🌱 Smithtown Town Board Update On Callahan Beach + Summer Nights Fun

Hello, friends. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Smithtown board meeting updates.
• Festivities and festivals in town this week.
• Family of the Gilgo Beach suspect shows the interior of their home in Massapequa.

But first, today's weather: Increasing clouds. High: 86, Low: 72.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Community complaints over the closure of Callahan Beach in Fort Salonga led to a Smithtown board meeting in which town officials released updates on the prolonged project. Other issues were also discussed, such as the rise of larceny crimes in the neighborhood. Read the whole story here. (TBR News Media)
2. Community Association of Greater St. James Summer Nights is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Maple Avenue Gazebo. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy this free admission event. (Smithtown Gov.)
3. The Parish of St. Joseph Family Festival is on Aug. 17-20. Festivities will be held at 59 Church St. in Kings Park, featuring food, rides, games, and more! (Smithtown Matters)
4. The family of the Gilgo Beach suspect, Rex Heuermann, released personal photos revealing the condition police left their home in Massapequa Park after two weeks of investigation. One of the photos shows a removed bathtub leaving a hole in the wall, and other chaotic scenes of the residence's interior. (Fox News)

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Today in Smithtown:

Monday, August 14

• DIY Stickers at SmithLib — Smithtown. (10 a.m.)
• Art Group at SmithLib — Smithtown. (Noon)
• Games and Goodies at SmithLib — Smithtown. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "The Smithtown Christian School Missions Program is one of the things that makes SCS stand apart from other schools on Long Island." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Join us for our annual Garden Party Brunch to benefit our farm family. Enjoy an elegant morning behind the Rockwell Barn with a unique opportunity to get to know each of our fuzzy/feathered friends." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• It's time to sign up for a free seminar hosted by the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association that will be held at the Smithtown Library. "Understanding Dementia-Related Behaviors" is set for Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information, visit here. (Smithtown Matters)
• Patch: "Back to school: Smithtown 2023-24 School Calendar. Parents in Smithtown can mark the first day of school coming later this summer." (Patch)

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