Riverhead Town Supervisor Jerry Halpin Archives - Page 2 of 3

05.27.2026 News

Halpin pitches early retirement plan to cut Riverhead tax hikes

Riverhead Town Supervisor Jerry Halpin is touting an early retirement incentive program he says could cut future tax increases by encouraging some longtime union employees to retire. The first-year supervisor...

05.12.2026 News

Suffolk, Riverhead officials send letter telling Navy to clean up Grumman plume

Suffolk County and Riverhead Town officials say they are prepared to take action if the U.S. Navy does not clean up its mess in Calverton. Suffolk County Executive Ed...

05.11.2026 News

Riverhead Police Department hires new officer

Those who frequent Riverhead Town Hall may know Daniel Concannon as the first person to greet them when they walk through the door, always with a big smile. He...

04.24.2026 News

Riverhead issues 30+ violations after illegal basement apartments, unsafe housing found at two properties

Riverhead Town officials issued more than 30 violations Friday after searching two properties tied to community complaints about unsafe housing — including illegal basement apartments and people living in...

03.24.2026 News

Riverhead hires lawyers to fight SCWA lawsuit over $35M North Fork pipeline

Riverhead Town has hired an outside law firm as officials dig in for a legal fight against the Suffolk County Water Authority over the controversial $35 million North Fork...

03.09.2026 Traffic

Peconic Bay ferry study approved to ease East End traffic

Commuters on the North and South Forks may get a reprieve — by water. Suffolk County will study the possibility of a Peconic Bay ferry system as a potential...

03.05.2026 Government

Jerry Halpin Q&A: ICE, blizzards and lessons from first 50 days

Stepping in as a newcomer to politics and town government, Riverhead Town Supervisor Jerry Halpin has spent his first weeks in office trying to get a feel for the...

02.22.2026 Weather

Latest: Area schools close, county travel ban, Supervisor Halpin holds press conference

Riverhead Central School District and Shoreham-Wading River Central School District announced they will be closed Monday, Feb. 23 due to the weather. Additionally, Suffolk County Executive Romaine issued a...