No Smoking Weed In County Parks + HS Seniors Want Traditions Back

Good morning Five Towns!

In today's Daily, find out where smoking marijuana will not be allowed in Nassau County. A new project looks to fix flooding in Inwood, and some Hewlett-Woodmere seniors are petitioning for more senior-year traditions to come back.

First, today's weather will be clear throughout the day with a high of 79 and a low of 60 degrees.

Today's top news from the Five Towns:

1. Jeff Bessen has the details on a $3.3 million road and stormwater project in Inwood. The Town of Hempstead is asking for bids on the project, which will be funded through the Governor’s Office for Storm Recovery. (LI Herald)

2. Alex Costello reports that Nassau County passed a measure banning the smoking of marijuana in county parks. Lynbrook Republican Legislator Bill Gaylor sponsored the legislation and was quoted as saying, "No one wants to have to smell or be around marijuana at beautiful county park like Grant Park in Hewlett." (Patch)

3. Matthew Ferremi talks to students and parents in Hewlett-Woodmere School District who want to see more senior-year traditions to return, like the senior bbq. One student, Olivia Confino, started an online petition asking the district to reconsider allowing the events. (LI Herald)

Events Around the Five Towns:

• Thespian Honor Society Inductions, 6 p. m., George W Hewlett High School

Five Towns Notebook:

• Firefighters from Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Woodmere helped battle a blaze that destroyed two Long Beach businesses: Sorrentino's Italian Specialities and Abyss Tattoo. (Patch)

That's today's five minute must-know Five Towns recap. Check back tomorrow to keep updated and informed. If you know of something that should be included in the Five Towns Daily, drop us a note at fivetowns@patch.com!

-Jackie

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