🌱 American Roadside Burgers Closes In Smithtown + Happenings In Town

Hey, Smithtown. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. In today's Daily, we have these stories and more...

• American Roadside Burgers closes in the neighborhood.
• Menorah lighting ceremonies on the North Shore.
• Homes for sale and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 44, low: 28.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. American Roadside Burgers announced its permanent closure of the Smithtown location, according to a note from the owners. They decided to close based on the rising costs of goods. The eatery has another location in Charlotte, NC, which remains open. (Greater Long Island)
2. Multiple locations in the neighborhood will be hosting menorah lighting ceremonies. One of the locations is at the Commack Corner Shopping Center parking lot on Monday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. If you would like to learn more places to go on the North Shore, visit the TBR News Media link to see dates and addresses. (TBR News Media)
3. Smithtown HS East Chamber Choir brought its talents to perform at the LIMEHOF. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame has recently opened its doors in Stony Brook. Music teacher Mark Hegreness leads the choir. Visit the link to see a picture of our local carolers! (TBR News Media)
4. For those looking forward to enjoying sweet treats over the holidays, Patch has a list of businesses on Long Island to go to for fun-sized cupcakes. If you have a place to recommend in your neighborhood, visit the link and tell us about it! (Patch)
5. Purchasing a home can bring incredible satisfaction and gratification. Those who are "walking on the road" of house hunting in the area, check out the newest five houses for sale in Smithtown. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Shooting Star Storytime (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Beauty And The Beast Jr at Smithtown theater. (2 p.m.)
• Meals on Wheels Placemats (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk animal shelter, Paws Unite, needs donations to remain open. After many years of rescuing animals, the nonprofit is facing the danger of closure due to a lack of funding. If you want to help the little fur friends who depend on the shelter to have a second chance, click here. (News 12 Long Island)
• The Town of Smithtown is inviting kiddos and teens in the neighborhood to write holiday cards to the senior citizens who may be alone during the holidays. Participants can customize their cards and email or drop them off at the Town Hall to be distributed to the Senior halls and local nursing homes. Click here to see the card templates. (Town Of Smithtown)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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