Government
Councilman says civic groups misinformed residents about resorts on Sound Avenue
Opposition to allowing agri-tourism resorts in Riverhead was caused by misinformation spread by local civic groups, Council Member Ken Rothwell said in an interview last week.
Business
Are ‘agri-tourism resorts’ in Riverhead dead? Developer seeks compromise with civics
Agri-tourism resort uses along the Sound may have been removed from Riverhead’s comp plan update, but the idea isn’t dead yet, in the eyes of the developer looking to build a luxury resort and spa on land next to Willow Ponds condominiums.
Business
Town Board majority agrees to axe agri-tourism resorts from Riverhead comp plan, supervisor says
The agri-tourism resort use is being removed from the comprehensive plan update that’s on the Town Board’s agenda for adoption tomorrow afternoon, the town supervisor’s office announced late this afternoon.
Guest Column
Agri-tourism project is ‘a thoughtful approach to land use’ and farmland preservation
Alan Weissman, CEO of Alfred Weissman Real Estate, explains his company's proposal for "a low-rise, low density, high-end, eco-friendly farm-to-table hotel and spa on an active farm."
Business
Riverhead’s proposed agri-tourism resort code is shelved after disagreement with farmers, supervisor says
A disagreement between the Town Board and the L.I. Farm Bureau, about allowed uses on preserved land, especially vertical farming, created an impasse, Supervisor Tim Hubbard said. The Town Board decided to shelve the proposal.
Government
Hearing on agri-tourism resort code canceled after farmers raise objections, supervisor says
A public hearing on the proposed agri-tourism resort code that was scheduled for Feb. 21 has been canceled, as town officials discuss changes sought by the farming community to ease restrictions on preserved land.
Business
Riverhead Town officials accepted help from developer-paid professionals on code change for Sound-front resort plan, records show
A developer that wants to build a luxury resort and spa on the LI Sound in Riverhead, paid its own lawyer and planning consultants to prepare code changes and environmental review documents the town needs to allow the proposed resort to be built, records obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request show.
