Huntington Digest: Storm Debris, Paramount Grant, Greek Fest

HUNTINGTON, NY — Hello, Huntington! Here is this week's Huntington Digest and a sampling of what has happened in the community over this past week.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington:

1. Town Says Storm Debris From Yards Is Owner Responsibility to Clear Away (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
2. Remembering The Fallen: Honoring Huntington's 9/11 Victims (Huntington Patch)
3. Huntington to investigate Lupinacci's crash into pole (Newsday)
4. Greek Fest In Greenlawn: Event Details (Huntington Patch)
5. Huntington Police Blotter: Man Punctures Toyota Tires (Huntington Patch)
6. The Paramount gets $7 million COVID relief grant (Newsday)

Huntington Patch Notebook

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "Hard to believe you have been gone 12 years Rev. On September 9, 2009 at 03:02 A.M. Huntington Manor Chaplin and Fire Police Captain Richard " Rev" Holst was returning home from a previous alarm when he noticed smoke emanating from the U..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: "A discussion of arts councils and arts services organizations, a unique Long Island perspective. Panelists: Beth Giacummo, Executive Director, Patchogue Arts Council Elizabeth Mirarchi, Executive Director, BACCA Lauren Wagner, Executive ..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL TO WELCOME 1,500 STUDENTS … Huntington High School will welcome about 1,500 students when classes begin on Thursday morning. Many areas of the building were renovated over the summer and many new teachers will be f..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "We were honored to have been asked to participate in a display of American Flags at Walt Whitman Hill School this morning. American Flags lined the driveway from the West Hills Road entrance up to the P.A.C. entrance. Great job Principal..." (Facebook)
• St. Dominic High School - Oyster Bay, NY: "Heavenly Father, We give you our hopes, worries and fears as our lovely students start school. We pray that you would fill their hearts with excitement and calm their worries with your love. Please go before them, help them make friends,..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "HUNTINGTON REMEMBERS ALUMNI LOST ON 9/11/01 … Two full decades have now passed since the terrorist strikes on September 11, 2001 unfolded. Those who lived through that still shocking day and its aftermath will never forget the terrible l..." (Facebook)
• St. Dominic High School - Oyster Bay, NY: "Congratulations to Jeffrey Cordero who earned academic honors from the College Board's National Hispanic Recognition Program based on his remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT in the fall of 2020. We ar..." (Facebook)
• St. Dominic High School - Oyster Bay, NY: "Look out, Disney! Class of 2022 is coming for you! We held our first parent meeting tonight." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "WELCOME BACK!! Wishing Huntington students and their families a fantastic 2021-2022 school year!" (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "BLUE DEVIL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF SATURDAY AT 1:30 PM … The Huntington High School varsity football team’s 98th season will kick-off on Saturday as the Blue Devils host powerful West Islip at 1:30 p.m. Huntington is led by team captains Josi..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ... Welcome back! Wishing students, staff and families a great year ahead!" (Facebook)
• St. Dominic Elementary School - Oyster Bay: "We are off and running! Students were welcomed and blessed by Father Tom. There were smiles everywhere! Great to be back and looking forward to a great school year!" (Facebook)
• St. Dominic Elementary School - Oyster Bay: "Heavenly Father, We give you our hopes, worries and fears as our lovely students start school. We pray that you would fill their hearts with excitement and calm their worries with your love. Please go before them, help them make friends,..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "FINLEY’S COLORFUL AWNINGS CREATE FRESH NEW LOOK … J. Taylor Finley Middle School has a fresh new look. The 56 year old metal canopy that ran along the curb in the front plaza and stretched from the east to west entrance/exit doors and pa..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "HUNTINGTON REMEMBERS … While our students were not yet born, it is important for them to recognize those lost on 9/11/2001, as well as the selfless heroes, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice to help others. A beautiful ceremony at ..." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "Donated seeds are coming in! Thanks to our community members who are helping to stock our Seed Library for next season. If you have seeds to share, please grab some of the blank envelopes at the Adult Services desk, add your seeds and re..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "JUNIOR GRACE ALLEN EMBRACES NEW CLASSES AND EXPERIENCES … Grace Allen’s hectic summer has drawn to a close and the Huntington High School junior is already embracing a new set of classes and experiences. The summer break is just what Ms...." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "BLUE DEVIL GOLFERS TOP COMMACK … In the first victory of the fall season for any Blue Devil varsity team, the Huntington High School golf squad drove its way past Commack at Crab Meadow on Friday afternoon, 7-2. Kevin Drake led the way w..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Jewish Center: "Shana Tova from All of us at HJC!" (Facebook)
• St. Dominic Elementary School - Oyster Bay: "The 3rd graders started the school year learning a little bit about the Engineering and Design Process. They had to Save Fred! Fred is a worm who went boating. His boat capsized and he’s stuck on top! Unfortunately, his life preserver is..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "JULIO MARTINEZ LIFTS BLUE DEVILS … Julio Martinez’s goal in overtime lifted the Huntington varsity boys’ soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Smithtown East on Thursday afternoon. Leading 1-0, the Blue Devils faltered with about two minutes..." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "As we draw closer to the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our country, we would like to let you know about a special display that one of our patrons lovingly created to remember the day and those we lost. This display is located i..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "AN ENTHUSIASTIC OPENING ACROSS HUNTINGTON UFSD … Huntington School District’s eight individual buildings opened their doors on Thursday morning and welcomed back about 4,500 students for the 2021/22 school year. Classrooms were buzzing a..." (Facebook)
• Long Island Rebels: "The Long Island Rebels Game of the Week will be the Rebels Bantam Minor Team vs Long Island Mustangs game on Sunday, 9/12/21 at 9:30am. The game will be broadcast live on the Rebels website that your family and friends can watch for free..." (Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: "We’re back with Conversations in the Arts! Join us Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 on www.facebook.com/HuntingtonArt... at 7:00PM – 8:30PM. The topic is “LI Arts Councils“ - A discussion of arts councils and arts services organizations, a un..." (Facebook)
• The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: "It's not too late to join us for our 2nd annual IPA and Rose' tasting which includes incredible raffles, auctions, parting gifts and a tour of the magnificent Seminary in Lloyd Harbor! A truly beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable experience..." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "As we get back into homework, exams, and school projects, don't forget that the library offers free online homework help every day through Brainfuse with a live tutor. Access Brainfuse here with your library card: http://main.suffolk.ny...." (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: "Op-Ed Is In Person Today • Fridays in September and October • 2:00 pm Register here to join us either in person or virtually: https://attend.myhpl.org/event... #hpladultreference #oped #hpladultprograms #huntingtonpubliclibrary" (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "This week's Book Face Friday is an emotional story of 2 sisters and an unforgotten love. Find it here in print, ebook and audio: https://tinyurl.com/3xkttf56 Or on Hoopla Digital as an audiobook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12903218" (Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: "A discussion of arts councils and arts services organizations, a unique Long Island perspective. Panelists: Beth Giacummo, Executive Director, Patchogue Arts Council Elizabeth Mirarchi, Executive Director, BACCA Lauren Wagner, Executive ..." (Facebook)

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