March 5, 2026 — Town Board Work Session

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0:00Thank you.

0:30Thank you.

1:00For which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

1:08So as we just said the pledge, one of the things I just want to make sure that we're all thinking and caring about in our own way,

1:13all of our servicemen and women that are around the world, but especially during this time when there is so much conflict in our world,

1:20just make sure that however you do that, that your thoughts and prayers are with them.

1:23Also, this Sunday is Daylight Savings Time, so we'll be skipping ahead an hour.

1:28Don't forget to do that.

1:29We don't want anyone to be late for that bus on Monday morning, parents.

1:33And also, next Wednesday, March 11th at the Senior Center, Jim Wooten and I will be there for a listening tour.

1:39We'll be helping people to understand our website a little bit better, how to get their dog license,

1:44how to make sure they do their yard sale permits, and does anyone else have any announcements?

1:49All right.

1:50I do.

1:51I just want to, again, with our America 250 events to the town, just remind everyone we have sponsorship opportunities.

1:58We have sponsorship opportunities.

1:59And you can go to America 250 at townofriverheadnewyork.gov to check that out.

2:05Also, there is a page on our website about that.

2:09Please participate in that.

2:11Also, there is the parade application now live, so please do that as well.

2:16And that is for all different types of groups and people if you want to try to apply for a float at the parade.

2:23Next events are America 250.

2:26First, most importantly, coming up,

2:28is on May 1st, please mark your calendar, we're doing a Roaring 20s Gatsby theme at the Suffolk Theater,

2:35which should be absolutely amazing, just like the first America 250 event with the supervisor and council people coming in costume.

2:44I think this one, I will come in costume for this one.

2:46I can't wait to see that.

2:48On June 4th, also, we are going to have like a June 4th, 4th, before the 4th event.

2:56Stay tuned for more upcoming details.

2:58We will have more details about that.

3:01And then obviously on the 4th of July, we have our parade, and we're going to have our fireworks later in the night over in Jamesport.

3:07So this should be an absolutely amazing, a ton of amazing great events for the town.

3:11Please participate, everyone.

3:12Thank you, supervisor.

3:13Yeah, thank you, Denise. That's awesome.

3:15Anyone else?

3:16I actually do.

3:17So it's March, and it's one of my favorite times of the year.

3:20We have the East End Animal Society parade in Jamesport on March 28th.

3:28So we're going to be out to that tomorrow night.

3:30We do have a fundraiser for the parade at the vineyards at Aquebaugh at 6 o'clock tomorrow night.

3:38We still have tickets left if anybody would like to attend.

3:41It's always a great event.

3:42Usually it's sold out.

3:44Congratulations to the grand marshal this year, Brian Stark, and the aides to the grand marshal, Earl Trullon.

3:53And Trullon, sorry.

3:55And Steven Worth from Diggers.

3:58We have Sandy Pond being represented, and Diggers, two great businesses here in town.

4:04So come to our event tomorrow night for the fundraiser.

4:09Next Saturday, March 14th, we have the raising of the Irish flag at the George Young Community Center.

4:16That will be at 1030.

4:19And then after that, there will be a polar plunge down at the end of South Jamesport Avenue,

4:25which is hosted by the watershed in Jamesport.

4:28So we have another local Riverhead business that is becoming involved.

4:33They did it last year for the first time, and it was an epic event.

4:37We had so much fun.

4:39And then, of course, just the lead up to the parade.

4:41Again, September, March 28th, 1 o'clock.

4:46Thank you, Trullon.

4:47Thank you very much.

4:47Anyone else?

4:48March 28th.

4:49What did I say?

4:49September.

4:50September.

4:51She caught herself.

4:51That's my anniversary.

4:53There we go.

4:54And that will be celebrated on September 28th.

4:57It will.

4:57It will be 30 years.

4:59So I've got that in my mind this year.

5:02March 28th.

5:03Thank you.

5:04Definitely.

5:05Well, thank you, everyone, for the announcements.

5:06Anyone else?

5:07All right.

5:08So with that said, we actually today will be ending our work session.

5:12So if I can have a first and second to enter into executive session to discuss the following.

5:16We have personnel with Rich Zuckerman, matters surrounding disciplinary action of an employee,

5:21with Councillor Howard, litigation Sertellin Law Group, matters surrounding litigation between the town

5:27of Riverhead and Calverton Aviation Technology, CAT with Councillor Howard, and contractuals,

5:33matters surrounding intermunicipality agreement between the town of Riverhead and town of Brookhaven with Hurley and Rutt,

5:39and matters surrounding contractual agreement between the town of Riverhead and Kevin Wood, our parking consultant with Merrifield and Thomas.

