🌱 Three Village Daily: Missing Woman Found + Artwork On View

Happy Saturday, Three Village! Here's everything you need to know going on in Three Village today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a few showers; windy. High: 60, low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Three Village:

1. Police say the body of a missing mother from Centereach has been found in the woods in Middle Island and her husband was arrested. Melissa Molinari was last seen on Nov. 21 at her home. The 43-year-old mother of four was not reported missing until last Thursday, Dec. 2. Police said they found her body in the Rocky Point Barrens State Forest off Currans Road in Middle Island. Her husband, Marcello Molinari, is now under arrest and charged with second-degree murder. So far, police have not released any other details about this case. (News12)
2. Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce that the works of Nesconset artist Catherine Rezin will be on view Dec. 20– Feb. 17, 2022, at Apple Bank of Smithtown, 91 Route 111, Smithtown. The exhibition, part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery Program, can be viewed during regular banking hours. (smithtownmatters.com)
3. Before each game, the Stony Brook University women’s basketball team meditates.
   The pre-game ritual, among other changes and additions first-year Coach Ashley Langford instituted, has worked, as the team has a 7-1 record and sits first in the America East division. (TBRNews)
4. The Three Village Holiday Electric Parade returns to Setauket on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Celebrating its 25th year, the parade will take place along Main Street/ Route 25A and feature festive holiday floats to kick off the season. Presented by the Stony Brook Rotary Club, this year’s Grand Marshal will be David Prestia. The Setauket Firehouse will host pre-parade festivities at 4 p.m. with music and performances by Ward Melville High School students and Shine Dance Studio with complimentary cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes and glow sticks. Visit: 3Vholidayparade.com for further information. (TBRNews)

Today in Three Village:

• Broadway Night — Centereach High School. (6 p.m.)
• WMHS Musical — Ward Melville Senior High School (2 p.m.)
• Norwood Pancake Breakfast — Comsewogue School District. (8 a.m.)
• CHS Holiday Club Fair — Comsewogue School District. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Three Bellport concrete supply and construction companies and their owner have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages to employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. (Newsday)
• A native Long Islander, I grew up in the shadow of the city that never sleeps. Anyone who has ever walked through Times Square at midnight knows that the city has effectively banished the night. Neon lights and video billboards have turned the landscape into a 24-hour carnival for the senses. (Newsday)
• Members of the Huntington Township of Chamber Commerce celebrated the holidays Thursday night with a party at its Main Street office. Guest of honor was Santa Claus, who arrived with a corncob pipe. (huntingtonNow)

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

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry," a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.