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Topics getting the most attention in Town of Riverhead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Verizon tower at 285 Hubbard Avenue

A new 120-foot stealth tower is proposed next to homes and Fire Station 2. Staff wants landscaping to screen the tired Verizon maintenance yard and an FAA compliance report; the tower could later grow to 130 feet under the code.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

MediumDevelopment

Baiting Hollow Golf Club cell tower flag debate

Elite Towers wants a 140-foot monopole on Sound Avenue, but the residential zoning doesn't allow it — a use variance is needed. Visual impact along the scenic corridor is the big question.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

MediumDevelopment

Andersson Acres subdivision school district split

A revived ~70-acre subdivision across the LIRR tracks won approval of its 35-lot yield map and 33-lot cluster sketch plan, preserving just over 70% of the land and splitting between two school districts.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026