🌱 Smithtown Code Changes Updates + Police Blotter, Jobs & Events

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. In today's newsletter, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Town code changes affect assistant facilities projects.
• Smithtown Police Blotter.
• Happenings, jobs and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with rain and drizzle. High: 54, Low: 50.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. A proposal to change the Smithtown code may stop plans to build assisted living buildings in residential areas in the neighborhood. The changes were proposed due to an application for a new facility at Bull Run Farm in St. James. (Newsday)
2. The Smithtown Police Blotter reports two grand thefts in the area between March 26-April 1. Money has been stolen from the Lovisa Jewelry store inside the Smith Haven Mall. Furthermore, a Cadillac XTS was also stolen from Woodland Lane in Smithtown. Police said the key fob was in the car during the incident. (Smithtown Patch)
3. April brings awareness to help inform and alert the community about important social causes, including Autism and Animal Cruelty. In addition to that, April is also Stress Awareness Month. Undoubtedly, stress can cause physical and mental harm, and there is no shame in seeking help. Learn some resources on Long Island to help those needing support control stress levels. (LI News12)
4. The Smithtown Public Library accepts gently used books throughout the year! You can access the guidelines to see what is taken and help our local library to keep its great collection. (Smithtown Public Library)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Richard Kramer (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Elder Law FAQs (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• Bites and Bingo (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Become a Family History Detective (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Robot Buddies (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3:15 p.m.)
• We love Koalas and Kangaroos (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4 p.m.)
• Family Craft Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Teen Game Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "Mrs. Turuta’s first-grade class is learning all about animals. They had some special visitors last week when Mr. Carrozzo brought in some of his reptile friends!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• For those looking for a dream job in and around Smithtown, check Patch's weekly list to see who is hiring in the area! If you see something that interests you, click the link to apply. (Smithtown Patch)
• "A long-awaited mother-daughter dream cruise turned into a nightmare for a Southampton woman and her daughter this week." (Patch)

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Featured events:

• From The Page To The Stage: Maximize Your Presentation Through The Power Of Story. (April 11)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (April 15)
• One Love Dog Rescue Fundraiser, Local Author Reading and Book Signing, Chinese Auction, and Dinner. (April 16)
• Swing for the Brook. (April 20)
• Solo Joe and Friends, Tribute to Legendary Singer-Songwriters. (April 22)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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