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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..

Riverhead weighs e-bike rules: Town Board June 2 meeting wrap-up

by Jun 4, 2026
Proposed e-bike rules, a water main extension, fireworks permits and U.S. Open parking operations were among Tuesday’s Riverhead Town Board actions.

L.I. taxpayers paid $1.6M-plus in Even-Year Election Law case led by GOP committees

by Jun 4, 2026
Taxpayers in eight Republican-led municipalities have paid more than $1.6M for a federal lawsuit led by GOP committees.

Scott’s Pointe operator rebuffs criticism of application as ‘fake news’

by Jun 3, 2026
Scott’s Pointe owner Eric Scott rejected criticism of his latest application as “fake news,” while opponents warned it would undo environmental safeguards.

Let’s make public hearings less painful

by May 31, 2026
Riverhead can make public hearings more useful, less contentious and more efficient by explaining them clearly before residents speak.

In tense meeting, board members seek details about Halpin’s retirement incentive proposal

by May 29, 2026
Riverhead Town Board members sharply questioned the supervisor's proposal and criticized how he went about making it.

Riverhead supervisor pitches early retirement program for town workers

by May 27, 2026
Excerpt: Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin says an early retirement incentive could save taxpayers money and create advancement opportunities for town employees, but some Town Board members say the proposal needs public discussion and more detail.

Riverhead Town Board meeting wrap: May 20

by May 22, 2026
Wading River Boy Scouts working on their citizenship badges were on hand for at least one hour of a marathon Riverhead Town Board meeting Wednesday night. Here's a rundown of the action.

Riverhead advances plan for YMCA at former armory

by May 21, 2026
Riverhead officials approved a letter of intent with the YMCA of Long Island to redevelop the long-vacant former state armory on Route 58 into a community recreation hub.