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In today's newsletter:

  • What Islip's 5–0 vote means for big battery projects near you
  • Islip girls soccer edges Glenn—see how the big play unfolded.
  • Nursing assistant charged; Central Islip court handles sensitive Suffolk case

Also on today's calendar: Jake's 58 Job Fair and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A touch of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'I'm not against renewable energy; I'm against irresponsible development': Statements fly at Islip battery project hearing (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Islip Town officials have voted 5–0 to ban Tier 3 battery energy storage systems, effectively blocking a proposed 79-megawatt lithium battery project in Hauppauge. Residents heard sharply divided testimony on clean energy, fire safety, and impacts near schools before the board chose to extend its moratorium and keep large battery facilities out of town neighborhoods.
   

2. LI high school sports roundup: Girls soccer and boys volleyball scores (newsday.com) — Islip High School's girls soccer team picked up a Suffolk III win as Alina Giambo scored her first varsity goal in a 1–0 victory over Glenn, backed by strong goalkeeping from Tilly Ancipink. The roundup also highlights other Long Island girls soccer and boys volleyball results from the weekend, offering a quick look at how neighboring schools are performing.
   

3. Nursing Assistant 'Inappropriately Touched' Disabled Patient In Suffolk: Police (patch.com) — A certified nursing assistant was arrested after police say he inappropriately touched a disabled patient at a Middle Island rehabilitation center, with the case brought to First District Court in Central Islip. Islip residents should know investigators are seeking any additional potential victims and encourage anyone with concerns to contact Suffolk's 6th Squad.
   

4. 2 Arrested, 10 Violations Issued During Amityville Deli Inspection: Police (patch.com) — Two men were arrested after a state liquor inspection at an Amityville deli, with one facing gambling charges and another drug and warrant charges, and the case heading to First District Court in Central Islip. For Islip-area residents, the story highlights ongoing code and liquor enforcement that can affect neighborhood businesses and public safety across Suffolk County.
   

5. Amazon's (Holbrook) Proposal Illustrates Why We Must Update Our Zoning (change.org) — A local resident is relaunching a petition opposing Amazon's proposed massive distribution center in Holbrook and plans to bring the issue directly to the Town of Islip Council once 500 signatures are collected. The project would require a zoning change and clear a large wooded tract that feeds waterways flowing through nearby South Shore communities, raising environmental and neighborhood concerns.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday September 24
  • Story Time by the Bay
    LIMM Main Building & Grounds
    10:00 am
    • Saturday September 26
  • Watercolor Workshop: Aug/Sept, Part 4
    LIMM Main Building
    10:30 am
    • Sunday September 27
  • A Tribute To Top-40 Radio →
    Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip
    1:30 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Chamber Meeting →
    Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip
    7:00 pm

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  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Oakdale. Apply here.
  • Lids, Inc. posted a job opening for 5289 - Assistant Store Manager PT in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Islip here.

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