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Sound-front open space acquisition (Nassau County parcel)

Town of Riverhead

Description

The town is considering buying a portion of a Nassau County-owned Sound-front parcel for open space, possibly with camping, alongside Suffolk County development-rights purchase and state grant funding.

Impact summary

Would add public Sound access and trails to a nearly 1,000-acre preserved block, with minimal tax impact.

Applicant

Name
Peconic Land Trust / Town of Riverhead

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 9, 2026

Town Board Work Session - Apr 9, 2026

The town is considering buying a portion of a Nassau County-owned Sound-front parcel for open space, possibly with camping, alongside Suffolk County development-rights purchase and state grant funding.

Related issues (1)

Sound-front land preservation acquisition

The town may buy part of a Nassau County parcel next to the Sound Avenue preserve, giving Riverhead public access to the Sound and completing a nearly 1,000-acre preserved block. The board agreed to order an appraisal and will discuss price in executive session.

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