🌱Man On Electric Scooter Dies In Smithtown + Library's 2024 Election

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

• A young man dies in a scooter accident in Smithtown.
• The 2024 Library Budget Vote & Trustee Election.
• Summer happenings and more.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 89, Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. A 29-year-old man died in a motorized scooter accident in Smithtown. Police say he was riding on Route 25A when he lost control of his scooter and fell on the curb. Unfortunately, he died at a local hospital from head trauma. Investigators are asking eyewitnesses to contact the police if any information about the incident. (News 12 Long Island)
2. The 2024 Library Budget Vote & Trustee Election is on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Candidates will be in the race to fill four vacant board seats. You can access all details of the 2024 election here. (Smithtlib)
3. Long Beach Concert Series is set for the hot weekend ahead! HooDoo Loungers will hit the stage on Friday, July 28, at Long Beach at 7 p.m. The band is well known for mixing classics with New Orleans Jazz. Remember to bring your chair or blanket! (Smithtown Gov.)
4. Nearby News: Port Jefferson St. Charles Hospital presents its $10 million expansion project, including new nursing stations and a waiting room. The project is expected to be concluded in the summer of 2024. (News 12 Long Island)

Today in Smithtown:

Wednesday, July 26

• Game Day at SmithLib-Commack. (Noon)
• Doodlebugs at SmithLib-Nesconset. (2:30 p.m.)
• Krisi Ardito at Mannino's Italian Kitchen and Lounge. (6:30 p.m.)
• Summer Concerts at Smith Haven Mall: JC and the Crocodiles Pianomen. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Explore the Nissequogue River on Aug. 4! The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce sponsors the adventure and welcomes kayakers and canoers on a 5-1/2 miles trip along the river. There will also be refreshments and other activities. Visit here for details. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "The final out of today’s clutch win for our 10u Baseball All-Stars. Our Bulls were clinging to a 2-1 lead and New Hartford had the bases loaded with two outs." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Registration for the 2023 Long Island Soccer Classic is open! Dates: Aug. 19 & 20 Ages: U8-U19 Multiple venues across Long Island Hosted by Smithtown, Sachem, & West Islip Soccer Clubs Register at longislandsoccerclassic.com." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Children and teens had a great time working together to make rainbow playdough at the Nesconset Building!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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