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🌱 Patch AM: See how Smithtown schools ranked in Suffolk’s newest report card

Also, don't miss Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Smithtown Patch calendar

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Greetings Smithtown! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Smithtown schools ranked in Suffolk's newest report card
  • Why Huntington's tax hike is being compared to Smithtown's leaner budget

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best School Districts In Suffolk County Ranked In New 2027 Study (patch.com) — New Niche rankings put Smithtown Central School District among Suffolk County's top-rated systems, awarding it an A and giving both Smithtown High School East and West strong A grades. The study compares districts and high schools countywide, spotlighting academics, activities, and college readiness, so Smithtown parents can see how their schools stack up against nearby communities.
   

• Split Vote as Huntington Votes to Raise Taxes (thenorthshoreleader.com) — Huntington's town board narrowly voted to pierce New York's 2 percent tax cap at Supervisor Ed Smyth's urging, setting up a budget with higher taxes. For Smithtown residents, the debate includes a pointed comparison: reports say Huntington's supervisor's office costs taxpayers over $6 million, while Smithtown's supervisor's office is reported at about $800,000.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Smithtown. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Early Morning Cleaning Associte in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kings Park

  • 2020 Kia Telluride For Sale at M and A Motors - (631) 450-6309 (longisland.com)

Hauppauge

  • Gridiron Greats for Week 3 of the Long Island high school football season (newsday.com)
  • Cinnamon sold in PA, more states contains elevated levels of lead, regulators say (tristatealert.com)
  • Stylish Survivor: 1983 Buick Electra Limited (barnfinds.com)

Commack

  • 2026 BMW 530i For Sale at Pristine Mitsubishi - (631) 349-1710 (longisland.com)
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class For Sale at Pristine Mitsubishi - (631) 349-1710 (longisland.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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