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Riverhead moves ahead with eminent domain of science center property, approve $1.95 M offer

by Sep 2, 2026
Riverhead Town's acquisition of 111 E. Main Street moved forward Tuesday as the Town Board authorized a $1.95 million offer to The Place for Learning, the property's owner and operator of the science center.

Who are they working for, anyway?

by Jun 26, 2026
Aquebogue resident Ron Hariri questions town square plan and objects to tax breaks for Petrocelli's hotel development.

Peconic River Hotel plan draws support, questions and opposition at hearing

by Jun 11, 2026
A sparsely attended hearing on the proposed Peconic River Hotel focused on parking, site plan review, public costs and downtown redevelopment.

Riverhead Town Board hearing set on site plan, special permit for town square hotel

by Jun 8, 2026
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the site plan and special permit applications for the proposed Peconic River Hotel downtown on June 10 at 6 p.m..

Petrocelli hotel plan gets warm reception from Riverhead Town Board

by May 14, 2026
The proposed 94-room downtown hotel eliminates 12 condominium units previously planned and replaced them with 14 suites on the fifth floor. It will operate under Hilton’s Tapestry brand.

Riverhead Town Board to review Petrocelli hotel plans this morning

by May 14, 2026
Here’s a first look at the proposed Petrocelli downtown hotel project ahead of today’s Riverhead Town Board review.

A ‘game changer’: Plans for East End Arts campus unveiled

by May 8, 2026
Plans for a redesigned East End Arts campus in downtown Riverhead drew praise from Town Board members Thursday.

Riverhead sets hearing on condemning science center’s building in 3-2 vote

by Apr 22, 2026
A split Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to set a May 20 public hearing on condemning the Long Island Science Center’s long-vacant East Main Street building.

Riverhead Country Fair is canceled this year, the 50th anniversary of its founding

by Apr 14, 2026
The Riverhead Country Fair will not take place this year, the 50th anniversary of the popular event’s founding in 1976. 

Here’s what’s in store for the East End Arts campus as Riverhead’s town square takes shape

by Apr 14, 2026
Take a look at what’s planned for the East End Arts campus in Riverhead’s town square project, from moving historic buildings to creating a more visible arts hub downtown.