PAL Bike Rodeo

Art in the Park Immersive Light Installation Returns to Riverhead

Snapper Tournament September 15 11 am - 3 pm

Outdoor Movie Night - Grumman Memorial Park Top Gun

MARCH 13th 2018 - TOWN FACILITIES 2 HOUR DELAY OPENING

Riverhead, NY - SC Sheriff’s Gang Intelligence Bureau & Town of Riverhead ABTF Committee will host a Gang Awareness Seminar on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Riverhead High School.

Riverhead, NY – LI Greenmarket Inc. to Open Riverhead Farmers Market at 117 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY on Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm, November 25, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

RIVERHEAD, NY-- Supervisor Sean M. Walter announced the completion of new sidewalks in the Jamesport Business District this week. The second phase of the Jamesport Business District revitalization will result in the installation of lighting fixtures early next year.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Special Town Board Meeting will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

Riverhead, NY – Members of the Riverhead Town Board, Highway Department and Wading River Fire Department will join together with the family of Thomas Lateulere to dedicate 20th Street in Wading River in his honor.

Riverhead, NY – After months of planning, a collaborative Main Street beautification effort aimed at enhancing the visitor experience to Downtown Riverhead is in progress. The BIDMA, downtown property owners and local businesses and organizations have joined together to create a brighter and more welcoming experience for those enjoying our great restaurants, visiting our businesses and enjoying our fairs.

Due to anticipated inclement weather for Friday evening, the 7:00 p.m. concert scheduled for August 18th at Grangebel Park is being relocated to the Polish Town Civic Association Pavilion at 403 Hallett Street, Riverhead 11901. Southbound’s performance, “Tribute to America,” will go on rain or shine under the pavilion. As part of this Tribute to America, Councilman Wooten will acknowledge all veterans present. Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of patriotic entertainment.

RIVERHEAD, NY-- In order to better protect the safety of all residents and visitors within its borders, the Town of Riverhead has recently increased its efforts in enforcing regulations against the fast growing illegal short term/vacation rental problem, vacant and abandoned “Zombie” houses, as well as overcrowded housing violations.

Riverhead, NY – Supervisor Sean Walter, the Riverhead Town Board and the Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the town will be offering ‘Movies on the Beach’ - a free special event for the entire community.

The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared an emergency blood shortage in our area.

On Tuesday, August 1st, the Riverhead Town Police will participate in the 34th Annual NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. We are asking area residents to observe this night as America’s night out against CRIME.

Supervisor Sean Walter is pleased to announce the publication of the Second Edition of the Town of Riverhead Senior Citizen Resource Guide is now available to all Town of Riverhead residents. This resource guide has been printed as a service to our community providing a comprehensive collection of resources geared towards the needs of our seniors and their caregivers.

East End Rowing Hosts National Learn to Row Day Event

**This event has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon.**

RIVERHEAD, NY--Supervisor Sean M. Walter and the Riverhead Town Board announced that a deal has been struck to sell the remaining acreage at Enterprise Park at Calverton (EPCAL) for $40 million to Luminati Aerospace.

RIVERHEAD, NY-- One day after Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter and Southold Supervisor Scott Russell announced a press conference to take a stand against the sale of alcoholic beverages at Hallock State Park, the NYS Parks Department has agreed to withdraw their Request for Proposals for vendors at the site.

East End elected officials will gather outside of Hallock State Park on Sound Avenue in Jamesport at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 29 to state their opposition to the latest proposal to sell alcohol at the Hallock State Park Preserve Welcome Center.

March 22nd at 6:00PM in the Shoreham-Wading River High School Auditorium and April 5th at 6:00 PM in the Miller Place High School Auditorium.

Supervisor Sean M. Walter announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has awarded the Town of Riverhead $60,000 towards the purchase of a new pumpout boat.

Due to the Winter Storm Warning issued for our area, Work Session for Thursday, February 9, 2017 has been cancelled and will resume next week.

The Rotary Club of Riverhead will be hosting (for the Tri-Club - Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs) the 2017 State of the Town Address on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Birchwood Restaurant, 512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY. The cost to attend the dinner is $30.00 per person.

