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Ending Riverhead’s ‘sanctuary city’ policy would violate Constitution, says civil liberties union official
Some Riverhead officials have recently advocated changing police policy regarding undocumented immigrants. But some of the changes they have in mind are not only costly and difficult to implement, but illegal, according to the director of a local civil liberties group.
Government
Ethics code amendment to ban elected officials from party leadership posts will have public hearing July 7
After two years of intermittent squabbling over the issue, the Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on a proposed ethics...
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The Wading River Civic Association celebrates its 80th anniversary
The Wading River Civic Association celebrated its 80th anniversary at its May meeting.
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The morning after: Walter reconsiders pledge to wage primary against Giglio: ‘I haven’t made up my mind’
"I haven’t made any decision one way or the other at this point,” Walter said in a phone interview this morning.
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Owner of former Wal-Mart site tells town officials two movie theater chains are interested in locating there
The property owner met with Riverhead planning department officials today about code changes needed to allow a multi-screen movie theater to be built at the former Wal-Mart site on Route 58, Councilwoman Jodi Giglio said.
Government
Former town board coordinator’s million-dollar suit against town is dismissed by state court
Former town employee's lawsuit claiming wrongful termination, breach of contract and other charges is dismissed by state Supreme Court judge.
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Sampling of material intended for EPCAL bike path indicates it contains lead, zinc and pesticides: town engineer
State environmental regulators issue Riverhead Town a warning letter on materials stockpiled at EPCAL, which the state says came from an unauthorized facility and must be removed from the site. Tests indicate the materials can be used for industrial purposes, such as roadbed, relieving the town of potentially expensive disposal costs.
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Giglio throws hat in the ring for town supervisor post, makes announcement at political fundraiser last night
Councilwoman Jodi GIglio made the announcement at a political fundraiser last night in Riverhead.
Government
Town Board meeting wrap-up
Riverhead Town Board unanimously approves change of zone for old Second Street firehouse site after contentious discussion, hears comments on proposed flyboarding regulations, approves RFP for East Lawn building, approves NFAWL's two-day spay-neuter clinic at Pfeifer Center.
Government
Supervisor’s $91.5 M budget cuts spending, holds tax rate increase to under 1 percent
Supervisor's 2015 operating budget would increase the town tax levy by 2.08 percent over 2014, while the tax rate would raise by .58 percent.



































