🌱 Smithtown Welcomes New Officers + Memorial Day Weekend Events

Welcome back, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox this spring morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, we have these stories and more:

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety Ceremony.
• Memorial weekend events in town and more!

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 70, Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Ten Smithtown Department of Public Safety members were honored during the Smithtown Public Safety Awards Ceremony on May 18. In addition, the town welcomed new members that will serve the community. The event highlighted the work of Park Ranger Christopher Gonzalez, who arrested a suspect for driving while intoxicated in the neighborhood. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. The Wonderland Midway Corp. Carnival will be at the Smith Haven Mall parking lot until May 29. The carnival is a family-owned company based in Brooklyn and features rides, food vendors, games, and more! (Smithtown Gov.)
3. Many parades are scheduled in Smithtown to celebrate Memorial Day 2023. The Smithtown Fire Department Parade is on Monday, May 29, at noon on the corner of Singer Lane and Main Street in Smithtown. Three VFW posts in the neighborhood will be holding parades as well. Visit the link I've shared to access the whole schedule. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. A Memorial Day Service is scheduled at The Commack United Methodist Church on May 28 at 9 a.m. The service honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Sensory Sandbox (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Game Day at Smithtown Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• Goat and Alpaca Yoga at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Stay and Play at Smithtown Library. (7 p.m.)
• Live Music with Karen & Mango at Garden Grill. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Attention Smithtown residents, the pool pass and resident card registrations are now available online. Visit here to register today. (Smithtown Gov.)
  
• Smithtown Public Library will screen "The Whale" in the next session of its Friday Movie Matinee. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Registrations can be made here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Celebrating Our Seniors: We are so proud of Lynnea and her accomplishments during her time at SCS! Lynnea is a Member of the National Honor Society and the Art Honor Society." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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