RIVERHEAD, NY--This month, “Riverhead’s Got Talent” will embark on a townwide search for the next big undiscovered entertainer! The winning act will be crowned on Friday, February 3 at 7:00 pm at the Riverhead High School Auditorium.

(Albany, NY) – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Town of Riverhead has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to complete the multi-purpose athletic trail around Calverton Enterprise Park (EPCAL).

The Town of Riverhead Architectural Review Board will not be holding a formal meeting as scheduled on December 28, 2016. Applications for signs and site plan review will still be accepted and reviewed. The next meeting of the Architectural Review Board will be January 25, 2017.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

The Town of Riverhead along with the Riverhead BIDMA will be celebrating their 17th Annual Bonfire and Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 3rd, from 4 to 8 PM at the Riverfront. Bring a chair and enjoy the fire, hot chocolate, and holiday music as Santa rides in on a horse-drawn carriage!

The Town of Riverhead was among 76 cities, towns and villages across New York State that were awarded funding through the "Zombie Remediation and Prevention Initiative" to address the problem of vacant properties and so-called “zombie” homes – vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure proceeding.

The Riverhead Water District will conduct a fall flushing of water mains beginning on OCTOBER 31, 2016, and continuing through NOVEMBER 6, 2016. Flushing will be conducted during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Riverhead Town has set the date of the 2016 Bow Hunting Lottery for Monday, September 26th, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at Riverhead Town Hall in the board room.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. for the purpose of considering two resolutions.

Partners gather to celebrate the completion of Town of Riverhead’s Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and Long Island’s first-ever use of reclaimed water for irrigation at the Indian Island County Golf Course

The Riverhead Recreation Department is proud to announce the 10th Annual “Stop the Violence” Tournament and Ribbon Cutting at the Horton Avenue Basketball Court on Saturday, August 13th.

Riverhead, NY – Supervisor Sean Walter and the Riverhead Town Board are pleased to announce that the town’s Recreation Department will be offering ‘Movies at the Beach’ at the Wading River Beach on Friday, August 12. This is a free special event for the entire community.

Customers of the Riverhead Water District are asked to please refrain from watering their lawns between midnight and 8:00 a.m. They are urged to water only in the early evening hours up until midnight. This will be in effect until Labor Day.

The Riverhead Water District is implementing odd/even day lawn watering schedule for business and residential properties.

The historic First Congregational Church of Riverhead has been approved for a grant by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation in the amount of $73,494 to continue the restoration and preservation of the historic downtown house of worship.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region.

Councilman Hubbard will be holding a Helicopter Noise Task Force organizational meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Riverhead Town Hall in the Town Board Room. All are encouraged to attend.

The Cardboard Boat Race scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2016 has been CANCELLED until further notice.

Please be advised that the Riverhead Town Board will be holding a Special Town Board Meeting this afternoon to vote on two time-sensitive resolutions.

A a Special Town Board Meeting will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of considering time-sensitive resolutions.

As the original date for Riverhead's Cleanup was rained out, please head down to Town Hall on Saturday, June 4th, at 9:00 a.m. and be a part of our litter patrol. Each group will be assigned an area to clean, and vests, gloves, bags, and litter grabbers will be distributed to all who are there to help. The cleanup will end at 11:00 a.m.

Looking for an excuse to escape the gym and spend time outdoors? Head to the water! June 4, 2016, 10am to 2pm AND IT'S FREE for Town Residents!!!

In 2017 Riverhead will enter our 225th year as a township. As we prepare for the commemoration of our anniversary, we are seeking an anniversary logo that creatively celebrates Riverhead Town. Please see the attached documents if you are interested in participating in the logo contest.

Due to inclement weather, Riverhead's Spring Cleanup has been rescheduled from Saturday, May 7th, to Saturday, June 4th. Cleanup will run from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Supervisor Sean M. Walter announced that New York State adopted legislation, S.6406/A.9006--c, that would permit the Town of Riverhead to restructure the Town’s Community Preservation Fund (CPF) debt.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal publication by Riverhead Town resident Dr. Gordon T. Danby, Physicist, and Dr. James R. Powell, Nuclear Engineer, on superconducting maglev. To celebrate this important achievement in engineering and science, BNL will be hosting a talk, “Powell and Danby’s Grand Idea: 50 Years of MagLev History” on Wednesday, March 16, at 4:00 p.m. in Berkner Hall Auditorium.

