Tim Gannon

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Firefighters battle barn blaze in Cutchogue

Sep 19, 2024 | suffolktimes.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

Firefighters from Cutchogue and several other local departments battled a large structure fire at a farm on Alvah’s Lane Friday afternoon. The fire was called in at 2:43 p.m. and ultimately destroyed a mobile home and an adjacent barn, according to Southold Town Police Chief Steven Grattan. The fire was so intense that smoke and flames could be seen from Route 25 and even from some areas on the other side of Peconic Bay.
Town seeks funding to repair Wading River Duck Pond

Sep 15, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

Over the past 30 years, the Wading River Duck Pond has gone from a sanctuary that flourished with ecological life to one that has languished due to unchecked pollutants, officials say. “It’s slowly diminished,” said Riverhead Councilman Ken Rothwell, who lives in Wading River. The main culprit: motor oil that has run off from roads. “There’s visible oil that runs off and is appearing in the ponds,” Mr. Rothwell said, adding that the water “comes down like a raging river” during heavy storms.
Suffolk County Water Authority breaks ground on water main extension

Aug 23, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

The Suffolk County Water Authority began work Monday on a major water main extension to bring public water to 64 homes in the Riverhead Town sections of Manorville and Calverton, taking them off private wells that have been shown to be contaminated by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. This project is Phase 2 of an ongoing effort to connect more homes to SCWA water, officials said.
Riverhead Town Square and riverfront park plans spur debate

Jul 17, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

The architectural firm hired to help design downtown Riverhead’s new Town Square and riverfront park unveiled plans and drawings at a public information meeting last Wednesday that met with both support and opposition. A second public information meeting was held July 17, after the News-Review went to press.
Riverhead Town asks court to shut down Scott’s Pointe

Jul 14, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

Riverhead Town took legal action last week against Scott’s Pointe — also known as Island Water Park — asking a state Supreme Court judge to shut the park down, force the owners to dismantle illegally built pickleball courts and a go-kart track, and fine the company at least $100,000, according to a complaint. Riverhead officials said at a Town Board meeting earlier this month that Island Water Park Corp.
Riverhead officials pursue lawsuit against Southampton

Jul 9, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

The Riverhead Town Board passed a resolution last Tuesday to retain counsel and commence legal action against the neighboring Town of Southampton. Riverhead Supervisor Tim Hubbard said he was hoping not to have to file the lawsuit. “We met with the county executive, and we met with Southampton, together and then separately also, and we just weren’t able come to any reasonable agreement,” Mr. Hubbard said. “It kind of forced our hand to go this way,” he added.
Suspect in attempted robbery nabbed at Tanger

Jul 2, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

The combined efforts of Riverhead police and some good Samaritans led to the arrest of a homeless man who tried to steal a woman’s purse Saturday. On June 29 at about 2:40 p.m., Riverhead police received numerous calls reporting that a woman had been robbed in the parking lot of Tanger Outlets. Police responded to the scene and were able to immediately detain the suspect, who was found hiding behind a bush near one of the Tanger parking lots.
Riverhead BIDMA assembles new board ahead of first 'Alive on 25' of 2024

Jul 1, 2024 | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

The Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association BIDMA elected new board members in a special meeting June 27, after two prior votes ended in ties. The 13-member BID board has 10 elected members, comprising five property owners and five tenants from within the district, which extends east-west from the police station to the library and north-south from the train station to the Peconic River.
PSEG touts ‘time-of-day’ rates save customers cash

Jun 27, 2024 | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

PSEG Long Island is hoping to move away from flat rate billing and is instead offering residential customers an option that it calls “time-of-day” rates, which the utility services provider says will cost them less. “Flat rates offer customers the same price regardless of the hour of the day or the day of the week,” said Brian Kurtz, manager of customer service, who was among PSEG officials who spoke at a recent Riverhead Town Board work session.
PSEG-LI touts ‘time-of-day’ rates save customers cash

Jun 27, 2024 | suffolktimes.timesreview.com | Tim Gannon

PSEG Long Island is hoping to move away from flat rate billing and is instead offering residential customers an option that it calls “time-of-day” rates, which utility services provider says will cost them less. “Flat rates offer customers the same price regardless of the hour of the day or the day of the week,” said Brian Kurtz, manager of customer service, who was among PSEG officials who spoke at a recent Riverhead Town Board work session.