Volunteer Firefighter/Ambulance Tax Exemption Expansion
Town of Riverhead
Summary
The town wants to cut the service requirement for the volunteer tax exemption from five years to two, to recruit and keep younger volunteers. The public hearing drew no comment; the vote comes at the next meeting, and volunteers must apply by March 1.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reduces tax revenue slightly from exempted volunteers but saves money versus paid fire/EMS services.
Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers with two or more years of service, and the departments trying to retain them.
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