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Riverhead reworks golf cottages plan with new zoning district, environmental review
Riverhead officials are revising the golf cottages proposal again, replacing a prior rezoning plan with a new golf course zoning district.
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Peconic River Hotel plan draws support, questions and opposition at hearing
A sparsely attended hearing on the proposed Peconic River Hotel focused on parking, site plan review, public costs and downtown redevelopment.
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Court order preserves U.S. Open parking plan at EPCAL amid property dispute
A court order bars U.S. Open-related parking on 400 David Court LLC’s property but allows shuttle buses to pass through the easement area.
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Gas-powered generator pitched as cost-saver for Riverhead Town Hall
A proposal to power Town Hall with a natural-gas generator drew interest — and procurement questions — at Thursday’s work session.
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Riverhead Town Board hearing set on site plan, special permit for town square hotel
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the site plan and special permit applications for the proposed Peconic River Hotel downtown on June 10 at 6 p.m..
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Riverhead weighs e-bike rules: Town Board June 2 meeting wrap-up
Proposed e-bike rules, a water main extension, fireworks permits and U.S. Open parking operations were among Tuesday’s Riverhead Town Board actions.
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Scott’s Pointe operator rebuffs criticism of application as ‘fake news’
Scott’s Pointe owner Eric Scott rejected criticism of his latest application as “fake news,” while opponents warned it would undo environmental safeguards.
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Riverhead moves to condemn science center’s East Main Street property
Riverhead officials voted 3-1, with one abstention, to move ahead with eminent domain process against the L.I. Science Center's East Main Street property.
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In tense meeting, board members seek details about Halpin’s retirement incentive proposal
Riverhead Town Board members sharply questioned the supervisor's proposal and criticized how he went about making it.
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Riverhead supervisor pitches early retirement program for town workers
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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.
