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Jens-Smith: Is this the leadership we could expect from a Hubbard administration?

by Sep 11, 2023
Riverhead is earning a reputation for letting businesses do what they want, regardless of rules and restrictions, as our government turns a blind eye. Island Water Park and Riverhead Ciderhouse are good examples perfect example

Social media posts showing parties at Calverton water park without C.O. lead to violation notice

by Aug 31, 2023
Island Water Park, the water sports and recreation park under development in Calverton that's been touted by town officials, was written up by the fire marshal for illegal occupancy and fireworks last month. The owner says he can use the site for his own private parties.

Island Water Park won’t be ready to open until ‘hopefully middle of July,’ owner says

by Jun 1, 2022
Island Water Park, a new sports and recreation facility on Middle Country Road in Calverton, did not open for Memorial Day weekend as the developer had planned. He now hopes to have the park open by mid-July.

Island Water Park wins final site plan approval from town board, expects Memorial Day opening

by Feb 3, 2022
Island Water Park gained final approval of its amended site plan at Tuesday’s town board meeting. The park owner said in an interview today he expects to open by Memorial Day.

Island Water Park issued stop-work order for unauthorized construction

by Nov 17, 2021
sland Water Park, a proposed recreational water sports facility heralded by Riverhead officials as a major tourist attraction and economic development initiative, has been issued a stop-work order by the town. 

Riverhead IDA approves financial assistance for Island Water Park

by Nov 9, 2021
Island Water Park, a proposed "extreme water sports park" on a 46-acre site in Calverton adjacent to Riverhead’s Veterans Memorial Park, gained approval from the Riverhead Industrial Development Agency yesterday of its application for financial assistance, including a 10-year property tax abatement, and mortgage recording and sales tax exemptions.

Riverhead completes review of Island Water Park plan

by Apr 19, 2021
The town board will schedule a public hearing on the site plan for a new recreational facility in Calverton that's been two decades in the making.