Supervisor Sean M. Walter and Police Chief David Hegermiller are raising funds in a Shark Tank Showdown! to support the Aid to the Developmentally Disabled (ADD) 2nd Annual Shamrock Shindig that will take place at the Long Island Aquarium on March 10, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All funds raised will go to the ADD C.A.R.E. (Community Advancement of Regional Engagement) Initiative, a program that empowers people with developmental and mental health issues.

The Riverhead Town Board and other town officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the re-opening of Robert James Salon at its new location at 134 East Main Street on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Members of the Riverhead Town Board and other town officials will tour the Hydrant Hotel, Riverhead’s newest day-care facility for dogs on Thursday, March 3, 2016, following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

Riverhead, NY - The first organizational meeting for the Riverhead Town’s 225th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:00pm and 5:30pm at the Riverhead United Methodist Church located at 204 E. Main Street, Riverhead.

Due to the anticipated snow storm this weekend, the Riverhead Farmer’s Market will be closed on Saturday, January 23, 2016. It will resume the following Saturday, January 30, 2016.

The inauguration of Riverhead Town’s newly elected officials will take place at Riverhead Town Hall, located at 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY on January 1, 2016 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

FREE! FREE! FREE! December 29, 2015 6:30 pm

Riverhead, NY - Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean Walter, is happy to announce the merchants that are participating in the town’s first ever SENIOR DISCOUNT WEEK which will be taking place December 6th thru December 12th in Downtown Riverhead.

The Annual Bonfire and Holiday Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Peconic Riverfront from 4:00-8:00 PM. Come down with friends and family for music, hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit from Santa!

The Town of Riverhead Shotgun Hunting Lottery will take place at Town Hall on Tuesday, December 8th, at 6:00 PM. All those wishing to participate must be in attendance and be Town of Riverhead residents or property owners.

Attention Riverhead Residents The Town of Riverhead Highway Department will be providing a LOOSE LEAF “ONLY” PICKUP throughout the town.

Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean Walter, is honored to announce that the town’s first ever “Senior Discount Week” will be taking place December 6th thru December 12th at a press conference today at Joe’s Garage & Grill, 40 Peconic Ave, Riverhead at 12:00 PM.

Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean Walter, is honored to announce that the town’s first ever SENIOR DISCOUNT WEEK will be taking place December 6th thru December 12th.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 10:00am following a 9:30am presentation of the 2016 Tentative Budget by Supervisor Sean M. Walter at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY.

The Riverhead Community Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Youth in partnership with the Riverhead Police Department and Tanger Outlets will have a “Drive-Through Drug Take-Back Day” on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10 AM and 2 PM in the Office Max parking lot at Tanger Outlets for residents to safely dispose of their expired or unwanted prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs - without having to get out of their cars!

Dr. Miki Lyn D’Angelo and Dr. Jessica Fulmer have opened their new optometry practice and will be having a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 29th at 10:00 AM.

Riverhead, NY - The North Fork Animal Welfare League will hold a press conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10 AM at the Henry Pfeifer Community Center at EPCAL to officially launch the Riverhead Shelter Campaign, a capital campaign to raise funds needed to relocate the Riverhead Animal Shelter to a new space within the Town.

The Town of Riverhead Bow Hunting Lottery will take place at Riverhead Town Hall on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM. You must be in attendance in order to participate and provide valid identification and your hunting license. The lottery is open to Riverhead residents and proptery owners only.

The 6th Annual Great Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race originally scheduled for June will be taking place this Sunday, August 23rd on the riverfront in downtown Riverhead. The annual Supervisor's Cup race between Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter and Southampton Town Supervisor Throne-Holst has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m.

Riverhead, NY – Supervisor Sean Walter and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the Riverhead Recreation Department will be offering ‘Movies at the Beach’ at the Wading River Beach - a free special event for the entire community - on Saturday, August 22 at 8PM.

