Jim Meier Commissioner of the Wading River Fire District.

SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN ON SUNDAY, 12/6 Believe it or not, jolly old St. Nick has agreed to take time out of his busy toy making schedule this holiday season ...to spend the day with the volunteers of the Wading River Fire Department. All he’s asked is that we drive him around on a fire truck so he can see all the town’s children even those who may have landed on the naughty list in years past. Unfortunately, even Santa has to abide by COVID-19 restrictions, so he and the fire department personnel will not be able to stop for pictures or to hand out candy this year. But, if you want to see for yourself how his belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly when he laughs, then listen for the sound of the fire trucks’ sirens and keep an eye out for him in your neighborhood on Sunday, December 6. (Rain date: Sunday December 13.) See more

STUFF-A-BUS FOOD DRIVE: THANKSGIVING THROUGH NEW YEAR’S DAY - The Wading River Fire Department is preparing for its annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive campaign, wh...ich begins on Thanksgiving and runs through New Year’s Day. Over the years, many Wading River residents have participated in the annual event - to great success. Last year, the bus was filled with food to its roof. This year, the food drive is truly needed. The bus has been graciously donated by the First Student bus company in Shoreham and will be located in the parking lot at Wading River Fire Headquarters (1/4 mile east of the Duck Ponds on North Country Road) where you can drop off non-perishable food and canned goods any time. All donations will be delivered to area churches and food pantries in early January. See more