Huntington Budget Increase Proposal + Local Haunted Houses

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

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 80, low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. Proposed Huntington budget calls for more than 2 percent spending hike. “As Supervisor and Chief Financial Officer of the Town of Huntington, I am pleased to present my fourth Tentative Operating and Capital Budget for the Town of Huntington for 2022. I wish to thank the Town Comptroller’s Office, members of my staff, and all Town Department directors and their deputies for their input and guidance throughout this step in the budget process." The budget has no layoffs and gives raises only to union employees under a contractual agreement. The $212,841,356 budget is a 2.45 percent increase over the current $208.2 million spending plan. (Town Of Huntington)
2. Get a good scare at these Long Island Haunted Houses. Summer 2021 is now a season of the past, and fall means haunted houses and pumpkins. Check out this guide of haunted houses all over the island, with options in Huntington and Melville to stay local. (News 12 New Jersey)
3. Heckscher Park is a destination for many as it's located in the heart of Huntington and truly a beautiful park, with events going on yearly. Check out 'Draw Out' this weekend where you can do watercolor painting by the pond, create an abstract collage, sketch from a live model, and listen to live music on the terrace with CMONTY. (Newsday)

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Today in Huntington:

• JGHS underclass student pictures — Elwood UFSD. (All Day)
• Facilities Committee Meeting in the DO Conference Room. (6 p.m.)
• LH Back to School Night — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (6 p.m.)
• EMS Back to School Night 6 p.m. — Elwood UFSD. (6 p.m.)
• CSHPTG Welcome Back Faculty Breakfast. (7 a.m.)
• GHPTG Welcome Tea — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (9:30 a.m.)
• GHPTG Class Parent Meeting — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (10:30 a.m.)

Huntington Patch Notebook

• Huntington Union Free School District: "Ian Husselbuck's overtime goal the game winner! The Huntington boy's soccer team entered the week with a 4-1-1 record after six tough games and continued their winning ways." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "Huntington High School's yearbook club seeks new members!" (Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "We had a really wonderful day today. Celebrating our fifth Baby Blessings birthday by serving 116 moms and providing diapers, wipes and more to their 160 babies was such a beautiful thing." (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: "There is still space for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers in Falling For Crafts on Wednesday mornings at the Station Branch!" (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "This summer our Young Adult Department hosted a fun contest: The Six Word Teen Memoir Contest! Teens were invited to submit a contribution of only six words to describe summertime. See some of the entries!" (Facebook)
• Gardiner Farm. Gardiner Farm will be closing for the season on Sept. 25. (Facebook)

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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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