🌱'Anti-Bias' Dropped From Task Force's Name In Smithtown +Luau Party

Morning, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Protests rise after "Anti-Bias" was dropped from the town's Task Force name.
• Community Luau Party at Mills Pond.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

A thundershower in spots. High: 85, Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. A member of the Smithtown Board resigned after the "Anti-Bias" was dropped from the town's Task Force name and was changed to "Unity Council." The decision was approved on July 11 by 5-0 votes and has stirred protests among activists. Read the full story here. (Fox News)
2. Luxor at Mills Pond is hosting a huge Summer Community Party at its Saint James facility on July 19 from noon to 2 p.m.! Visit the Smithtown Patch Calendar for all details! (Patch)
3. Have you seen him? Suffolk police sought a man who stole merchandise from the Smithtown Stop & Shop at 291 West Main Street. Cameras showed the suspect leaving the store on June 23 with $1,000 worth of unpaid products. Visit the link I've shared to see a picture of the suspect and contact 1-800-220-TIPS or online at www.P3Tips.com if you have any information. (Daily Voice)
4. Attention wine lovers in the neighborhood, the Jazz Loft In Stony Brook is now offering bottles of wine to concertgoers! A bottle launch event was hosted this week to celebrate the good news, and now fans of Jazz can appreciate the blues while sipping their favs! For more information, please visit https://www.thejazzloft.org/. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Wednesday, July 19

• Town Board Meeting - Special - Town of Smithtown Meetings. (10:30 a.m.)
• Free Community Luau Party. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• St James/Smithtown Little League: "Our 10u Baseball All-Stars are one win away from a trip to States! An 11-0 victory over Syosset this evening moved these boys a step closer to the Section 4E title. Go Bulls!" (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "We are so thankful for our partnerships! Today, we are highlighting Buttafuoco & Associates, LLC. To learn more about their services, visit here: https://www.1800nowhurt.com/." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "There's still time to sign up for our summer concert with Brady Rymer on July 27!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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