Government
Halpin won’t rule out reviving shelved agritourism resorts code
The supervisor remains noncommittal on whether Riverhead’s shelved resort code should be reconsidered.
Letters
In defense of the civics
The Group for the East End argues that the civic associations educated the public on the far-reaching negative impacts of agritourism resorts on Sound Avenue. But Council Member Rothwell is focused on blaming those who had the courage to tell the town it was making a mistake — based on the facts of the proposal and not misinformation.
Government
Councilman says civic groups misinformed residents about resorts on Sound Avenue
Opposition to allowing agri-tourism resorts in Riverhead was caused by misinformation spread by local civic groups, Council Member Ken Rothwell said in an interview last week.
Editorial
‘Agritourism’ resorts will be back: The path forward has already been charted
Here's why it's a very good bet the agritourism resort code remains in play at Riverhead Town Hall: It's already teed up to move forward, thanks to some long stretches in logic and verbal gymnastics.
Business
Are ‘agri-tourism resorts’ in Riverhead dead? Developer seeks compromise with civics
Agri-tourism resort uses along the Sound may have been removed from Riverhead’s comp plan update, but the idea isn’t dead yet, in the eyes of the developer looking to build a luxury resort and spa on land next to Willow Ponds condominiums.
Guest Column
Selling out Riverhead’s future, one bad idea at a time
Allowing resorts and spas on the Sound is just the latest bad idea advanced by the current Town Board, which seems more interested in enriching developers than protecting the town and its taxpayers.
Editorial
Newsflash: There’s strength in numbers
When the community gets organized and people turn out in force to let Town Hall know what they think, they will be heard — and they will make a difference.
Government
Riverhead’s comp plan approved, despite public objections — and board’s dire warnings about looming fiscal trouble not addressed by plan
Though the plan was adopted unanimously, board members warned that without uses like agritourism resorts to grow the tax base and limit residential development, the town faces financial stress and tax increases.
Business
Town Board majority agrees to axe agri-tourism resorts from Riverhead comp plan, supervisor says
The agri-tourism resort use is being removed from the comprehensive plan update that’s on the Town Board’s agenda for adoption tomorrow afternoon, the town supervisor’s office announced late this afternoon.
Guest Column
Resorts on the Sound are wrong for Riverhead
Residents must show up at the Riverhead Town Board meeting Wednesday afternoon and tell the board not to adopt a comp plan that allows Sound-front resorts. Guest column by Tom Hughes of Northville.
