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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 62 low: 38.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

  1. Huntington Arts Council names new Director. After it was announced last month that Director Mark Courtade was retiring, there was no immediate announcement on who was taking his place. The Arts Council has announced that Kieran Johnson will be the new Executive Director. Johnson has worked at the Arts Council for the last four years, serving as Director of Community Partnerships and Development, and Business Manager. “I’m honored to be the next executive director of the Huntington Arts Council with its storied history, and it’s stewardship of the arts on Long Island,” Johnson said. “My lifelong passion has been about increasing accessibility, opening doors, and enforcing that the arts are for everyone.” said Johnson. (Huntington Now)
  2. Wild weather for the week ahead. As we head into the second week of March, more crazy inconsistent weather is coming in our direction. We start the week very warm, but by the weekend we are back into the 30s again. Enjoy today as we will be above 60 temperatures which won't last very long. It seems as if the snow is finished for the year, but you never know in March and April on Long Island. (Huntington Patch)
  3. ICYMI: Walt Whitman teacher awarded $135,000 STEM grant. Frederick Feraco was one of 95 educators across the nation to receive the grant, which is given to advance research in science, math, engineering, and technology. "We are delighted to award these teachers with STEM kits and resources to further their student's pursuit of inquiry-based learning," said Michele Glidden, chief program officer at the Society for Science. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • Jr./Sr. High School Improvement Team Meeting -Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (2:45 p.m.)
  • The Heckscher Museum of Art Docent & Volunteer Tea. (3:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Greenlawn Civic Association: For this week's Small Business Spotlight, The Greenlawn Civic Association highlights Jenny Post. She's a licensed real estate salesperson at Signature Premiere Properties in Northport and the GCA president. Click the link to learn more!
  • Huntington Public Library: Head to the Book Sale Room as many items are half-off from now until March 12. You can grab paperbacks, hardcovers, blu-rays, and much more. (Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: The weekly newsletter is now available. You can access the newsletter through the library website which is located in the Facebook link! (Facebook)
  • Greenlawn Civic Association: "Our March General GCA Meeting is this Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room at the Harborfields Public Library. Learn about what we have coming up this spring and how you can get more involved." (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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