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A year after opening, Riverhead ice rink still lacks fire hydrant, operating with temporary approvals

by Nov 26, 2024
Riverhead Town officials and the rink operator are still discussing whether the town or the rink will foot the bill for the water main needed to supply the fire hydrant required by the town fire marshal.
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Riverhead Town to get strict on fireworks application deadlines

by Aug 11, 2016
The town will no longer accept applications with less than two weeks' lead time before an event and applications filed with less than 30 days notice will require payment of a $1,000 expedited fee.

Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: June 16

by Jun 17, 2015
Baiting Hollow residents turned out to voice objection to the application by Ivy Acres for a license to operate a medical marijuana growing and...

Town board wrap-up May 5: honoring longtime employee, hearing on disbursement of false alarm fees, more

by May 5, 2015
More on false alarm fees and fire marshal positions, United Riverhead Terminal, new IDA board member,

Suffolk fire chiefs, citing public safety concerns, threaten Riverhead with state compliance complaint

by Apr 22, 2015
Suffolk County’s fire chiefs are threatening to file an oversight complaint with state regulators against the Town of Riverhead for the town’s alleged failure...