🌱 Shirley Man Suspect In Catalytic Converters Theft + Happenings

Hello again, neighbors. It's Friday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• A Shirley man is facing charges for allegedly stealing catalytic converters.
• Save the date for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; breezy, mild. High: 58, low: 34.

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

1. A Shirley man is facing charges for allegedly stealing six catalytic converters in Wading River. The pieces were stolen from the W.E.S. Trailer Services facility in December 2021. The Shirley-Mastic Patch has the whole story. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. Save the date for the neighborhood's St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce hosts the event on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. on Main Street! If you want to participate or enter a float, visit here to fill out a form. (Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce)
3. No injuries were reported on Thursday's shooting at a Bellport home. The shots were fired on Macdonald Avenue around 1 a.m. Police said no arrests were made, and the incident continues to be investigated. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Many restaurants celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023 with great deals and unique treats! Long Island News 12 lists lots of places to spend the holiday! Click on the link to check what is available! (News12)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Advanced Battle of the Books - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Celebrate P.S. I Love You Day at the Library. (5 p.m.)
• Pizza and a Movie - MMS Community Library. (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is hosting the Celebrate P.S. I Love You Day at the Library on Friday. The community is invited to stop by to create crafts with quotes of encouragement. You don't need to register to participate. (Patch Events)
• Nearby News: Five people robbed L.I. Gold Mine Jewelry in Smithtown on Wednesday. Police said a woman wearing a mask was buzzed into the store at 135 West Main Street but held the door open for four armed men. The group held employees at gunpoint while others smashed the displays and stole a large amount of jewelry. Read the whole story here. (Patch)
• " The English Beat, U.K. ska masters key in the genre's revival of the 70s and 80s who developed a cult following stateside, will take the stage of the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on March 28, according to a promotional." (Patchogue Patch)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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