🌱 School District Invested In Electric Lawn Moers + Game Day + Events

Hey, friends. It's Monday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening there. I hope you all have a great day. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

A gusty t-storm in the p.m. High: 82, Low: 73.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Smithtown School District is helping the environment with the acquisition of two electric lawn mowers. The new equipment does not produce fumes or emissions and is estimated to save $8,000 in fuel and maintenance. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Long Beach concerts are now on, with the first event dedicated in the memory of town employee Don Misuraca. Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim spoke in the event opening to honor the beloved Parks Labor Crew Leader who suddenly passed away in January. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Justin Varughese is the new Board of Education President of the Commack School district. The community also welcomed Steven Hartman as the vice president. (Commack Schools)
4. Nearby News: The art pieces of artist Philip Grausman are displayed on the grounds of the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. "Eileen" and "Victoria" are giant sculptures carved out of fiberglass and are the new trend outside the museum, currently attracting visitors from all over the Island. (TBR News Media)
5. Kiddos are being called to paint ocean scenes on canvas at the Smithtown Library- Nesconset Building. Dress to make a mess on Tuesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. and let the creativity "dive into" creation. The program is for kids aged 6-12 years old. (Smithtown Library)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make-Book Tote Bag (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Library Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:45 a.m.)
• Little Library Buddies (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Story Tots (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Newsday: "Crab Meadow Beach in Northport will be named for Huntington’s longest-serving town supervisor in honor of his various contributions to the town. Crab Meadow Beach is named after former Huntington supervisor Frank Petrone." (Newsday)
• Straus Historical Society: "Did you know that SHS published a book about the Straus family and the Arts?" (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)
• A Smithtown home at 398 Sunset Lane is on the market for $925,000 featuring four bedrooms, a cathedral ceiling, an eat-in kitchen, and more. For more information and to check the property pictures, click here. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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