Riverhead Planning Board
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Riverhead Planning Board: Plans advance for replacing eyesore abandoned gas station on Route 58
The new gas station on Route 58 and Ostrander Avenue will be operated by BJ's Wholesale Club.
Local News
Riverhead Ciderhouse headed for new site plan hearing on patio, outdoor music
The Riverhead Ciderhouse added a 3,186-square-foot outdoor patio, adjacent masonry block wall, 56 parking spaces, landscaping changes and two wall-mounted speakers for outdoor music.
Business Briefs
Riverhead planning board chairman elected to head L.I. water organization
Stan Carey, who is the superintendent of the Massapequa Water District and has worked in municipal water distribution systems for more than 30 years, was elected chairman of the L.I. Water Conference.
Local News
Brixmor gains preliminary site plan approval for five new stores on Rt. 58 site
A site plan for the construction of 120,450 square feet of additional retail and accessory uses on a 42-acre Route 58 site gained preliminary approval by the Riverhead Planning Board Thursday.
Town Hall Notebook
In unusual move, councilwoman takes a seat at the table with planning board and is asked to return to seat in...
Councilwoman Jodi Giglio took an active role in planning board discussions Thursday, even seating herself at the table during the planning board meeting.
Local News
Riverhead Planning Board: Garsten retail center, Kroemer Avenue retail store, 84 Lumber, 20 W. Main gain approvals
A wrap-up of actions taken at the Sept. 15 Riverhead Planning Board meeting.
Local News
Riverhead Islamic Center representatives discuss plans for new site
The group has been using a storefront on Railroad Avenue for prayers for the past six years, said the men, a Riverhead physician, an auto repair shop owner and a Queens dentist.
Local News
Peconic Crossing gets final approval for five-story, 45-unit apartment building on West Main Street in Riverhead
The 45 rent-controlled apartments will be offered to 'low-income' tenants who, in most cases, can earn no more than 60 percent of the county's median household income, or about $51,000 for a two-person household.
Business News
Plans for Sonic Drive-In Riverhead location move forward
Plans for a Sonic Drive-In restaurant on Route 58 and Osborn Avenue cleared a key hurdle at the Riverhead Planning Board Thursday night.
Town Hall Notebook
Planning board shake-up: Retiring councilman eyed for seat on board, long-time chairman to be replaced
Some big changes are coming next year to the Riverhead Planning Board, the appointed board of residents whose responsibilities include reviewing and approving plans for new commercial development in town.