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John Fallot lives in Riverhead, N.Y.

Finding Doug Warner: an appreciation

by Oct 10, 2025
My past is now tinged with a bittersweet gratitude: knowing that, by simply being me — proudly gay and loving life — I was fulfilling a promise that Doug Warner made to the world. A column by John Fallot to mark National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month.

Ideas for traffic handling around Riverhead

by Apr 7, 2022
Of streets, roads and stroads: a resident's ideas for how traffic flow might be improved around town. Guest column.
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On studies, town should spare no expense

by Sep 29, 2019
Research is not antithetical to good decision-making, but its source.

Q&A on a Riverhead Town flag refresh

by Jul 23, 2019
John Fallot, who in May suggested a 'refresh' of the town flag, answers questions peope have asked about his idea.

Riverhead’s next master plan must attract new talent

by Jul 12, 2019
Master planning is about more than just land use— it's about planning for the future we want as a community. Guest column by John Fallot

There’s a lot of talk about branding and image —Riverhead should start with its flag

by May 31, 2019
Updating Riverhead's flag, to simplify and clarify its existing elements, would make it a banner that both represents and brands out town.