🌱 Huntington Daily: PSEG Upgrading Energy Grid + 9/11 Memorial

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 84 low: 67.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

1. Long Island Press features two Town of Huntington businesses as best dog pros on Long Island. Barkfield Road in East Northport was featured as the best organic pet food supply store and Fetch in Huntington Village was featured as the best clothing store for dogs. Let us know what you think in the comments! (Long Island Press)
2. Town of Huntington to hold 9/11 memorial service at Heckscher Park Sunday. The memorial service will be held at the 9/11 Memorial in the park and begin at noon. The ceremony will honor residents and first responders from the Town of Huntington who lost their lives in the attacks. (Huntington Patch)
3. PSEG working on strengthening energy grid in parts of Huntington. The main focus will be on South Huntington and Dix Hills, with stronger poles and wire, narrow profiles, and upgrading old equipment. “PSEG Long Island is strengthening the electric lines that directly power homes and businesses because we know that electric reliability is more important than ever to our customers,” said Peggy Keane, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Construction and Operations Services. (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
4. Huntington Union Free School District releases a heartfelt story on those lost in the 9/11 attacks. The story honors Huntington High School alumni who passed in the attacks and what their lives meant to those closest to them. Read the full story in the link. (HUFSD.edu)

Today in Huntington:

• Tag Sale — United Methodist Church. (10 a.m.)
• Homecoming Game — Harborfields Central School District. (2 p.m.)
• Dennis DeYoung "The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour" — The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: It's been 13 years since Huntington Manor Chaplin and Fire Police Captain Richard "Rev" Holst has passed. He was responding to a fire on his way home when he had a fatal heart attack. The Huntington Manor FD pays their tributes. (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The varsity field hockey team wins in exciting fashion over West Islip. Grace Agrillo's overtime winning goal at Blue Devil Stadium propelled the Blue Devils to another overtime victory, winning 3-2. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Animal Shelter: The Huntington Animal Shelter's Dog of the Week is Penny. Penny is around 3 years old and you can check her out in the link! (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: If you're looking for an interactive pajama story time, the library has you covered. Watch Mermaid Chloe with your children in this Zoom video! (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenlawn: "I am a widower — almost 4 years now. Looking for clubs to join and activities, also maybe joining a support group. It got easier to cope for a while, but I now feel lonely and isolated. FYI- I am 66. Thanks to all for any suggestions." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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