🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Golf Outing Open For All + Route 347 Repaved

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Port Jefferson Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 87, low: 70.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Hooray! The recreation department is opening the Resident Golf Outing for the community for the first time! Whoever resides, volunteers, or works in the Village of Port Jefferson is welcome to participate in the event. The outing is set for Sept. 19. (Village of Port Jefferson)
2. About 19 roads are now repaved on North Route 347. According to Councilman Jonathan Kornreich, the $1.5 million paving project is completed. Residents and travelers can now enjoy smooth and safer roads in the area. (Patch)
3. Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant released a video on the village's website with the latest updates on what's happening in the community regarding events and information about the Bluff restoration project. Access the content Here. (Port Jefferson Village)
4. Lauren Pazienza of Port Jefferson faces 25 years in prison if convicted for the death of a vocal coach, Barbara Maier Gustern. Pazienza pledges not guilty for pushing the 87-year-old teacher to the ground, resulting in severe injuries on Gustern's head and ultimately her death days later. (Port Jefferson Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Ted Vigil — John Denver. (9 a.m.)
• Elephant & Piggie Story Time — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Teen Mario Party — Port Jefferson Free Library. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "The trailer for Lifetime's 'The Gabby Petito Story' released over the weekend centers around the Long Island native's complicated relationship with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie." (Patch)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Sailors and sponsors wanted for Annual Village Cup Regatta is on Sept. 10! No experience necessary, professionals crew sailboats." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY: "So proud of these young men. What examples they have set for our young cub scouts. Congratulations on your Eagle Scout achievement!" (Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday. I'll see you around!

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