Government
Dissatisfied with comp plan progress, Riverhead says it will terminate contract with consultant
The Town of Riverhead says it will terminate its $675,000 contract with AKRF, the planning consultants hired in 2019 to update the town's 2003 comprehensive plan due to the "slow pace" of progress and "shallow depth of study."
Government
Riverhead and Suffolk County Water Authority are negotiating agreement for Manorville public water extension, as cost estimate for work soars
Riverhead Town and the Suffolk County Water Authority are negotiating the terms of the intermunicipal agreement for their planned joint effort to bring public water to an area of Manorville near the former Northrop Grumman manufacturing plant in Calverton where private drinking water wells are contaminated by toxic chemicals.
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Police seek help to find Little Flower runaway
Riverhead Police are seeking the public's help to locate Eianna Delorantis, 18, who is missing from Little Flower Children's Services in Wading River June 23 without permission. No foul play is suspected, police said.
Community News
Beloved principal bids farewell: Deb Rodgers retires after 12 years at Phillips Avenue
Phillips Avenue Principal Debra Rodgers reflects on 12 years at the helm of the Riverside elementary school. The veteran educator is retiring this month.
Government
Riverhead Town’s financial advisor named in federal fraud lawsuit over upstate city’s bond sale
Riverhead Town’s financial advisor has been named as a defendant in a federal fraud suit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission last week alleging they knowingly misled investors in a $119 million municipal bond sale for the City of Rochester in 2019.
Government
Fast food drive-through windows debated, as town ponders code change for Wading River
Residents turned out Tuesday night in opposition to a town code amendment that would allow drive-through windows at restaurants and coffee shops in Wading River.
Government
Public opinion divided on proposed firearms code, which now heads back to the drawing board
Residents turned out Tuesday night to have their say on a proposed town code that would regulate the location and operation of shooting ranges and gun shops in Riverhead Town.
Government
Friday, July 1 fireworks show in downtown Riverhead OK’d by town board
Town board wrap: Actions taken during a marathon meeting June 21, that went on for nearly four hours due to three long public hearings on proposed town code changes.
Board of Education
‘Equity in Education Plan’ adopted by Riverhead school board
The Riverhead Board of Education adopted an ”Equity in Education Plan” at its board meeting last week aimed at implementing the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion framework within the district.
Business
Spicy’s, iconic Riverhead barbecue joint, has been ‘temporarily’ closed for about a week. Landlord says they told her they’re moving...
Spicy’s, Long Island's oldest barbecue restaurant, closed its doors about a week ago. The iconic West Main Street restaurant has had signs posted in its windows since last Tuesday saying the restaurant is “temporarily closed.” Their phone number is not in service and the landlord says they told her they're moving out. The owners declined comment.
Government
Three hearings on controversial topics are on the Riverhead Town Board’s agenda Tuesday night
The town board will hear public comments on three proposed changes to the Riverhead Town Code at Tuesday night's meeting. All three involve topics that have sparked controversy in the local community: gun shops & shooting ranges; drive-through windows in Wading River; and food waste-to-energy facilities.
Community News
Singing, dancing and thoughts on freedom: Riverhead celebrates Juneteenth
Community members gathered at the Riverhead Free Library on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with singing, dancing and a keynote speech on freedom by former Aquebogue Elementary School assistant principal, Vanessa Williams.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022
Photo gallery from the Riverhead High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremonies June 24.
‘Equity in Education Plan’ adopted by Riverhead school board
The Riverhead Board of Education adopted an ”Equity in Education Plan” at its board meeting last week aimed at implementing the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion framework within the district.
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