🌱 Harborfields Named 2nd Best School District + Local Spots For Fun

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Huntington Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Harborfields was named the second-best public-school district in Suffolk and the fourth best in the country.
• Check out some of the best spots for fun in Huntington.
• Huntington Town Clerk Andrew Raia will continue the tradition and perform Valentine's Day 2023 marriage ceremonies.

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Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 46 low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Harborfields was named the second-best public-school district in Suffolk and the fourth best in the country. The rankings were released by Niche.com and Harborfields trailed only Half Hollow Hills East School District in Suffolk County. Click the link to see the full list of rankings. (Huntington Patch)
2. Check out some of the best spots for fun in Huntington. Take a look at this article that highlights categories like concerts, dining, country clubs and more. Click the link to see the best of what our town has to offer. (Long Island Press)
3. Huntington Town Clerk Andrew Raia will continue tradition and perform Valentine's Day 2023 marriage ceremonies. The ceremonies will be held on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington Town Hall and are by appointment only. “Love is in the air once again at Huntington Town Hall this Valentine’s Day,” said Town Clerk Andrew Raia. “It is an honor and a privilege to join two people in a lifetime of love and commitment and it’s the part of my job that is the most heartwarming.” (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

• Devoshion Valentine's COMIC SHOW & Cosplay Event. (10 a.m.)
• Pat McGann - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)
• Malcolm X – Cult Café - Cinema Arts Centre. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Blue Devil girls' basketball recently held senior day, celebrating the basketball accomplishments of those graduating this year. Learn more about this year's graduating class and see photos in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: If you're interested in learning about the importance of contracts for creative works, the Arts Council has a seminar for you. On Feb. 15 from 5 - 7 p.m., you can attend The Basics of Contracts for Creatives, presented by Rosemarie Tully, Esq., who will discuss the importance of having a written contract for creative works. (Huntington Arts Council, Inc. via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber of Commerce recently held their first networking breakfast of 2023. Dr. Nick Fitterman of Huntington Hospital led the breakfast, and you can see photos in the link. (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The next Kiss Me, Kill Me will be on Feb. 21 from 2 -4 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. It will be hosted by Donna and Alice Henderson will be joining as a special guest. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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