5 Things: Two Town Board Meetings, Ava International

This Tuesday, both Islip and Smithtown Town Boards will meet to consider new laws and other matters. These meetings also serve as a time where residents can approach council members with local issues. Attend a meeting to see local government in work or give a voice to concerns of your community.

Here's our top 5:

1. The will be meeting at the Nesconset branch of the Smithtown Special Library District at 10 a.m. Bring a love for the garden and the great outdoors.

2. Attend the at 2 p.m. The agenda includes the town clerk presenting of the fiscal year 2012 budget to town council members. The full agenda can be found on the Town of Smithtown's website.

3. The Town of Islip will hold a public meeting to decide on whether to make an amendment to Town Code regarding bamboo at its at 2 p.m.

4. Root for the home team as the competes against Comsewogue at 4 p.m.

5. Take a look inside this morning on Patch. The new restaurant has opened on the corner of Route 347 and Route 25A near Smith Haven Mall.