🌱 Patch AM: How Medford’s new $40M senior complex could reshape local housing options

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In today's newsletter:

• How Medford's new $40M senior complex could reshape local housing options

Also on today's calendar: Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
• Monday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ribbon-cutting for $40M affordable senior housing in Medford (libn.com) — A new $40 million senior housing complex, Medford Gardens, has just opened on Horseblock Road, bringing 67 affordable apartments for residents 55 and older, including units for people exiting homelessness. The three-story building offers on-site support services, accessibility features, and green design, backed by New York State funding and Brookhaven economic incentives to expand affordable housing options in Medford.
   

📸 Around Medford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork →
  Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  9:00 am
• Holzman's Family Farm Fall Harvest Celebration →
  988 Doctors Path, Riverhead
  10:00 am
• Columbus Day Bridal Sale →
  Paradise Bridals & Tuxedos, 10 Farber Dr, Bellport
  10:00 am
• Free Christian Science Talk: "Progress Is Inevitable - It Begins with Vision" →
  First Church of Christ Scientist, 318 N Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY, 11772,
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork →
  Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• Classic Fall Festival at Waterdrinker! →
  Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden, 663 Wading River Rd, Manorville
  9:00 am
• Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork Columbus Day! →
  Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Ballet Level 1 Class For Kids →
  Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
  6:00 pm
• Weekly Bible Study →
  Word of Truth Church, 208 Jamaica Avenue, Medford
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• John Prine / Todd Snider Birthday Celebration →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Route 112, Medford
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
  6:00 pm
Friday November 6
• Radio Active PM Duo at Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge →
  Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, Medford
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I didnt think I would get same day service, not only same day but within hours !.
  Dependable but also reliable, .If you need any plumbing repairs and dont use Greg, your making a mistake. (Nextdoor Old Medford)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandising Lead in Medford. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Bartender - Holtsville Chili's in Holtsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brookhaven

• Brookhaven Veterans Resource Fair Set For October 15th (southshorepress.com)
• Suffolk Town supervisors urge Hochul to raise 2% cap on property tax increases (wshu.org)
• Losquadro Says Experience Is Key In Comptroller Bid (southshorepress.com)

Patchogue

• Source: 1 person shot on LIRR train in Bellport (news12.com)

Ok Medford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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