🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Missing Woman Found + Weekend Happenings

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 60, low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Police say the body of a missing mother from Centereach has been found in the woods in Middle Island and her husband was arrested. Melissa Molinari was last seen on Nov. 21 at her home. The 43-year-old mother of four was not reported missing until last Thursday, Dec. 2. Police said they found her body in the Rocky Point Barrens State Forest off Currans Road in Middle Island. Her husband, Marcello Molinari, is now under arrest and charged with second-degree murder. So far, police have not released any other details about this case. (News 12 Connecticut)
2. When Alec Simione was growing in Mt. Sinai, he would sit around with his friends, all fellow skateboarders, and dream about creating skateboarding companies. Now, 17 years later, Simione's life looks a lot like those childhood dreams. His street and skate wear clothing line, Critic Clothing, has been sold in streetwear shops in New York and California. He ships his unique unisex products all over the world. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Wondering what there is to do in the Port Jefferson area? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Port Jefferson. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Click on the link to see the events and have fun! (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. On Friday, Dec. 3, Port Jefferson village officials gathered at two lanterns on Main Street to remember Nan Guzzetta and Bradley Charles Collins. Across the street from her home and costume shop, a lantern was named for Guzzetta who passed away earlier this year. Guzzetta was a well-known and beloved costumer who dressed local actors and was instrumental with her involvement in the Dickens Festival. (TBRNews)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Norwood Pancake Breakfast — Comsewogue School District. (8 a.m.)
• CHS Holiday Club Fair — Comsewogue School District. (11 a.m.)
• Family Gingerbread House Decorating (Comsewogue). (12:30 p.m.)
• ONLINE Rob Scott's Food Festival (Comsewogue). (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Santa Claus and the Ronkonkoma Fire Department are set to make the rounds in local neighborhoods on Saturday, Dec. 11, as part of the department’s annual Parade of Lights.
  The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. with firefighters escorting Santa down dozens of neighborhood streets. (Greater Long Island)
• Students in Rachel Silsdorf’s clothing construction class at Smithtown High School West will be ready to show off their pajama pants during Holiday Spirit Week at the school at the end of the month. Using techniques learned throughout the course, Silsdorf’s students are producing the pajama pants from start to completion. (smithtownmatters.com)
• Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce that the works of Nesconset artist Catherine Rezin will be on view Dec. 20– Feb. 17, 2022, at Apple Bank of Smithtown, 91 Route 111, Smithtown. The exhibition, part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery Program, can be viewed during regular banking hours Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. (smithtownmatters.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.