Voters in Riverhead approved the $78.3 million dollar bond issue by a margin of just 3%.
The final tally was 2330 votes YES and 2096 votes NO.
The second proposition seeking approval of a $6.9 million dollar bond for construction of a second gym at the high school was defeated.
Final tally on the second gym was 1760 votes YES and 2570 votes NO.
(The second proposition was contingent on the first proposition passing.)
(Numerous complaints are being voiced regarding the passage of the bond issue. Claims that an important college fair at the high school had to be postponed because of the scheduled vote as well as the scheduling of special PTA conferences to be held on the same day to ensure parent attendance at the schools.
Comments also being heard that breaking up the voter venues was confusing for some. Some complained that absentee ballots were hard to come by. Especially questionable is the announcement that there would be a probable shortfall in the 2011-2012 school budget. Why did the announcement come after the vote?) Stay tuned!
Legislature Approves Land Buy
The Suffolk County legislature on Tuesday, approved the purchase of 311 acres in Northville to be known as the North Fork Preserve. Purchase price was $18.3 million dollars. The land buy was passed by a 14-3 vote although William Lindsay, the legislature's presiding officer attempted to block pending proposals.
Arrow Electronics Adios.
Arrown Electronics of Melville, the region's largest publicly traded company, will move it's headquarters off the Island to Colorado. Helping to solidify the deal was an $11.4 million dollar tax credit granted by Colorado.
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