5 Headlines Nearby: Man Accused of Public Lewdness in Patchogue

Here's a look at this week's headlines from nearby Patch towns:

• From Patchogue Patch: A convicted sex offender was arrested at Patchogue's Wednesday afternoon after he was "observed acting in a lewd manner in close proximity to children," police said. Read the full story .

• From Miller Place-Rocky Point Patch: Suffolk Police reported a gunshot on Waterville Drive in Sound Beach at around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday by a person with some kind of facial disguise. No one was struck or injured by the gunshot. Read the full story .

• From Port Jefferson Patch: Port Jefferson has taken another step toward the remediation of the Mill Creek watershed with a plan that will open up blockages, remove invasive species of plants and fix stromwater runoff issues. Read the full story .

• From Commack Patch: For the do-it-yourselfers out there, a new tile store has opened in Commack. The Tile Shop has 55 other locations in the U.S. Read the full story .

• From Hauppauge Patch: Mild temperatures and absence of snow has allowed Route 347 construction workers to get a jump on their spring plans, according to New York State Department of Transportation officials. Read the full story .