Riverhead, NY – Recognizing the realities caused by this summer’s extreme heat and drought conditions, Riverhead Water District Water Superintendent Mark Conklin asked town residents to conserve water and limit lawn irrigation until the current heat wave breaks.

Supervisor Sean M. Walter announced today that Riverhead Enterprises, LLC. has agreed to sell several key properties from its downtown Riverhead holdings to Georgica Green Ventures, LLC. to renovate and create a mixed-used development in the heart of East Main Street.

Supervisor Walter encourages residents who experience helicopter noise that interferes with their quality of life, to please file a noise abatement complaint.

Riverhead, NY – Following the amassing of thousands of dead bunker fish on the shores of the Peconic River, the 6th Annual Great Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race has been rescheduled for August 23rd in order to benefit the safety and comfort of participants and spectators. The event had been scheduled for June 28.

Riverhead, NY – Supervisor Sean Walter is pleased to announce that the First Edition of the 2015 Senior Citizen Resource Guide has been published and is now available to all Town of Riverhead residents. This resource guide has been printed as a service to our community providing a comprehensive collection of resources geared towards the needs of our seniors and their caregivers.

The Riverhead Idol Committee is proud to announce the 2015 Riverhead Idol: “Artists Under 30”. The 12th Annual event will be held at the Town of Riverhead Senior Center on Saturday May 16th at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Contact the Recreation Dept. at 631-727-5744 for tickets. Tickets are also available at the door. Please see the press release and flyer for details.

On Thursday April 14 at 4pm, The Town of Riverhead’s Youth Bureau will be hosting Satoko Mathews from the Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts Program. Ms. Mathews, a student at the college, be conducting a demonstration for the students of the Mentoring Matters Program at the Riverhead Senior Center. Ms. Mathews is also the program’s first guest speaker.

Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean M. Walter, has announced that residents can safely dispose of their household hazardous waste on “S.T.O.P (Stop Throwing Our Pollutants) Day” this Saturday, May 16 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the Town’s Highway yard. The facility is located at 1177 Osborn Avenue (just north of the Riverhead Ambulance garage).

The Town of Riverhead, along with the Key Club, will be conducting its Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 23rd, at 9:00 AM. All are welcome. Those interested in participating should gather at Town Hall for supplies and litter-patrol area designations.

The spring flushing of the water mains by the Riverhead Water District will begin on the evening of April 19, 2015

Due to the inclement weather forecast, the Town of Riverhead Recreation Department’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday), March 28 at Stotzky Park, has been postponed to Friday evening, April 17th at 6pm.

Please be advised that due to the amount of snow in the area, the Town’s carters have decided to extend the unlimited paper bagged leaf collection from now until April 10. Pick-up will occur on your normally scheduled bulk/yard waste day. Leaves in plastic bags will not be accepted.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2015 at 9:30 am at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead to take up a resolution to Post and Publish for a Public Hearing on a Special Permit for East End Hospitality.

Please note that the Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, December 31st has been rescheduled to Monday, January 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. to take up resolutions only.

Riverhead, NY - The Suffolk County Historical Society has installed new banners on the eastern side of its facility on December 30, 2014, utilizing New York Main Street grant funds.

The Suffolk County Historical Society will install new banners on the eastern side of its facility on December 30, 2014, utilizing New York Main Street grant funds.

The Town of Riverhead's Wildlife Management Committee will conduct the Shotgun Hunting Lottery on December 18, 2014 at 6:00 PM. The lottery will take place at Town Hall and will be open to Riverhead Town residents and property owners. Please have a valid ID and hunting license with you in order to participate.

A Special Town Board Work Session will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1pm at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY to discuss a potential EPCAL marketing contract with The Pataki-Cahill Group.

The Town of Riverhead is seeking proposals for the sale of real property located at 542 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY.

***Due to inclement weather, The Stotzky Park One Mile Path Ribbon Cutting event will be postponed to Thursday, November 6th at 4pm***

Graduate students at Stony Brook University are once again providing no cost technical research assistance to the Town of Riverhead to plan the future of Enterprise Park at Calverton (EPCAL).

