Environment
River shows no evidence of contamination following discharge from sewer main break
Ten thousand gallons of untreated wastewater were absorbed into the ground after pipe break, sewer district official says.
Business
Zenith Group seeks to add apartments, commercial space to already-approved plan
The developer of a proposed four-story mixed-use apartment building on McDermott Avenue is seeking town approval for an expansion that would add more apartments and commercial space to the project.
Government
Town Board approves use of public land for Heatherwood project staging
The Town Board on Tuesday approved an agreement with the developer of Heatherwood's five-story, mixed-use building on East Main Street allowing it to use certain town land near the construction site for storage and parking.
Business
Developer of Riverhead apartment buildings mired in debt, records of lawsuits and liens show
The developer of the first building going up in a special district created to revitalize the area around the Riverhead railroad station is mired in debt totaling more than $16 million, according to pending lawsuits, judgments and contractors’ liens.
Community News
Peconic Crossing tenants speak out about pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, management issues at affordable housing complex
"To see a decline like this is disgusting. And it's not fair for us because pretty much everybody in this apartment building, besides a few, are hard-working people." Peconic Crossing residents sound off about conditions they've been living with.
Business
What’s next for downtown Riverhead? Town Board members say condos and more 5-story buildings
Town Board members said condo developments should be exempt from law that allows a maximum of 500 dwelling units in the core downtown area, and the town should continue to allow 5-story buildings.
Government
Residents concerned about Riverhead’s future speak out at comp plan hearing Monday night
What will Riverhead be like in 10 or 20 years from now. Concerned residents and advocates spoke on a wide array of topics at Monday night's public hearing on the draft comp plan update. Here's what they had to say.
Real Estate
Townhouse apartments planned for E. Second St. site of home destroyed in 2021 fatal fire
Eight new townhouse apartments are planned for the East Second Street site of a historic home destroyed in a 2021 fire that killed five people.
Government
Hearings on 2024 budget, tax cap override, and proposed West Main Street apartment building set for Thursday afternoon at Town Hall
The Riverhead Town Board is seeking public comment on its proposed 2024 operating budget, requiring the board to override the 2% tax levy cap, as well as on a site plan for a five-story mixed-sue apartment building on West Main Street, during Thursday afternoon's board meeting.
Government
Hearing on proposed 165-unit apartment building on E. Main Street set for this evening at Town Hall
Plans for Main Street's largest new multi-story apartment building so far will be the subject of a Town Board public hearing tonight at Riverhead Town Hall.
