🌱 Smithtown Daily: Meet Darcy & Alister + Jobs + Grand Larceny

Rise and shine, Smithtown! It's Tuesday, so let me, Diane Witek, get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 56, low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Smithtown area pets up for adoption: Meet Darcy, Alister and more. Looking for a bundle of fur to hug and love? Go no further than shelters in Smithtown. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round, many shelters offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Who’s hiring in and around Smithtown? There are many high paying jobs listed, even if you are looking for part-time work, it's all there in Patch. So, what are you waiting for?(Smithtown Patch)
3. Smithtown Police Blotter: Grand larceny (fourth-degree) was reported on Sandy Drive in Smithtown at 1:30 a.m. A person went into an unlocked 2019 Chevrolet Suburban parked outside of a home and stole a credit card, police said. (Patch)
4. Have you seen Trevor Verga, 45, of Kings Park? He was reported missing on Sunday, Suffolk police said. Verga is white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, police said. Detectives are asking anyone with information on Verga's location to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Power of the Pebble — Cookie Sale (G-Commons). (All Day)
• Terrific Threes (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Bookmark Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Dungeons and Dragons (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)
• HSW — Fashion Show — Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "This one is for all of your film buffs. Let's see what you got! #smithtownpac, #spac, #smithtowntheatre, #longisland." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forestwood: "Looking for recommendations for a reliable contractor that can add a small addition onto our house. Need someone knowledgeable with Smithtown town codes who will help file for proper permits as well. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Village of The Branch: "Does anyone know what was going on at Long Beach today? 7 SCPD by the snack bar, boat in the water and helicopter above." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, New York Ave: "Hi everyone! Looking for someone to repair/replace our driveway. Can I please get some recommendations? Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk. (March 22)
• Tai Chi Class Registration Beginner class available. (March 31)
• U2 Easter Show with 2U- The Worlds 2nd Best U2 Show! (April 16)
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Other classifieds:

• Behind The Scoreboard — From the Court to The Screen. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.