Business
Cannabis law change clarifies buffer measurements near schools, houses of worship
A new law sets a door-to-door standard for measuring minimum distances required near schools, houses of worship.
Government
Riverhead strengthens public nuisance law: June 17 Town Board wrap-up
The Riverhead Town Board has repealed and replaced the section of the Town Code addressing public nuisances to include violations related to substandard housing and to impose increased fines.
Government
Special events get spring break: ‘Amnesty’ proposal would push back effective date of new, stricter rules for events
Special events taking place before June 18, like the Riverhead Rotary Club's annual garden festival, will be able to get permits under the old rules, if the town board approves an 'amnesty period' proposed by Councilwoman Jodi Giglio. The plan is set for an April 2 public hearing.
Government
Bamboo code proposal will get second look, rewrite after public comments
A proposal aimed at regulating bamboo in the Town of Riverhead is going back to the drawing board after comments and questions at a public hearing Tuesday.
