Government
Three-month extension of Calverton industrial moratorium tabled for discussion at work session
A resolution setting a hearing on a three-month extension of the Calverton industrial moratorium was tabled by the Town Board at its meeting this afternoon. The current six-month moratorium expires next month, long before any zoning changes will be in place.
Business
Mixed-use building, with apartments, retail and office space planned Calverton site
A mixed-use building with 36 apartments above retail and office space is being planned on a vacant 16-acre parcel on Middle Country Road in Calverton, according to plans posted online by a real estate agent advertising the building for lease.
News
Resurfacing of Middle Country Road in Calverton scheduled to take place in 2027: State DOT says
Potholes in the deteriorated pavement along NY-25 in Calverton are being filled, but resurfacing won't take place until 2027, a State DOT spokesperson said. Update on roadwork planned for state roads in town.
Letters
Congressman LaLota: We need your help to hold Navy and Northrop Grumman accountable for groundwater contamination in Calverton
A member of the Calverton Restoration Advisory Board asks Rep. Nick LaLota to come to the board's meeting to learn firsthand about contamination emanating from the Navy/Grumman site in Calverton and work to ensure it's remediated.
Environment
Riverhead Water District receives $5 million grant for Calverton extensions
The Riverhead Water District has received $5 million in grant funding for public water extensions to areas of Calverton with contaminated private wells.
Government
With moratorium adopted but not yet in effect, Planning Board acts on 131-acre industrial subdivision application in Calverton
The Riverhead Planning Board on Thursday night accepted a draft environmental impact statement for circulation and review. Internal review of the document will be suspended once the moratorium takes effect upon filing with the N.Y. Secretary of State.
Government
Hubbard: Four of five Town Board members will vote next week to adopt 6-month moratorium on industrial development in Calverton
The Riverhead Town Board at its first meeting of the new year is poised to adopt a six-month moratorium on new development of industrially zoned land in Calverton.
Government
Riverhead residents turn out in force to support industrial and battery storage moratoriums at Town Board hearings this week
Members of the Riverhead Town Board got an earful from frustrated residents advocating for moratoriums on industrial development and battery energy storage systems at Tuesday night's meeting.
Breaking News
Calverton man arrested and charged with sexually abusing minor for several years
A Calverton man was arrested today for sexually abusing a minor for several years, according to the Southampton Police Department.
Government
Public hearings for battery storage and industrial moratoriums scheduled for Tuesday
The Riverhead Town Board will hold public hearings on two moratorium proposals — one on industrial development in Calverton and another on commercial battery energy storage facilities town-wide — starting on Tuesday.
