🌱Check Pumpkin Prices Near Port Jefferson + Pink Month Awareness

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including updates on:

• Town Board appoints Mitchell Pally as part of the Mitchell Pally for Development Industrial and the Local Development Corp. member.
• Fall is for pumpkin fun. Know how much you will be expected to spend this year.
• Mather Hospital launches its Pink Month campaign.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle. High: 61, low: 54.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Brookhaven Town officials appointed Mitchell Pally to Development Industrial Agency and the Local Development Corp. on Monday. Mitchell had been part of the leadership of the Long Island Builders since 2010. (Patch)
2. Pumpkin season is here, and Americans are expected to spend $804 million on pumpkins in 2022, according to data from finder.cost. This year, the approximate cost of a pumpkin is $5.40 compared to $4.83 in 2021. Check prices and locations here for those who want to know the pumpkin prices in Port Jefferson before heading to a patch here. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Christopher Scardino is the new assistant principal of Edna Louise Spear Elementary in Port Jefferson. Scardino has been working on Long Island schools for a number of years and has professional experience in budgeting, staffing, training and school administration. He will serve Port Jefferson District for the 2022-23 school year. (Port Jefferson School District)
4. Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson is educating our community by promoting Breast Cancer Awareness this month. Po'Boy Brewing is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday and will donate the proceeds to the hospital to support research and programs for survivors. (Port Jefferson Chamber Of Commerce)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Chairobics - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Hook & Ladder Program - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Chess - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• CODA - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Families looking forward to keeping kiddos busy this season, the Port Jefferson Free Library offers museum passes online! Plan your visit and have fun indoors in the cold season. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
• Attention job searchers in the Port Jefferson area, don't forget to check Patch's weekly list of the newest job postings in and around Port Jefferson. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "We have some incredible prizes this year at The Village Golf Outing. The first “hole-in-one” on Hole number 2 wins a 2-year Honda Pilot lease sponsored by Mariano Rivera Honda." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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