🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Redevelopment Plan Raises Concerns + Events

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all you need to know about what's happening in the community today...

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 76, low: 62.

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

1. Some residents are concerned about a possible redevelopment plan in Mastic Beach. As part of the project, a new road would be open where some houses are located. A resident expressed concerns about losing her property due to construction. (News 12 Long Island)
2. A rabbit adoption event will be held at the Feed and Farm at 674 Montauk Ave. in Shirley. All rabbits are spayed, ready to go to their new homes! The event is set for June 26. (Patch)
3. Mastic Beach resident Kim Feliciano released her first book, “Edna the Egg.” Feliciano works as an educator for the Suffolk County Farm and is passionate about children's literature and nature. "Edna the Egg" is available at Amazon and Barnes & Nobles. (Long Island Advance)
4. Suffolk County police had an active shooter drill on Wednesday as part of its school safety training program. The simulation was held at an elementary school in Ronkonkoma with over 120 officers. (News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Water Play at Shirley Beach — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (11 a.m.)
• Virtual — Teen Trivia — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Family Game Night — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a seminar at the Wertheim National Wildlife in Shirley. For those who want to learn about ticks on Long Island and how to protect themselves, the event will be held on June 25 at 10 a.m. in the Visitor Center. (Wertheim Wildlife Refuge)
• Wallet Hub: "2022’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America." (Wallet Hub)
• Patch: "Patch has launched an all-new mortgage center to help you better understand what home financing options are available to you." (Patch)

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• 11th Annual Hamptons Youth Triathlon. (July 16)
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• Behind The Scoreboard — Build It and They Will Come (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.