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🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Summer Camp At Wertheim Refuge + Kit Alert
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Shirley-Mastic.

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 84, low: 64.
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Here are the top 3 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:
- Kit alert at the MMS Community Library! Baby Book Bundle will be available Monday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Mastic Recreation Center. (MMSC Library)
- Barrens to Bay Summer Camp is back at the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. The camp will run from June 27 until Aug. 12! Kids will enjoy a week of hiking and exploring the Carmans River. (Patch)
- Suffolk Police is asking for help to identify a man that was found injured in a parking lot located on Montauk Highway in Patchogue. The man died from his wounds on Sunday at a local hospital. Anyone with any information that will lead to the man's identification is asked to call 631-852-6392. (Patch)
Today in Shirley-Mastic:
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- Summer With Us — School's Out for Summer Celebration at William Floyd Elementary. (10 a.m.)
- Free Meals for those in need at VOFW. (2:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Suffolk County Parks: "As a reminder, the outer beach at Shinnecock East Oceanside is closed to all vehicles. The Bayside is open, with no driving beyond the posted barricades." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
- Patch: "Patch has launched an all-new mortgage center to help you better understand what home financing options are available to you." (Patch)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, South Shirley: "Based out of Shirley. Call for all your irrigation needs!" (Nextdoor)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.
— Debora Whitehead
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