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OtherUnder review111 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY
111 East Main Street Eminent Domain Acquisition
Town of Riverhead
Description
The town is considering using eminent domain to take the blighted former Sweezy building to complete its Town Square project; testimony ran over three hours with no decision yet.
Impact summary
Could remove the biggest eyesore on East Main Street and unlock the Town Square and flood mitigation — but taxpayers foot the acquisition bill until resale.
Applicant
- Name
- Town of Riverhead (owner: A Place of Learning, Inc. / Long Island Science Center)
- Address
- 111 East Main Street, Riverhead, NYSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 18
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · Town Board
Approved5–0, unanimous
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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