🌱 Grants To Invest In Sewerage Upgrades In Smithtown + Weekend Fun

Hey, neighbors! It's Friday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Suffolk County will grant $13 million to be invested in sewer projects in Smithtown.
• The Spring Farm Festival kicks off this weekend.
• Treat mom to a tea party at Smithtown Library and more.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Suffolk County will grant $13 million to be invested in the Smithtown downtown sewer project. The sewer project on Lake Avenue in St. James will benefit from $3 million out of the grants. This is a developing story, and updates will follow. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. The Community Spring Farm Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society is set for May 13. Many outdoor attractions will be offered, topped off with local food trucks! Tickets are available at the Smithtown Historical Society website. (Smithtown Chronicle)
3. The 2023 season has officially started for the Town of Smithtown Senior Softball Team. The opening day was held at the Flynn Memorial Park on May 9. If you are interested or know someone who will be 59 by the end of the year and want to join the league, contact the Smithtown Senior Center at 631-360-7616. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. The Smithtown Public Library (Commack Building) is set to celebrate mothers with a Mother's Day Iced Tea party on Saturday, May 13, at 3 p.m. Kids will make crafts and enjoy treats with their special one! (Smithtown Chronicle)
5. A new space is coming to the Avalon Nature Preserve Park! The Head of the Harbor granted permits for developing a Birdsfoot Farm. In addition, a farm stand will be available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering flowers, vegetables, and fresh eggs. (Avalon Preserve Park)

Today in Smithtown:

• Arts-In-Ed Meeting Virtual — Smithtown Csd. (10:30 a.m.)
• Everything Mortgage from Basics to Creative Financing in Smithtown. (1:30 p.m.)
• Arcadia Planting Day at Avalon Barn. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Don’t waste time making reservations if you plan to celebrate Mom with brunch at her favorite Smithtown restaurant on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 14, this year." (Smithtown Patch)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "The ladies are looking forward to showing off their annual haircut at Saturday's Spring Farm Festival!" (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Mark on your calendar for June 4 for the Smithtown Festival Day on Main Street. The event features live music, vendors, raffles, and more! More details to follow. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
• The body of James Jaronczyk has been found. Sources confirmed that he was found nearby, where he had been missing since Sunday afternoon. (LI News12)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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