Applications are now available for 19 new workforce housing apartments in the heart of historic Downtown Riverhead in the former Woolworth Department Store.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Town’s work session to be held at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY

Riverhead, NY – Supervisor Sean Walter and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the Riverhead Recreation Department will be offering ‘Movies at the Beach’ - a free special event for the entire community...

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:30 am at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead to consider several resolutions.

The Riverhead Town Board, Recreation Department and Building and Grounds Division are proud to announce the opening of the new state-of-the-art Bocce Courts at Veterans Memorial Park in Calverton. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will commence today at 11:30am.

Weather and Travel Advisory: Hurricane Arthur

Fireworks: Dangerous and Illegal “Who doesn't like fireworks?

All Residents are invited to attend a free guided tour of the Town of Riverhead’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

RIVERHEAD, NY – Have you ever wondered what happens to the dirty water from your shower, laundry and toilet after it goes down the drain? How does it get cleaned? Then what happens to it? Get answers to these questions and more at the free guided tour of the Town of Riverhead’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Riverhead, NY – To commemorate “World Fish Migration Day” tomorrow, Saturday, March 24, 2014, two steel fish sculptures were unveiled this week at Grangebel Park to designate the newly renovated fish ladder by Long Island Aquarium Exhibit Artist Eli Fishman.

Free financial education events scheduled to help retirees and those nearing retirement take charge of their financial future.

Supervisor Sean M. Walter announced that the recently adopted New York State budget includes $5 million for upgrades to the sewer plant at Enterprise Park at Calverton (EPCAL). Supervisor Walter credited NYS Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, NYS Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele (District 1) and NYS Assemblyman Anthony H. Palumbo (District 2) for supporting the proposed project and recognizing its significant environmental and economic development benefits to the region.

Town Historian, Georgette Case proposed and the Town Board agreed to celebrate this incorporation by having an annual reading of this law by Supervisor Sean Walter on the “steps” of Town Hall commemorating the Town of Riverhead’s 222nd Anniversary of incorporation on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public are encouraged to take part in this celebration.

Downtown Riverhead is set to welcome yet another quality restaurant to its lineup of family- friendly attractions when Joe’s Garage and Grill opens its doors on 40 Peconic Avenue to the public on March 20. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the car-themed restaurant is set to be attended by local business and political leaders on March 6.

Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean M. Walter, announced that the Town has recently received one of Standard and Poor’s (S&P) highest bond ratings available to municipalities when the agency rated the credit worthiness of the town.

Riverhead Winter Indoor Farmers Market 117 East Main Street Riverhead Every Saturday from November 19, 2016 to April 29, 2017 - Open 10:00AM to 3:00PM

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 10:30am prior to the Town’s work session to take up a time-sensitive resolution for the Sewer District in the matter of the increase and improvement of facilities of the Riverhead Sewer District.

Due to the anticipated heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions, recycling service is cancelled for Wednesday, January 22nd. Please follow your normal schedule for the remainder of the week.

Riverhead, NY – In response to complaints made by surrounding neighbors, the Town Attorney’s Office, Police Department and Fire Marshal’s Office for the Town of Riverhead successfully executed a Search Warrant at 331 Hamilton Avenue Riverhead on Friday, January 10, 2014. County records show that the property is owned by Rickey A. Taylor.

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 9:45 am at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY to consider the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing regarding the required improvements to the Riverhead Sewer District Plant TMDL Upgrade.

Riverhead, NY – “Governor Cuomo has recently announced details of a more than $2 billion tax relief proposal. It is my pleasure to stand in support of the Governor’s proposal as this is designed to grow our economy and to offer help to our taxpayers.

The Riverhead Town Police K-9 unit consisting of Riverhead Police Officer John R. Doscinski #156 and his K-9 police companion, Vaki, played a critical role in the apprehension of a grand larceny suspect in the Village of East Hampton.

Riverhead, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday that Enterprise Park at Calverton (EPCAL) was awarded a $1.34 million grant towards sewage treatment upgrades.

