Laura Jens-Smith

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

Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith delivered her first operating budget yesterday, proposing a 3.9 percent spending increase in the three town-wide funds — the general fund, highway fund and street-lighting district — to $59.1 million. Total town spending in 2019 would rise to just under $97.7 million.

A complaint charging Councilwoman Jodi Giglio with ethics violations has been filed with the N.Y. State Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau, which investigates allegations of government corruption, fraud and abuse of authority. The councilwoman called the complaint "a political hit."

Six Glenwood Village couples are celebrating special milestones this year: 65, 60 and 55 years of marriage.

Haas laughed off the idea he's running for supervisor. "I stepped down because of the EPCAL thing," he said in a phone interview.

On her 100th day in office, Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith delivered her first “State of the Town” speech yesterday before a standing-room only crowd in the Riverhead Town Hall meeting room.

Breaking with a longstanding tradition, Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith will deliver her "State of the Town" speech at Riverhead Town Hall, rather than at a dinner meeting of three local service clubs.

Councilwoman Jodi Giglio said she now believes company has “the experience and the wherewithal” to develop the site as an aviation technology center.

Town board members agreed to meet with Highway Superintendent George Woodson about an "action plan" for the municipal garage before they agree to a $20,000 pay hike to have him oversee its operations.

Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith, a Democrat, said she has decided to appoint Republican Councilman Tim Hubbard as deputy supervisor.