Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.Email Denise.
Board of Education
Riverhead school board president bows out, two candidates seek two open seats
School board president Colin Palmer is not running for a second term. Incumbent Brian Connelly and newcomer Kelly Freeborn are seeking election to the two open board seats in the May 21 balloting.
News
Resurfacing of Middle Country Road in Calverton scheduled to take place in 2027: State DOT says
Potholes in the deteriorated pavement along NY-25 in Calverton are being filled, but resurfacing won't take place until 2027, a State DOT spokesperson said. Update on roadwork planned for state roads in town.
News
Riverhead Police Report: March 2024
The Riverhead Police Department reported 192 criminal incidents during the month of March and arrested 115 people, including two juveniles, on a...
Government
Middle Road major subdivision gains preliminary plat approval from Riverhead Planning Board
The 25-lot subdivision of a 26-acre lot off Middle Road in Riverhead will provide three lots that will remain "affordable in perpetuity" under the Long Island Workforce Housing Act."
Government
Parking consultant hired for comprehensive downtown parking plan, including garage: Town Board April 16 meeting wrap-up
A rundown of actions taken at the Riverhead Town Board meeting of April 16.
Government
Town plans to apply for state grant to aid Petrocelli hotel project on town square
Riverhead Town plans to submit a grant application for up to $2 million in funding on behalf of J. Petrocelli Development in connection with the demolition of the building at 127 East Main Street to make way for a proposed mixed use building on the site.
Community News
A ‘Riverhead Idol’ performs at the Met
Riverhead High School alum Taylor Burgess, already an accomplished soprano, unexpectedly found herself 'on the fast track to the main stage' at the Metropolitan Opera House this spring.
News
Riverhead asks court to throw out EPCAL lawsuit
In papers filed in court Friday afternoon, Riverhead Town and the Riverhead IDA seek dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the Triple Five affiliate in the gnarly and controversial $40 million EPCAL land deal that collapsed last year.
Community News
Jack Weber’s here: How a 99-year-old new president reinvigorated the Riverhead Lions Club
When Jack Weber transferred to the Riverhead Lions Club last year at age 99, he was immediately elected club president. A “legend” in Lions International who’s held many leadership positions in his 71 years, Weber has helped bring the Riverhead club back to life.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: April 12, 2024
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton reported for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service on April 12, 2024.
