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🌱 Patch AM: Is Brentwood school district holding too much of your tax money?
And check out Back To School Backpack & Supply Distribution on the Brentwood Patch calendar

What's up Brentwood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Is Brentwood school district holding too much of your tax money?
Also on today's calendar: Back To School Backpack & Supply Distribution and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Not as warm but humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
- Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Island School Districts Face Scrutiny Over Excess Cash Reserves (jdsupra.com) — Brentwood school district is among 12 Long Island districts flagged for holding unrestricted cash reserves above New York's 4% legal cap, raising questions about whether taxpayers are paying more than necessary. With school taxes already a major part of Brentwood homeowners' bills, the report renews debate over how much cushion districts should keep versus returning money to taxpayers.
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📸 Around Brentwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brentwood
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★ Featured events ★
- Back To School Backpack & Supply Distribution →
St. Anne's Knights Of Columbus, 96 Second Ave, Brentwood
10:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Replacing Victor's Headstone – In person →
Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave, Brentwood
12:30 pm - Summer Sports Physical
Brentwood High School Brentwood HS, Ross & Sonderling Nurse's Offices
8:30 am
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
📣 Brentwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Research Survival Skills for Postdocs (RCR)
Stony Brook University Frank Melville Jr. Library,Faculty Commons
10:00 am - Healthy Snacks and Lunches for Back to School →
The Smithtown Library - Commack Building, 3 Indian Head Rd, Commack
10:30 am - Join us at Yankee Stadium! Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
7:05 pm - DASA Workshop
Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
9:00 am - Birding by the Beach →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
10:00 am - Dye Pot Demonstration →
Hallockville Museum Farm Hudson-Sydlowski House, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, 11901-5609, United States
10:00 am - Annual Seafood Festival
Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Buildings & Grounds
11:00 am - Seaside Sally's Shack →
Seaside Sally's Shack, 142 S Clinton Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - The Shark Is Broken →
Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E Main St, Smithtown
8:00 pm - Fall Sports Begin
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Introducing Paul's handyman service.
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🗞 Nearby News
Central Islip
- Video shows stranded kitten being rescued from Sunrise Highway on Long Island (cbsnews.com)
- Central Islip Woman Stabbed, Strangled By Husband, Attacker's Case Ends In Prison Time: DA (dailyvoice.com)
- USL to add a Long Island men's soccer franchise in 2028 (newsday.com)
Hauppauge
- Flag football's rise in popularity at Long Island high schools is hurting participation in other girls sports (newsday.com)
Bay Shore
- Man Ejected From Dirt Bike In Bay Shore Crash: Police (patch.com)
Ok Brentwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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