Government
Riverhead investigates rusty water affecting about 200 water district customers
An unauthorized release of water — such as an opened fire hydrant — is believed to have disturbed the system and churned up sediment, causing rusty water in Calverton and Wading River, the water district superintendent said.
Business
FedEx closes Calverton facility as part of nationwide network overhaul
FedEx says the Edwards Avenue facility has permanently closed as part of its Network 2.0 overhaul. Customers can drop off packages at its Middle Island location.
Business
Town takes step toward possible purchase of Calverton parcel proposed for cannabis facility
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to obtain an appraisal of 1458 Middle Road in Calverton, an initial step toward a possible purchase of the property for preservation.
Community News
Riverhead area to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with memorial ceremonies
Three public observances in Calverton, Reeves Park and Flanders will commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and honor those who died, including local residents and first responders.
Community News
Historic marker memorializes site of deadly 1926 train crash in Calverton
The Railroad Museum of Long Island today unveiled a marker at the site of a horrific train crash in Calverton on Aug. 13, 1926 that killed six people, including two young children.
Government
Planning Board requires acoustic modeling study for proposed cannabis facility in Calverton
Riverhead planners want more answers on noise from a proposed Calverton cannabis growing facility after residents packed Thursday’s meeting.
Letters
Many questions yet unanswered about proposed cannabis cultivation facility on Middle Road
To the Editor:The 31,000 square foot “greenhouse” proposed for 1458 Middle Road by Brother Bear Cannabis is an affront to all residents...
Guest Column
County Executive Romaine: No more delays at the Grumman-Navy site in Calverton
Guest column: The former Grumman-Navy site in Calverton is rife with pollution left over from its industrial past. The Navy must take accountability and move forward with remediation.
Guest Column
Navy: Cleanup at Calverton has been ongoing
In coordination with NY State DEC, the Navy has, since 1996, achieved all cleanup goals for 11 sites within the former Grumman facility in Calverton.
Environment
Community meeting planned on Calverton plume as frustration with Navy boils over
The county health department will share new data about the Calverton plume that's polluting wells, groundwater, ponds, lakes and the Peonic River at a community meeting April 28.
