Summary
Riverhead lags neighboring towns on recycling, and a state grant would cover half the salary of a full-time coordinator to run outreach, food scrap programs, and school partnerships. The catch: the town risks paying the full salary if the grant isn't awarded.
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $60,000 salary, with the grant covering about half — but the town could be on the hook for the full amount if the grant falls through.
Residents get better recycling programs and outreach; the town gains Climate Smart grant eligibility.
Taxpayers could bear the full salary cost if the annual grant is not awarded.
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