Jan. 3: Northport and Asharoken Village Board Meetings

Hello and welcome to the Tuesday edition of "The Daily Five," a rundown of things to know or do in the community.

1. Weather: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 32.

2. Northport Village Board Meeting: The Northport Village Board of Trustees will meet at at 6 p.m. to discuss the and proposed legislation affecting the marine business district (including Whale's Tale) at a public hearing.

3. Asharoken Village Board Meeting: The Asharoken Village Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at .

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