🌱 MMSC Library Heads Into 2023 With A Financial Seminar + Happenings

Happy New Year! Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more...

• Check out some MMSCL Events!
• Flood Mitigation Project to raise Bellhaven Road.
• Job fair to be hosted nearby and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with decreasing clouds. High: 55, low: 33.

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

1. Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library will welcome a Flushing Banking representative to help those who want advice to reach their financial goals in 2023. Visit here to register. (Patch Events)
2. MMSC Library wants to support pets who need a new home! If you're going to help this cause, bring your donations to the Mastic Center from Jan. 2-13. All donations are going to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter. There are also volunteer opportunities for all! Visit the link for details. (MMSC Library)
3. The Town of Brookhaven earns $910,000 in grants as part of the Flood Mitigation Project. The money will be invested to raise Bellhaven Road in Brookhaven. Floods and storms often impact the area. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• New Year’s Day Hike to Old Inlet - Fire Island National Park. (9 a.m.)
• New Year's Day Walk at Fire Island Lighthouse. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nearby Event: Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting a Job Fair at Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Jan. 12. If you are looking forward to starting the new year with a new job, that's an excellent opportunity. The event begins at 1 p.m. (Eventbrite)
• George Santo's case resulted in a new bill to help prevent future office-seekers from lying. The bill proposes that candidates present their educational history and background under oath. Punishment would be given to the ones who fabricate information to be elected. (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please 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 Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.