The Labor Management Committee is set to honor the late Riverhead Financial Administrator, Jack Hansen, together with his wife, Denise Hansen and daughter, Lisa Hansen. The committee donated a new gazebo in Mr. Hansen’s memory that will be used for town wedding ceremonies.

HEAP is a federally funded program that assists low-income New Yorkers with the cost of heating their homes. HEAP also offers an emergency benefit for households in a heat or heat related energy emergency.

The new law (S.3643/A.4678) signed by the Governor will allow the Town of Riverhead to frontload the environmental studies for potential development on the site which will allow for a streamlined approval process for applications that are consistent with the EPCAL reuse plan. “This legislation will give EPCAL the kind of competitive edge needed to compete in today’s market,” stated Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean M. Walter. “Businesses need certainty and a 90-day approval process will provide

Riverhead, NY – Supervisor Sean M. Walter announced that the Cradle of Aviation Museum (CAM) has assembled a group of volunteers to assist the Town of Riverhead with the cleaning and painting of the two aircraft on display at Grumman Memorial Park.

A Special Town of Riverhead Planning Board meeting will be held Tuesday, October, 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Riverhead Town Hall to review the Shops at Riverhead site plan.

The New York State Tax Department has started mailing STAR Registration letters to Suffolk County residents to remind them to register with the Tax Department. These letters are expected to be mailed between September 30 and October 4.

RIVERHEAD, NY – The Riverhead Free Library and AARP New York are hosting a 50+ Resource Fair on October 21, 2013 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The fair, taking place at the library, will provide information for 50+ adults and caregivers on programs, services and benefits such as nutrition assistance, health, safety, andveteran’s affairs. “As many older adults are not aware of available resources that can help keep them healthy, improve their quality of life and save them money, this resource f

Beginning Monday October the 7th 2013, applications to the Town of Riverhead calling for the submission of an EAF will be required to use the revised short or long form of the document developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The Town of Riverhead is conducting a community survey and wants your input! Regardless of whether you have spent a lifetime in Riverhead or have only visited once, the Town Board would like to hear from you. Please take a moment to tell us why you visit Downtown Riverhead and what would entice you to visit more often! The survey only takes between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.

Riverhead, NY – The Riverhead Town Board has completed Weeping Willow Park and opened it to the public this week. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 1 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013. The park, located at 961-973 West Main Street, was funded by a $500.000 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to re-establish a new open space on Peconic River and improve habitat for various vegetation, shellfish, wildlife and endangered species at the former

“Building New Homes for Returning Veterans” Program - The Long Island Home Builders Care Development Corp. (LIHBCDC), a subsidiary of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), is building homes for returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. These homes will be sold to veterans and their families at substantially below market prices through donations and the generosity of their members. The homes will be designed to meet any specific needs of the veterans. All qualified veterans can apply.

Riverhead, NY – Just in time for the start of the summer season, Supervisor Sean Walter announced that the Riverhead free boat pumpout service is once again being offered. In addition, the Town of Riverhead offers two public stationary, no fee, pumpout facilities located at East Creek and downtown Riverhead that are available 24 hours a day. These facilities are self-service.

The highly-trained Riverhead Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (C.O.P.E.) unit proactively seeks to improve the quality of life of residents and visitors through its active presence and involvement in the community.

Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean M. Walter, has announced that residents can safely dispose of their household hazardous waste on “S.T.O.P (Stop Throwing Our Pollutants) Day” this Saturday, May 11 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the Town’s Highway yard. The facility is located at 1177 Osborn Avenue (just north of the Riverhead Ambulance garage).

A Special Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:30 am at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead to take up time sensitive resolutions...

Riverhead, NY - The Riverhead Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Department of Justice / Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and numerous law enforcement agencies nationwide, has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day that will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Riverhead Police Department, located at 210 Howell Avenue in Riverhead.

