🌱 Some Oppose Parking Lot Expansion In Smithtown + Holiday For Kids

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes...

• Residents oppose the expansion of a parking lot in the neighborhood.
• An Eagle Scout is making a difference in the community.
• A holiday children's party will be in St. James and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 76, low: 42.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. A group of Smithtown residents opposes the intention of a real estate company to expand its parking lot. According to the plan, a wooded area that separates the company building from the houses in the neighborhood would be torn down to create space for 66 cars at 444 Rte. 11. The application appeal has been postponed to Jan. 24. Smithtown Patch will inform readers about the Town's decision. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Smithtown Eagle Scout Dan Keenan rolled his sleeves up to help the nonprofit to build a new shed that will be used for storing equipment that serves special needs residents that are members of the Society for Lending Comforts to the Sick. The previous storage unit was damaged after a tree fell on it. (News 12 Brooklyn)
3. The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center will host a Holiday Children's Party on Saturday. Dec. 11. The event features a puppet show, crafts, pictures with Santa and more, from 1 to 4 p.m. To participate, register online at Celebrate St. James. (Celebrate St. James)
4. Smithtown High School East Leadership is helping the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund with a donation of $750, raised on the Powerpuff game held on Thursday, Nov. 4. Leadership Advisor Morgan Tavis said the event brought the school spirit to the field for a good cause. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Skills: Getting Started with Mac at Apple Smith Haven Mall. (3 p.m.)
• Little Book Buddies (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• The New York Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Halloween weekend was extra busy for the New York State Police. According to official reports, there were 189 arrests for DWI and around 11,000 tickets were issued. Police said these numbers are up 42 percent if compared to last year. (LI News12)
• There is a new modern colonial house for sale in Smithtown. Click on the link I've shared to see details of this 4-bedroom listing in the market for $849999. The property is located at 161 Route 111 in Smithtown. (Smithtown Patch)
• Smithtown American Legion Post 833 will hold a ceremony at Veterans Plaza Main Street Smithtown on Friday, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. The community is welcome to join Smithtown students, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and others to support and cheer the ones who served. (Smithtown Patch)

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