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Riverhead library to host community blood drive

by Nov 18, 2023
Riverhead Free Library, in partnership with New York Blood Center, is hosting a community blood drive on Monday, Nov. 27. The drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m.

Five arrests made in investigation into drug sales near West Main Street apartment building

by Nov 10, 2023
Five people since the beginning of October have been arrested on drug related charges stemming from alleged narcotics sales in the area of Peconic Crossing on West Main Street, according to Riverhead Police. 

Kathryn Ellen Stutzmann, 84

by Oct 30, 2023
Kathryn Ellen Stutzmann of Jamesport died Oct. 27, 2023. She was 84 years old. Born on September 30, 1939,...

It’s time we had a Town Board that says ‘yes’ to its residents and taxpayers — and not just developers

by Aug 16, 2023
We want our town government to listen to what residents want, to prioritize smart progress, careful planning, projects that provide real benefits to the community. Guest column by Angela DeVito

Elementary schools, Pulaski Street school will have later start and end times this year

by Aug 10, 2023
The Riverhead Central School District's elementary schools and Pulaski Street Intermediate school are set to start and end later in the day this school year in an effort to improve the efficiency of the district’s transportation department. The changes have some parents upset about disruptions they will cause to childcare arrangements.

Family Community Life Center set to move forward with long-sought housing project if town agrees to more zoning changes

by Jun 28, 2023
The developer needs to have the zoning changed to allow "low-income" housing rather than the "workforce" housing requirement in the current zoning overlay district, which was written specifically for the Family Community Life Center plan.

Arnold W. Voellmoeller Sr., 69

by May 15, 2023
Arnold W. Vollmoeller Sr., formerly of Flanders, died May 5, 2023. He was 69 years old. Born August...

In their own words: 2023 school board candidate James Scudder

by May 11, 2023
James Scudder, 49, of Aquebogue, is seeking his first term on the board. He has been a district resident for 18 years...

In their own words: 2023 school board candidate David Dougherty

by May 11, 2023
David Dougherty, 44, of Flanders, is seeking his first term on the board. He has been a district resident for 10 years...

In their own words: 2023 school board candidate Kimberly Wilder

by May 11, 2023
Kimberly Wilder, 54, of Riverhead, is seeking her first term on the board. She has been a district resident for 10 years...
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