Supervisor Sean M. Walter and Riverhead Town Council members George Gabrielsen, John Dunleavy, Jodi Giglio and James Wooten, along with Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Ray Coyne, will join NYS Senator Ken LaValle, SC Legislator Al Krupski and the Venetz and Keller Families at the Grand Opening of the ‘Veterans Memorial Park’ and Dedication Ceremony in memoriam of SGT Jonathan Keller and SFC Anthony Venetz, Jr. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the EPCAL ‘Veterans Memorial Park’

“State of the Town Address” was given by Supervisor Sean M. Walter at a dinner sponsored by the Riverhead Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Eagles Landing at Calverton Links in Calverton, NY.

Riverhead, NY – Construction began this week on the massive federally funded Alternative Transportation Path in the Town of Riverhead. Mobilization commenced Monday on Pier Avenue in Jamesport.

Please be advised that due to the Winter Storm Warning that is in effect, Work Session for March 7, 2013 has been CANCELLED.

Riverhead, NY – Chic Creations, NY, a new fashion forward boutique offering one-of-a-kind ladies designs will host a Grand Opening on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at their 49 East Main Street location in Downtown Riverhead.

Parks & Recreation announces a new software system and online webpage in an effort to enhance your Recreation experience. They have streamlined their brochure to make it more user-friendly and environmentally conscious. The colorful Winter Brochure and their SPECIAL JANUARY BUSINESS HOURS are now available online.

With the recent robbery of a young couple and the tragic death of a pedestrian on East Main Street occurring so close together, both geographically, and in it time, I feel it is important to comment on these unfortunate events both as Police Commissioner and as Town Supervisor. (Please see full advisory...)

Riverhead, NY – The New York State Office of Community Renewal awarded the Town of Riverhead a $250,000 New York Main Street grant to continue the town’s downtown revitalization efforts. The grant will focus on provided housing above existing retail, as well as other commercial building improvements within the downtown Business Improvement District (BID).

Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Supervisor Sean M. Walter today announced the successful completion of an agreement with North Fork Animal Welfare League to privatize operations at the town's animal shelter. Supervisor Walter said, "Today, Riverhead puts behind us an issue that has divided our community, as we begin a new chapter in the care of animals within our town." Supervisor Walter continued, "Riverhead makes good on its promise to provide high quality, humane, adoption and care services to the

Riverhead, NY – Members of the North Fork Environmental Council and the Riverhead High School Science club will be planting beach grass at the newly opened Miamogue Point Park tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 1:00pm. Former Riverhead Town Councilman, George Bartunek, and Town Board members will be present to thank the volunteers for their efforts.

Riverhead, NY – The Town Board of the Town of Riverhead encourages everyone to join us on Saturday, October 27, when the Town of Riverhead Department of Sanitation will hold its second S.T.O.P (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and E-Waste (Electronic Waste Recycling) Disposal Day of the year from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Riverhead Highway Department Yard located at 1177 Osborn Avenue in Riverhead.

Riverhead, NY – At a ceremony to be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 the Riverhead Town Board, Riverhead Town employees and community members will officially dedicate Miamoque Point Park in South Jamesport. The event will take place at the new park located on South Jamesport Avenue at 10:15 a.m.

Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean M. Walter, announced today that he will deliver his annual 2013 budget message on Friday, September 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. This message will address the Supervisor’s budget priorities for the upcoming year as well as his spending proposals for 2013.

MEDIA ADVISORY Riverhead, NY – Riverhead Town Supervisor, Sean M. Walter, announced today that as follow-up on the gift of trees donated this past summer by Riverhead Raceway through NASCAR’s Green Clean Program, the first planting of the trees will be at the Town's Animal Shelter on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. The trees will provide much needed shade for the dogs and they will also help beautify the shelter facility.

Riverhead, NY - Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores made a generous contribution towards the beautification of Grangebel Park in downtown Riverhead this week. Lowe’s assisted in the renovation of Grangebel Park through their Lowe’s Heroes program, a volunteer program in which employees adopt a project with a local nonprofit organization to help improve the communities where they work and live. Lowe's Heroes has been in place since the late 1990s.

Riverhead, NY - Supervisor Sean Walter will celebrate the completion of the joint county-town-school sidewalk project on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pulaski Street School located at 300 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY 11901. According to Community Development Agency Director, Christine Kempner, the Town of Riverhead used $50,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are administered by Suffolk County, to offset the $56,800 total project cost. The