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Riverhead Sewer District biosolids project cost rises again: Town Board May 5 meeting wrap
The price tag of the Riverhead Sewer District’s biosolids reduction project has increased to approximately $21.1 million, more than double its original estimated cost.
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A ‘game changer’: Plans for East End Arts campus unveiled
Plans for a redesigned East End Arts campus in downtown Riverhead drew praise from Town Board members Thursday.
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Open space acquisition of South Jamesport parcel falls through: County Exec Romaine
Deal to preserve Peconic Farms property in South Jamesport falls through amidst controversy over possible recreation use.
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Riverhead advances zoning proposal in conflict with comprehensive plan
Town Board held a public hearing on a code amendment pushed by business committee that contradicts the town's new comp plan.
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Riverhead hires new police officer
The Riverhead Police Department has a new probationary police officer. Officer Daniel Concannon was sworn in by Chief Ed Frost at the start of Tuesday’s Town Board meeting after the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the new hire.
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Riverhead Town Board backs preservation of South Jamesport property
The Riverhead Town Board unanimously endorsed preserving as open space “without improvement or development” a 9.6-acre site next to the South Jamesport town marina and beach.
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Town Board pushes back on county open space plan for South Jamesport property
Town officials question a county plan to acquire a Jamesport parcel as open space, citing concerns about public access, costs and tax impacts.
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Riverside sewer district design 60% complete, town says system would serve homes by 2030
Southampton Town gave Riverside residents a closer look at the $44 million sewer district planned for the hamlet, including grinder pumps at each property, projected user costs and a timeline that could bring the system online in late 2029 or early 2030.
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Riverhead executes search warrants at two properties, issuing more than 30 violations: Halpin
Riverhead issued more than 30 violations after search warrants at two properties tied to unsafe housing and quality-of-life complaints, the town said in a press release.
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Residents renew push for action on ICE public safety law proposed by OLA
Local residents continue to push Riverhead officials to consider a law proposed by the East End Latino advocacy group OLA concerning ICE enforcement.
