🌱 BOE Approves Armed Guards To Patrol Smithtown Schools + Happenings

Hi there, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about...

• Smithtown BOE approved armed guards in school district buildings.
• Supervisor Edward Wehrheim talks about new projects.
• Smithtown Blood Drive guide and more!

But first, today's weather:

Rain through the day. High: 54, Low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Board of Education approved armed guards in school district buildings. The decision was announced on Wednesday to prevent harmful situations for students and staff as active shootings are increasing nationwide. (Smithtown Patch)
2. The new year brings improvement projects to Smithtown, according to Supervisor Edward Wehrheim. In a recent interview, Wehrheim spoke about future initiatives to benefit residents with disabilities, protecting our environment, downtown revitalization, and more. The Smithtown Patch has the story. (Smithtown Patch)
3. For those who would like to donate to the Town of Smithtown Blood Drive in March, please look at this complete guide with everything you have to know before going. The event is set for March 1 at the Smithtown Landing Country Club from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Remember that one single donation can help to save up to three lives! (Smithtown Matters)
4. Paws Of War received a generous gift from Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown. The company presented the Nesconset nonprofit with a brand new Sprinter Van to be used on missions to rescue dogs and cats statewide! (Smithtown Matters)
5. The Smithtown Patch congratulates students Alyssa Tartamella and Oliva Marte from Great Hollow Middle School in Smithtown for winning gold medals in the Empire State Winter Olympic Games. The competition took place in Lake Placid in February. Visit the link to see pictures of our local athletes! (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Family Connect Night (Grades K-8) - Smithtown CSD. (All Day)
• Chronic Disease Self-Management (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Smithtown Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Town Board Meeting - Town of Smithtown Meetings. (2 p.m.)
• Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow. (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Book Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Little Book Buddies (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Game Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Bingo Night for Adults (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Do you know a Star Student you’d like the rest of New York to know, too?
  Look beyond report cards, though future problem solvers who excel academically fit the definition, too, and we’d love to hear about them." (Patch)
• Kings Park Chamber of Commerce will host its Persons of the Year Awards Dinner Dance on March 9 at Stonebridge Golf Links in Smithtown. A three-course dinner will follow a cocktail hour. Visit the link to learn about all honorees and for more information. (Kings Park CofC)
• Save the date for the Irish Luck On The Farm at Smithtown Historical Society on March 12! The event starts at 11 a.m. featuring a petting zoo, step dancing, food, and Irish heritage celebrations for $5 per person. (Smithtown Historical Society)

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— Debora Whitehead

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