News
Wells Homestead farm to be preserved by county
Suffolk County will acquire development rights on an 11.2-acre Wells Homestead site in Northville for $661,000.
Community News
First grant awarded to honor Lyle Wells’ ‘passion for agriculture’
A fund established in memory of 11th generation Riverhead Farmer Lyle Wells has awarded its first $5,000 'passion for agriculture' grant.
Community News
Group honors Lyle Wells’ passion for agriculture with offer of $5,000 grant for innovative farmers
“Always one to get ahead of the curve, he was constantly searching for ways to push the envelope with new crops to the area, farming techniques or innovative distribution networks,” the Lyle C. Wells Passion for Agriculture said. A $5,000 grant will be awarded to an existing or new Long Island farmer committed to these causes.
Government
Councilman: planning board member ‘fired’ over ethics issues
Riverhead Councilman George Gabrielsen says longtime planning board member Lyle Wells was 'fired' over ethics concerns.
