🌱 St. James Residents Voice Concerns About New Facility + Happenings

Hello and happy Sunday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• Irish Luck on the Farm has a rain date.
• A woman is arrested in Kings Park for unlicensed practice of a profession.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 46, Low: 37.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Irish Luck on the Farm was canceled on Saturday due to the weather conditions but, the rain date is set for March 18 at the Smithtown Historical Society. All outdoor fun starts at noon. Tickets are $5 per person. Hope to see you there! (TBR News Media)
2. A woman was arrested at April Spa in St. James for prostitution and unlicensed practice of a profession. In addition, Smithtown Fire Department and Building Department found multiple safety violations in the facility, including electrical hazards. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Smithtown Senior Citizens Department Residential Repair Program is in full force serving residents over 60 with minor repairs and assisting in assembling security equipment. For those curious about the details of how to participate and what precisely the program offers, TBR News Media has a complete guide that you want to take advantage of in case you qualify. (TBR News Media)
4. St. James residents voiced concerns over constructing an assisted living facility on Bull Run Farm. Many gathered in the St. James Firehouse to learn updates on the project that would provide 97 beds and is planned to be called "Whisper Mills." However, residents are concerned that the building will change the rustic atmosphere of the neighborhood. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Blydenburgh Loop at Blydenburgh Loop. (10 a.m.)
• Skills: Getting Started with iPhone at Smith Haven Mall. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "An injured coyote wandering the Nassau-Queens border was brought to the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, the center announced on Facebook." (Smithtown Patch)
• Suffolk County Executive, Steve Bellone, will be the guest speaker at the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting. The venue is the Smithtown Elks Club on Wednesday, March 22, at noon. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
• SSPJ School: "Magic filled the air as our beautiful SSPJ daughters celebrated with their special person!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "How to keep dry in the rain: take shelter with good friends." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)

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