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Analysis: Key takeaways about future land use in Riverhead in draft comprehensive plan update
What does the draft comp plan update say about future land use in the Town of Riverhead? Here's a rundown of key points. Deadline for public comment is coming up Friday.
Government
New dealership, renovations for downtown restaurant approved by Riverhead Planning board: March 7 meeting wrap-up
New auto dealership on Route 58 and new restaurant and inn on West Main Street gain site plan approval. Plus other actions taken at March 7 Planning Board meeting.
Government
Ex-Riverhead planning official will be on leave with full pay until resignation next March
Riverhead's former top planning official will be on leave with full pay until his resignation March 6, 2025, according to an agreement approved by the Town Board this week.
Government
State auditors give clean report on handling of transfer tax funds by East End towns, but cite Riverhead for procedural deficiencies
During 2021 and 2022, Riverhead failed to record the dates on which seven CPF collections totaling $5.3 million were received and failed to deposit $5.3 million in CPF collections — about ⅓ of its collections — within the 10-day period required by state law.
Government
Company eyeing Riverhead for pot shop asks state to decide if town’s cannabis rules are legal
A business looking to open a marijuana shop in Riverhead believes the town law regulating the locations of dispensaries is overly restrictive and has asked state regulators to decide whether it complies with the state cannabis law.
Government
Riverhead Town settles disciplinary action against its former top planning official
The town and its former top planning official, Jefferson Murphree, "have resolved their dispute," Supervisor Tim Hubbard announced Tuesday. Disciplinary charges have been withdrawn, conditioned on Murphree's retirement within one year.
Government
Riverhead BID president and executive director both stepping down
The Riverhead BID's president, Steve Shauger, and its executive director, Kristy Verity, are leaving the organization, town officials announced Thursday.
News
Manorville woman tapped by Democrats in Second Assembly District
Tricia Chiaramonte of Manorville has been named by the Democratic Party as its candidate for the Second Assembly District seat held by Republican incumbent Jodi Giglio.
Politics
Shelter Island town attorney is GOP pick to replace Thiele
Stephen Kiely of Mattituck, Shelter Island’s town attorney, is joining the race for the state Assembly seat long held by retiring Assembly Member Fred Thiele.
Government
March 1 deadline looms for limited-income seniors’ property tax exemption
Friday, March 1 is the deadline for seniors of limited income to apply for the enhanced STAR property tax exemption. Information on eligibility for enhanced STAR and links to application forms here.