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Board of Education
With their contract expiring, CSEA employees ask Riverhead school board for pay raise
The Riverhead school district’s non-instructional employees, whose union employment agreement expires in June, rallied for a pay raise at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Government
Parking consultant hired for comprehensive downtown parking plan, including garage: Town Board April 16 meeting wrap-up
A rundown of actions taken at the Riverhead Town Board meeting of April 16.
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Board of Education
Riverhead school board approves $201.4 million budget, dual language program partially restored
The Riverhead Board of Education voted unanimously last night to approve a $201.4 million budget for next school year, sending a proposal that raises the tax levy to the cap and includes some controversial spending cuts to district voters for approval.
Government
Town plans to apply for state grant to aid Petrocelli hotel project on town square
Riverhead Town plans to submit a grant application for up to $2 million in funding on behalf of J. Petrocelli Development in connection with the demolition of the building at 127 East Main Street to make way for a proposed mixed use building on the site.
Business
Pulaski Street site considered for development of battery energy storage facility
A renewable energy company is proposing the development of a five megawatt commercial battery energy storage facility on the corner of Pulaski Street and JT Boulevard in Riverhead.
Community News
A ‘Riverhead Idol’ performs at the Met
Riverhead High School alum Taylor Burgess, already an accomplished soprano, unexpectedly found herself 'on the fast track to the main stage' at the Metropolitan Opera House this spring.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police seek help locating three teens missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch
Riverhead Police are trying to locate 15-year-old Avaya Brown, 14-year-old Emelys Ortiz and 15-year-old Zyaire Thomas, who were seen leaving the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch home at 2767 Sound Avenue on foot together on Friday.
News
Riverhead asks court to throw out EPCAL lawsuit
In papers filed in court Friday afternoon, Riverhead Town and the Riverhead IDA seek dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the Triple Five affiliate in the gnarly and controversial $40 million EPCAL land deal that collapsed last year.
Community News
Jack Weber’s here: How a 99-year-old new president reinvigorated the Riverhead Lions Club
When Jack Weber transferred to the Riverhead Lions Club last year at age 99, he was immediately elected club president. A “legend” in Lions International who’s held many leadership positions in his 71 years, Weber has helped bring the Riverhead club back to life.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: April 12, 2024
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton reported for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service on April 12, 2024.
Government
Riverhead gears up to sue Southampton, as two towns remain at odds over Riverside revitalization plan and sewer district
Trouble is brewing between the two towns that straddle the Peconic River. The bone of contention: Southampton Town’s plan for revitalization of the Riverside hamlet, adopted nearly 10 years ago.
Community News
Late Suffolk County Surrogate Theresa Whelan honored with unveiling of official portrait
The late Suffolk County Surrogate Court Judge Theresa Whelan was honored in a ceremony last week at the Surrogate’s Court in Riverhead, where a portrait of Whelan was unveiled in a courtroom packed with family, friends, colleagues and government officials.
With their contract expiring, CSEA employees ask Riverhead school board for...
The Riverhead school district’s non-instructional employees, whose union employment agreement expires in June, rallied for a pay raise at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Riverhead school board approves $201.4 million budget, dual language program partially...
The Riverhead Board of Education voted unanimously last night to approve a $201.4 million budget for next school year, sending a proposal that raises the tax levy to the cap and includes some controversial spending cuts to district voters for approval.
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