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Coffee in hand, Smithtown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Smithtown crews handle nearly 100 tons of storm debris?
  • Police seek tips after Smithtown High School East student approached for $300
  • What rabid raccoon cases mean for Kings Park and Smithtown pet owners

Also on today's calendar: "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Smithtown grinds through tons of storm debris (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Smithtown's Municipal Services Facility and Highway crews worked through last weekend's nor'easter, grinding nearly 100 tons of downed trees and branches from roads across town by early Sunday. Crews kept grinders running overnight with portable light towers so residents could see roads cleared quickly, while the collected debris is being turned into mulch that locals may later use for fall landscaping.
   

• Stranger Offered 14-Year-Old Girl $300 In St. James: Police (patch.com) — A 14-year-old girl walking home from Smithtown High School East in St. James was approached by a man who allegedly made an inappropriate comment and offered her $300, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released images of the suspected vehicle and is asking anyone with information to report tips anonymously as they investigate child endangerment.
   

• 2 People Exposed To Rabid Raccoons In Kings Park, Officials Say (patch.com) — Health officials are warning residents after two people in Kings Park needed rabies treatment following encounters with infected raccoons, and a vaccinated dog in Smithtown recently received a booster after a possible exposure. Authorities urge locals to avoid touching wild animals and to report raccoons acting strangely while keeping pets' rabies vaccinations up to date.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's definitely time for new knives.
    I'm just a home cook, basic meals, but my knives are old and dull and the handles are cracking. Does anyone have a butcher block brand they love? Or… (Nextdoor Forestwood)
  • Seeking referrals for tree removal.
    Quality of the work with a reasonable price are desired. (Nextdoor Forestwood)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Kings Park. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for PT Cashier- Days, Nights, Weekends in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kings Park

  • High school roundup: Soccer, field hockey, volleyball and boys golf (newsday.com)
  • Serial Kings Park Bank Robber With 'No Funny Business' Demand Note Headed Back To Prison: DA (newsbreak.com)

Hauppauge

  • 259K Eggs Head To Long Island Families After Price-Fixing Settlement (patch.com)
  • Long Island high school football games to watch, plus picks (newsday.com)
  • Suffolk eyes museum for Italian Americans with formation of committee (newsday.com)

Huntington

  • Chip City Abruptly Closes All Locations, Including 5 On Long Island (patch.com)

Ok Smithtown! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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