Business
Proposed code revision would ban cargo, passenger flights and flight training and some other aviation uses at Calverton
A proposed amendment to the Planned Development District, the zoning that applies to the vacant land outside of the “industrial core” portion...
Business
Aguiar criticizes L.I. Science Center president and, citing lack of progress, says town is having site appraised for possible eminent...
Supervisor Yvette Aguiar criticized the Long Island Science Center's president this week, alleging he delayed the development of a new museum on East Main Street and secretly trying to sell the property.
Government
Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: Nov. 21
Riverhead 'Supervisor of the Day' Kaden Linnen helped preside over the Nov. 21 Town Board meeting, where the board established a new department for economic development, among other actions. Here's a meeting wrap-up.
Business
Hubbard: Moratorium proposals on hold until after the new year, when new board is in place
With the absence of one of the two board members willing to vote for an industrial moratorium, and the holidays coming up, Council Member Tim Hubbard said Wednesday he will wait till after the new year to put the moratorium proposals on the board's agenda, "when I have guaranteed support for them."
Government
Riverhead Town Board to return head planner to work — and strip him of his authority
The Town Board is poised to order head planner Jefferson Murphree back to work this week. But he'll be coming back to a new position in a new department — and he will no longer be a department head. Instead he'll be reporting to Dawn Thomas, who will head up the new Department of Planning and Economic Development.
Government
Public input sought on draft recommendations for comprehensive plan update, public workshop set for Dec. 13 at Town Hall
The purpose of the Dec. 13 workshop is to test draft recommendations with the public before the draft document is presented to the public, according to town officials.
Government
Town’s 2024 operating budget is adopted
The Riverhead Town Board unanimously approved the town’s 2024 budget during a special meeting Wednesday morning.
Government
Vote on industrial development and battery energy storage moratoriums put off until Nov. 21
A much-anticipated vote on two moratorium measures sought by residents and introduced by Council Member Tim Hubbard but resisted by a reluctant board majority was did not take place last week.
Government
New deputy town attorney named, more appointments to the Anti-Bias Task Force: Riverhead Town Board meeting wrap-up
The Riverhead Town Board had a busy agenda at its first meeting after the local election last week. Here's a rundown of actions taken at its Nov. 9 meeting.
Government
Proposed town budget, tax cap override draw little public comment during hearing. Action on budget is expected at special meeting Wednesday.
The proposed budget requires a property tax levy increase of 4.86% to support a 5.5% spending increase in the three town-wide funds that keep local government running. The Town Board is expected to adopt the budget at a special meeting Wednesday.
