🌱Sunrise Wind Farm Approved By State + Convicted Murder Up For Parole

Hey, Shirley-Mastic! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• State approves the creation of the Sunrise Wind Farm.
• Community s asked to sign a petition against convicted murder parole.
• Events and more!

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, brisk and cold. High: 42, low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. The state approved the construction plan of an offshore wind Farm on Long Island. The project features over 100 turbines that will form the Sunrise Wind. Part of the project is an electric cable installation connecting the Sunrise Wind Farm to Smith Point Park In Shirley. Read the full story here. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. According to the Woodbourne Correctional Facility records, convicted killer Matthew Svanberg has been eligible for parole. Svanberg served 22 years in prison for the murder of Dennis Folk of Ridge, a 26-year-old clerk at Getty Gas Station in 1993. Members of Folk's family are asking the community to sign a petition on change.org to avoid Matthew's release. (Patch)
3. Students Musicians of William Floyd school district have been recognized for their talents and dedication to the world of arts and awarded a significant nomination by the State. Visit the link provided to learn about all students who earned Top Accolades. (Patch)
4. Starbucks workers protested for better wages and fixed schedules. Over 100 coffee stores went on strike on Thursday. In some spots, workers give out red cups with the Union logo instead of the traditional holiday cup designed yearly by the company. (LI News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Sea Turtle Walk/Beach Monitoring at Cedar Beach (10:00 AM)
• The Garden Farmers Market at Garden Market. (10 a.m.)
• Home Improvement Series: Your Home's Exterior at MMSCL. (10:00 AM)
• Sketch-n-Stretch – Gratitude Yoga and Painting at Mastic Rec. (10:30 AM)
• American Saturday Nights with Jay Shepard Band at Daisy's. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Drop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Mastic Recreation Center to enjoy the Thanksgiving Playdough for kids aged 18 months-5 years. Adult supervision is required to participate. No registration is required. (MMSCL)
  
• Nearby Events: Patchogue Christmas Boat Parade is Sunday! Attendees will watch the decorated crafts sailing on the river from the heated deck of the Davis Park Ferry Terminal at 5 p.m. Hot chocolate and pretzels will be available. So as you know, it's a free admission event. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
• Have you visited the Carriage Museum in Stony Brook? Long Island News 12 released a video showing the scenes and historical pieces displayed at Carriage Museum. Over 110 antique rides tell us how was the transportation system back in 1800. Visit the link to learn more about the exhibition and plan a visit today. (News 12 Long Island)

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