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River Road closure Friday for drainage repair work
River Road in Calverton from Railroad Avenue to Connecticut Avenue will be closed on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7 a.m.to 3 p.m. for drainage repair work.
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Riverhead approves zoning exemptions for new RVAC headquarters
Riverhead granted Riverhead Ambulance District exemptions to various zoning code requirements, including site plan approval, for the construction of a new headquarters on Osborn Avenue.
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Petrocelli hotel gains site plan, special permit approvals
The Riverhead Town Board voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve site plan and special permit applications for the proposed Peconic River Hotel, advancing Joe Petrocelli’s five-story downtown hotel project amid renewed questions about parking, environmental review and pending IDA financial assistance.
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Country inn wellness retreat proposed for Main Road Jamesport homestead
A proposed 20-room country inn and wellness retreat at a historic Jamesport farmstead drew cautious interest from Riverhead planning staff, but officials said the plan faces significant zoning hurdles.
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Amid suspected Iranian cyberattacks on U.S. water systems, Riverhead says its defenses have been upgraded
"We are as prepared as we could be," Riverhead Water District Superintendent Frank Mancini said. The district has hardened its systems against such attacks and continues to be vigilant.
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Riverhead loses key cannabis setback fight, but zoning law survives broader challenge
An appeals court struck down Riverhead’s 1,000-foot school setback for cannabis dispensaries, but upheld other zoning provisions and left the town’s 2,500-foot separation rule unresolved.
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Riverhead police highlight new local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters
Riverhead Town Police are reminding residents of a newly enacted local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters, including age limits, helmet requirements, speed restrictions and where the devices may be used.
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With purchase of 4-H camp property teed up, it’s decision time for Riverhead Town
Peconic Land Trust is now in contract with Nassau County to buy the 4-H Camp property in Baiting Hollow. It still seeks Riverhead's participation in preserving the site.
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SCWA revises route for North Fork water main project
The revised route, developed after public scoping sessions in 2025, would place the water main exclusively along state and county roads.
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New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .
