🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: $182M Waste Transfer Station

Diane Witek
Updated ·3 min read

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First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 41, low: 31.

Here are the top stories today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul Asks Feds To Ensure Public Input On Disputed Plan For $182M Yaphank Facility. Gov. Hochul called on a federal agency to ensure Yaphank and North Bellport residents have a say in discussions of a proposed $182 million waste transfer station that would be built near the Brookhaven Town landfill. Hochul echoed concerns expressed by opponents of the project that public comment will be limited and that Brookhaven authorities may have no role in deciding whether the facility is approved. "I am respectfully requesting that the project be allowed to undergo all relevant reviews at both the federal and local levels," Hochul, a Democrat, wrote in the letter, a copy of which was provided to Newsday. (Newsday)

2. Bay Gardens: "Santa Is On His Way. He will be visiting our Christmas Event this Saturday, Dec. 11, from 1-5 p.m. We will have plenty of great photo ops around the nursery so don’t forget your camera!" (Facebook)

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From my notebook:

  • Eastport Fire Department: "Today we laid our brother Fire Fighter Carl Woronka to rest. Carl had over 69 years of dedicated service to our community. He began his service in 1949 until 1955 when he heard the calling and left to serve in the military." (Facebook)

  • Suffolk County Sheriff: "On Monday, 10 new Deputy Sheriff Recruits were sworn in at the County Center and began their 6-month academy training to be Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs. We wish them the best of luck in their new careers!" (Instagram)

  • Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Get free feedback on any type of writing, from college application essays to the SAT, school reports, and even creative writing! You can connect with a live tutor for immediate help or use the writing lab for thorough feedback." (Facebook)

  • Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Get in the spirit of the season with one of these 2021 holiday reads from our library! Access our online catalog at https://bit.ly/366VXKb. #cmorlibrary." (Facebook)

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