Termination of Parks and Recreation Superintendent Ray Coyne
Town of Riverhead
Summary
The Town Board finalized the termination of a 16-year parks and recreation employee after a hearing officer found misconduct. A neighbor urged the board to reconsider the penalty, citing his community contributions, but the board adopted the hearing officer's recommendation.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The financial impact is currently unknown, but shifts in town priorities could eventually affect local taxes and municipal spending.
The parks department can move forward with new leadership during its busy summer season.
Ray Coyne loses his job of 16 years, and supporters feel his record of community service went unweighed.
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Town Board - Jun 23, 2026
The Town Board finalized the termination of a 16-year parks and recreation employee after a hearing officer found misconduct. A neighbor urged the board to reconsider the penalty, citing his community contributions, but the board adopted the hearing officer's recommendation.
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