Summary
North Shore Sprinkler Supply is legalizing paving, drainage and landscaping work done without town approval after a 2023 state environmental violation. The work is largely done and drew praise from the board for its appearance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$350,000 federal grant for tank removal and site cleanup, with future tax-base gains expected.
Nearby residents get improved drainage and landscaping at the site.
Downtown businesses and shoppers will deal with construction disruption, street closures, and parking changes during the multi-year build.
Mentions & discussions (13)
Pre-Submission Conferences - Oct 27, 2026
A developer is floating a hotel project on a vacant 1.31-acre lot along Route 25A in Wading River. This early conference is just the first step — a formal application would bring public hearings on traffic, drainage, and design.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Oct 22, 2026
Two old approvals at 1500 West Main Street — a warehouse distribution conversion and a classic car restoration shop — are being reopened, which could reshape what happens on that riverfront-corridor property.
Town Board Work Session - Aug 20, 2026
Another $350,000 from Congressman LaLota will remove underground tanks from an old gas station near Pulaski Street, clearing the way for redevelopment and new tax revenue.
Town Board Work Session - Aug 6, 2026
The six-part downtown transformation — hotel, Town Square, adaptive playground, amphitheater, streetscapes, and parking garage — now has a concrete build schedule running from August 2026 through fall 2030. Expect construction disruption on Main Street, but also new visitor amenities, a free weekend shuttle, and regular public updates.
Petrocelli hotel gains site plan, special permit approvals
Petrocelli hotel gains site plan, special permit approvals RiverheadLOCAL
Planning Board - Jun 4, 2026
North Shore Sprinkler Supply is legalizing paving, drainage and landscaping work done without town approval after a 2023 state environmental violation. The work is largely done and drew praise from the board for its appearance.
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Related development
305 West Main Street site plan
A long-messy commercial corner gets cleaned up with defined parking, fencing and screening for the two homes next door.
Appeal No. 2011-03 – Warehouse Distribution Facility
The West Main Street property's future use will be reconsidered at a full hearing next month.
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