🌱 Smithtown Daily: Murder 2nd Degree + Katie’s Truck's GoFundMe

Good day, people of Smithtown! Diane Witek here with today's copy of the Smithtown Daily.

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Cloudy and windy with showers. High: 59, low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Missing Centereach Woman's Body Found; Husband Arrested. Suffolk County Police arrested a Centereach man after his wife’s body was found in Middle Island yesterday. Melissa Molinari, who was last seen at their residence at 45 Lolly Lane, on Nov. 21, was found in the Rocky Point Barrens State Forest off Currans Road in Middle Island. Marcello Molinari, 43, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree. (smithtownmatters.com)
2. Katie’s Of Smithtown’s Food Truck Ruined In Fire, GoFundMe Established. Katie's of Smithtown was dealt a massive financial blow when its food truck was destroyed in a fire two days before Thanksgiving. The bar lost the ability to serve food, both in its establishment and at events, as the food truck served as the kitchen. A GoFundMe page created to help Katie's of Smithtown buy a new food truck has garnered more than $5,700 since its creation on Nov. 25. The owner needs $50,000 to purchase a new food truck. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Unauthorized Man, Woman Went On School Bus Heading To Sachem North High School. The unidentified man and woman exited a few stops later and the school says neither interacted with anyone else on the bus. The superintendent sent out a letter saying, "In the limited lighting and with the wearing of winter clothing, it was not really evident at the boarding that they were not authorized to ride." Police are still investigating surveillance video that was taken on the bus to see if there was any criminality. It is unclear if any disciplinary action the bus driver is facing. (News 12 Long Island)
4. Nesconset Artist Catherine Rezin's Work Featured At Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown Dec. 20, 2021–Feb. 17, 2022. The exhibition, part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery Program, can be viewed during regular banking hours Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (smithtownmatters.com)

Today in Smithtown:

• On-Your-Own Train Trip to NYC (Smithtown Library). (8:45 a.m.)
• Take and Make — All About Pets (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Stroller Strides (Smithtown Library). (10 a.m.)
• Pottery Sale. (11 a.m.)
• Holiday Baking with Chef Rob Scott (Smithtown Library). (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Our little rehab chipmunk is letting Marguerite know to stay away from her territory. This sassy young chipmunk came into our clinic in late October after being found inside a homeowner's basement." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "'𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘐𝘵 𝘎𝘰' 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 '𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘻𝘦𝘯 𝘑𝘳'! ⁣ ⁣ We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, 📸: Clicks by Courtney, #longislandtheatre, #longisland, #elsa." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Everyone admires a bright yellow school bus, even the littlest of vehicles." (Facebook)

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• John’s Crazy Socks Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary with an Open House Party and Pop-Up Shop. (Dec.11)
• Bright Lights, A Magical Holiday Celebration at the Vanderbilt Museum. (Dec. 11)
• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (Dec. 12)
• 57th Annual Children's Christmas Toy Drive. (Dec. 13)
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— Diane Witek

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