🌱 Sachem High Schools Pull Survey + Water Contamination At MacArthur

Good morning, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Sachem Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Contamination found in groundwater at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
• Sachem High Schools pull student survey after concerns from the community.
• Check out the weekend weather report.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 42 low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sachem:

1. Contamination was found in groundwater at Long Island MacArthur Airport. The airport was designated as a state superfund site after the confirmation of high levels of polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in groundwater. The DEC will take action to investigate the extent of the contamination and protect the public's health and safety. (Sachem Patch)
2. Sachem Central School District high schools pull student survey after concerns from the community. The survey was given to 10th grade health students to assess high-risk behaviors, asking questions about sexual activity, sexual preference and how students felt about their weight. "The survey is anonymous and optional and informs the district of areas in which they can assist their students with available resources for support as needed. It has come to our attention that the survey included a few questions that raised concerns amongst some community members," Sachem school superintendent Pellettierri told Patch. "As a result, the district pulled the survey, which is currently under review." (Sachem Patch)
3. Check out the weekend weather report. We hope you enjoyed these warm few days, but that will come to an end today. Expect to wake up to cold temperatures in the 20s this morning with higher wind gusts possible. Today and Sunday both show colder temperatures in the 40s but luckily, no rain or snow in the forecast. (Weather.com)

Today in Sachem:

• Kids Ballet Class - The Ballet Center. (9 a.m.)
• SBAA Sketch Club - Brookhaven Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Cinderella - Ballet Long Island. (1 p.m.)
• Decorative Wreath Making: Adults 18 years and up - Brookhaven Free Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Library: Registration for library's Winter Reading Club is coming to an end. Register now to win cool prices, including tickets to go ice skating at Super Ice Rink. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
• Sachem Schools: The Sachem Central School district has posted new employment opportunities. Click the link to see what they're hiring for. (Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— 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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