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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Riverhead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Additional parking on Heidi Behr Way
The board is exploring adding parallel parking along Heidi Behr Way downtown. A quote in the packet prices linestriping 19 spaces and one hatched area at about $4,725.
Riverhead LIRR Train Station Disrepair
Warren McKnight presented photos of peeling paint at the train station and demanded the town pressure the MTA; the board agreed to send a letter, using the tactic that previously got potholes fixed.
Church Lane Speeding in Aquebogue
A 51-year Church Lane resident says speeding on the winding road is deadly dangerous — cars doing 45-50 in a 35 zone with no room to dodge. She was directed to the August 27 traffic safety meeting.
Horton Avenue/Reeves Avenue Intersection Safety
A Calverton man whose friend was killed at the Horton/Reeves intersection in 2021 asked the board again for a traffic control device; the board agreed to put it on the traffic safety committee agenda.
Stop Sign Codification at Northville Turnpike/Doctor's Path
A housekeeping local law to formally codify a stop intersection that's existed since at least 2018 near the old Halleck Fabricating building — requested by Suffolk County DPW.