🌱 Board Approves Tax Exemption For Senior Citizens + Police Blotter

Morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Tax exemption for Smithtown citizens.
• Winter scavenger at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve.
• Know details of the condominium community proposed in Kings Park and more!

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Some senior citizens in Smithtown will be able to enjoy retirement without stressing over property taxes. The board approved a tax exemption for those with a limited income. The announcement was sent by email directly to those who qualify. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. Are you brave enough to dress for the weather and join a Winter Scavenger Hunt at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve? If so, invite family and friends for Saturday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. The list includes natural and silly things to be found! Call (631) 265-1054 and reserve your spot today. (AARP Events)
3. A developer presented a proposal to build a condominium community in Kings Park which, if approved, would be the most significant enterprise since 1960. About $189.5 million is the estimated cost for 391 residential units, including recreational areas. The announcement comes after Gov. Kathy Hochul stated her intention to add 800,000 new homes in NY in the next 10 years. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Smithtown Public Library invites the community to travel into the discussion of different books every third Thursday of the month. The next meeting is set for March 16 at 10:45 a.m. in the SM-Meeting Room B Program. Visit here to register. Hope to see you there! (Smithtown Public Library)
5. Smithtown Patch released the Police Blotter for March 5- 11. Among recent police activity and reports in the area, are crimes of grand larceny. The community needs to be aware of an increase in phone scams on Long Island. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• St. JAMES EPISCOPAL Church - accepting donations of Slightly Used Items. (9 a.m.)
• All Abilities Sensory Movie (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Construction Zone (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• HSW - Mini College Fair - Smithtown High School-West. (10:19 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• New Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (1 p.m.)
• Leprechaun Hats (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3 p.m.)
• Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Top Ten Organizing Tips (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)
• Retro Game Night (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7 p.m.)
• Zumba (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A Stony Brook Social worker student from Kings Park, Caroline Smith, had a special meeting with Legislator Rob Trotta as part of an assignment. (Smithtown Matters)
  
• SSPJ School: "Congratulations to the students who participated in the First Annual Zone 5 Spelling Bee! First Place-Anneregie from Trinity Regional, Second Place-Rose from St. Patrick’s and Third Place-Jack from SSPJ! Way to go!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "St. Anthony's Junior Ring Day was held on Friday, March 10. Congratulations to our St. Patrick alumni!" (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "We had a blast at Lego League at the Nesconset Building. Check out some of our Lego creations!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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