Peconic Bay Medical Center / Northwell Health — Maternity Expansion and Facade Improvements
Town of Riverhead
Description
The hospital's maternity expansion and facade improvements got administrative site plan approval, amended to ban invasive plants from the landscaping plan after a resident's comment.
Impact summary
Expands maternity services at the town's largest employer; neighbors' noise and landscaping concerns were addressed through conditions.
Applicant
- Name
- Peconic Bay Medical Center / Northwell Health
- Address
- 1 Heroes Way, Riverhead, NY
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Town Board
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Town Board - Sep 1, 2026
The hospital's maternity expansion and facade improvements got administrative site plan approval, amended to ban invasive plants from the landscaping plan after a resident's comment.
Town Board Work Session - Aug 27, 2026
The hospital wants to move maternity to the first floor, build a new curved-glass entrance, reskin the facade facing the traffic circle, and screen rooftop mechanicals. A draft administrative approval with conditions is headed to the September 1 agenda.
Planning Board - Jan 15, 2026
The hospital's maternity expansion adds a widened entrance road, drop-off area, pedestrian access, drainage, landscaping and restriped parking — no new beds.
Related issues (1)
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