Blog Roundup: Talks With Locals, Marathon Memories & More

Patch's Local Voices bloggers share with us their insight into the world from their own unique points of view. Click here to learn more about how you can become a Patch blogger.

Local Talk, Drink, and Place

Donavan Hall shared his thoughts this week about the benefits of gathering in local places, an interesting conversation he overheard at one of them recently, and his experience at another local joint, noting that "We hadn't solved any of the world's problems, but through friendly conversation we reminded ourselves that there are good people in the world."

Miller Place School District Is A Mess!

Captain Howard Hawrey believes the proposed Miller Place School Budget should be voted down: "We are so far behind the curve for what we are charged in Tax Dollars it isn't funny."

Community-Wide Garage Sales Will Support Scholarships

Have you signed up for the Fifth Annual Sound Beach Civic Association scholarship fundraiser? Scheduled for July 28 and limited to 50 locations, the fundraiser requires a $10 fee and will include coordination and advertisement of the event.

A Message On The Boston Marathon Attack

U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop shared his thoughts on Friday – prior to the apprehension of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – about the Boston Marathon bombing, noting: "My spirits were lifted this week by acts of kindness and fellowship that make me feel proud and fortunate to be an American."