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In tense meeting, board members seek details about Halpin’s retirement incentive proposal

by May 29, 2026
Riverhead Town Board members sharply questioned the supervisor's proposal and criticized how he went about making it.

Riverhead supervisor pitches early retirement program for town workers

by May 27, 2026
Excerpt: Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin says an early retirement incentive could save taxpayers money and create advancement opportunities for town employees, but some Town Board members say the proposal needs public discussion and more detail.

Riverhead Town Board meeting wrap: May 20

by May 22, 2026
Wading River Boy Scouts working on their citizenship badges were on hand for at least one hour of a marathon Riverhead Town Board meeting Wednesday night. Here's a rundown of the action.

Ex Anti-Bias Task Force chair files $5 million claim against Riverhead Town and council member

by May 22, 2026
Former Anti-Bias Task Force chair Mark McLaughlin has filed a $5 million notice of claim against Council Member Denise Merrifield and Riverhead Town.

Revised plans for Calverton cannabis greenhouse return to Riverhead Planning Board

by May 22, 2026
Revised plans for the proposed Brother Bear cannabis greenhouse returned to the Planning Board Thursday amid continued public opposition.

Eminent domain hearing on science center property turns contentious

by May 21, 2026
Riverhead officials defended a proposed eminent domain taking of the Long Island Science Center property during a contentious public hearing Wednesday night.

Suffolk County vector control division spraying some local marshes this week

by May 19, 2026
Aerial mosquito larvicide treatments are scheduled for marshes in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold hrough May 22, county officials said.

Riverhead ZBA rejects Stony Brook Medicine ambulance center at Staples Plaza

by May 15, 2026
The zoning board unanimously denied an application to allow Stony Brook Medicine to operate an ambulance center at Staples Plaza on Route 58.

Petrocelli hotel plan gets warm reception from Riverhead Town Board

by May 14, 2026
The proposed 94-room downtown hotel eliminates 12 condominium units previously planned and replaced them with 14 suites on the fifth floor. It will operate under Hilton’s Tapestry brand.

Riverhead Town Board to review Petrocelli hotel plans this morning

by May 14, 2026
Here’s a first look at the proposed Petrocelli downtown hotel project ahead of today’s Riverhead Town Board review.