Commercial fisherman in New York are in the midst of a fluke fishing closure that will run until the end of the month.
The closure began Sunday, and when it reopens Aug. 1, fishermen will be limited to a daily limit of 50 pounds of fluke. READ
Government
The $4.6 million roundabout under construction at the Riverside traffic circle is on schedule and is expected to be done by November or December, according to Bill Hillman, chief engineer for the Suffolk County Department of Public Works. READ
A group called the Mexican Folkloric Dance Society of New York is proposing a “live bull riding rodeo and festival” at Long Island Sports Park in Calverton on Sunday, Aug. 12. (more…)
A notoriously bad intersection could see some improvement under a plan being discussed by Riverhead Town officials, the owner of the former Village Crossroads property and the state. READ
Riverhead Councilwoman Jodi Giglio went before the Town ethics board Tuesday night, but the board did not issue a recommendation as to whether she should recuse herself from voting on the proposed $40 million sale of 1,640 acres of town-owned land at the Enterprise Park at Calverton to a group called Calverton Aviation & Technology. (more…)
A proposed Tractor Supply Company store on a portion of the former Calverton Industries sand mine property on Route 25 in Calverton took several steps forward at Thursday’s Riverhead Town Planning Board meeting. (more…)
Many people probably don’t realize Riverside Drive continues east of its intersection with County Road 105 and turns into a bumpy road with broken pavement and lots of misfired golf balls on the Indian Island golf course. READ
The Riverhead Town Police Department’s Superior Officers’ Association, which comprises sergeants and lieutenants, has a new contract. READ
