🌱 Identity Of Missing Boater Released + MMSC Library Happenings

Morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with your fresh edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Missing boater identified.
• MMSC Library hosts the "Going from Worrier to Warrior" program.
• Moriches Chamber of Commerce Veterans Parade and more!

But first, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny. High: 70, low: 55.

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Here are the top four stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. Suffolk police confirmed that the owner of the Vessel boat that was found washed up at the Smith Point State Park in Shirley had been identified as 52-year-old Todd Mauro from Ronkonkoma. He was last seen Sunday morning in Patchogue. Searches were suspended Monday night. (Patch)
2. Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library features the "Going from Worrier to Warrior" program. Coach Linda Mazza will teach techniques to help with inner strength and positivism. The session starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Register here. (Patch Events)
3. Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6. The event starts at 2 p.m. at the Corner of Main Street and Adelaide in East Moriches. All are welcome to join and support our local veterans. (Moriches CofC)
4. Rashawn Brinkley, 27, from Medford, has been charged with first-degree sexual for abusing two boys at Gordon Heights Park on Oct. 7. The victims spotted Brinkley back at the park and alerted a family member, who called the police. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Pizza and a Movie - MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Care-Package Drive for Our Veterans at MMSCL. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• The family of Gabby Petito is suing the Moab City Police with a $50 million lawsuit. Petito's family claims that police officers could have prevented the tragedy if the domestic violence protocol had been followed during the traffic stop. (Patch)
• "Suffolk police have identified the boater of the vessel found Sunday night washed up on the beach of Smith Point County Park in Shirley as a Ronkonkoma man who left a boatyard in nearby Patchogue that morning." (Patch)
• Patch has a list of five new houses available for sale in Shirley-Mastic. If you see anything that interests you, click on the listing to learn more and find your home today. (Patch)

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Events:

• Westhampton Beach Brewing Company Fall Funk Festival. (November 5)
• Learn strategies to reduce pain and stress with Hospital for Special Surgery. (November 7)
• Catholic Charities of Long Island - "Open House" Direct Support Professional Job Fair. (November 10)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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