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🌱 Sachem Daily: Sachem Budget Passes + FLIP Circus Returns To Mall
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Sachem Daily.
First, today's weather:
Morning rain, then some sun. High: 67 low: 56.
Here are the top 3 stories today in Sachem:
- Sachem School District budget passes. The budget passed by an overwhelming 3,148 votes yes to 1,590 votes no. Alex Piccirillo, Laura Slattery, Meredith Volpe, and Stephanie Volpe were all elected to the Board of Education. (Facebook)
- ICYMI: Police searching for suspect who stole $2,000 from Lake Grove gas station in March. The burglar broke the window at Gulf Gas on Middle Country Rd. on March 5 and stole 20 packs of Newport cigarettes and $2,000 in cash. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)
- FLIP Circus coming to Smith Haven Mall. The circus will return to Smith Haven Mall for a week-and-a-half starting on Friday. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for children. The circus will highlight the American circus tradition. (Patch)
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Today in Sachem:
- Community Service: Bookmark Create & Design - Teens Grades 6-12 - Brookhaven Free Library. (All Day)
- Bellport HS Blood Drive - Bellport Senior High School. (All Day)
- Make Your Own Comic Books - Islip Public Library. (3 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: Check out this cute dessert menu a young Vanna made at the library. It was found in the Children's Play Area. (Facebook)
- Sachem Youth Soccer League - SYSL: Registration is open for the Sachem Youth Soccer League Tryouts. More information in the link! (Facebook)
- Sachem Library: Heads up, Discovery Grove will be closed from May 18 to June 10. They will be adding a toddler play area and safety enhancements. (Facebook)
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- Behind The Scoreboard – Celebrating Buck Lai During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.
— 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sachem Daily? Contact me at Sachem@patch.com
