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Government
Riverhead OKs $1.2 million in sewer project increases: April 21 Town Board meeting wrap
More than $1.2 million in sewer project cost increases, a new special event fee schedule and an appraisal tied to preservation of part of the Nassau County 4-H Camp property topped Tuesday night’s Riverhead Town Board agenda.
Board of Education
Healy won’t seek re-election; five candidates running for four Riverhead school board seats
Incumbent school board member Virginia Healy is stepping aside after six years on the board, leaving five candidates to compete for four open seats.
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Government
Riverhead sets hearing on condemning science center’s building in 3-2 vote
A split Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to set a May 20 public hearing on condemning the Long Island Science Center’s long-vacant East Main Street building.
Environment
Dozens of Long Island water bodies are impaired, but scientists see hope in septic upgrades, aquaculture
New data shared in Riverhead point to worsening algal blooms, dead zones and bacteria risks in Long Island waters.
Government
Riverhead scales back proposed e-bike restrictions, shifts focus to enforcement
Council Member Ken Rothwell said the board pulled back the earlier proposal in part because seniors who use electric-assist bikes, particularly on the recreation trail at at EPCAL, were concerned about being swept up in an overly broad crackdown.
Health
Officials, treatment providers warn of dangers of cannabis use
Don't assume it's harmless: Law enforcement leaders and addiction treatment providers sounded the alarm about cannabis use.
Riverhead High School
Riverhead High School announces Top 20 in the Class of 2026
Congratulations to the top 20 students of the Riverhead High School Class of 2026.
Weather
Freeze warning in effect overnight Monday fas low temps expected to dip to 27ºF
A freeze warning is in effect for Suffolk County from midnight Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Community News
Riverhead’s hometown heroes honored with 155 banners in town’s hamlet centers
Riverhead's Veteran Advisory Committee and Rotary Club members are putting up 155 hometown hero banners in three of the town's hamlet centers ahead of Memorial Day this year.
Crime
Cops: Driver charged with aggravated DWI with children in car after Riverhead traffic stop
Riverhead Police said a driver stopped on Old Country Road late April 18 for a headlight violation was arrested on aggravated DWI charges after officers found two children in the vehicle.
Government
Riverhead weighs lifting go-kart-only, motorized boat restrictions at Scott’s Pointe
Scott’s Pointe wants drifting events, bumper boats and a zip line, but the track request raises questions about last year’s environmental review.
Fire
Firefighters battle house fire in Baiting Hollow
About 50 firefighters battled a blaze at a Baiting Hollow home Thursday morning. One firefighter was treated at the scene.
Healy won’t seek re-election; five candidates running for four Riverhead school...
Incumbent school board member Virginia Healy is stepping aside after six years on the board, leaving five candidates to compete for four open seats.
Riverhead High School announces Top 20 in the Class of 2026
Congratulations to the top 20 students of the Riverhead High School Class of 2026.
Riverhead school board adopts $218.88 million budget proposal; public hearing set...
The Riverhead school board adopted a $218.88 million proposed budget Wednesday and set a May 6 hearing. The budget vote and board election take place May 19.
Riverhead’s girls wrestling team makes history in just two seasons
In just two seasons, Riverhead’s girls wrestling program has produced county champions, state qualifiers and an undefeated team.
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