Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce

The 32nd Annual Gazebo concert series is on! After an abbreviated year we are looking forward to full season this year. To note: hoping Covid has been handled by then, but we will follow any Covid guidelines and Westhampton restrictions that are in effect.

We’d like to give a warm welcome to all New Chamber Members! We are thrilled to support you as you do business in our Greater Westhampton Area!

Doors Opening May 10, 2021! It has been just a few days over a year since our library had to close due to Covid-19. We now feel confident to open our doors begi...nning May 10, 2021, to patrons without an appointment. The Governor has issued updates to start relaxing restrictions beginning April 1, 2021. We have been sharing these updates daily. Of course, this opening date is subject to change if things worsen. Hopefully, things remain in a positive direction and we continue our course. To ensure the health and safety of our staff and patrons, the library has rolled out a phased approach to reopening, like many other businesses. Inside the library programs will be the last phase to be reopened and will not be operating when we open May 10, 2021. We also anticipate keeping some services that we offered during our closure, (including curbside appointments, virtual programs, passport, and notary appointments) even when our doors are fully open due to their popularity and success. We will be requiring social distancing and proper masks. We will also have a self-temperature check with a no-touch thermometer and a contact tracing log that is self-reported in a station in the lobby for your convenience and the safety of the staff and patrons. I thank you in advance for being cooperative while we keep everyone safe. We will keep doing all the things we’ve been doing: providing online materials, answering emails, providing an electronic newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest information, creating and updating library accounts, ordering new materials, and offering virtual programs until our anticipated reopening date of May 10, 2021. In the meantime, I hope you have been connecting with the library’s online services. One fascinating fact of this difficult time is how the library has been able to continue helping many patrons with our wide range of online resources. When the library building closed, the Westhampton Free Library team quickly acted to expand digital access. You have seen this content created through the daily newsletter. Here are some impressive statistics during the pandemic: There have been 5,193 Curbside Pickups. There have been 1,203 Digital Programs. There have been 6,037 Browsing Appointments. I wish to thank the library staff, the Board of Trustees, and our communities for the incredible support that you have given me and the staff during this difficult time. We also wish to thank our essential workers for being on the front lines. We appreciate all of you. We are looking forward to May 10, 2021, where you can walk through our doors again. We are excited to start the last phased processes of our reopening. I wish good health to you and your families. Stay safe. Danielle Waskiewicz Library Director

Westhampton Beach High School has announced Jacqueline Glaser and Jade Hawkesworth as its Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. The two se...niors earned the top spots in their class through their outstanding commitment to academics. Glaser has achieved a number of academic accomplishments during her tenure at Westhampton Beach High School. She was named a National AP Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction by the College Board for her outstanding Advanced Placement exam scores. She also serves as vice president of the school’s National Honor Society, a school representative for the League of Women Voters, a student liaison for the Key Club, captain of the varsity Quiz Bowl team, and facilitator for the mock trial and debate teams. In addition, she is a peer tutor for AP Seminar, Algebra I and geometry and a member of her school’s varsity volleyball team. Outside of school, Glaser is a Girl Scout and holds basic first aid certification. She also enjoys learning languages, including Spanish, German and French. She plans to study international business in college in the fall. Hawkesworth has an equally impressive academic record. She is a National AP Scholar and a member of her school’s National Honor Society. In addition, she is the founder of Sunrise WHB, a climate outreach organization, as well as a member of the school’s Equity, Equality and Social Justice committee and a racial equality ambassador for Young Long Island for Justice. Outside of school, Hawkesworth is a junior volunteer with the Westhampton Beach Junior Ambulance and holds CPR certification. She also volunteers at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. She intends to study brain and cognitive sciences in college this fall.

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There's No Place like Local for the Holidays!

‘Tis the season to share joy and show love for our favorite small businesses. Let’s #ShopSmall on #SmallBizSat, Nov. 28 and all season long!

COVID-19: Holiday Season Safety Tips - Town of Southamptonhttp://www.southamptontownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22255/TOS-Family-Gatherings-Eng-Spn https://cvcpl.us/iM5eF8P

The Town Southampton in partnership with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has announced a New COVID-19 testing Site at Red Creek Park,100 Old Riverhead Rd, Ha...mpton Bays. Testing will take place every Monday and Wednesday following from 9 am to 4 pm.Testing is available for children over 4 years old and adults.APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR TESTS.Please call to schedule an appointment 631-728-0505 http://www.southamptontownny.gov//TOS-Red-Creek-Park-Testi https://cvcpl.us/wMgBSj0 See more

From Mayor Bill de Blasio New York City has reached the 3% testing positivity 7-day average threshold. Unfortunately, this means public school buildings will be closed as of tomorrow, Thursday Nov. 19, out of an abundance of caution. We must fight back the second wave of COVID-19.

Gobble Gobble, It's Time to Trot! The VFW will be hosting their Annual Turkey Trot Virtually starting 11/21. How to participate:... - Click the link below to register https://events.elitefeats.com/vfw20# - Choose your distance - Use timer or gps app - Take your run - Update your time online! For more info, please contact: William Hughes [email protected] 631-653-9898

One of our local restaurants, flora, has a great alternative to celebrating Thanksgiving without having to cook! Check out their new Thanksgiving Catering Menu!