Local fire districts will host public hearings on their 2020 budgets Tuesday.
The districts raise tax money for fire department equipment and facilities, while the majority of the members of the fire departments are volunteers. The hearings are required before the budget can be approved. READ
The driver of a commercial van lost control on Main Road and struck a utility pole in Jamesport Friday afternoon, causing the vehicle to overturn onto its side. READ
The east end of a Northville home, including the garage and a car inside it, was destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day. READ
Dozens gathered outside the George Young Community Center in Jamesport Thursday for the annual Christmas tree lighting hosted by the Jamesport Fire Department. READ
The Jamesport Fire Department held its annual parade Wednesday night leading up to the carnival that will continue through the weekend at the George Young Community Center. READ
Firefighters from the Jamesport and Riverhead fire departments responded to a chimney fire at a home on Peconic Bay Boulevard in Jamesport Thursday afternoon. READ
A transformer fire on Sound Avenue in Jamesport forced the road to be closed shortly before 2:30 p.m. between Manor Lane and Church Lane. READ
