Tim Hubbard

The meeting provides a chance to get to know the new supervisor, learn about what he hopes to accomplish and how residents can help.

Supervisor Tim Hubbard has promised a town government that will reach “a level of transparency…that has not been seen before.” Here's why that's important and what he should do to make this a reality in Riverhead.

Supervisor Tim Hubbard mapped out his vision for action in a speech to an overflow crowd at Town Hall New Year's Day, pledging “a level of transparency…that has not been seen before," improved communications and the return of civility to Town Board meetings.

Here’s something backyard poultry-keepers can crow about. The community has spoken and Riverhead officials heard them. Town officials have decided to drop the rooster ban idea. The town also will not pursue regulations on backyard coops, henhouses and pens.

Riverhead Council Member Tim Hubbard received a $1,000 contribution to his supervisor campaign from a lobbying firm that represents EPCAL buyer Calverton Aviation and Technology, campaign finance records filed last week show. 

Guest column by Council Member Tim Hubbard: "There is no way that I or any other responsible public official would ever approve any plan that would have this type of significant negative environmental impact on our town’s quality of life."

The Riverhead Republican Committee has picked its slate of candidates in this year’s local election, tapping Council Member Tim Hubbard for town supervisor, Joann Waski and Denise Merrifield for council, James Wooten for town clerk and incumbents for re-election to the positions of tax assessor, tax receiver and town justice.

A disagreement over a policy issue has opened up a chasm on the Town Board, where two members have been quietly but increasingly at odds with the town supervisor for nearly a year. Things came to a head in the past week after the town supervisor accused two council members of conspiring against her because, she says, they want her job.

The beach committee, to be chaired by Councilman Tim Hubbard, will advise officials on beach improvement and solving existing problems, such as parking.

Supervisor Yvette Aguiar announced Thursday evening she will appoint her chief of staff, Devon Higgins, as her deputy supervisor. Last week she said she would name Councilman Tim Hubbard to the post.