Riverhead Recreation Department

Three youth anglers swept the top spots in Riverhead’s annual snapper tournament Saturday, each landing a 10-inch-plus snapper. Photo gallery.

The Snapper Tournament takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Peconic Riverfront. Prizes include a rod and reel for the first-place winner in each division, and trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.

The Riverhead Recreation Department invites residents of all ages to support local senior citizens and show them care and love with a hand-made Valentine.

Riverhead will repair and resurface the two tennis courts at the Two Bears neighborhood park off Middle Road. One will be converted into a basketball court, and both will also be striped so they can be used for pickleball.

Winners of the National Night Out poster contest winners received their awards and prizes Tuesday at the Riverhead Town Board meeting.

Riverhead Recreation Department has launched a new online system in time for its spring/summer season registration which begins Wednesday. DaySmart Recreation provides a streamlined online/website experience that will be easier to navigate, the recreation department.

With the goal of generating more money for new park and recreation projects, Riverhead Town is seeking to increase its earmarked fee on new residential development from $3,000 to $5,000 per residential unit or lot.

Riverhead Recreation Department has launched a new system to purchase the parking stickers needed to park at town beaches.

There's lots to do around Riverhead this holiday weekend, with the annual street-painting festival on Main Street, and beaches opening for the season.

Kids and adults of all ages participated in Riverhead's 25th Annual Snapper Tournament Saturday, hoping to hook the biggest fish and take home a trophy and a new fishing rod and reel. Photos.