Government
Riverhead to step up parking enforcement with handheld ticketing devices
Riverhead plans to step up downtown parking enforcement using handheld ticketing devices that will allow motorists to respond online.
Government
Riverhead revives train station redevelopment plan with new RFP
Riverhead is seeking proposals for a housing-led redevelopment of the town-owned lot across from the LIRR station.
Government
Riverhead eyes digital building department records, online permit system
Riverhead officials are weighing electronic permitting and a more than $1.5 million plan to digitize town records and create an online records portal.
Government
Riverhead considers overnight ban on commercial vehicles parked on residential streets
Riverhead officials are considering a ban on commercial vehicles and trailers parking overnight on residential streets.
Government
Riverhead official admitted to fabricating ‘independent’ accounting report, hearing officer finds
A hearing officer found Ray Coyne lied about an accounting report he said was prepared by an outside firm.
Government
Riverhead Town Board fires parks and recreation superintendent Ray Coyne
Ray Coyne, who had led Riverhead's parks and recreation department since 2005, was fired Tuesday after a hearing officer found him guilty of several disciplinary charges.
Letters
The standard for ‘transparency’ should be clear and consistent
Letter: Rules for transparency in public commenting and procurement should not be invented on the fly.
Government
Riverhead adopts e-bike and electric scooter rules: Town Board June 16 meeting wrap-up
Riverhead adopted new rules Tuesday for electric scooters and electric bicycles. Here's a rundown of actions taken at the Town Board meeting.
Government
Public input concerns raised over proposed Riverhead site plan review changes
Advocates warned Riverhead’s proposed site plan review changes could push public input too late in the development review process.
Government
Riverhead OKs new water attractions at Scott’s Pointe, but rejects drifting events on go-kart track
Riverhead approved new lake attractions at Scott’s Pointe but left existing restrictions on the Calverton park’s go-kart track in place.
