Government
New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .
Letters
Bring back verbatim Minutes
Detailed minutes are a valuable resource for tracking issues and create a permanent historical record.
Government
Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.
Denise Civiletti
Halpin was wrong to silence a critic at a public meeting
Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin cut off a resident, silenced the audio feed and had her escorted out. Public officials must tolerate criticism.
Government
Riverhead approves voluntary retirement incentives for 53 eligible town employees
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to ratify voluntary retirement incentive agreements with three town employee unions, a cost-cutting measure the town hopes will save between $500,000 and $800,000.
Government
Riverhead Town Board adopts sweeping changes to outlet zoning code: July 7 meeting wrap-up
Riverhead significantly changed its code to allow many more uses in its outlet center zoning district, removing restrictions that Tanger said made it difficult to attract tenants to its Riverhead center.
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.
