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🌱 Patch AM: How a bitter year ended in a shakeup for Port’s water board
And on the Port Washington Patch calendar - Coding for Kids

Good day Port Washington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a bitter year ended in a shakeup for Port’s water board
Also on today's calendar: Join the Sweetest Party! TNC Chocolate Lab 1st Year Open House and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Port Washingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Port Washingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 43 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Port Washington water commissioner Brandon Kurz loses reelection bid (newsday.com) — Port Washington residents have a new Water Pollution Control District commissioner after challenger Joseph D’Alonzo defeated incumbent Brandon Kurz in Tuesday’s election, 947 votes to 303. The race followed months of tension over Kurz’s role with the Port Washington Police Athletic League and control of Sunset Park, and D’Alonzo will begin his three-year term in January.
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📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Coding for Kids
Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
4:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Join the Sweetest Party! TNC Chocolate Lab 1st Year Open House
TNC Chocolate Lab , 195 Manorhaven Blvd , Port Washington
10:00 am - Crafty Owls: DIY Ornament
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
3:30 pm - Port Washington Play Troupe Presents - "Meet Me in St. Louis - A Radio Play"
Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
7:00 pm - Parent/Child Hanukkah Latkes ~ 1 pm
The Cooking Lab , 160 Main St , Port Washington
1:00 pm - Ecotherapy - Deep rest and reflection as the year comes to a close
Sands Point Preserve , 127 Middle Neck Rd , Sands Point
10:30 am - Hempstead House Tours - Tours at 12pm & 2pm
Hempstead House , 127 Middle Neck Rd , Sands Point
12:00 pm - Parent/Child Gingerbread Workshop ~ 1 pm
The Cooking Lab , 160 Main St , Port Washington
1:00 pm - Port Washington Play Troupe Presents - "Meet Me in St. Louis - A Radio Play"
Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
3:00 pm - Glenn Miller Orchestra
Jeanne Rimsky Theater - Landmark on Main Street , 232 Main St , Port Washington
7:00 pm - Little Hands, Big Discoveries
Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
10:30 am - Repair Cafe
Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Saturday December 20
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tweezerman International LLC posted a job opening for PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER in Port Washington. Apply here.
- Mathnasium posted a job opening for Mathnasium Math Instructor / Tutor in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roslyn
- Roslyn Varsity Boys Volleyball claims second straight Nassau County Division II title (longislandpress.com)
- Review: Greek-owned Landmark Diner in Roslyn on Long Island, New York (hellenicnews.com)
- Mineola Mustangs win marching band State Championship (longislandpress.com)
Manhasset
- Ex-gubernatorial aide, husband used her position to 'enrich themselves,' with kickbacks, bribes from Chinese companies, prosecutor argues at trial's close (newsday.com)
- Manhasset auction draws bids for retired Indians gear (longislandpress.com)
- Manhasset Public Schools unveils renovated historic theater (longislandpress.com)
Glen Cove
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-- The Patch AM Team
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