Ken Rothwell

A 107.8-acre preserved horse farm on Main Road in Jamesport was purchased last month by Riverhead Council Member Ken Rothwell and his wife Debra, who will continue its equestrian use under a new name, Thunder Road Stables.

OLA urged Riverhead to consider a public safety law tied to ICE activity the organization is asking all East End towns and villages to adopt.

The Riverhead Republican Committee last night voted to run Council Member Ken Rothwell for town supervisor in the November general election.

Photos: New York Islanders had their daily practice Sunday at the Eddie Westfall bubble rink in Veterans Memorial Park in Calverton. Peconic Wildcats players and Westfall himself were on hand to watch the action.

The Riverhead Republican Committee voted to nominate its incumbent elected officials for re-election in 2025. At the top of the ticket is Supervisor Tim Hubbard, joined by council members Ken Rothwell and Bob Kern.

The first 30 cherry blossom trees have been planted at Veterans Memorial Park as part of a new Town of Riverhead program to honor veterans and beautify the park. The town held a dedication ceremony there on Veterans Day.

Opposition to allowing agri-tourism resorts in Riverhead was caused by misinformation spread by local civic groups, Council Member Ken Rothwell said in an interview last week. 

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.

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.

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.