🌱 Nissequogue Board Discuss Dock Proposal + Showcase Store Now Open

Hi all. Debora Whitehead here with your Tuesday edition of the Smithtown Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Nissequogue held a board meeting to decide on the dock proposal.
• Art exhibit at Smithtown Apple Bank.
• New store at Smith Haven Mall and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with occasional rain. High: 59, low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. A board meeting was held to review and decide on the 186-foot dock proposal to be built at Stony Brook Harbor. The discussion was held at the Nissequogue Village Hall in St. James. The Smithtown Patch will inform readers of that decision as soon the board announces the results. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Smithtown Township Arts Council presents the art of Muriel Musarra will be displayed at Apple Bank of Smithtown. The exhibit is open to the public during the bank’s regular hours, which are Monday -Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (TBR News Media)
3. Smithtown Public Library announced the cancelation of the Train Trip to New York City scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10. The cancellation is due to the lack of registrations which is a minimum of thirty participants. (Smithtown Public Library)
4. Canadian retailer, Showcase, is now serving Long Islanders at its new location at Smith Haven Mall. The new spot has a variety of exclusive items, from gifts to candy and drinks, at the North Wing, across from Yankee Candle. (Patch)
5. Would you like to learn about the new technique at the Stony Brook Heart Institute to treat patients with severe cases of aortic stenosis? The valve technology is being used for the first time on Long Island. Visit the link to learn about the technology and its benefits. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Franchising Career Exploration at SCDOL. (9:30 a.m.)
  
• Baby Playground (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A Winter Walk will be hosted in St. James on Saturday, Dec.17, at 3 p.m. Participants are requested to meet at Lake Avenue. The Smithtown School District features live performances, St. Philip and James Choir will sing carols and Santa will be at Celebrate Park. It should be mentioned the event is free and open to the community! (All Events)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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