🌱Downtown Improvements Grants + Teacher Allegations Against District

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Smithtown Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 80, low: 63.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Business and property owners in Smithtown will have to "Beauty up!" Town officials are offering $250,000 in improvement grants to be invested in new doors, windows, and walkways to give a nice "look" to our downtown. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Smithtown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Secaur spoke about the allegations made by Smithtown school district teacher Josh Tilton about being fired due to his association with the LGBTQ community on a social media post on Tuesday. Secaur said the claims are inaccurate. (News12)
3. For those looking for a home to buy in the Smithtown area, check out these five new houses available on the market. (Smithtown Patch)
4. For those who want to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11, special ceremonies will be hosted throughout Suffolk County on the 21st Anniversary of 9/11. Check out locations and times of events. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Library Playdate (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)
• Friday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (2:15 p.m.)
• Stay and Play (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Smithtown adoptable pet of the week: Jenna." (Smithtown Patch)
• SSPJ School: "God bless our Academy students! Welcome back!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Last week, members of our Fire Prevention Division participated in a Hazardous Materials Technician training course hosted by the Office of the Fire Marshal." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Join our friends at the Suffolk County Police Department 4th Precinct next Wednesday for Coffee with a Cop! Coffee with a Cop is a great opportunity for one-on-one interactions with our men and women in law enforcement." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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Events:

• Montauk Seafood Festival. (September 10)
• Hallockville 41st Annual Country Fair & Craft Show. (September 17)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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