As Sean Mackie stood at the podium Saturday afternoon set up under a tent on South Jamesport Avenue, he pointed toward the nearby community center where he recalled playing basketball with so many of his friends as a kid. Nearly every day in the summer they would meet to play hoops. And Brian Simonsen would always be there. READ
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Several ideas included in a strategic parking plan for downtown Riverhead were presented at a Town Board work session last Thursday. READ
South Jamesport Avenue will be named in memory of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen during a ceremony Saturday afternoon. Riverhead Town police have issued a traffic advisory, noting several road closures. READ
The Riverhead Town Board issued a proclamation Tuesday to Liz Stokes, who is stepping down from her role on the town’s veterans advisory committee after five years. READ
Although the Riverhead Town Board has passed a resolution authorizing the retention of a law firm to sue Suffolk County for $1,068,347 in unpaid sewer district rent, Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith says she’s hoping the parties can reach an agreement, but at a higher price than what the county is willing to pay. (more…)
After several failed attempts, the Riverhead Town Board Tuesday approved a resolution to hire an outside attorney to review the town’s contract with Calverton Aviation & Technology. READ
The Riverhead Town Board is considering creating a “pattern book” of zoning and architectural styles it wants downtown, a recommendation made by its Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee. READ
“Art in the Park: Reflextions” will be returning to Grangebel Park with three new exhibits opening July 18, according to a presentation before the Riverhead Town Board Thursday. (more…)