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Fisherman captures video of what appears to be a shark off Iron Pier beach

by Denise Civiletti | Jul 16, 12:47 pm

A Jamesport fisherman caught video of a finned fish that appears to be a shark in shallow waters off Iron Pier Beach Monday evening.

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Inquiry into restaurant patron’s immigration status ‘unlawful and discriminatory’

by Denise Civiletti | Jul 16, 7:45 am

When a patron presented his Honduran passport as proof of legal age to buy alcohol, the restaurant manager questioned the man about his visa and entry into the U.S. That’s a violation of human rights law, a N.Y. Civil Liberties Union representative says.

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Water conservation measures urged to assure Riverhead’s ‘seriously challenged’ water supply remains adequate

by Denise Civiletti | Jul 15, 5:34 pm

Hot, dry weather is challenging the Riverhead Water District's ability to maintain an adequate water supply, supervisor says

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Spend an evening with a panel of forensic experts Saturday at the Vail-Leavitt

by April Pokorny | Jul 15, 4:57 pm

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a real-life crime scene investigator or medical examiner tasked with solving deadly, sometimes gruesome crimes?

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Cops arrest Mattituck man on I-495 in Manorville in hit-and-run fatal crash

by RiverheadLOCAL | Jul 15, 5:52 am

Police said a 911 caller reported a black vehicle with a large hole in the windshield operating erratically in the eastbound lanes of the L.I. Expressway Sunday afternoon.

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Baiting Hollow boater rescued by police after vessel sinks in L.I. Sound

by RiverheadLOCAL | Jul 15, 5:25 am

A Baiting Hollow boater and his passenger were rescued in the Long Island Sound by Southold Police yesterday after his vessel began sinking off Cabots Woods Road in Peconic, according to Southold Police.

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Police seek information on man reported missing

by Denise Civiletti | Jul 14, 5:52 am

Riverhead police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 75-year-old Hubbard Avenue man reported missing by his family yesterday afternoon.

Opinion and Blogs

Since we have to go, why not go green? | Greg Blass
Riverhead’s next master plan must attract new talent | John Fallot
County health department schedules ‘tick-talk’ sessions at local libraries | Denise Civiletti
Freedom and independence in a morning ‘cup of joe’ | Eileen Benthal
Why Riverhead must update its master plan — now | Laura Jens-Smith
Riverhead residents deserve answers on EPCAL plans | Patricia Snyder
Riverhead’s stewardship of the EPCAL site spins further out of control | Greg Blass
Riverhead can support a movie theater — supervisor needs to do more | Yvette Aguiar
‘Put your feet on the street’ | Diane Tucci
Riverhead needs a movie theater and Riverhead will continue to push for one | Laura Jens-Smith
In the end, love wins | Eileen Benthal
About the first U.S. flag | RiverheadLOCAL

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Riverhead High School seniors finish top five in engineering challenge

RiverheadLOCAL | Jul 3, 2019, 10:15 am

Riverhead High School seniors Eric Behr and Yash Patel finished in the top five at the second annual Long Island High School...

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BID Management Association Meeting
Wed, Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

Riverhead Town Board work session
Thu, Jul 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Planning Board
Thu, Jul 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

Riverhead Landmarks Commission
Mon, Jul 22 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Downtown Revitalization Committee
Mon, Jul 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Wading River Fire District Commissioners
Mon, Jul 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WRFD Headquarters, 1503 North Country Road, Wading River, New York 11792.

SWR Board of Education
Tue, Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SWR High School, 250B Route 25A, Shoreham NY 11786
RCSD Board of Education
Tue, Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Riverhead High School, 700 Harrison Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

ARB Meeting
Wed, Jul 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Riverhead Town Justice, 210 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States

Riverhead Town Board work session
Thu, Jul 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Parking District Advisory Committee
Thu, Jul 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
ZBA
Thu, Jul 25 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, Riverhead, NY

Wadnig River Fire District Commissioners workshop
Mon, Jul 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fire Dept. Headquarters, 1503 North Country Road, Wading River, New York 11792.

Riverhead Town Board work session
Thu, Aug 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Planning Board
Thu, Aug 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, Riverhead, NY

Riverhead IDA meeting
Mon, Aug 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

Town Board
Tue, Aug 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, Riverhead, NY

Riverhead Fire Commissioners
Wed, Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Riverhead Fire Department Headquarters, 540 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Farmland Preservation Committee
Wed, Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Town Hall
Special Ed PTA meeting
Wed, Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Riley Avenue Elementary School, Calverton NY 11933

Riverhead Town Board work session
Thu, Aug 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thu, Aug 8 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, Riverhead, NY

Riverhead Recreation Advisory Committee
Mon, Aug 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Wading River Fire District Commissioners
Mon, Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WRFD Headquarters, 1503 North Country Road, Wading River, New York 11792.
Meeting: Flanders, Riverside & Northampton Community Association
Mon, Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crohan Community Center, 655 Flanders Road (Rt.24), Flanders,
Riverhead Agricultural Advisory Committee
Mon, Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

SWR Board of Education
Tue, Aug 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
SWR High School, 250B Route 25A, Shoreham NY 11786
RCSD Board of Education
Tue, Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Riverhead High School, 700 Harrison Ave., Riverhead NY 11901

Riverhead Conservation Advisory Committee
Wed, Aug 14 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Riverhead Library trustees
Wed, Aug 14 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Riverhead Free Library 330 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States
Flanders Fire District meeting
Wed, Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Flanders Fire House located at 19 Firehouse Lane, Flanders

Riverhead Town Board work session
Thu, Aug 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
Planning Board
Thu, Aug 15 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

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