🌱 Smithtown Sewage Project Updates + Field Of Heroes Youth Returns

Hey, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on...

• State and town officials tour Smithtown downtown.
• Saturdays at Six Concerts are sizzling nearby.
• Save the date for the following Field of Heroes Youth Clinic and more!

But first, today's weather: Humid with clearing. High: 83, Low: 64.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. State and town officials gathered for a tour of Smithtown downtown to discuss the progress of the wastewater improvement plan in the area. County Executive Steve Bellone made public an extra $13 million granted by the American Rescue Plan to assist with funds for the Township. For more details about the town's sewage revitalization plan, visit the Smithtown Gov. website. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. Saturdays at Six Concerts are sizzling at All Souls Church in Stony Brook. The next session is on July 8, featuring musician Tom Manuel and the Gospel Road ensemble. There will be an addition of storytelling topped off with humor. The church is at 61 Main St. in Stony Brook. (Smithtown Chronicle)
3. Field of Heroes Youth Clinic is returning in August! Save the date Aug. 27 for this unique community event at Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park Town in Smithtown that aims to raise funds to help renovate the Community Living Center courtyard at the Northport VA Medical Center. Children aged 6-18 will participate in the baseball clinic plus enjoy a special lunch. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit the link I've shared for additional information. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. Smithtown Patch wants to highlight a happy ending story of a Smithtown teacher who defeated cancer! Rick Iurka, a social studies teacher at Nesaquake Middle School, won the recovery battle but was not alone on this challenging walk. Two students raised $771 in selling bracelets to support their teacher and help the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The greatest news is that teacher Iurka will return to teach in the fall. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Thursday, June 29

• Interviewing Skills Workshop (SCDOL) at Suffolk Labor Department. (1 p.m.)
• CHATGPT and Its Future In Real Estate on Smithtown Main St. (3:30 p.m.)
• Thursday Night Cruise in Kings Park. (5 p.m.)
• Yoga and UnWINEd at Harmony Vineyards. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The 2023 Dennis Cannataro Summer Concert Series starts in July! Stay tuned for upcoming dates and times here! All events are free entrance, and all ages are welcome to join! (Smithlib)
• The Smithtown Historical Society announced the date for its annual Garden Party Brunch. The event is scheduled for Aug. 19 to support the animals living there. Every bit helps to keep the society's educational events and give the animals quality care. If you are interested in attending this event, check the details here. (Smithtown Historical Society)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Have you considered hosting a student from another country? You won't know if it's right for you unless you call our SCS International Coordinator and discuss it! Please call and/or share this post with friends today. Thank you!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)

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