Good Morning,
There’s no slowing down this season! With festive fun at Town Hall to big changes at the beach and exciting news from our schools, there’s something for everyone in this update. We’re also keeping an eye on local meetings, business moves, and ways you can give back.
Here’s what’s happening around town
-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer
Local Pulse
🎁 Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting will host a live on-air Holiday Toy Drive at Town Hall on December 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., encouraging visitors to donate new, unwrapped toys for local children in need. A blood drive will also be held on-site as part of the day’s efforts to give back. Brookhaven Town
🚧 Mother’s Beach in Bellport will be closed starting December 10, 2025, until further notice as dredging operations begin at Howell’s Creek. The work is part of ongoing maintenance to improve water flow and safety. Bellport Village
🏭 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. has acquired a 20-property industrial portfolio totaling over 3 million square feet across eight states, including sites in Farmingdale and Bayport, N.Y. CBRE brokered the deal on behalf of the seller and also brought in the buyer. REBusinessOnline
🎄 The Town of Brookhaven celebrated its 2025 Annual Tree Lighting on December 5 with festive lights, music, and holiday cheer at Town Hall in Farmingville. See video from the event here: Town of Brookhaven
🎓 A Bellport High School senior has become the South Country School District’s first-ever National Merit Commended Scholar, earning the recognition for his top-tier PSAT score in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. South Country School District
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Community Highlights
The Infamous Stringdusters have released “Dancing on the Moon”, a new single from their upcoming album 20/20, with a 2025 tour that includes a stop in Patchogue, NY. [The Infamous Stringdusters]
Liliana P. Martinez of Patchogue Jewelers in East Patchogue, NY, won INSTORE’s November Gem Quiz by correctly identifying the mystery stone as diaspore, earning herself a Gem Geek t-shirt. [INSTORE]
Breakfast with Santa has been saved by The Gateway Playhouse after its original cancellation, ensuring local families can still enjoy this festive tradition. The event takes place Sunday, December 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Bellport. [Village of Bellport]
The Patchogue-Medford Library is hosting a 125th Anniversary Celebration on December 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring live music, fun activities, and delicious food. [Patchogue-Medford Library]
The Village of Bellport will host a Board of Trustees Work Session on December 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM, available both at Village Hall and via Zoom. [Village of Bellport]
The Patchogue Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on December 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Patchogue, NY. [Village of Patchogue]
The Patchogue Planning Board & Architectural Review Committee will meet on December 9, 2025, with Scoping Meetings at 5:00 PM and Public Hearings at 9:00 PM at Village Hall. [Village of Patchogue]
The Harbor Crab Co. is hosting its 21st Annual Kris Kringle Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 17, featuring raffles, holiday cheer, and pictures with Santa to support local families in need. [Harbor Crab Co.]
Brookhaven has announced its upcoming December meetings, including a Work Session on Dec. 8, a Town Board Meeting on Dec. 11, and a Zoning Board Meeting on Dec. 17. Brookhaven Meetings
Online defensive driving classes are also available. Defensive Driving
Join the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers and the Long Island Main Street Alliance for their final Breakfast Network meeting of 2025 on Dec. 10 at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue. Register Now
Patchogue Village Hall is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots from December 1 to 10 during business hours at the Village Clerk’s office. Toys for Tots Collection
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show returns to Camp Edey in Bayport, running Thursdays to Sundays from November 28 to December 21. Walk the magical light trail, visit Santa, play lawn games, and check out this year’s new Cozy Bungalow Package!
Holiday Greeting Card Drive to collect cards for seniors in nursing homes across the district is continuing. Drop off your cards by Wednesday, December 10, at 90-B West Main Street, Patchogue.
Local Sports
🤸♀️ Patchogue-Medford High School gymnastics wrapped up a standout season with a fifth-place finish at the Suffolk County team championship, and six gymnasts advanced to the individual county competition. Coach Kimberly Marshall was also honored as Suffolk County’s League 1 Coach of the Year. Patchogue-Medford School District
🤼♂️ Isaac Quiles and Ben Katz, a heavyweight from Medford, N.Y., claimed individual titles at 141 and 285 pounds to lead Springfield College wrestling to a fourth-place finish at the 2025 Petrofes Invitational, hosted by Messiah University. Springfield College Pride
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