🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Roger’s Frigate Face Citation + Concert Series

Welcome back, Port Jefferson. I'm in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Without further ado...

Now, today's weather:

Humid with a stray shower. High: 82, low: 70.

Here are the top 3 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Roger’s Frigate owner, George Wallis, is facing a citation for hanging an anti-Cuomo sign in the front of the ice cream store. Village Judge Tara M. Higgins initiated the citation that claims the sign violates the ordinances. Mayor Margot J. Garant announced her intentions to appeal Higgin's decision. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
   
2. Bruce Miller, who served as a Port Jefferson Village Trustee from 2014-2022, released a perspective article for TBR News Media about the infrastructure improvements needed for the Port Jefferson LIRR services. According to Miller, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority received $10 billion in grants from the federal government which the Port Jefferson line should be granted a portion. (TBR News Media)
3. Port Jefferson Fedora Lounge Boutique Hair Salon participated in the Hamptons Annual Fashion Week. Owner Kristine Murillo and her team of professionals served the prepared models before the catwalk. Check out some scenes of the event. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Dynamic Kids: Froggies! - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Tie Dye Shirts - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Meet Art: Grant Haffner - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Harborside Concert Series - Refugee - Tom Petty Tribute. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "Adult pickleball is finally here! Starting Sept. 12, we will be offering Ladder Play (supervised by Alex Dank) at the Village Tennis Courts adjacent to Rocketship Park." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Rotary Club: "Today's guest, Allan Varella, spoke to us about the wonderful work of the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council." (Port Jefferson Rotary Club via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Rotary Club: "Have you invested in the work of our club yet by purchasing one or more of these tickets? If so, many thanks- and good luck on holding 1 of the seven lucky numbers to be drawn on Sept. 29!" (Port Jefferson Rotary Club via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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