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Harvest and Heritage Fair Brings America’s 250th Celebration to Shirley on November 21
History sometimes feels far removed from everyday life—until you discover that an important chapter unfolded right in your own community. On Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Manor of St. George in Shirley is scheduled to host Suffolk County’s Harvest and Heritage Fair. Part of the commemoration of America’s 250th…
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Mastic Beach Halloween Festival Brings Families Together for a Good Cause
Halloween offers a good excuse to get out, spend time with neighbors, and enjoy a little seasonal fun. This year, a celebration in Mastic Beach also offers an opportunity to think ahead to the families who could use extra support during the holidays. According to an October 12 report in The South Shore Press, a…
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Mastic Beach Downtown Revitalization Update: Neighborhood Road Land Use Plan Approved
For years, the future of the Neighborhood Road area has been an important topic in Mastic Beach. Residents, local officials, and community stakeholders have long discussed ways to strengthen the area, improve its appearance, and create a more connected downtown environment. That effort reached a major milestone in April 2026, when the Town of Brookhaven…
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Music By The Bay
Come join us for a musical night with Peat Moss and the Fertilizers! Music By The Bay is on Saturday August 15th, Marina 1 Riviera Drive Mastic Beach NY, This is a free community event, all are welcome! Bring a chair and come down and enjoy the music! There will be food to purchase, as…
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Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade 2026: Date, Time, and Route Information
Editor’s Note: Information about the 2026 Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade was collected from multiple sources and is not officially verified. The Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade 2026 is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade is listed as starting at 12:00 p.m. at Five Corners on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach NY. It…
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18 Pennwood Drive Mastic Beach NY 11951 Home for Sale
18 Pennwood Drive in Mastic Beach, NY, is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath colonial listed at $499,999. This single-family home offers approximately 1,350 square feet of living space, an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a basement, a deck, driveway parking, and no HOA. The listing also highlights convenient access to Smith Point Beach, New York City…
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Mastic Beach Downtown Project Moves Closer to Reality After Key Brookhaven Approvals
The long-discussed redevelopment of downtown Mastic Beach took another major step forward on April 30, 2026, as the Brookhaven Town Board approved a series of resolutions tied to the Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization Area (NRRA) project. For years, residents have debated what should happen to the blighted and underutilized corridor surrounding Neighborhood Road and…
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Upcoming 2026 MBPOA Events in Mastic Beach: Dates to Know
The Mastic Beach Property Owners Association has a full 2026 calendar planned, with spring, summer, fall, and holiday events that give residents plenty of opportunities to get involved locally. From Trivia Night and the Community Yard Sale in May to summer music events and year-end celebrations, the MBPOA calendar offers a helpful look at what…
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🏘️ What “Affordable Housing” Really Means in the Mastic Beach Redevelopment Plan
If you’ve heard about the proposed redevelopment along Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach, you’ve probably also heard the term “affordable housing.” And for many residents, that phrase immediately raises concerns. Some people assume it means Section 8 housing. Others think it will bring in residents who are not financially stable. But here’s the reality: That’s…
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Why Do People Dump Garbage When Brookhaven Provides the Services to Remove It?
It’s a question I often find myself asking: Why do people dump garbage in our community when the Town of Brookhaven already provides the services to properly dispose of it? Living in Mastic Beach, I’ve made it a habit to take early morning bicycle rides through the quiet roads along our shoreline. These waterfront streets…