🌱Meet Six Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill + Houses For Sale + Events

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in town. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Meet the six puppies rescued by POW in September.
• NY 2022 Elections: New address update deadline.
• Cars caught on fire in St. James.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with periods of sun. High: 57, low: 40.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. In September, the Smithtown Patch shared the good news of six puppies being rescued from a puppy mill in Kentucky by the nonprofit Paws Of War In Nesconset. According to the POW staff, the dog's health conditions were concerning due to dehydration and being left to starve for some time. Now, the six four-legged little ones are doing excellent after a month of care. Visit here to see a picture of Skipper, Chloe, Oliver, Kira, Kane and Finn. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Registered voters who need to update their address have until Wednesday, Oct. 19, to do so. The update can be made at the local DMV in person or online at the Department of Motor Vehicles website. (Comsewogue Library)
3. Cars were on fire at the BMW dealership located at Middle Country Road in St. James. Nesconset Fire Department controlled the flames that engulfed four vehicles on Sunday. No injuries were reported. (LI News12)
4. The Smithtown Public Library will host a "Bingo Night for Adults," with refreshments and prizes. Save the date for Thursday, Oct. 27. Visit the library's website at smithlib.org to register. (Smithtown Public Library)
5. Check out five new homes for sale in the Smithtown area. If you see a potential property that catches your eye, click the home photo for more information on the listing. (Sachem Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Peek-a-BOO (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Killer Reads Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Storytime Safari (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3 p.m.)
• Pasta e Fagioli with Chef Rob Scott (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Autumn Button Art (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Long Island News 12: "The beloved Toys “R” Us brand is heading to every Macy’s store in the country this holiday season." (LI News12)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "October is National squirrel awareness month! So I thought I would share the progression of one of our many groups of baby squirrels. From pinkie stage all the way through being placed outside in a soft release enclosure." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Our Harbormasters and Fire Marshals had a great afternoon with the Nesconset Fire Department today for their Fire Prevention Open House!" (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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Events:

• Key Financial Strategies During and After Divorce – Vesta's Long Island, NY Hub. (October 19)
• 13th Annual Northport One-Act Play Festival - Halloween Edition. (October 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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