🌱 Merrimac's First 'Souper Bowl' + Man Seriously Injured In Crash

Hello, neighbors! Andrew Tessler here with your Thursday edition of the Sachem Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on...

• Merrimac students hold building's first 'Souper Bowl.’
• Check out five upcoming open houses in the town of Brookhaven.
• Three people were injured, one seriously, in Tuesday morning’s Farmingville crash.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers possible. High: 57 low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sachem:

1. Merrimac students hold building's first 'Souper Bowl'. Students were encouraged to donate cans of soup and designate their donation toward the Eagles or Chiefs. They then tallied the cans and the Chiefs came out on top. Nearly 400 cans of soup were collected and donated to the Lighthouse Mission. The organization helps those less fortunate on the island. (Press Release Desk)
2. Check out five upcoming open houses in The Town of Brookhaven. These homes are all newly listed and range in price and location. Click the link to see photos and learn more about each listing. (Sachem Patch)
3. Three injured, one seriously in Tuesday morning Farmingville crash. A 61-year-old Ridge man was seriously injured when he rear-ended a pickup truck in the left lane of Nicolls Road northbound. "Farmingville Fire Department Rescue freed the man from his car, and then he was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said." (Sachem Patch)

Today in Sachem:

• Lowering Prescription Drug Costs - Islip Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• Afternoon Book Discussion - Islip Public Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Game Night at Cafe Castello: Ages 18 years and up. (6:30 p.m.)
• Adult Intermediate Ballet Class - The Ballet Center. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Schools: On Feb. 8, at their final regular season matchup, the boys basketball programs at Sachem HS East and North honored the memory and legacy of Matt “Dezy” DiStefano. Both teams wore DezyStrong apparel to raise awareness for the DezyStrong Foundation. (Facebook)
• Sachem Library: The library has a question for patrons: What do you love about your local library? Let the know in the comments. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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