🌱 Smith Point Light Show Kicks Off Nov. 26 In Shirley + Happenings

Welcome back, Shirley-Mastic. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Girl Scouts Light Show kicks off on Saturday.
• Authorities are searching for a missing man in Shirley.
• Long Island Music Hall Of Fame opens this month and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 42, low: 29.

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

1. Suffolk County Girl Scouts Light Show kicks off on Saturday at Smith Point Park in Shirley. This year the Enchanted Forest is a unique addition to the event, which will run through Dec. 30. The "Chill Zone” is where visitors can enjoy music, games and a fire pit. (Patch)
2. A person went missing at the Smith Point County Marina in Shirley on Friday. Authorities received a call in which someone reported that a male who was working in the Marina had gone missing. Read the full story here. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Long Island Music Hall Of Fame is the new spot in town and will officially be open for visitors on November 25. The venue is at Stony Brook Main Street. It features memorabilia that once belonged to artists like Billy Joel, Debbie Gibson, Joan Jett and others. (Patch)
4. The Brookhaven board approved a $329.7 million budget for 2023 with a vote of 6-0 on Thursday. With the new plan, property taxes are expected to increase by 1.92% on standard homes. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving Playdough Drop-In - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Animal Origami - MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)
• Wine Pairing - five Course Dinner at Whiskey Neat. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The state approved the construction plan of an offshore wind farm on Long Island. The project features over 100 turbines that will form the Sunrise Wind. Part of the project is an electric cable installation connecting the Sunrise Wind Farm to Smith Point Park In Shirley. Read the full story here. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• Patch has its weekly Real Estate list with the most recent properties for sale in the Shirley-Mastic area. Visit the link to see if something catches your eye and find your house today. (Patch)
• "Travis Dickson, 28, is accused of speeding drunk and high when his BMW struck a Toyota carrying 9-year-old Angel Salas, the DA says." (Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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