🌱 Patchogue Daily: Woman Arrested On DWI Charges + BOE Meeting

Rise and shine, Patchogue! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 57 Low: 43.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. A mother was arrested while driving intoxicated with an infant son in the car. On March 19, police stopped driver Maria Carballo, 29, of Patchogue, who was driving intoxicated on North Ocean Avenue with her ten-month-old son in the back seat. The baby was handed to his father who later arrived at the scene and Carballo was taken into custody. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The family and friends of Gabby Petito celebrated the week of what would have been her 23rd birthday with donations to help domestic violence victims. The Gabby Petito Foundation made a $23,000 donation to Suffolk County Vibes to help support their anti-violence mission. (Patch)
3. Patchogue-Medford Public Library invites the kids in the age of K-3 to join Miss Liz in the MAD SCIENCE LAB. On March 23, at 4:30 p.m. some scientific fun will be provided as you learn new science concepts and try different experiments. Click here for details. (PatchogueCofC)
   
4. Spring is finally here and Long Island’s outdoor amusement and adventure parks are ready for you! Click on the link to check out these opening weekends and plan your warm-weather fun. (LongIsland.com)
5. Nearby News: Head of the Harbor Mayor Douglas Dahlgard is creating a plan of action to weed Stony Brook Harbor. Phragmites australis is a fast-growing reed producing dense stands around Stony Brook Harbor. "This is an invasive species which has taken over the viewshed, which is an asset of the village," Dahlgard said. "People come to look at the water, take photos, and we want to restore that, it’s valuable." (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Board of Education Business Meeting - Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7:30 p.m.)
• Art in the Style at Pat-Med Library. (7 p.m.)
• Book Time with a Dog at Pt-Med Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Stop by the Claire Davidson Siegel Gallery to take in our latest installation. Layers on display March 2 – April 27. Layers is a series of acrylic polymer paintings that was developed from building upon a strong foundation." (Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "Recalling Gabby's magical spirit and passion for living on the day she was supposed to turn 23." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Two guys last night going down Donegan Ave. towards S Country Road around 2 a.m. checking car doors. My camera picked them up in my driveway. They were walking down the block. Jackets with hoods. That’s the best I saw on my camera." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "CAR THEFT from my driveway last night. Melrose Pkwy, E Patch. White Mercedes SUV. Video showing trying neighbors' cars. Any info appreciated." (Nextdoor)

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