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Traffic alert: Portion of East Main Street closed for snow clearing this morning

by Jan 27, 2016
East Main Street is now closed between Roanoke and Ostrander avenue

Blizzard dumped 15-18 inches of snow across Riverhead, less on North Fork

by Jan 24, 2016
Snow clearing operations continue in Riverhead in the wake of the blizzard dubbed 'Jonas'. Officials will assess coastal erosion after the powerful Nor'easter slammed Long Island.

Riverhead highway chief to residents: prepare in advance, stay off the roads during this weekend’s storm

by Jan 20, 2016
With at least three days advance notice, residents should get ready for storm in advance and stay off the roads when the Nor'easter arrives this weekend, Riverhead Highway Superintendent George Woodson says.

To avoid last winter’s salt crisis, Riverhead highway department is taking extra precautions this year

by Dec 2, 2015
After Riverhead nearly ran out of salt for its roads last winter, the highway department is taking extra precautions this year to keep the salt barns supplied through the winter months.
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Riverhead to begin loose leaves pickup week of November 30

by Nov 10, 2015
Riverhead Town highway crews will begin the fall pickup of loose leaves the end of this month. Rules to follow and pickup schedule here.

Riverhead gets enough road salt today to ‘make it through another night’

by Mar 6, 2015
Riverhead took delivery of 80 tons of road salt this afternoon — enough to treat all town roads with a salt-sand mix before today's melt freezes overnight.

Massive snow removal effort underway, as another significant snowfall may come Sunday night

by Jan 30, 2015
The weather service is watching a storm system that may bring 6+ inches of snow to LI Sunday night, as snow removal continues from this week's blizzard.

Road closures around downtown Riverhead today as highway crews conduct snow removal operations

by Jan 30, 2015
Sections of Main Street, Pulaski Street and Osborn Avenue will be closed today for snow removal operations.

Falling snow and cold temps combine to create icy conditions on local roads

by Jan 6, 2015
The light snow and very cold temperatures are making for icy road surfaces in some spots late this afternoon, contributing to at least one accident.

Hearing on status of Riverhead’s private roads packs town hall meeting room; residents question need for changes

by Dec 3, 2014
Dozens of residents who want the town to continue plowing the private roads they live on gave the town board an earful during a...