Government
Halpin proposes $121 million tentative 2027 budget; tax levy stays under cap
Supervisor Jerry Halpin's tentative 2027 budget proposes $120.96 million in spending across Riverhead Town's operating funds, with a townwide tax levy increase of $1.7 million, or 2.79%.
Government
Audit: Riverhead’s general fund balance grows to $33.3 million as revenue outpaces spending
Fueled largely by property taxes, Riverhead added nearly $4.9 million to its general fund balance in 2025, giving officials a larger financial cushion as they prepare the next budget.
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.
Politics
L.I. taxpayers paid $1.6M-plus in Even-Year Election Law case led by GOP committees
Taxpayers in eight Republican-led municipalities have paid more than $1.6M for a federal lawsuit led by GOP committees.
Government
In tense meeting, board members seek details about Halpin’s retirement incentive proposal
Riverhead Town Board members sharply questioned the supervisor's proposal and criticized how he went about making it.
Government
Riverhead Town Board approves 2026 budget: Nov. 18 meeting wrap-up
The Town Board voted Tuesday night to pierce the state-mandated 2% property tax levy cap and adopt the 2026 town budget.
Government
Tax bill complaints aired at 2026 budget hearing
Riverhead Town officials fielded residents’ questions and complaints about rising property taxes during a hearing Thursday afternoon on the Town Board’s preliminary budget for 2026.
Government
Riverhead to hold hearing to pierce tax cap and adopt 2026 budget Thursday; questions about budget hearing notice go unanswered
Riverhead’s 2026 spending plan heads to a public hearing Thursday alongside a hearing on a local law to override New York’s 2% tax cap. The town's published notice of th budget hearing lacks information required by state law.
Letters
‘We wouldn’t be any worse off’
The current town council seems incapable of managing town finances to ensure that our budget will meet the community needs and provide a sound base for the future, writes a Calverton resident.
Government
Riverhead Town Board sets hearing on piercing state property tax cap in ’26
The Riverhead Town Board will hold a public hearing Nov. 6 on a proposed local law to allow the town to pierce the state-mandated 2% property tax cap next year. Here's what it means.
