🌱 Teen Struck At A Parking Lot In Mastic Beach + Family Day Event

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• A teenager was intentionally hit by a car in a bagel shop parking lot in the neighborhood.
• WF School District is hiring.
• Suffolk Sheriff's Family Day community event and more.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 60, low: 39.

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

1. A teenager was hit by a car at a parking shop of a bagel shop near William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach. The incident resulted from a previous confrontation between the car driver and the teen on Friday night. Read the full story here. (Mastic/Shirley Patch)
   
2. William Floyd School District has an employment opportunity on its security team. Multiple security guard positions are available. Check the posts, application requirements, salary and benefits here. (Patch)
3. The Suffolk Sheriff's Open House And Family Day community event returns after two years of cancellation on Sunday. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. Come out to enjoy exhibits, jail tours, truck rides and more! (Patchogue Patch)
4. Nearby News: On Thursday, Medford Fire Department battled a blaze at a Medford-based Tractor Supply Company located at Route 112. Officials reports said the building was unoccupied during the incident. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Spanish for Kids: Preschool - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• October Big Day at Wertheim - MMS Community Library (11 a.m.)
• Super Soccer Stars - MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• MMS Community Library is hosting an off-site event called "October Big Day" at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Ms. Hillary will wait for all to come out and celebrate the birds of our community on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon. (MMSCL)
• Suffolk Times: "A federal judge has thrown out a suit brought by the Brinkmann family to block Southold Town’s pursuit of eminent domain on a Mattituck property where they hope to build a new hardware store." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept: "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year in the United States, about 264,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and 42,000 women die from the disease." (Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "As a member of the Girl Scout family, you know firsthand how Girl Scouts are creating our future. From climbing mountains to breaking through glass ceilings, Girl Scouts dream big and make our world better." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Don't hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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