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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Riverhead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Roanoke Avenue parking garage funding and design
A long-awaited federal RAISE grant contract is expected within weeks, unlocking $2 million in county funds to design the multi-deck parking garage near downtown.
Downtown stormwater plan and highway barn progress
The highway crew has been working out of a dilapidated building with no working bathrooms for years. The town plans to award the construction contract and bond the project over ten years using CHIPS money, with no property tax increase.
Wading River Highway Garage funding and SEQRA
A resolution on the April 7 agenda would classify the Wading River Highway Garage under SEQRA, declare lead agency, issue a negative declaration, and approve funding subject to permissive referendum and bond authorization.