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07.18.2021 Editorials

Editorial: In six years, a Town Board shifts dramatically on marijuana view

When New York State approved a medical marijuana dispensary in Riverhead in August 2015, the Town Board’s immediate response was to consider enacting a moratorium that would effectively serve...

07.07.2021 Government

Riverhead to allow retail marijuana, on-site consumption following split vote Wednesday

Retail sales of marijuana and public on-site consumption will be allowed in Riverhead Town. After more than three months of debate following the state legislation legalizing marijuana, the Riverhead...

07.02.2021 Government

Town Board majority opposing marijuana opt-out

A majority of the Riverhead Town Board said Thursday they do not support opting out of a state law allowing marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption sites in Riverhead Town....

06.18.2021 Government

Riverhead residents discuss pros and cons of marijuana as Town Board weighs opt out decision

The Riverhead Town Board heard both sides of the marijuana argument during a public hearing Tuesday. The state legalized marijuana on March 31 and left towns and municipalities with...

05.29.2021 Government

Public hearing set for June 15 as Town Board faces decision on marijuana retail dispensaries

The Riverhead Town Board plans to hold a public hearing on a proposal to opt out of allowing marijuana retail dispensaries and on-site public consumption of marijuana. The hearing...

05.22.2021 Government

Town posts marijuana survey results showing majority of respondents in favor of retail sales

More than 1,400 people who responded to Riverhead Town’s online survey on marijuana are, for the most part, largely in favor of allowing both retail sale of marijuana and...

05.13.2021 Government

Preliminary survey results show residents in favor of allowing marijuana dispensaries

Preliminary results of a public input survey on the legalization of marijuana suggest that a majority of residents are in favor of the town allowing dispensaries and on-site consumption...

05.09.2021 Editorials

Editorial: A new cash crop has arrived on the North Fork

Just a few weeks after New York State passed legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the big money has arrived on the North Fork to begin investing in...

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