🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Small Business Class At MMSCL + Arrest Report

Morning, Shirley-Mastic! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Now, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 84, low: 76.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Mastic Beach resident Jermaine Gerald, 42, was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon on July 30. The arrest took place on Central Islip. According to the police, Gerald resisted the arrest. (Patch)
2. The MMS Community Library Small Business Mentoring will be hosted via Zoom on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. For those who want to start a small business but need guidance, make an appointment here. (Patch)
3. William Floyd School District students did an excellent job using their carpentry skills to build a bench and plant holder at the William Floyd Academy. Carpenter teacher Joseph Brand led the class. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Surfcasting Clinic at Watch Hill — Fire Island National Park. (9 a.m.)
• Farmers Market at Avery Ave. (10 a.m.)
• Pirates in the Bathtub at Mastic Rec Center. (11 a.m.)
• Grace Ministries Food Giveaway. (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "Shinnecock East is now fully open for camping and day trips on the outer beach. As a reminder, all pets must be kept on a leash at all times." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Suffolk County Parks: "Notice for this Sunday, Aug. 7, the Smith Point County Park is having its annual Triathlon." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "For children and families fighting a critical illness, a wish is much more than a nice thing. It's not just a gift or a singular moment in time. It's a tool to help kids find the strength to fight." (Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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