Letters
Support the rule of law: Say no to developers who flout it
Letter in opposition to approval of revised site plan to legalize things built at Scott's Pointe without site plan approval or permits.
Business
Crowd turns out to support legalizing racetrack, pickleball courts at Scott’s Pointe
A standing room-only packed the Riverhead Town Board room last night urge approval of Scott's Pointe amended site legalizing the go-kart track and pickleball courts built there without approvals last year — and to allow the business to operate a catering hall.
Business
Settlement OK’d, hearing set on Scott’s Pointe revised site plan: Town Board wrap-up
A rundown of actions taken at the Jan. 7 Riverhead Town Board meeting .
Business
Scott’s Pointe expected to create substantially fewer jobs than expected: revised IDA application
Scott’s Pointe in Calverton is expected to generate 80% fewer full-time jobs, and 55% fewer part-time jobs, than the amusement park’s owner originally stated, according to its revised application to the Riverhead Industrial Development Agency.
Government
Riverhead settles lawsuit with Scott’s Pointe operator over new uses without approvals
Riverhead Town has reached an agreement with the operator of Scott’s Pointe to settle the lawsuit brought by the town after the park operator built a go-kart track and pickle ball courts at the site, and converted a second-floor storage room into a place of public assembly, without permits.
Guest Column
The art of asking forgiveness instead of permission
The great American tradition of asking forgiveness instead of permission is a tradition that, like my aunt's holiday fruitcake, nobody particularly likes but we've all somehow agreed to accept as normal.
Business
Public hearing on Scott’s Pointe site plan revision delayed, as town negotiates settlement of lawsuit
The Town Board yesterday delayed scheduling a public hearing on Island Water Park’s application to amend its existing site plan to legalize changes made at the Calverton amusement park site without town approvals.
Business
Riverhead to review Island Water Park’s amended site plan for built go-kart track and amenities at Scott’s Pointe
Town officials are about to commence formal review of the amended site plan application for Scott's Pointe, which seeks to legalize construction of a paved go-kart track, a pickleball court and the conversion of a storage area to a 250-seat catering space.
Environment
Riverhead allowed Scott’s Pointe to open without groundwater monitoring agreement town required
An agreement to test for ground water contamination at the Scott’s Pointe site in Calverton was only recently signed by both the town and the park operator, despite the fact that it was required to be signed before certificates of occupancy were issued by the town, allowing the park to legally open.
Environment
Scott’s Pointe operator accepted solid waste during construction at site, state records show
Island Water Park was charged with unauthorized disposal of waste and the unauthorized operation of a solid waste management facility after it accepted solid waste and used it for fill and site grading during construction, State DEC records show.
