🌱School Budget & BOE Election In Smithtown +Free Concert In St. James

Good morning, everybody! It's Tuesday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Free concert at Celebrate Park.
• Smithtown residents head to the polls this Tuesday.
• The Boy Scout Troop 125 gallery and more.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 78, Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. There will be music under the stars on Saturday, May 20, at Celebrate Park in St. James! Singer Paige Patterson hosts a free concert at 6 p.m. featuring the American Songbook with classic and contemporary hits. Hope to see you there! (Smithtown Patch)
2. Smithtown Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim is working on raising town officials' salaries. The proposal includes a raise of 22 percent for himself and 16.9 percent for the Town's Public Information Officer, Nicole Garguilo. A tentative budget of $126.1 million will be invested in town park maintenance and roads. If these plans are approved, residents will have a 2.08 percent increase in property taxes. (Smithtown Matters)
3. The Boy Scout Troop 125 had a busy day on March 28 at the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The crew learned how the staff communicates in an emergency and how to treat injuries and procedure CPR. Visit the link I've shared to check a photo gallery of our troop in action! (Smithtown Matters)
4. Police confirmed that two Smithtown residents were killed in a single-car crash on Ocean Parkway. The accident happened on Sunday morning. Police are investigating what caused the car to leave the roadway. Eyewitnesses are asked to contact 631-756-3300. (News 12 Long Island)
5. The Smithtown Central School District released the 2023-24 proposed budget details. The proposed $280,642,272 budget suggests an increase of 4.8 percent if compared to last year. The election is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit www.smithtown.k12.ny.us for more information. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Sign, Sign, and Science (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Stonebridge Fall Wedding Showcase at Stonebridge. (6 p.m.)
• HSW — Math HS Induction & Sr. Awards Night. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown.Gov released the schedule of the Family Concert nights at the Hoyt Farm. All events begin at 7 p.m. starting on Sunday, June 25. The shows are free and open to the public of all ages. Rain dates are also available. (Smithtown Gov.)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Here's a short video of one of our sheep being sheared during their annual shearing this year." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• 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.)
• Patch: "Six went inside of Vajiradhammapadip Buddhist Temple on Rustic Road on March 22 at around noon, Suffolk police said Monday." (Patch)

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— Debora Whitehead

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