Government
Riverhead Town department heads, managers get new three-year contracts
Contracts approved by the town board last night, over Councilwoman Jodi Giglio's objection, give management employees roughly 2-percent wage increases for 2016, '17 and '18.
Government
Board adopts $55.45 million budget for 2017, including $10,000 raises for elected officials other than town board members
The Riverhead Town Board last night adopted a $55.45 million operating budget for 2017 in a 4-1 vote, with Councilwoman Jodi Giglio dissenting.
Government
In unusual move, councilwoman takes a seat at the table with planning board and is asked to return to seat in...
Councilwoman Jodi Giglio took an active role in planning board discussions Thursday, even seating herself at the table during the planning board meeting.
Government
Pierce the tax cap? Cue the crickets
No one turned out for a public hearing on a local authorizing the Riverhead Town Board to pierce the property tax levy cap in 2017.
Government
Audit committee: Building department showed ‘dramatic’ progress in oversight, management and procedures
The Riverhead Building Department has made "dramatic improvement" in procedures and record-keeping under the management of department head Jeff Murphree, the town's independent audit committee told town board members Thursday.
News
Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: Sept. 20
Two festivals at L.I. Sports Park in Calverton previously nixed by the Riverhead Town Board have been given the green light after all.
The board...
News
Public hearing set on law authorizing town to pierce tax levy cap for 2017
A town board public hearing has been set for Oct. 18 on a local law authorizing the town to pierce the tax levy limitation...
News
Riverhead officials announce ‘tentative’ $45.6 million deal to sell its remaining 634 acres at former Grumman site
The terms of the sale, which will close in stages over 18 months, include a nonrefundable $1 million down payment. The developer plans to build an industrial office park
News
Life-saving heroes honored by town board
Life-saving heroes were recognized by the Riverhead Town Board Tuesday night.
Four town lifeguards were recognized by the Riverhead Town Board Tuesday night for their...
Government
Riverhead looking to celebrate 225th birthday in style with ball, parade
A a Colonial ball and an anniversary parade are among the events planned for Riverhead's 225th anniversary in 2017.
