Robert Kozakiewicz

Town Attorney Robert Kozakiewicz plans to retire on Jan. 29, after 11 years on the job. The town is soliciting applications for the post.

After criticism from a former councilwoman a week ago, Riverhead officials defended their involvement in the state review of a 36-megawatt solar energy facility proposal, approved last month for a 275-acre site in Calverton.

Riverhead Town Attorney Robert Kozakiewicz would like to succeed Town Justice Richard Ehlers on the bench in Riverhead Justice Court. Kozakiewicz told RiverheadLOCAL Wednesday he...