5:46All in favor?

5:47You got it.

5:48You want to go first or second?

5:49Oh, I'm sorry.

5:50Can I get a motion to take a motion?

5:51Thanks, Bob.

5:52Second.

5:53All in favor?

5:55Aye.

5:56Anyone opposed?

5:57All against?

Full Transcript

Thank you. Thank you. For which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. So as we just said the pledge, one of the things I just want to make sure that we're all thinking and caring about in our own way, all of our servicemen and women that are around the world, but especially during this time when there is so much conflict in our world, just make sure that however you do that, that your thoughts and prayers are with them. Also, this Sunday is Daylight Savings Time, so we'll be skipping ahead an hour. Don't forget to do that. We don't want anyone to be late for that bus on Monday morning, parents. And also, next Wednesday, March 11th at the Senior Center, Jim Wooten and I will be there for a listening tour. We'll be helping people to understand our website a little bit better, how to get their dog license, how to make sure they do their yard sale permits, and does anyone else have any announcements? All right. I do. I just want to, again, with our America 250 events to the town, just remind everyone we have sponsorship opportunities. We have sponsorship opportunities. And you can go to America 250 at townofriverheadnewyork.gov to check that out. Also, there is a page on our website about that. Please participate in that. Also, there is the parade application now live, so please do that as well. And that is for all different types of groups and people if you want to try to apply for a float at the parade. Next events are America 250. First, most importantly, coming up, is on May 1st, please mark your calendar, we're doing a Roaring 20s Gatsby theme at the Suffolk Theater, which should be absolutely amazing, just like the first America 250 event with the supervisor and council people coming in costume. I think this one, I will come in costume for this one. I can't wait to see that. On June 4th, also, we are going to have like a June 4th, 4th, before the 4th event. Stay tuned for more upcoming details. We will have more details about that. And then obviously on the 4th of July, we have our parade, and we're going to have our fireworks later in the night over in Jamesport. So this should be an absolutely amazing, a ton of amazing great events for the town. Please participate, everyone. Thank you, supervisor. Yeah, thank you, Denise. That's awesome. Anyone else? I actually do. So it's March, and it's one of my favorite times of the year. We have the East End Animal Society parade in Jamesport on March 28th. So we're going to be out to that tomorrow night. We do have a fundraiser for the parade at the vineyards at Aquebaugh at 6 o'clock tomorrow night. We still have tickets left if anybody would like to attend. It's always a great event. Usually it's sold out. Congratulations to the grand marshal this year, Brian Stark, and the aides to the grand marshal, Earl Trullon. And Trullon, sorry. And Steven Worth from Diggers. We have Sandy Pond being represented, and Diggers, two great businesses here in town. So come to our event tomorrow night for the fundraiser. Next Saturday, March 14th, we have the raising of the Irish flag at the George Young Community Center. That will be at 1030. And then after that, there will be a polar plunge down at the end of South Jamesport Avenue, which is hosted by the watershed in Jamesport. So we have another local Riverhead business that is becoming involved. They did it last year for the first time, and it was an epic event. We had so much fun. And then, of course, just the lead up to the parade. Again, September, March 28th, 1 o'clock. Thank you, Trullon. Thank you very much. Anyone else? March 28th. What did I say? September. September. She caught herself. That's my anniversary. There we go. And that will be celebrated on September 28th. It will. It will be 30 years. So I've got that in my mind this year. March 28th. Thank you. Definitely. Well, thank you, everyone, for the announcements. Anyone else? All right. So with that said, we actually today will be ending our work session. So if I can have a first and second to enter into executive session to discuss the following. We have personnel with Rich Zuckerman, matters surrounding disciplinary action of an employee, with Councillor Howard, litigation Sertellin Law Group, matters surrounding litigation between the town of Riverhead and Calverton Aviation Technology, CAT with Councillor Howard, and contractuals, matters surrounding intermunicipality agreement between the town of Riverhead and town of Brookhaven with Hurley and Rutt, and matters surrounding contractual agreement between the town of Riverhead and Kevin Wood, our parking consultant with Merrifield and Thomas. All in favor? You got it. You want to go first or second? Oh, I'm sorry. Can I get a motion to take a motion? Thanks, Bob. Second. All in favor? Aye. Anyone opposed? All against?