🌱 Huntington Daily: Stimson MS News + Funeral Set For Couple

Hey, neighbors! Andrew Tessler here with your brand-new issue of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Fog with rain and drizzle. High: 45 low: 41.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Huntington:

1. Women & Girls Foundation CEO to lead Heckscher Museum of Art. The Board of Trustees of The Heckscher Museum of Art has appointed Heather Arnet as the organization's Executive Director and CEO. Robin T. Hadley, Chair of the Board said, "Heather brings a wealth of leadership experience, innovative thinking, and community engagement to the Museum. We are fortunate to be adding someone of her caliber to The Heckscher Museum." Arnet will join the Museum in June 2022. "I am excited for the opportunity to join such a passionate and creative staff and Board of Trustees team, as we lead The Heckscher Museum of Art into the future. I look forward to applying my experience in community development and civic engagement to advancing the Museum's community-centered efforts and growing its regional and national significance."(Broadway World)
2. Stimson MS students to Be published in Young Writers Contest: South Huntington. Seventh and eighth graders of Stimson Middle School are set to have their writing published in the Young Writers Contest collection, the South Huntington School District announced. Young Writers is a family-run business established in 1991. Their ethos emphasizes the importance of young writers to read and write with a focus on poetry and creative writing. Young Writers believe published work "boosts confidence, nurtures creative talent and showcases creativity." Congratulations to all the students selected! (Huntington Patch)
3. Services set Friday for Huntington couple. Memorial services are set for Friday for Susan Munro and Douglas Borheck. The Huntington couple both passed away in January after being in a car accident. Munro died Jan 18 and Borheck passed away on Sunday. The couple became deeply involved in the boating community after moving to Huntington in 1993 from New York City. They owned several boats and became members of the Centerport Yacht Club. The Nolan Funeral Home in Northport is handling services. Viewing is scheduled for Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Mass is scheduled Saturday at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows, 258-15 80th Ave., Floral Park.(http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
4. New Principal starts at Stimson Middle School in South Huntington. Mike Duggan is now serving as the principal of Stimson Middle School, the South Huntington School District announced on Tuesday. Duggan had been working as assistant principal of South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Technology Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. in the DO Conference Room (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington School District is preparing for the registration of hundreds of new kindergarten students for the 2022/23 school year. The full day program is open to all youngsters in the community who will be five years old by December 1, 2022.(Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: "The Civic Association February general meeting is one week from today at 7:00 PM at the Harborfields Public Library - all residents are welcome to attend. (Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: Sign up for February classes TODAY! In this expressive art program, students discover art styles through the lives of famous artists as they express themselves interactively. Students learn through interactive slide show presentations and stories then create their own masterpieces emulating that artist’s style (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Fire up your career with virtual career counseling, February 8 • 6 PM - 9 PM • Call the library at 631-427-5165 ext. 173 to reserve your spot. Fire-up your career today! Expert career coaching to help you find the right job or drive your career faster. (Facebook)
• Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): "The Youth Agency are celebrating Black History Month all Month long. They are accepting submissions via DM of your artistic expression in honoring our heroes and events that shapes America today! Join them in the celebration and show them what you have! (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!