🌱 Patch AM: How dangerous is County Road 80 through Center Moriches right now?

What's up Center Moriches! 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:

• How dangerous is County Road 80 through Center Moriches right now?
• How Fall Fest will transform Main Street in Center Moriches

Also on today's calendar: Antique, Craft Fair and Flea Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As school opens, a crash course in County Road 80 (thetideofmoriches.com) — Center Moriches residents are grappling with serious safety concerns on County Road 80 and Main Street after multiple crashes, including one that injured a 12-year-old girl near the start of summer break. The piece details problem spots around local schools and the LIRR trestle, then lays out practical options like better crosswalks, speed enforcement, and new warning signals to protect pedestrians.
   

• Don't miss the Fall Fest (longislandadvance.net) — Main Street in Center Moriches will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 18 for a daylong Fall Fest packed with over 100 vendors, food trucks, music, and local shops. The Moriches Chamber is also seeking nominations for a Veterans Memorial Parade grand marshal and selling tickets for a Roaring '20s-themed 100th anniversary celebration in November.
   

📸 Around Center Moriches

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Center Moriches

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Antique, Craft Fair and Flea Market →
  Manorville Historical Society, 10 Ryerson Ave, Manorville
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Board of Education Meeting
  Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Grades 3-5 Open House
  Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
  6:00 pm
• Meet the Teacher Night (Paca & WFMS)
  William Floyd Middle School Paca & WFMS
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Ed Travers →
  Buckleys Irish Pub, 386 Main St, Center Moriches
  6:00 pm
• JCM High Holy Days Schedule →
  Jewish Center of the Moriches, 227 Main St, Center Moriches
  7:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Survive the Drive Presentation
  Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Board of Education Meeting
  WFHS Library
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• HS Open House
  Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• PTO Back to School Movie Night
  Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Hampton Vintage- Luxury Marketplace →
  Village of Westhampton Beach - Village Green, 9-1 Beach Rd, Westhampton Beach
  10:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Moving Sale
  September 11th, 12th and 13th     10am -4 pm                 131 Crystal Beach Blvd. Moriches                                Something for everyone! (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Coordinator in Shirley. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

• Murder In Mastic: Dad Stabbed Dead, Son Busted (southshorepress.com)
• Back to school at Center Moriches and ESM (trihamletnews.com)

Mastic Beach

• Woman 'Combative' With Officers, Resists Arrest In East Marion: Police (patch.com)
• Man Stabs Another In Fight On Street In Shirley: Police (patch.com)

Manorville

• Don't miss the Fall Fest - The Tide of Moriches & Manorville (thetideofmoriches.com)
• Box of bullets discovered inside art supply shipment at Suffolk County high school (news12.com)

Ok Center Moriches! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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