Government
With purchase of 4-H camp property teed up, it’s decision time for Riverhead Town
Peconic Land Trust is now in contract with Nassau County to buy the 4-H Camp property in Baiting Hollow. It still seeks Riverhead's participation in preserving the site.
Government
County approves purchase of 6-acre ‘Venezia Square’ site in Wading River
Suffolk will purchase the 6.34 acres of vacant land on Route 25A, slated for commercial development that drew community opposition for two decades..
Government
Riverhead to take first step in preserving 145-acre 4-H camp property in Baiting Hollow
Nassau County, which owns the land where the 4-H camp has operated for a century, wants to sell the 145-acre site. Riverhead may partner with Suffolk County on an effort to preserve it.
Real Estate
Broad Cove, 100-acre waterfront property in Aquebogue, acquired by Peconic Land Trust
Broad Cove, a 100-acre waterfront parcel on Flanders Bay in Aquebogue, has been acquired for preservation by the Peconic Land Trust. The former duck farm has been on state, county and town preservation lists for decades.
News
County preserves 16 acres along Peconic River
Just over 16 acres on the Peconic River on West Main Street will be preserved as parkland following the approval by the Suffolk County Legislature, which authorized the purchase for $1.14 million in a unanimous vote Tuesday.
News
Krupski: ‘Sharper’s Hill’ historic site and farmland preserved in Jamesport
Officials and community members celebrated the preservation of Sharper's Hill and adjacent farmland in downtown Jamesport Wednesday.
Suffolk Closeup
Suffolk Closeup Listen to Al — this farmer-turned-legislator knows his stuff
County Legislator Al Krupski brings to the table a lifetime of experience in farming, shoreline regulation and land use.
Guest Column
In My Opinion Why you should vote ‘yes’ for Prop One – for land preservation and water quality
Residents of the Town of Riverhead, you and I have what it takes to shape the future of our community, ensure our rural quality of life, and continue to protect our critical, natural resources.
News
Riverhead Town prepares for debt refinance, will ask investors to refund land preservation bonds this summer
Riverhead officials will head to Wall Street this summer, hoping to at least maintain the town's current credit rating.
