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Cranberry Street, a common path for students walking to school, finally gets a sidewalk — along with new drainage and pavement

by Aug 25, 2022
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.

Supervisor, at odds with two council members, accuses them of working to undermine her to serve their own political ambitions

by Aug 23, 2022
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.

Electric scooter rideshare company appears to have lost interest in Riverhead after town adopted safety regulations, councilman says

by Aug 15, 2022
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.

Riverhead Republicans tap Chamber of Commerce president for town board

by Feb 22, 2021
Riverhead Chamber of Commerce president Robert Kern has been nominated for town councilman on the Republican ticket. Supervisor...