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Riverhead Town Board

The standard for ‘transparency’ should be clear and consistent

by Jun 18, 2026
Letter: Rules for transparency in public commenting and procurement should not be invented on the fly.

Riverhead adopts e-bike and electric scooter rules: Town Board June 16 meeting wrap-up

by Jun 18, 2026
Riverhead adopted new rules Tuesday for electric scooters and electric bicycles. Here's a rundown of actions taken at the Town Board meeting.

Public input concerns raised over proposed Riverhead site plan review changes

by Jun 17, 2026
Advocates warned Riverhead’s proposed site plan review changes could push public input too late in the development review process.

Riverhead OKs new water attractions at Scott’s Pointe, but rejects drifting events on go-kart track

by Jun 17, 2026
Riverhead approved new lake attractions at Scott’s Pointe but left existing restrictions on the Calverton park’s go-kart track in place.

Accountability matters

by Jun 17, 2026
Leadership requires more than holding office — it requires honesty, integrity, and the willingness to take responsibility when words or actions cause harm.

Merrifield’s double standard

by Jun 16, 2026
Letter: A board member questioning a speaker's political affiliation at a public meeting is offensive — even more so when aimed at a political foe.

Riverhead reworks golf cottages plan with new zoning district, environmental review

by Jun 12, 2026
Riverhead officials are revising the golf cottages proposal again, replacing a prior rezoning plan with a new golf course zoning district.

Court order preserves U.S. Open parking plan at EPCAL amid property dispute

by Jun 10, 2026
A court order bars U.S. Open-related parking on 400 David Court LLC’s property but allows shuttle buses to pass through the easement area.

Gas-powered generator pitched as cost-saver for Riverhead Town Hall

by Jun 9, 2026
A proposal to power Town Hall with a natural-gas generator drew interest — and procurement questions — at Thursday’s work session.

Riverhead Town Board hearing set on site plan, special permit for town square hotel

by Jun 8, 2026
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the site plan and special permit applications for the proposed Peconic River Hotel downtown on June 10 at 6 p.m..