Riverhead School Budget Passes
The $99,587,785 Riverhead Central School District budget was passed by the residents in a vote held on May 15. The nearly one hundred million dollar budget was approved with 1548 voting in favor and 1391 against. The second proposition for the purchase of 45 buses over a period of 7 years at a cost of $3,620,407 also passed with a vote of 1591 in favor and 1231 against.

Mary-Ellen Harkin with 1630 votes and Chrissy Prete with 1788 votes were reelected to the two open seats on the Board of Education while Sal Mastropaolo finished third with 1419 votes.

Gas Boycott May Have Helped.
The national boycott of gasoline purchases on May 15 may have worked but it is difficult to measure. This writer didn't see many cars in gas stations on that day so there may have been some impact. Anything would help at this time.

Downtown Plans Falling Apart?
Supervisor Cardinale said to be displeased at the lack of progress in Apollo's plans for the downtown area and a recent report to the Town suggested changes in their once enthusiastic planning.

Town Hall Meeting on Sex Offender Trailers
Concerned citizens filled Town Hall last evening (Thursday May 17) regarding the positioning of trailers at the County Jail to house sex offenders who are being moved from a location in West Hampton. The new location outside the jail fence is within walking distance of the Riverhead Library and Public Schools on Pulaski and Harrison Streets. According to Legislator Ed Romaine, this proximity to schools is in violation of current laws. Riverhead has indicated that it may go to court if it cannot find an adequate solution with the County.

Origin of Food? Sometimes Unknown.
A recent television report on imported food products clearly indicates that most imported food products are not being inspected. Somewhat shocking to find out that much of the fish (not packaged) may be coming from fish farms in CHINA where mercury may be present. Pick up a package a garlic at your supermarket. The label may state that it a product of China. What happened? Did we suddenly run out of land to grow garlic in this Country? How many other food products are being imported that can be easily grown here? Just asking!!