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Bellone calls for ballot referendum on public water surcharge; local officials say plan is not yet ready for prime time

by Apr 25, 2016
The proposed public water surcharge would fund sewer and septic system upgrades county-wide.

After colleagues pass law preventing him from running for a fourth term, an ‘angry’ Councilman John Dunleavy lashes out

by Apr 20, 2016
Councilman had harsh words for Supervisor Sean Walter and newest board member Tim Hubbard after the town board passed a term limits bill that bars him from seeking another term of office next year. He is the only sitting member to be immediately term-limited out of office.

Supervisor: Riverhead is on path to prosperity and fiscal stability, calls on residents to ‘do God’s will’ to serve others

by Mar 3, 2016
Supervisor Sean Walter used his “State of the Town” speech last night to advocate for term limits on the town board and a four-year...

Town to require environmental impact study for Mill Road zone change, which Dunleavy calls ‘a setup’ by supervisor

by Mar 1, 2016
The change of zone application by the developer looking to build a 162 -unit assisted living facility on Mill Road will receive a positive declaration under state environmental review law, meaning an environmental impact statement will be required.

Riverhead supervisor and police chief in shark tank showdown March 10

by Feb 24, 2016
Cue the theme song to Jaws. But this time it's all for a good cause: on March 10 Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter and Dave...

Years of neglect at Riverhead’s parks has left them ‘falling apart,’ recreation supe wants to bond money for repairs

by Feb 1, 2016
Riverhead’s parks are in such disrepair that portions of them are being shut down – but the town doesn’t have the money to fix them.

Campaign finance report: County police union super-PAC spent $165,680 in failed effort to defeat Sean Walter

by Dec 9, 2015
The amount the L.I. Law Enforcement Foundation spent on the Riverhead supervisor’s race was nearly three times what it spent on any other race in this election year.

Riverhead Town pierces tax cap, nixing state property tax rebate checks for homeowners this fall

by Nov 18, 2015
Eligible homeowners in Riverhead Town would have received state rebate checks this fall equal to the 2015-2016 increases in county, town and school property taxes — had all taxing entities kept within the statutory tax levy limit.

A letter of thanks to Riverhead residents from Supervisor Sean Walter

by Nov 13, 2015
The Riverhead supervisor, who says he is humbled by his re-election, reflects on his difficult journey to victory this year, which he says is a 'gift' he pledges not to squander.

Sean Walter, town supervisor candidate:11-day pre-general report

by Nov 2, 2015
Riverhead Town elections: 11-day pre-general campaign finance disclosure report from Sean Walter, town supervisor candidate.