Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith and challenger Yvette Aguiar during the RiverheadLOCAL debate Oct.30.
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Riverhead Town supervisor candidates, challenger Yvette Aguiar (R-Riverhead) and incumbent Laura Jens-Smith (D-Laurel) met Wednesday night for a lively discussion and debate at RiverheadLOCAL’s offices.

Last night, five candidates for Riverhead town board also faced off in a debate that touched on overcrowded housing, downtown parking and EPCAL.

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