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Dec.14: Fire District Vote, Patch on CBS and a Proposed Dog Park

Local fire districts are holding elections for their boards of commissioners today. Don't forget to vote.

It's an election day in Southampton Town and, besides voting, there's plenty more to do:

1. , and fire districts are holding elections today for each district's board of fire commissioners. Candidates are unopposed in and , but has a contested election. If you missed Southampton Patch's , check it out before you go to the polls today.

2. The junior varsity girls basketball team faces off against Islip at home today. The game starts at Be there to show your support for the Lady Mariners.

Find out what's happening in Southamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

3. If you missed Patch on the CBS Evening News this past weekend, you can on the CBS website. Learn a little about how Patch came to be and our mission.

4. The is considering establishing a dog park in the village, an idea that has been thrown around in the past but never got a foothold. Check back this afternoon for Patch's artcle on the proposed park to learn the reaction of local officials, and to comment on the proposal.

Find out what's happening in Southamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

5. The Southampton Patch 2010 Holiday Guide continues offering advice for where to shop, where to eat and where to get merry this holiday season. In , learn where you can go to bring home the gift that will put a smile on any spouse's face: a car. You can also catch up on the holiday guide .

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