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Coffee in hand, Center Moriches? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See inside Center Moriches' historic $1.1M Sears kit house.
  • What would a wider Sunrise Highway mean for Center Moriches drivers?
  • How did SWR fare in their early showdown with Center Moriches?

Also on today's calendar: Hamptons Curated Fashion Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Original Sears mail-order kit house hits market for $1M+ (newsday.com) — A historic Sears mail‑order "Mitchell Cape" house on Union Avenue in Center Moriches is on the market for about $1.1 million, offering four bedrooms, three baths, and a pool on Senix Creek. Longtime owners have preserved much of its 1935 character while adding modern upgrades, making it a rare chance to own a well‑maintained piece of Long Island housing history.
   

• Wednesday Headlines: Killer Cornwall Copper Edition (streetsblog.org) — State and local leaders are backing a proposal to extend Sunrise Highway's third lane from Patchogue all the way to Center Moriches, citing heavy congestion on the corridor. If approved, the roughly 10‑mile expansion could significantly change traffic patterns, commuting times, and future development pressure for Center Moriches residents who rely on the highway daily.
   

• SWR girls soccer is back in championship form (timesreview.com) — Shoreham‑Wading River girls soccer has opened the season with four straight wins, including a strong result against Center Moriches, outscoring opponents 12–1. Under new coach and SWR alum Lydia Kessel, the Wildcats are honoring late coach Adrian Gilmore's legacy with a deeper, more balanced attack and a defense‑first mindset as they chase another championship run.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Manorville. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Manorville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Center Moriches here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

  • Mastic, Shirley and Mastic Beach communities seeking solutions as traffic becomes 'unbearable' in the area (news12.com)
  • Mastic Man Arrested During Traffic Stop for Driving with Forged License Plates (longisland.com)
  • Mastic Mourns Fire Service Legend (southshorepress.com)

Manorville

Shirley

  • Malnourished Dog Found Abandoned in Shirley; Authorities Ask Public for Help (town.news)

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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