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4-H camp acquisition

Town of Riverhead

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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveMike FoleySep 1, 2026

Presented a petition with ~300 signatures from Reeves Park homeowners urging the town to buy the 36-acre parcel for open space, and criticized the $110,000/acre asking price as a 50% markup.

Town Board - Sep 1, 2026 · 3:14:03 →
OpposedKen ZilnickiSep 1, 2026

Opposed the purchase on fiscal grounds: the town already has 8,200 preserved acres, and developing 30% of the parcel could yield $500K-$1M in annual property taxes.

Town Board - Sep 1, 2026 · 3:19:55 →
SupportiveDesmond WongSep 1, 2026

Supported acquiring the full ~36-acre eastern parcel as permanent open space with enforceable conservation protections and transparent pricing.

Town Board - Sep 1, 2026 · 3:45:06 →