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🌱 Huntington Daily: HART Bus Free Ride Week + CSH Commemorates 9/11

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Hello, neighbors. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Huntington Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 75 low: 61.

Find out what's happening in Huntingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

  1. Hart Bus Free Fare Week begins on Monday. In an effort to get more citizens to ride HART, the rides will be free from Monday through Saturday. “The Town of Huntington is a leader in sustainable and climate-smart initiatives and HART Bus Free Fare Week is another way to go green while simultaneously reducing commuting costs,” said Supervisor Ed Smyth. (Huntington Now)
  2. Residents are concerned with nearby development affecting Crab Meadow Beach. They are urging the Town of Huntington to take action in order to protect the beach. Crab Meadow is one of the last remaining salt marshes on the north shore of the Long Island Sound and holds a variety of wildlife. (WSHU)
  3. Cold Spring Harbor School District and community come together to remember 9/11. The school held "Friday Night Lights," which took place before the football game on Sept. 9 at the high school. "Our community takes great pride in commemorating this day as a sign of solidarity and a reminder that we should not take for granted the freedoms we are granted in this country," Superintendent of Schools Jill Gierasch said in a statement. (Huntington Patch)
  4. Check out five new houses on the market. Take a look at homes that vary by town and price and are all fresh on the market. Click the photo for more information on the listing. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

Find out what's happening in Huntingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Veterans Committee Meeting — Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
  • "Nutcracker" Auditions — Huntington Center for Performing Arts. (5 p.m.)
  • The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: "VOYAGE" The Ultimate Journey Tribute. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington School Board has appointed Chris Hender as assistant superintendent. Hender was a longtime faculty member and administrator. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: "The Townwide Fund of Huntington is proud to announce that Executive Director Alice Marie Rorke has been selected as a recipient of the Long Island Business News Corporate Citizen Leadership Excellence-Nonprofit Award! The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership over several years, through good times and bad, guiding and inspiring their organization to new levels of growth and achievement." (The Townwide Fund Of Huntington via Facebook)
  • The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc.: If you are interested in The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, you can learn more in its upcoming events. Click the link to see what they have going on. (The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc. via Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: The library will be holding its Afternoon Book Chat on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. They will be discussing 'The Lions of Fifth Avenue,' by Fiona Davis. Register now on its website. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, West Shore: "Good evening, folks, my name is Randy and I live in Harbor Heights Park off West Shore Road in Huntington. I'm wondering if someone could recommend a good reliable handyman." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. 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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