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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.
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Machete attack leaves victim ‘covered in blood’- suspect charged after standoff in Riverside: cops
A 24-year-old man suffered a head wound in a machete attack by another man on Pine Street in Riverside Friday afternoon, police said. The attacker was arrested late that night after a standoff with police and is being held on $50,000 bail.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: April 19, 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 19, 2024
Business
Paddle Pub looks to Riverhead for its next voyage
Paddle Pub Long Island is looking to expand its operations with a party boat in Riverhead. The pontoon boat can seat up to 26 guests. It is powered by peddling, which moves the boat's paddle wheel, assisted by a motor, for ride of about 90 minutes.
Breaking News
Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder and other charges after opening fire at candlelight vigil in Bellport last summer
Steven Reid, 27, of Calverton opened fire at a candlelight vigil in July 2023 where more than 100 people were gathered to mourn the death of community member in a motor vehicle accident. He injured two people and shot at several others. Photo: Suffolk County District Attorney's Office handout.
Business Briefs
PBMC/Northwell Health celebrates opening of new specialty care offices in Riverhead
Peconic Bay Medical Center/ Northwell Health celebrated the opening of a new multiple specialty care medical office Friday morning.
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."
Board of Education
With their contract expiring, CSEA employees ask Riverhead school board for pay raise
The Riverhead school district’s non-instructional employees, whose union employment agreement expires in June, rallied for a pay raise at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
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.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police investigate shots fired, damaging vehicle in residential neighborhood early Tuesday morning
Riverhead Police detectives are investigating shots fired in the early morning hours of April 17 in the area of Oakland Drive South in Riverhead.
Board of Education
Riverhead school board approves $201.4 million budget, dual language program partially restored
The Riverhead Board of Education voted unanimously last night to approve a $201.4 million budget for next school year, sending a proposal that raises the tax levy to the cap and includes some controversial spending cuts to district voters for approval.
Riverhead school board president bows out, two candidates seek two...
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.
With their contract expiring, CSEA employees ask Riverhead school board for...
The Riverhead school district’s non-instructional employees, whose union employment agreement expires in June, rallied for a pay raise at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
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