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Good morning Smithtown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Smithtown's "crown jewel" theater is lighting up Main Street
  • Why Smithtown's deputy supervisor agreed to drop an assault charge
  • Were you near Thursday's serious crash on Veterans Memorial Highway?

Also on today's calendar: Caroline Episcopal Church's 3rd Annual "Holy Smoke" Golf Tourney and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain developing, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Smithtown theater marquee a mix of something old and something new (newsday.com) — Downtown Smithtown's Performing Arts Center on Main Street just unveiled a new marquee that blends the building's 1930s character with modern LED displays to brighten the business district. Theater leaders and town officials say the renovation is part of a broader Main Street revitalization, with more upgrades and fundraising still ahead to preserve this longtime cultural hub.
   

2. Smithtown Deputy Supervisor Breaks Silence On Councilman's Dismissed Assault Case (patch.com) — Smithtown residents are learning more about a high-profile town hall incident, as Deputy Supervisor Thomas McCarthy explains why he agreed to dismiss an assault charge against Councilman Thomas Lohmann after their April altercation. McCarthy and Lohmann both say they want to move past the case and refocus on serving Smithtown, emphasizing healing, professionalism, and restoring public trust in local government.
   

3. Three People Injured, One Serious in Smithtown Crash (lilifepolitics.com) — A serious two-vehicle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Smithtown sent three people to local hospitals, including one man with serious injuries. Suffolk County's Fourth Squad is investigating and has impounded both vehicles for safety checks, asking anyone who witnessed the early-morning collision near County Center Road to call detectives with information.
   

4. Rabid Raccoon Found In Smithtown, Dog May Have Been Exposed: Officials (patch.com) — A raccoon found outside a Smithtown home has tested positive for rabies, and while a vaccinated pet dog received a booster, no human exposures have been reported. Suffolk County health officials are urging Smithtown residents to keep pets' rabies shots current, avoid contact with wild animals, and report any raccoons acting strangely to police or environmental authorities.
   

5. These pets are ready to be taken home (longislandpress.com) — Animal lovers in Smithtown can meet Sandy, a 14-year-old affectionate grey tabby available now at the Smithtown Animal Shelter and well-suited to a quieter home. The feature also spotlights several other cats and dogs at North Shore Animal League America, encouraging residents to adopt rather than shop and offering contact details to start the process.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    How the heck are people going to afford oil heat this year? (Nextdoor Smithtown Pines)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Chick-fil-A Hospitality Team Member in Smithtown. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Smithtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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