aaron Marte enjoying the outdoors and having fun on the playground. Courtesy East Quogue School District

East Quogue School kindgergartner Aaron Marte enjoying the outdoors and having fun on the playground. Courtesy East Quogue School District

Southampton Union Free School District students were welcomed back to school for in-person instruction on Monday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton Union Free School District students were welcomed back to school for in-person instruction on Monday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

On September 14, Sag Harbor Elementary School and Pierson Middle and High School reopened with both an in-person and hybrid learning model, newly appointed high school Principal Brittany Carriero, and Laura Westhoff as dean of Pierson Middle School. COURTESY SAG HARBOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

On September 14, Sag Harbor Elementary School and Pierson Middle and High School reopened with both an in-person and hybrid learning model, newly appointed high school Principal Brittany Carriero, and Laura Westhoff as dean of Pierson Middle School. COURTESY SAG HARBOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Raynor Country Day School in Westhampton has reopened and has implemented safety measures including installing community helper vehicles in pre-kindergarten classrooms to help socially distance the school’s littlest learners.

The Raynor Country Day School in Westhampton has reopened and has implemented safety measures including installing community helper vehicles in pre-kindergarten classrooms to help socially distance the school’s littlest learners. Courtesy of Raynor Country Day School

The Riverhead Central School District has appointed Jeannine Campbell as its new middle school assistant principal.

The Riverhead Central School District has appointed Jeannine Campbell as its new middle school assistant principal. Photo courtesy of the Riverhead Central School District

Meaghan Cornacchio and Chase Andreassi both from Southampton were married Sept 12, 2020 at the Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts if Jesus and Mary. The happy couple will reside in their new home in Southampton.

Meaghan Cornacchio and Chase Andreassi both from Southampton were married Sept 12, 2020 at the Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts if Jesus and Mary. The happy couple will reside in their new home in Southampton.

author on Sep 23, 2020
The American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, September 17, at the Baby Moon restaurant. The post currently has 60 members: the... more

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