🌱 Patchogue Daily: Housing Complex Plan On Waverly Canceled + Events

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Patchogue today. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 81, low: 69.

Here are the top 4 stories in Patchogue today:

1. The WellLife Network Inc. has canceled plans to develop an apartment complex in Patchogue at 154-164 Waverly Avenue. Residents in the area strongly opposed the plans due to the heavy traffic in the neighborhood, claiming the situation would worsen. (LIA)
2. Photo Gallery: Take a look at 25 photos of the last blast of the Patchogue Alive After Five that filled Main Street with the best summer fun on Long Island. (Greater Long Island)
3. Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run on Sunrise Highway. The incident happened on Thursday. A pedestrian was injured eastbound near exit 50 at 9:30 p.m. (News 12 Long Island)
4. Town of Brookhaven is now participating in the New York State Paint Stewardship Program. Town Supervisor, Ed Romaine, announced it after a visit to the Town of Brookhaven Landfill. The program promotes the proper disposal of paints that can harm the environment. (TBR News Media)
5. A GoFundMe page has been set up on behalf of Angel Salis, the 9-year-old boy from Deer Park who suffered severe injuries after the car he was traveling was hit by a drunk driver on the LIE. Angel was transported to Stony Brook Hospital but was declared brain dead. (Daily Voice)

Today in Patchogue:

• Explore the Salt Marsh by Canoe - Fire Island National Park. (9 a.m.)
• Crossover Christian Church Services. (10 a.m.)
• Annual Snapper Derby at Sailors Haven. (10:30 a.m.)
• Live Music at RHUM Featuring Andy the One Man Band. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "In case you were the one local who missed this story!" (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "Oregon Middle School Summer Academy Students make meals for the Lighthouse Mission. Thank you, kids, for serving the community for those in need!" (Patchogue-Medford School District via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "We are hiring! Part-Time Youth Worker. Must have experience working with children. Some of the duties will be: - Facilitating recreation activities for elementary and middle school-aged youth." (Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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