Government
Latest Special Events Law overhaul needs more work, input from police chief and fire marshal, councilman says
The proposed Special Events Law amendments, the subject of a town board public hearing last week, would slash the time town officials would have to review and approve special event applications and drastically reduce the amount and type of information required to be provided by event promoters in their permit applications.
Government
Town Board discusses consultants’ ideas for easing Sound Avenue traffic congestion
The town board Thursday discussed the traffic consulting firm's recommendations for potential solutions to traffic on Sound Avenue, including the unpopular idea of a two-way center turning lane.
Government
Town board wrap-up: April 5
The Riverhead Town Board on Tuesday approved a special event permit for the Riverhead Country Fair to be held on Oct. 9. Here's a rundown of actions taken during the April 5 meeting.
Government
Marijuana advisory group finalizes recommendations for locations of marijuana businesses in Riverhead
Riverhead Town’s marijuana advisory committee will recommend to the town board that marijuana businesses be integrated into current zoning districts and kept away from certain land uses, including schools, libraries, places of worship, parks and beaches, with 500-foot to 1,000-foot setbacks.
Government
Civic groups press for moratorium pending completion of comp plan update, find no support on town board
The six civic associations active in the Town of Riverhead are asking the town board to enact a moratorium pending completion of the long-delayed comprehensive plan update, citing the number and scope of new development applications being filed while planning continues.
Government
Town board approves transfer of 2,100 acres in Calverton Enterprise Park to Riverhead IDA
The Riverhead Town Board today approved transfer of the town’s land holdings inside the Calverton Enterprise Park to the Riverhead Industrial Development Agency, pursuant to an agreement reached between the town and its contract vendee, Triple Five affiliate Calverton Aviation and Technology.
Government
Town board OKs $1.35 million in 2021 budget adjustments to cover overspent budget lines
Nearly two-thirds of the total budget adjustments went to cover police severance and overtime costs in 2021 associated with an unusually large number of retirements, coupled with a pandemic-delayed new recruit training and onboarding process, officials said.
News
Residents, frustrated with traffic jams at gas station, raise safety concerns
The traffic caused by the BJ's gas station on Ostrander Avenue has been a problem since the station opened, but with gas prices skyrocketing lately, the lines of vehicles waiting to enter the gas station have grown longer and the traffic logjam has gotten much worse local residents said.
Government
Aguiar looks to take MIT online urban design and planning course, ‘Beyond Smart Cities’
The Town Board will vote Wednesday on whether to pay for Supervisor Yvette Aguiar to take an online course on “how to...
Government
Plans for independent outlet between Tanger properties return to Town Board
A plan to build a new 13-store outlet center on undeveloped land in the middle of Tanger Outlets is back in front of the Riverhead Town Board, after previous approvals for the plan lapsed.