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Over objections of medical marijuana manufacturer, Riverhead Town Board sets hearing on proposed moratorium

by Sep 2, 2015
But Riverhead officials agreed to meet Thursday with representatives of Columbia Care NY to discuss concerns about the medical marijuana dispensary proposed for the former Blockbuster Video site on Route 58.

Riverhead moves ahead with moratorium on medical marijuana dispensary, seeking time for study

by Aug 27, 2015
The Rt. 58 former Blockbuster Video site, not far from Riverhead High School, may not be appropriate, board members say. The town wants to revisit its master plan in light of the new state law.

Medical marijuana dispensary should be blocked on Route 58 until impacts are studied, town board members say

by Aug 19, 2015
“I don’t have a problem with medical marijuana,” said Councilwoman Jodi Giglio. “I have a problem with not knowing the impact on the Riverhead community."

Medical marijuana dispensary to be sited in former Blockbuster location on Rt. 58, supervisor says; board talks moratorium

by Aug 13, 2015
A company awarded one of the five state medical marijuana licenses will open in the former Blockbuster location on Route 58, according to Supervisor Sean Walter.