🌱 Patch AM: What sweeping leadership shakeups mean for Freeport schools this fall

Hi Freeport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What sweeping leadership shakeups mean for Freeport schools this fall
• How is Rep. Gillen working with Freeport and other local police?

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contract termination with controversial consultants among several new Freeport school district changes (liherald.com) — Freeport's school district is undergoing major changes, including reinstating Superintendent Fia Davis, reshuffling top administrative titles, and rehiring key staff such as football coach Jimmy Jones. The Board of Education also ended its contract with Perkins Consulting Group and hired an interim principal for Freeport High School, moves that will shape how local schools operate this fall.
   

• Rep. Gillen Joins Rockville Centre Police for Patrol Ride-Along, Reiterates Support for Local Law Enforcement (house.gov) — Freeport residents should know their police department is among those Congresswoman Laura Gillen has recently visited as she meets with law enforcement across her district. Her latest ride-along was with Rockville Centre police, where she highlighted federal funding she's secured for public safety and her support for officer wellness and mental health initiatives.
   

📸 Around Freeport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• High School Fall Sports Start
  Roosevelt UFSD Roosevelt, NY 11575
• BOT MEETING 8-24-26 →
  Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Roosevelt High School Freshman Orientation Night
  Roosevelt UFSD 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575, USA
  5:30 pm
• PBM MEETING 8-25-26 →
  Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Freeport Self Storage and CAP Present: Live Pro Wrestling →
  Freeport Storage, 2 Alexander Ave, Freeport
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Spoken Wordz Open Mic →
  Sparkle On Stage Cultural Arts Center, 195 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• HS SAT (Off Site)
  Plainedge Public Schools 241 Wyngate Drive , North Massapequa, NY 11758
  7:30 am
• Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  9:30 am
• Crochet, Knit & More Club
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  10:30 am
• Music with Corey - Summer Reading Finale
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  11:00 am
• Traveling Summer Luau - Lakeview →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Mocktails & Bouquets: learn the art of floral arranging
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning.
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🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Liam's Legacy plans accessible baseball field at Baldwin Park (liherald.com)
• Baldwin junior brings student voice to Board of Education (liherald.com)
• Nassau grant funds accessible Brookside Elementary playground (liherald.com)

Merrick

• Merrick Public Library adds coffee bar for patrons to enjoy (liherald.com)
• Long Island Man Competes For U.S. In 1st-Ever Para Hockey World Cup, Scores In Belgium (patch.com)

Rockville Centre

• Mount Sinai South Nassau Announces $350K Grant For Cancer Clinical Trials (patch.com)

Ok Freeport! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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