🌱 Ebo Hill Owner Pleads Not Guilty In Town Code Citation + Happenings

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smithtown Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue of the Daily, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Town alleges mansion owner tried to rent an illegal apartment.
• Aide worker arrested for fraudulent purchases.
• Sweetbriar Center to host a holiday party and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 48, low: 30.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Town of Smithtown officials are alleging Richard Albano tried to rent part of his Ebo Hill mansion in Smithtown illegally. According to the town attorney Albano advertised the rental of an illegal apartment attached to the property at Edgewood Avenue in Smithtown in July, which violates the town's code. The case was brought to court, and Richard pleaded not guilty. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Shatia Parker was arrested Saturday for using her elderly customer credit card in seventeen grocery store purchases in Smithtown. The senior citizen's family noticed the transactions after closely looking at the receipts. Shatia had her professional resume on the website care.com. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Smithtown Sweetbriar is inviting the community to Jingle and Mingle at the Holiday Party for Wildlife on Saturday, Dec. 10, from Noon to 3 p.m. The kids will have the chance to take pictures and crafts and to see the residents doing short performances. Food and refreshments will be sold at the event. (Sweetbriar Center)
4. Have you heard about the Town of Smithtown Handyman Program for Seniors residents aged over 62? If you are interested in doing minor housework for other senior citizens in the community, visit take a look at the Senior Citizens Home Maintenance Program guideline to learn all about this opportunity. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Baby Bounce (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Teen 3D Design and Printing Club (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4 p.m.)
• HSW - HSW Senior Banquet - Smithtown High School-West. (6 p.m.)
• Infusible Ink Pillowcases (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Acupuncture and Wellness (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)
• SEPTA Meeting - Smithtown CSD. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Paws of War will be at Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building at 3:30 p.m. to teach all about the nonprofit and what services are offered. Click here for more information and to register. (Smithtown Public Library)
  
• Mark on your calendar the Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club 5K Turkey Trot on Nov. 24. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at Lawrence Avenue School in Smithtown. (Town of Smithtown)
• Smithtown Fire Department fire trucks will light up the Smithtown streets with a Christmas Parade on Dec. 17. Smithtown Patch will update residents with the time and routes as the department releases the information. Stay tuned! (Smithtown Fire Department Via Social Media)

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— Debora Whitehead

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