🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Smith Point Bridge To Be Rebuilt + Workshop

Hello and happy Sunday! This morning, I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening locally. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Sunny, nice, and less humid. High: 80, low: 62.

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

1. The Suffolk County Public Works said the new Smith Point Bridge construction in Shirley is expected to start in 2024. The Bridge has connected the community to Fire Island since 1959, and it has been announced that it's time to rebuild it. (News12)
   
2. Ms. Sam and Mr. Keith will be at the Mastic Recreation Center on Monday, July 11, to lead the 3D Print Workshop. Come to learn the basics of the new technology at 5:30 p.m. (MMSCL)
   
3. MacArthur Airport is ready to invest $14 million to upgrade safety systems. The airport received the grants through the Federal Government infrastructure law. The main terminal plus the fire safety systems are expected to be upgraded. (News 12 Long Island)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Open House with FREE Classes at Live and Direct. (3 p.m.)
• Catch of the Day - Fire Island National Park. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "We are happy to report that the piping plovers at Shinnecock East have successfully raised three chicks to fledglings (can now fly)! We immediately reopen today for day tripping and camping on our outer beach." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• The Artisan is now open on River Avenue in Patchogue serving American dishes cooked by Chef Jay Tapper. The new business is owned by local contractors David and Jacob Zwaik of DJT Group. (Greater Long Island)
• For those interested in the police activity in Suffolk County, look at Patch's arrest report for July 8. (Patch)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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