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Dredging Project Begins In Westhampton Beach

Beach building at Jetty 4 in Westhampton Beach

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Beach building at Jetty 4 in Westhampton Beach

Rep. Lee Zeldin announced the start of beach renourishment for Westhampton Beach on Saturday, November 30. RACHEL VALDESPINO

A beach nourishment project that will place 1.2 million cubic yards of sand on 4.5 miles of ocean beach in the Village of Westhampton Beach, from Lashley Beach to Cupsogue... more

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