🌱 Sewage Updates Coming To Kings Park + Smithtown Summer Camp Info

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In this issue, you'll get updates on...

• Downtown Kings Park is expected to start this year.
• Meet Little Chip, who resides at the Smithtown Historical Society.
• Nearby St. Patrick's Parade and more!

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 51, low: 38.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Town officials announced the sewer plan for downtown Kings Park is expected to start this year and will take two years to be completed. About $25.4 million is to be invested in the project, which is part of the Smithtown revitalization project. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Matters)
2. If you have a Facebook account, visit the link I've shared to meet a notable resident of the Smithtown Historical Society. Little Chip, the smallest chicken, is described as the spunkiest of the flock and has its own fan club! Some fans have socks with Chip's face printed on them! Learning about this little personality in the neighborhood is just so fun. (Smithtown Historical Society- Via Facebook)
3. Nearby Events: There will be a St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser in Central Islip. The event features raffles, music, food and other festivities at the Harp and Hound, 528 East Main Street, Central Islip. Click here for details. (Smithtown Chronicle)
4. Town of Smithtown announced the Summer Camp early bird registration is now open, offering a deal for parents who sign up until Jan. 31. Activities include swimming, sports, crafts, workshops and more! For more information and to check prices packages, visit here. (Town Of Smithtown)

Today in Smithtown:

• Cinema Paradiso – Sunday Schmooze at Cinema Arts Centre. (10 a.m.)
  
• Art Exhibit-Athena Autistic Artistic College (Smithtown Library). (1 p.m.)
• Cover Girl at Smithtown Garden Grill. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Garden Grill in Smithtown features a Happy Hour with live entertainment on Wednesdays. The eatery is at 64 N Country Road. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• " Tomathena Maria, a 3-year-old female, and Donatello, a 3-year-old male, are the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pets of the Week. Both are domestic shorthairs." (Smithtown Patch)
• Long Island Restaurant Week starts Sunday! If you would like to take advantage of the price-fixe
• deals, the participating restaurants in Smithtown will be ready to serve you! Chop Shop Bar & Grill, Coco Bistro Kitchen & Lounge, Garden Grill, H20 Seafood & Sushi, Smithtown Pasta House and Casa Rustica are participating through Feb. 5. (Smithtown Chronicle)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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