🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Village's Winter Farmer's Market Sunday

Happy Tuesday, Port Jefferson! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 34, low: 32.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson indoor Farmer's Market set for January. Support the community and shop locally on Sunday, Jan. 16., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Village Center Farmer's Market. Located at 101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, fresh produce from local farmers and other goodies will be available. (Port Jefferson Village)
2. Classes and community services are temporarily canceled at Mather Hospital. Due to the presence of COVID-19, Port Jefferson MH is canceling all community events until it's safe to be together. To help the community to stay emotionally and financially healthy, the hospital is offering webinars. Click on the link for more information and to register. (Mather Hospital)
3. Port Jefferson Library Trustees have announced one seat on the Board is due to expire. Election day will happen on Jan. 12 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Voting will be by paper ballot. Trustee Jennifer Schaefer, elected in 2021 to a one-year seat, will not be seeking re-election. To be eligible to vote in the election, a person must be at least 18 years old and a member of the Port Jefferson Free Library and have a library card in good standing. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
4. Nearby News: Driver killed in Central Islip head-on crash. Suffolk Police is investigating a fatal head-on crash that killed a man in Central Islip on Jan. 2. A man was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on West Suffolk Avenue when his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a Ford Mustang, driven by Fernando Cordero, head on in front of 101 West Suffolk Ave. Police said the driver of the Toyota was transported to a hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Third Squad at 631-854-8352. (Islip Bulletin)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• No Homework Tuesday — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Hockeymania (Comsewogue) — Comsewogue Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• New Year's Mindfulness and Vision Boards (Comsewogue). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Terryville Fire Department Company 1: "It is time that the officers and members of Co. 1 would like to congratulate our very own newly elected Chief of Department Craig Brozio!" (Facebook)
• "Mickey’s Ice Cream Kitchen opened at 370 Lake Ave. in St. James last month. Prior to that, Fleming, fellow owner Joseph Milipello and their staff were limited to serving pints — four at a time for the price of three, through curbside pickup." (Greater Long Island)
• "Smithtown Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and director Leigh Wixson have proved to be a steadfast and extremely compassionate head of the shelter, one who is open to any suggestion and recourse to help those furry companions within the Town of Smithtown." (tbrnewsmedia.com)
• "A new Long Island restaurant is seeing a positive response from members of the community for its menu and service. Bijou Restaurant hosted its grand opening in Suffolk County on Friday, Dec. 3." (Rutherford Daily Voice)

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• Music and Movement — Comsewogue Public Library. (Jan. 5)
• Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (Comsewogue). (Jan. 6)
• LISFA Secondary Rehearsals — Port Jefferson School District. (Jan. 7)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.