🌱 BJ's Coming To Commack + Republican Ed Symth Candidate Profile

Happy Sunday, people of Huntington! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 61 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. Huntington officials further limiting gas-powered leaf blower use. The town of Huntington is further restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers following complaints from residents over noise and odor disturbances. New town code now bans the use of the devices any time on Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day — for both residential and commercial uses.(Newsday)
2. BJ's in Commack expected to open in early 2022. Huntington really has it all, but lacks a shopping center for all your bulk needs. Good news folks, BJ's is coming right next door to Commack in early 2022. It will be in the former Macy's building on Veterans Memorial Highway. (Greater Long Island)
3. Candidate Profile: Edmund Smyth for Huntington supervisor. We have done spotlights on all candidates running for position in town , and now it's time for you to read up on Republican Ed Smyth. "I am incredibly honored to run for Huntington Town Supervisor. As a current town board member and deputy supervisor, I have the experience necessary to lead the town and manage 700+ employees from my first day on the job. My vision for the next four years is to streamline services in Town Hall and invest in infrastructure throughout the town." (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Besito Sunday Funday 2 for 1 Margaritas.(Noon)
• US Bands NYS Championships Walt Whitman HS Home Show. (5:00 p.m.)
• Caumsett Exploration. (10:30 a.m.)
• Craft Fair - Walt Whitman Mall. (11:00 a.m.)

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— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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