🌱 Some Oppose New Starbucks Plan In Shirley + Upcoming Events

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town. Today's issue includes...

• Starbucks drive-thru to open in Shirley.
• Shirley -Mastic Chamber of Commerce to host an inaugural Casino Night.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; a morning shower. High: 49, low: 35.

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

1. Some residents oppose the plans to open a Starbucks drive-thru on Montauk Highway in Shirley. Councilman Dan Panico shared details of the project on his social media, which caused some to express their concerns about the chain coffee shop "killing" small businesses such as Tend Coffee, located across the street from the plaza. Read the whole story here. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. Mastics & Shirley Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Inaugural Casino Night. The event is open to the public and is set for March. Food, fun and raffles will be offered. Tickets can be purchased at the CofC website. (Shirley-Mastic CofC)
3. For those who want to be updated on the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Project, there is a page with all the progress and other details the community would be interested in following. You can access the content here. (MMSCL)
4. A new accusation against Rep. George Santos is being investigated. Santos is accused of stealing money from a GoFundMe campaign to help a veteran's dog. Santo's defense team said the dog did not need surgery, so the money was used to benefit other dogs. Read the full story at LI News 12. (LI News 12)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Advanced Battle - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Escape from the Vault of Ice - MMS Community Library. (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Grace Care Mobil Soup will distribute free meals on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2:15 p.m. at 28a Industrial Blvd, in Medford. All are welcome to participate. (Patch)
• Save the date for the Fabulous 50s & 60s Nostalgia Car Club 2023 at the VFW Post 2913. The event is planned for Sunday, Feb. 19, and will offer food, car races, raffles, and more! The Shirley-Mastic Patch will remind all readers of this event as it approaches. (Vanderbilt Cup Races)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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