š± How Mattituck teens are lightening classmatesā āinvisible backpacksā this school year
Mattituck, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Mattituck! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Mattituck teens are lightening classmatesā āinvisible backpacksā this school year
- See what a Ruth Road home in Mattituck just sold for
Also on today's calendar: Little Lucy's Summer Adoptathon and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 71.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'Invisible Backpack' Program At Mattituck-Cutchogue School District Spotlights Mental Health Awareness (patch.com) ā Mattituck-Cutchogue schools are expanding a student-led mental health leadership program that teaches younger students about āinvisible backpacksā of stress and support. After a tragic loss in 2021, Mattituck High School students created this peer-driven effort, now presented locally and at a Long Island social work conference to highlight resilience and kindness in classrooms. 
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ā¢ North Fork house of the week and real estate transfers: Aug. 5, 2026 (timesreview.com) ā North Fork buyers and sellers can see the latest real estate transfers, including a Mattituck home on Ruth Road that sold for just over $1.1 million. The roundup also highlights a Laurel āhouse of the weekā and recent sales in neighboring hamlets like Cutchogue, Greenport, and Wading River. Ā Ā Ā
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Chef Rob for families ā
Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd, Mattituck
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Monday August 10
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First Fridays on Love Lane ā
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Anti-Bias Task Force Unity Picnic ā
Southold, NY Calendar, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic
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Little Lucy's Summer Adoptathon ā
91 Jobs Ln, Southampton, NY, 11968
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Planning Board Work Session ā
Southold, NY Calendar, 53095 Main Rd, Southold
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Planning Board Public Meeting ā
Southold, NY Calendar, 53095 Main Rd, Southold
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Board of Trustees Work Session ā
Southold, NY Calendar, 54375 Main Rd, Southold
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Writing Your Way to Hope and Healing ā
Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd, Mattituck
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Town Board Regular Meeting ā
Southold, NY Calendar, 53095 Route 25, Southold
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Shampooch ā
102 Old Riverhead Rd W, Hampton Bays
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Barkerton ā
Southampton Inn, 91 Hill St, Southampton, NY, 11968
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Friday August 7
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Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 23
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Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting ā
Southold, NY Calendar, 53095 Main Rd, Southold
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Stony Brook University Online
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Summer Family Pop-Ups: Old Fashioned Fun
Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Zuccaire Gallery Public Hours
Stony Brook University Staller Center,Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook NY 11794
12:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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Iām a responsible girl from Europe who works as a housekeeper. I am looking for a few new clients for regular cleaning. I have experience and goodā¦ (Nextdoor Main Rd) - Can anyone recommend someone to put new carpet or tile on stairs for me.
Prices I got few years ago were out of control. House in Mattituck. Thank You ahead of time. (Nextdoor Main Rd)
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Mattituck. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in Hampton Bays. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mattituck here.
š Nearby News
Cutchogue
- Beloved Cutchogue Fire Department Barbecue Back For 69th Year In Its Usual Spot Under Tent (patch.com)
- Water contamination concerns at Southold Transfer Station (newsday.com)
Jamesport
- Country inn wellness retreat proposed for Main Road Jamesport homestead (riverheadlocal.com)
Peconic
- Petrocelli hotel gains site plan, special permit approvals (riverheadlocal.com)
- 4th Case Of Rare 'Rabbit Fever', Tick-Borne Illness, Reported In Suffolk County: Health Officials (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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