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Gas is $4 at the Pump While the EPA Denies Drilling Permits to Shell Oil In Alaska

Americans are now paying anywhere from $4 to $5 a gallon at the pump for regular gasoline.  Meanwhile the EPA has denied air permits to the Shell Oil Co. which means they will shut down any plans to drill in the Beufort Sound this summer.  Shell is outraged at the lack of common sense from this agency.

Shell was planning to drill in an area that is over 70 miles from the nearest Alaska village (population 245) and regarded their operation as completely safe.  There is enough oil in this area to more than fill the pipeline to capacity many times over.

Baiting Hollow Hill Can be Dangerous

Driving down the Baiting Hollow hill on Sound Avenue requires all of your attention.  The accident last week which took one life in a van operated by Mary Haven is especially tragic.  Obviously it would be wrong to speculate but the dump truck, loaded with sand and gravel, could have been difficult to handle on that steep hill and a runaway vehicle may have been the result. 

Town of Riverhead (STOP Pollutants)

Anti-freeze, used motor oil, oil based paints, lead based paints, transmission fluid, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, computers, electronic equipment and so much more will be accepted at the Town's semi annual Stop Pollutants day. Just take your materials to the Highway Department facility on Osborn (near Agway)

      Date: May 14         time: 8 am to 3 pm.

Spring Flushing Day

The Town of Riverhead Water Authority is currently in the middle of a 3 week cycle of flushing all water mains.  It began on April 17 and continues every night until the end of the cycle.  The Authority advises that if you notice a discoloration of water...run it a while until the water runs clear.  Still a problem?  Call the Authority. 631-727-3205