🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Lobster Traps To Be Removed + Food Drive

Happy Friday, Port Jefferson! These are the most important things happening in Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 57, low: 37.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. After Connecticut’s lobster industry closure 20 years ago, federal funding was approved to begin removing lobster traps left on the floor of the Long Island Sound. The traps are still killing marine life and the approval of $569,000 in federal grants will finance the plan to hire local fishermen to remove an initial 3,000 traps over two years. (Greater Port Jefferson)
2. The Port Jefferson Hope House Ministries received the Jaspan Schlesinger Heart of Community Award for its work and commitment to serving the Long Island community. The Award is being distributed as part of the law firm's 75th Anniversary celebration, according to a recent press release. (Press Release Desk)
3. Theatre Three will host a food and personal care items drive to help the Open Cupboard Pantry at Infant Jesus Church on Sunday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations will be collected at the Infant Jesus convent building at 110 Hawkins St., Port Jefferson. For more information, call 631-938-6464. (tbrnewsmedia)
4. Bagel Express, located at 15 Bennetts Road, Setauket was broken into at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. Cash was stolen from the register. (Patch)
5. Musicians Suzanne Mueller and pianist Elinor Abrams return to the Port Jefferson Free Library to perform on April 3 at 2 p.m. Click here to register." (PJPL)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• MS/HS Report Cards Posted — Earl L Vandermeulen High School. (Noon)
• Chair Yoga — Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Everyday Matinees — Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Peruvian Restaurant, Picchu, opens in Selden. A local couple has brought Peruvian food to Suffolk County with Picchu, a new restaurant featuring dishes from that South American country. (LongIsland.com)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "We were beyond thrilled to have Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies back this weekend! It was cuteness overload all around and so much fun was had by all! Thank you so much to all that participated and visited with these adorable baby bunnies!" (Facebook)
• Greek School PTO of the Assumption: "Congratulations to our students, our teachers, our principal, and all our families for this beautiful celebration in honor of our Greek Independence Day!" (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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