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1. Smithtown councilman arrested after altercation at Town Hall (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Smithtown residents are learning that a recent closed-door Town Board meeting at Town Hall ended with Councilman Thomas Lohmann facing an assault charge after an alleged physical confrontation with Deputy Supervisor Tom McCarthy. Police say the dispute arose over a legal matter, and Lohmann has been issued an appearance ticket to appear in court later this month while town officials weigh next steps.
2. Brush Fire Spreads Across 3 Properties In Smithtown, 1 Treated For Smoke Inhalation (patch.com) — A fast-moving brush fire in a Smithtown neighborhood near Brooksite Drive spread across three properties Monday morning before firefighters brought it under control. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation, and officials are warning Smithtown and Long Island residents that dry conditions are raising brush fire risks and urging extra caution with any outdoor flames.
3. Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Rutgers Garner Women's Lacrosse Weekly Laurels (bigten.org) — A Smithtown West alum, Rutgers freshman Kate Theofield, has been named Big Ten Women’s Lacrosse Freshman of the Week, putting a local standout in the national college spotlight. The conference also recognized top performers from Northwestern and Johns Hopkins in its latest weekly awards list.
4. Community Raises Concerns Over Fireworks Show (lilifepolitics.com) — Lake Ronkonkoma’s shoreline communities, including Smithtown, are split over a proposed Memorial Day weekend fireworks show that critics say could harm nesting eagles, pollute the lake, and disturb veterans. Environmental advocates, local civic leaders, and veterans’ groups urge Suffolk County legislators to reconsider, citing fragile wildlife, limited facilities, and safety concerns, and suggest a quieter drone light show alternative instead.
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