🌱 Concerns About Pond Path Subdivision + Choose SBFD's Drive-In Movie

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your temporary host of the Three Village Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 78 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Three Village:

1. Earlier this week, three residents and representatives from the Three Village Civic Associationspoke at the Town of Brookhaven's Planning Board public hearing and expressed concerns about a proposed subdivision for East Setauket. Developers plan to demolish a 1920s farmhouse at the southeast corner of Pond Path and Upper Sheep Pasture Road, known locally as the Selleck property, to build an eight-lot preliminary subdivision with a cul-de-sac and a drainage basin. The civic association has asked for the approximately 6-1/2-acre residential property to be protected, as they are concerned about a cluster treatment by the developer. The Planning Board has reportedly placed the item on its decision calendar. (TBR News Media)
2. Setauket Assemblyman Steven Englebright has spoken out calling for reform after the recent slew of mass shootings that included the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas. "We’re seeing an absolute epidemic and the loss and slaughter of innocence and it has to stop," said Englebright. "People are identifying with weapons." Englebright also highlighted New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Jun. 6 signing of legislation strengthening New York's gun laws, which aims to "close critical loopholes exposed by shooters ... and protect New Yorkers from the scourge of gun violence." (TBR News Media)
3. The Stony Brook Fire Department is hosting its Annual Drive-In Movie event on Aug. 6, and they are inviting the community to help them choose the film! In a recent Facebook post, the Department offered choices of "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "The Sandlot," "The Princess Bride," "The Dark Knight," "Jurassic World," and "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle." You can cast your vote by commenting with the title of the movie on the Facebook post. (Facebook)

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Today in Three Village:

• Parent Toddler Workshop At Port Jefferson Free Library (10:00 AM)
• Three Village Farmers Market At 93 North Country Road, Setauket (3:00 PM)
• PRIDE at the Farm! At Stony Brook University (4:00 PM)
• Craft Kits for Adults with Special Needs At Emma S. Clark Memorial Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It’s not too late to sign up for the Secrets of Stony Brook Village Walking Tour happening on Jun. 16! Learn about the uncovered stories and history of beautiful, historic Stony Brook Village and visit many landmarks on an hour-long walking tour! Reservations are required, so call WMHO at 631-751-2244 to register. (Facebook)
• Looking for some fresh produce and an opportunity to support your local small business community? Three Village Farmers Market is happening today (and every Friday through October!) from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 93 North Country Road in Setauket. (TV Mobile Market)
• If you're looking for some free Fourth of July fun in Suffolk County, make plans to check out the Grucci fireworks show at Bald Hill Amphitheater in Farmingville. Get the details on Patch. (Patch)

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Events:

• (mostly) TRUE THINGS - a game wrapped in a storytelling show (June 11)
• Live Pro Wrestling Action! (June 11)
• ART WALK Presented by Celebrate St. James Past-Present-Future (June 12)
• Wedding Showcase at East Wind (June 15)
• Jazz in the Afternoon! (June 19)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.