Government
Rothwell asks to clear up ‘slight confusion’ over response to calls at hockey rink and water park in Calverton
In anticipation of heavy use of the ice rink facility and Scott's Pointe water park in Calverton, Council Member Ken Rothwell invited emergency services agencies that serve the area to discuss plans to ensure fast response times for calls.
Community News
World War II soldier killed in Germany and unaccounted for until June 2021 will be laid to rest at Calverton...
The remains of a 22-year-old Army sergeant reported missing after a battle in Germany in December 1944 will be laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery next month.
Business
Most parcels on town’s list of sites eligible for cannabis uses under town code are already fully developed, analysis shows
The town's list of 36 properties eligible for cannabis uses under the town code includeS Tanger Outlets, Walmart, three large hotels, an apartment complex, a mobile home park and other developed sites.Only six on the list are currently not in use.
Government
Cranberry Street, a common path for students walking to school, finally gets a sidewalk — along with new drainage and pavement
The Riverhead Highway Department has paved Cranberry Street and installed a sidewalk on the north side of the street, a common path for students walking to Riverhead schools.
Government
Supervisor, at odds with two council members, accuses them of working to undermine her to serve their own political ambitions
A disagreement over a policy issue has opened up a chasm on the Town Board, where two members have been quietly but increasingly at odds with the town supervisor for nearly a year. Things came to a head in the past week after the town supervisor accused two council members of conspiring against her because, she says, they want her job.
Government
Electric scooter rideshare company appears to have lost interest in Riverhead after town adopted safety regulations, councilman says
Bird Rides, a rideshare company interested in bringing its electric scooter program to Riverhead last year, appears to have abandoned its plans after expressing to local officials that the town’s regulations on electric scooters were too restrictive, according to Councilman Ken Rothwell.
News
Riverhead Republicans tap Chamber of Commerce president for town board
Riverhead Chamber of Commerce president Robert Kern has been nominated for town councilman on the Republican ticket.
Supervisor...