🌱 William Floyd School District COVID Protocols Updates + Events

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Let's start this weekend with a quick dive into the most important things around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• William Floyd School District to keep masks and vaccines optional.
• Events in the Shirley area.
• Mental health resources and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and colder. High: 39, low: 30.

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

1. William Floyd School District published a letter sent to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul requesting to keep masks and vaccination optional. Read the whole story here. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. The next session of the home improvement workshop hosted by the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is on Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. These series are perfect for the ones who want to learn how to improve their house and maintenance. You can bring photos of your projects if you need advice. (Patch Events)
3. Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce is selling tickets for the celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the Rotary Club and the 75th Anniversary of Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. Admissions are $75 per person for a hot buffet dinner, raffles, and dance floor. For more information and to buy tickets, visit here. (Moriches CofC)
4. There will be a lot of events hosted on Long Island this weekend in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit the link I've shared to check what's happening and plan a memorable time with friends and family. (Mommy Poppins)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Grand Opening of the Mastic Beach Satellite Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Job/Career Counseling - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Vision Board Day – Hooray! - MMS Community Library. (1 p.m.)
• Shelter Pet Food and Toy Drive at MMSCL. (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A newly remodeled Burger King is now open on Ocean Avenue. The eatery is operating at 2250 N. Ocean Ave. About $1.8 million were invested in giving the fast-food chain spot a "new face."(Long Island Business News)
  
• For those looking for mental health resources, Long Island News 12 put a guide together with contacts of services available in the tri-state. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental issues, don't hesitate to reach out for help! (LI News12)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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