🌱Fish Monitoring Devices At Smith Point +

Rise and shine, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 30, low: 19.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Sunrise Wind Farm developers are planning to install fish-monitoring devices at Smith Point County Park in Shirley. The devices will facilitate the study of fish movement and health. If the devices are similar to the ones installed at the Hamptons, they will consist of large concrete blocks dropped onto the seafloor. (Newsday/Requires Subscription)
2. A colonial located near the historic St. George Estate site is up for sale in Shirley. The property is located at 45 Margin Drive W, Shirley, just a few minutes from the Fire Island National Seashore, and is in the market for $799,000. (Patch)
3. Looking for a job? Take a look at the Shirley-Mastic area job openings. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
4. Walmart lifts mask mandate for vaccinated employees. However, the pharmacists working in the store still will wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. (News12)
5. Nearby News: A pack of riders blocked traffic at Woodside Avenue, near Route 112 on Sunday afternoon in East Patchogue. According to the police, a passenger of a car was punched in a fight with another male who was part of the pack that blocked traffic. One of the cars was damaged during the incident but no arrests were made. The police continue to investigate the incident. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Gentle Yoga for Beginners - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Sensory Play - IN-PERSON - MMS Community Library. (11 a.m.)
• Case Manager - MMS Community Library. (All Day)

From my notebook:

1. The Riverhead Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Autumn Tucker, age 14, who is missing from Little Flower Children’s Service in Wading River. Autumn left the Little Flower Children’s Services campus in Wading River, on Saturday at approximately 5:40 p.m. on her own and without permission, Riverhead Police said in a press release Sunday. She left in an unknown direction with an unknown destination, police said. No foul play is suspected, according to the press release. (RiverheadLOCAL)
2. Here's the Shirley-Mastic weather forecast for the week ahead. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Enter the “Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back” essay contest! Here’s your chance to win a Space Science badge that’s gone to outer space! Learn more by clicking the link in our bio." (Instagram)
4. Nextdoor Neighbor, Mastic: I'm a general contractor. I do sheetrock, spackle, trim flooring, framing doors and windows, drop ceilings, paint cabinets, decks, sheds and pool houses. I can fulfill all handyman needs. Call me for an estimate at 631-745-9982. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead