Summary
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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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The town would pay for the appraisal and potentially the purchase, but lost tax revenue is only about $1,500 a year since the property already has a nonprofit exemption.
Residents would gain Sound access, trails, and preserved open space in a historic agricultural corridor.
The parcel comes off the tax rolls, though the impact is minimal.
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