🌱 Downtown Revitalization Plan + Outdoor Musicals + Photo Gallery

Hello, Smithtown! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily. Let's start this day with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83, low: 66.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Sewage problems in Smithtown's downtown may end with the revitalization plan, which includes building drainage basins on a site located at Nissequogue River State Park. The proposal was presented by town officials at a meeting earlier this month. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Not all theaters have four walls! Elephant & Piggie's musicals will be performed outside the Smithtown Historical Society throughout July. The shows are based on the Mo Willems' books that have been a favorite among young readers. Check the schedule of the events here. (Patch)
3. St. James Elementary School Principal MaryGrace Lynch is starting a new chapter this summer, retiring after 20 years of dedication to our district. Office assistant Jane Groneman, teacher Patti Petrucelli and lunch monitor Ida Margiotta also retired this summer. (Smithtown Matters)
4. Multiple beaches are closed for swimming in Suffolk County due to the discovery of bacteria in the water that can cause gastrointestinal issues, sore throat, and eye infections. The New York State health department released a guide with sites that should be avoided. (NYSHD)
5. Photo Gallery: Check out some photos of the graduates of the Smithtown High School Class of 2022. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Preventing Elder Fraud & Identity Theft (Smithtown Library). (10 a.m.)
• Big Bubbles (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Not Quite Narwhal (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Read, Sing, and Play (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Pilates with Lisa (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those interested in having fun with Goat Yoga, Smithtown Historical Society will host an evening session with friendly and interactive friends. Tickets are $28 per person. The class starts at 5:30 p.m. (Eventbrite)
  
• Patch: "In search of a four-legged family member? These pets are waiting for their forever home in Smithtown area shelters." (Patch)
• WalletHub: "2022’s Best and Worst places for 4th of July celebrations." (Wallethub)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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