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🌱 Town Garbage Trucks Destroyed In Fire + Five New Homes For Sale

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Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Huntington Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find updates on:

  • Six garbage trucks destroyed in maintenance yard fire.
  • Check out five new homes for sale in the Town of Huntington.
  • Check out where you can have brunch with Santa this holiday season.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 48 low: 39.

Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

  1. Six garbage trucks destroyed in maintenance yard fire. The blaze occurred on Saturday night at the Refuse Yard on Oakwood Rd. The popping of the large truck's tires made explosion sounds which has residents panicking and flocking to local community forums. The town says the fire does not seem to be suspicious and no one was injured in the blaze. (News 12 Bronx)
  2. Check out five new homes for sale in the Town of Huntington. These are the freshest homes to hit the market and we have the scoop on each listing. Click the link to see photos and more information on the homes. For all things real estate, you can head to the Patch Real Estate section.(Huntington Patch)
  3. Check out where you can have brunch with Santa this holiday season. There are plenty of opportunities across Long Island but if you want to stay local, Prime in Huntington has a great brunch with Santa. Click the link to see all the options you and the family have. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

  • Charles Dickens' Great-Great Grandson: Gerald Dickens in A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Cinema Arts Centre. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to the garbage truck fire Saturday night at the Refuse Yard on Oakwood Rd. See a photo from the blaze in the link. (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
  • Town of Huntington: The town has received five loaner trucks from Oyster Bay to ensure safe and reliable garbage collection. This is after the incident Saturday night when five trucks caught fire. (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
  • Huntington Animal Shelter: Bristal Assisted Living donated a bunch of items for the shelter's cats and dogs. Click the link to see their donation! (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
  • Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): "Real success stories from the Reading Program when students read books to the other children. As they become more proficient and more confident in their skills, they volunteer to help their friends. We meet on Fridays from 4 pm to 5:30 a..." (Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Harborfields School District: "Looking for an incumbent exercise bike. - #askyourneighbors" (Nextdoor)

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