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Greetings Massapequa! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Massapequa students just hit NYSSMA's highest musical honor?
  • How neighbors are rallying after a devastating Massapequa house fire
  • How lithium batteries turned a quiet Massapequa street into a fire zone

Also on today's calendar: Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Massapequa students recognized as All-State musicians (longislandpress.com) — Eight Massapequa High School musicians have earned top NYSSMA All-State honors, with seven heading to the statewide winter conference and one named an alternate. Their perfect solo scores highlight the strength of Massapequa's music program and give local students a chance to perform and learn alongside the best young musicians from across New York.
   

2. Young Massapequa Family Loses 'Home And Everything In It' After Towering Fire, Friends Say (newsbreak.com) — A devastating weekend house fire on Clocks Boulevard in Massapequa destroyed a young family's home and belongings, though no residents were hurt and firefighters suffered only minor injuries. Neighbors and friends quickly launched a GoFundMe that raised tens of thousands of dollars within days to help them replace essentials and begin rebuilding their lives.
   

3. Lithium-Ion Batteries Sparked a Fire So Bad It Took 100 Firefighters to Stop It in Massapequa (newsbreak.com) — A massive Sunday evening house fire on Clocks Boulevard in Massapequa drew about 100 firefighters and displaced four residents, with one firefighter treated for possible heat exhaustion. Investigators are focusing on lithium-ion batteries in the garage, underscoring growing safety concerns for Massapequa homeowners who store e-bikes, scooters, or power tools in their garages.
   

4. A Massapequa man's miniature world of Christmas (longislandpress.com) — Inside a Massapequa basement, retired chef Kevin Vehlies has spent nearly four decades building an elaborate miniature Christmas village that now fills three tables. The display has become a family project, with relatives contributing tiny buildings, handmade decorations, and memories that connect his Massapequa home to holiday traditions stretching back to his North Bellmore childhood.
   

5. Nassau sees 7 house fires over the weekend, prompting safety reminder (news12.com) — Nassau fire officials are highlighting safety steps after seven house fires in one weekend, including a major blaze on Clock Boulevard in Massapequa that displaced four people and drew nearly 100 firefighters. With colder weather coming, they're urging Massapequa and county residents to check smoke detectors, service heating systems, and handle fireplaces, fire pits, and embers with extra care.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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