🌱 Southampton Daily: Meet Brownie + Jobs + DWI + Drug Arrest: PD

Southampton NY

14 March, 2022

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Rise and shine, Southampton! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on today in Southampton. First, today's weather: Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 50, low: 38. Here are the top stories in Southampton today: Available for adoption at area shelters: Meet Brownie, a young, large, female, Labrador retriever-hound mix with an adorable face. Maybe you would consider fostering a pet. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round, many shelters offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Southampton Patch) Who's hiring in the Southampton area? There are many high paying jobs listed, even if you are looking for part-time work, it's all there in Patch. So, what are you waiting for? (Southampton Patch) Julie Thompson, 56, of New York, N.Y., was charged with driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor Friday, police said. Thompson was observed by a witness operating her blue BMW erratically on Sag Road in Sag Harbor, police said. The person called police, who responded, the witness followed Thompson and alerted police to her location, authorities said. Thompson was arrested and transported to Southampton Town Police headquarters for processing and held for a morning arraignment, police said. (Southampton Patch)Warren Lamb, 62, a Riverside man, was arrested after he was found with heroin and cocaine early Saturday, police said. According to Southampton Town Police, at 12:37 a.m., Lamb, who was in his vehicle, was stopped by police for a traffic offense on Cross River Drive at Flanders Road. During the investigation, he was found to have cocaine and heroin on his person and additional quantities of cocaine in his vehicle, police said. He was arrested and charged for possession, police said. (Southampton Patch)The East Hampton Star reported that the Hampton Jitney has proposed reviving the Peconic Jitney for a five-year contract. The passenger-only ferry service would carry people between the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor and Greenport's Mitchell Park, saving drivers a trip to Riverhead or multiple costly ferry rides. The service would begin on June 2. The ferry can accommodate up to 53 passengers per trip. Round trip tickets would cost $37 per adult, while one-way tickets would cost $20, plus additional charges for loading a bike. Service would end by Columbus Day at the latest, pending demand. (The Real Deal) Today in Southampton: Chess Club — Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (5 p.m.) Prayer Vigil for Ukraine. (5:30 p.m.) Youth Advisory Committee — Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (6:30 p.m.) From my notebook: More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services — (Visit website) D&J Concepts — (Visit Website) White Glove Medicine — (Visit website) Add your business here. Events: Queen of Hearts Raffle fundraiser and live music. (March 18) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk. (March 22) Add your event. Housing: Studio Apt or 1 Bedroom. (Details) Add your listing. Job listings: Farm Field Crew. (Details) Private Beach Club job opportunities. (Details) Add your job listing. Loving the Southampton Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe. Get your local business listed in front of readers. Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected]. You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — Diane Witek About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.