🌱 Port Jefferson School District Upgrade Proposal + Job Openings

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Including news on:

• Port Jefferson School District budget proposal pending.
• Residents' Halloween Spooktacular Party & hayrides.
• Jobs and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 67, low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson School District will have its facilities upgrade project on the vote on Dec. 12. Tours are being held at the school for residents to check the current situation of bathrooms and the athletic field. The proposal is to cost $25 million if approved. If you would like to learn details of the capital bond projects, please, visit www.portjeffschools.org/bond/home. (TBR News Media)
2. Port Jefferson is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular Party & hayrides for residents and school district students on Oct. 31. The fun starts at 5 p.m. at the Waterview, Port Jefferson Country Club. There will be dancing, food and candy! (Port Jefferson Village Center)
3. Photo Gallery: Last weekend was a loud one for students of the Port Jefferson Comsewogue High School. Homecoming 2022 was celebrated with cheerleaders, floats, a parade and the Terryville Fire Department members throwing candy to the public. Click on the provided link to check some scenes of the big day. (TBR News Media)
4. Attention Long Island Rail Road riders, today, the trains that serve Port Jefferson and Huntington will be suspended from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The action is due to testing. LIRR suggests passengers use the Ronkonkoma line. (Huntington Now)
5. Check Patch's weekly list of jobs in and around Port Jefferson. If you see something that interests you, click on the link and apply today. (Port Jefferson Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Self-Guided Fall Art Walk - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
• Clinton Pumpkin Patch - Comsewogue School District. (Noon)
• Fall Tales: Scarecrows - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Terryville PTA McDonald's Night - Comsewogue School District. (5 p.m.)
• Halloween Bingo - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• CODA - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "We had so much fun at our very special after-hours Paint Night last week. Check out some of these masterpieces that our talented patrons created! Don't forget registration for November/December programs starts tomorrow!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Early voting starts on Saturday, October 29. Visit https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov to find nearby voting locations. (CPLIB)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Don't hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Port Jefferson Daily? Contact me at PortJefferson@Patch.com.