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Donna Conti Tapped As Grand Marshal Of Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Donna Conti will serve as the grand marshal of the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15.

Donna Conti will serve as the grand marshal of the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15.

authorCarol Moran on Jan 28, 2014
The Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is honoring one of its own this year. East Quogue native Donna Conti, who has served on the committee for close to... more

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