$120M School Bond Referendum Passes + Smithtown Students Honored

Smithtown NY

29 September, 2021

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Good morning, Smithtown! Your usual curator, Diane, is off for the next few days, but Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. — Nicole Fallon-Peek First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 65 Low: 52. Here are the top stories today in and around Smithtown: A $120M bond referendum was passed 1,251 to 430 by residents of the Smithtown Central School District yesterday. The bond is earmarked for projects that will prioritize safety and security, renovate and repair aging facilities, and continue to provide opportunities for students to succeed, according to the district. No tax revenue will be needed to support the bond payments, so residents will not see a tax increase as a result of this initiative. (Smithtown Patch) Three Smithtown High School students have been named as silver medalists in the Suffolk County Distinguished Youth Award Program. The county-wide program is open to students ages 13 to 18 who wish to develop a program of action with their local legislator to achieve various goals in categories such as personal development, physical fitness, exploration, and volunteer service. Smithtown's young honorees include senior Diego Bower Bonvino, freshman Alejandro Bower Bonvino, and freshman Tara O'Reilly. (smithtownmatters.com)The Smithtown Recreation Department has announced its annual Ghosts and Goblins Event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23. This free, family-friendly event will take place at Browns Road Park in Nesconset from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will feature games, prizes, pony rides, a balloon artist, and more. The Recreation Department requests a free-will donation of a non-perishable food item for the Smithtown Food Pantry for entry. (smithtownmatters.com)A Suffolk County school district is hoping to find a solution to its bus shortage crisis. Huntington Coach Company abruptly canceled its contract with Huntington Union Free School District on Wednesday, leaving officials and school district leaders scrambling to find other means of transportation for their students. The bus company blames the national driver shortage, and say new COVID testing and vaccination requirements are "causing drivers to walk off the job." (ABC7 NY) Today's Smithtown Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Smithtown: Teen Take and Make-Book Hedgehog (Smithtown Library) (9:30 AM) Take and Make-Scarecrow Cupcakes (Smithtown Library) (9:30 AM) NJ vs. NY Medicaid / What's the Difference? (2:00 PM) Book Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building) (4:00 PM) Little Book Buddies (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building) (4:15 PM) Heather Heying, Bret Weinstein, Glenn Greenwald & Matthew Head Up Next on THE SOUNDS OF FILM (6:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Roseland School of Dance — FALL DANCE CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER- Register today! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: KPY Basketball Registration is Open! (September 30) Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed (September 30) Food Truck Market (6-week Series) - Smith Haven Mall - Long Island, NY | Oct. 1st - Nov. 7th (October 1) Fall Apple Festival at Stony Brook Community Church (October 2) Four Seasons in Music: Connected Play at Sands Point Preserve (October 10) Add your event Announcements: Behind The Scoreboard – A Very Special Ironman (Details) Booking Photography Sessions Oct. 8th-17th (Details) HHH East Thunderbirds Retire James C. Metzger's #21 Jersey (Details) Add your announcement For sale: Lenox Table Lamp (Details) Estate Sale (Details) Add your item Job listings: Part Time Office Support/Maintenance Helper (Details) Add your job listing Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Smithtown Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].