🌱 St. James Holding Fall Festival Sunday + Library Budget Approved

Good morning, friends! It's Wednesday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Fuego Fall Festival kicks off on Sunday in St. James.
• Hooks & Chops announced its permanent closure and is offering refunds.
• Consider adopting pets in our local shelters and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 69, low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Smithtown Library Budgets Vote and Trustee Election closed its polls at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The Library's 2023 Budget passed by 3,012 yes and 1,132 no. The library also welcomes the elected Trustees: Annette Galarza, Mildred Bernstein, and Howard Knispel. For more information about the budget and selected candidates, visit here. (Smithtown Public Library)
2. There will be fun outdoor activities for the family at the Fuego Fall Festival in St. James starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The event benefits the John Theissen Children Foundation and Winters Center for Autism. Football, food, pumpkin beer, and other specials will run until 7 p.m. at 430 North Country Road. (Greater Smithtown)
3. Hooks & Chops in Commack has announced its permanent closure early this month. The news was unexpected to customers who did not hear rumors of closure. Owner Steven Del Lima asks all who purchased gift cards to send a photo of the receipt to chefstevedellima@gmail.com for refunds. (Daily Voice)
4. George Swanton, 62, of Oakdale, was arrested for bank robbery on Monday. Swanton was the one who entered the Teachers Federal Credit Union dressed as a woman on Saturday and demanded cash from a teller. He's been charged with third-degree robbery and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. (Patch)
5. Pets are waiting for adoption at Smithtown local shelters. Look at these lovely animals up for adoption in our neighborhood. If you see a pet that catches your eye, click on its picture to learn the next step and consider adopting today. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• A Matter of Balance (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Infant Massage (Smithtown Library - Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Learn to Play Chess (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4 p.m.)
• Campfire Stories (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Effective Leadership Styles For Athletic Coaches (Smithtown Library). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Historical Society: "Join us for our Fall Lecture Series on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Frank Brush Barn. Last week attendees enjoyed the History of Jazz Performance Workshop with Transitions Saxophone Quartet as they demonstrated the evolution of jazz." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Greater Rockville Centre: "Huge news for Long Island rock band fans. Blink-182 announced it has reunited with founding member Tom DeLonge and is going on a world tour together. And even better news: there will be three New York shows, including a stop on Long Island at the new UBS Arena on May 20." (Greater Long Island)
• American Legion is hosting a Comedy Show and Fundraiser at its Smithtown post at 51 Juniper Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 22. Tickets are $30 per person. Comedians were invited by Laugh out Loud Productions. This event is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (Town Of Smithtown)

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