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PORT TIMES RECORD P O R T J E F F E R S O N • B E L L E T E R R E • P O R T J E F F E R S O N S TAT I O N • T E R R Y V I L L E
Vol. 36, No. 3
December 8, 2022
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Photos by Raymond Janis
Comsewogue’s Morris-Gray drops 49 points on William Floyd A3 Party leaders react to last month’s midterm election results A4
Competing perspectives on Monday’s school bond vote in PJSD A14-15 Port Jeff girls basketball team plays up to the competition A16-17
Rock ‘N’ Raptors fundraiser
PJV comes to life during the 26th annual Dickens Festival
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BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The Village of Port Jefferson reignited a time-honored tradition last weekend during its 26th annual Charles Dickens Festival. Hundreds of community members, visitors, business groups and local organizations participated in the festivities from Friday, Dec. 2, to Sunday, Dec. 4. The show went on despite hard rains and gusting winds throughout the morning and early afternoon Saturday. Mayor Margot
Garant, decked out in traditional Dickensian garb, commented on the turnout in the face of these conditions. “To me, it just shows how important this festival is to not just this community but kids coming from St. James and beyond who are coming to see Santa,” she said. “It’s just magic, and rain or shine we’re going to be doing Dickens.” Deputy Mayor Kathianne Snaden concurred with this positive outlook, regarding the festival as another means for community-building. “It’s heartwarming to see everybody still supporting
this festival,” she said. Trustee Stan Loucks commented on the uniqueness of the opportunities afforded through the festival and the steady growth of the events over its nearly three decades in existence. “It’s grown every single year, and it’s just the most festive time of the year,” he said, adding, “I love the whole atmosphere, the village center. It’s a very special place, and I look forward to this every year.” The program across all three days was STORY CONTINUED ON A13
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