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Controversy over board member’s Facebook post spurs Riverhead clerk to reconsider correspondence policy

by Sep 30, 2026
Town Clerk James Wooten says he may revise — or end — his practice of publishing residents’ correspondence with Town Board agendas after declining to publish two letters criticizing Council Member Joann Waski’s Facebook post about 9/11 survivor Kevin Shea. Shea has since filed an ethics complaint against Waski.

A first responder’s response: Riverhead officials twisted my words for political gain

by Sep 22, 2026
A retired FDNY firefighter who lost 12 members of his firehouse on 9/11 shares his perspective on a Riverhead Town Hall clash and calls for ethical local leadership.

Laura Jens-Smith: Waski’s post about Kevin Shea crossed a line

by Sep 19, 2026
Laura Jens-Smith argues that Council Member Joann Waski’s Facebook post about Kevin Shea’s July 21 Town Board remarks omitted his immediate correction and turned a verbal mistake into a partisan attack.

Waski responds to OLA

by Jul 9, 2026
"I support ICE, our Police Department, and the rule of law as essential to maintaining safe communities": Riverhead Council Member Joann Waski responds to OLA regarding the group's proposed Public Safety and Accountability bill.

Riverhead considers overnight ban on commercial vehicles parked on residential streets

by Jun 26, 2026
Riverhead officials are considering a ban on commercial vehicles and trailers parking overnight on residential streets.

BIDMA board, ‘blindsided’ by forensic audit, is told why town launched probe

by Apr 22, 2025
BIDMA board members said they were blindsided by the town’s decision to order a forensic audit. At a tense meeting Wednesday, they defended their record as the Town Board liaison pressed them on restaurant charges, withdrawals and treasurer reports.

Actions speak louder than words

by Jul 19, 2023
Guest column: Sometimes candidates say things they think voters want to hear. But when it comes to decision time, voters can be in for a surprise.

Riverhead Planning Board has new chairperson

by Nov 19, 2021
Joann Waski of Jamesport was appointed acting chairperson of the Riverhead Planning Board Tuesday.