🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Meet Village's Trustee Stan Loucks Work

Hello, people of Port Jefferson! Debora Whitehead here with a brand-new Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and much colder. High: 32, low: 24.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Belle Terre resident, Stan Loucks, took a seat at the trustee board six years ago and was reelect this past summer for another term. Loucks has been involved in different aspects of the Port Jefferson Village and on his role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of both the recreation department and the country club, including management of all programs, beaches, parks and the operation of the Village Center. (TBRNews)
2. It's time for Port Jefferson residents to renew/get Park permit 2022. If your permit is expired or if you're a Port Jeff new resident, park permit is important to avoid citations. Click on the link to access the online form to start the process online. (Village of Port Jefferson)
3. The Village of Belle Terre announced the Next Board Of Trustees Meeting. The event will happen on Tuesday, Jan. 18., at 8 p.m. Meeting will be in person at the Community Center. Due the indoor NY mandate, mask are required to be worn. (Belle Terre Village)
4. Nearby News: Stony Brook Hospital Changes Visitation Policy due COVID-19. The new policy went into effect on Tuesday at Stony Brook University, SB Southampton, and SB Eastern LI Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted at the emergency department at the SB Southampton Hospital. Click on the link to access the new guidelines. (Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• ES PTA Meeting PM LGR - Port Jefferson School District. (6 p.m.)
• Clinton PARP Week - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• KIT Family Fun Night (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (9:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Fire Department: "Just after midnight the Port Jefferson Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Myrtle Ave and Belle Terre Rd. The impact caused a small engine compartment fire which was handled by Engine 2, while the vehicle was secured by Rescue 7. The driver was treated and transported to local area hospital by Port Jefferson EMS. In 2021 PJFD responded to 471 alarms. We are proud to serve the Village of Port Jefferson for the past 135 years." (Facebook)
• Terryville Fire Department - NY: "The Terryville Fire Department finished the year at 4,180 alarms. Happy New Year!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "Wishing you all a Healthy & Prosperous New Year." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.