Laura Jens-Smith

After Democratic voters ousted the incumbent party chairperson and elected 10 new members to the Riverhead Town Democratic Committee in the June party primary, the newly reconstituted committee on Tuesday elected Laura Jens-Smith as its chairperson and replaced all of its other officers.

Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith has proposed a $100,390,400 total town operating budget for 2020, calling for a 2.76% spending increase and a 2.58% increase in the town-wide tax rate.

Republican supervisor candidate Yvette Aguiar yesterday attacked the Democratic incumbent, Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith for 'indecisiveness' about accepting an unsolicited $627,000 state grant announced a week ago.

Will Riverhead be a town dominated by more big box stores, when we know retail is retreating? Will our hamlets become a litany of faceless strip malls, when we know there are already too many vacant storefronts? Will we value open space, or cut down every last tree in the name of “progress”? Guest column by Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith

"Progress can sometimes be a bitter pill if not metered with a larger vision." Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith argues for master plan update.

Republican supervisor candidate Yvette Aguiar's written response to Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith's 'State of the Town' address.

In her second 'State of the Town' address, the Riverhead supervisor talked about the accomplishments of her first year in office and her priorities for the year ahead.

Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith will give her 2019 'State of the Town' address on Monday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverhead Town Hall.

Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith will host a “listening tour” with three town hall-style events this month in Aquebogue, Wading River and Riverhead.

It is time we implement zoning that allows for smart development. We need development that encourages mixed-use buildings and supports both commercial and residential development and enhances the feel of our downtown. Column by Laura Jens-Smith