🌱 Town Says Charles P. Toner Park Is Safe + New ​Lidl On Jericho

Good morning, everybody. It's Friday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Thunderstorm. High: 87, low: 70.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Town of Smithtown released a statement about the complaints from pet owners after visiting Charles P. Toner Park in Nesconset. Residents say their pets developed Kennel cough or stomach bugs after walking in the park. After a close look at the case, Town officials asserted the park is safe and clean. (Patch)
2. Commack Lidl had its grand opening on Wednesday! The new grocery store is located at 210 E. Jericho Turnpike. According to reports, Lidl invested $7 million at the site, which operates from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Patch)
3. Nesconset Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in Nesconset Day 2022. The event will be held on the Nesconset Gazebo at Smithtown Boulevard on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with vendors, bounce houses, food trucks, music, and more! (Nesconset CofC)
4. Nearby News: New Italian restaurant, Luca, takes on the vacant spot left by the Pentimento at 93 Main St. in Stony Brook Village Center. The new eatery is set to have its grand opening on Aug. 30. Dinner will be served Tuesday through Sunday. (TBR News Media)
5. Meet Nick LaLota, the Republican nominated by Suffolk County voters to run for the seat of the U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in November. LaLota received 95 percent of precincts on Tuesday, Aug. 23. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Chairobics and Strength (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Garden and Grow (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Fun with Play Dough (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "New job listings in the Smithtown area." (Smithtown Patch)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "As a reminder, the Kings Park Bluff and Boat Ramps will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 27." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Mad, glad, sad, it's all good here! Children had a blast at the Commack Building making emoji pillows." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "There are only three performances left of 'Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical.' Visit our website to purchase your tickets today." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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