🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: MMSCL To Relocate Temporarily + Puzzle Night

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 67, low: 55.

Here are the top 4 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. Officials announced that Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library would be relocated to a temporary location at the beginning of June as the main branch will go into a renovation. A $26 million plan of expansion was approved back in 2019. The temporary extension will open on June 6 at 15 Herkimer St. and operate for 18 months. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. William Floyd High School teacher and principal Philip Scottowas honored his commitment to the school district at a dinner hosted by the Shirley-Mastic Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at Sunset Harbour in East Patchogue with Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico attending. (Press Release Desk)
3. Patchogue Beer Fest returns to Burgerology on Railroad Avenue. The event features local brewers serving their crafts in the parking lot with live DJs, raffles, and giveaways. The big day is set for Sunday, May 15, from 2 to 6 p.m. (Greater Long Island)
4. Nearby News: A person hit by a train at the Port Jefferson Long Island Rail Road on Tuesday is expected to survive. The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. when a pedestrian was crossing Route 112 when a train from Huntington hit the person who was then transported to Stony Brook Hospital. (Daily Voice)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Job Fair Live & In-Person! — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• The Only Requirement — MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Creative Writer's Workshop — MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night! — MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Friendly Spanish Conversation — MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Community Garden promotes the "Vegetable Gardening for Everyone" program. Come out on May 18 at 6 p.m. to learn basic ways to grow your vegetables. The Community Garden is located at 380 Bay Ave., behind the Patchogue Village Parks and Recreation Center. (Patch)
• Look at Patch's list of who's hiring throughout the Shirley-Mastic area. Good luck with your search. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• For all moon lovers and stargazers across Long Island, Patch has a special list with the best spots to watch the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse 2022 in New York! (Patch)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program will provide hands-on experience with child development, camper supervision, first aid, camp programming, developing communication skills, and working as a team!" (Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today. 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.