Smithtown Weighs Retail Marijuana Sales + Pet Of The Week - Haley

Morning, people of Smithtown! Diane Witek here with the latest issue of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 73, low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown weighs its options on retail marijuana sales. Smithtown’s Town Board has scheduled a September 23 public hearing for legislation to opt out of a provision of New York State marijuana law legalizing retail sale of the drug. (Newsday)
2. Pet of the week: sweet Haley. Haley is an eight year-old female Pit Terrier mix who sadly lost both of her parents within a few weeks of each other. After this loss, she’s in need of a lot of love and care from anyone willing to give it. (smithtownmatters.com)
3. DaSilva saves it late for Smithtown West girls soccer. Madison Driscoll and goalkeeper Brooklyn DaSilva celebrate Smithtown West's 1-0 victory over Commack after a Suffolk Division I girls soccer game. (Newsday)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Medicare Open Enrollment Period. (8:30 a.m.)
• Art Starts (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Beginner Bridge (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (Smithtown Library). (12 p.m.)
• Kindness Cards Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)
• Savvy Sightseer Presents Southwestern Italy (Smithtown Library). (7 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Our boys CMSAA soccer team played St. Joseph of Garden City. They won 4-2!" (Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "SSPJ Science Club Scientists Exploring 'Clouds in a Cup'." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Governor Kathy Hochul today acknowledged and honored the 24 firefighters whose names have been added to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "There's no doubt that we all have our fall traditions here on Long Island... Make Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical one of yours! Catch Spookley and friends at The Smithtown Historical Society this weekend." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Enjoy seeing adorable chicks that Miss Sharon hatched in her home and listen to some stories too." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Purchase your tickets to Frozen Jr. TODAY to save! Take advantage of our early bird special before ticket prices increase! smithtownpac.org #smithtownpac #spac #longisland #longislandparent #frozen #frozenjr #mommypoppins." (Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "SSPJ 7th grade collide the best of both worlds…English meets religion! Students engaged in a cross curricular activity where they took part reading their religion novel, Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "We invite you to join us at our Heritage Ball, honoring Jennifer Paley and David Ambro from the Smithtown News, recipients of the Partnership in History award; Councilman Thomas Lohmann recipient of the Cornelia Smith Butler Community Service Award; and Myra Naseem from Elegant Eating, recipient of the Rockwell Award." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Today is National Walk to School Day. The first Wednesday in October is a perfect time to celebrate National Walk to School Day. Not only does the day encourage getting some exercise, but the weather is perfect for walking to school, too." (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

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