Blass Reserves Judgment

Town Councilwoman Barbara Blass preferred to reserve judgment of those who consulted on the landfill project. During a radio interview on Monday morning (5/1/) Blass suggested that the Reclamation Project advisors who may have grossly underestimated the landfill volume causing the huge cost overrun not be accused until all the facts are in. Meanwhile callers to the talk-radio programs are asking for more proactive investigation by the Town, while others suggest that the Board call for an immediate audit of all accounts related to the project.

Vince Tria Takes an Assignment

On Tuesday evening the Town Board will officially swear in Vince Tria as the Town's Ombudsman. This is a "dollar a year" job and involves being "the people's advocate". Mr. Tria is very active in Riverhead, especially in revitalizing the downtown area and serves as VP of the Val-Leavit theater in addition to being the owner of radio station WRIV 1390 am. We are very pleased that Mr.Tria has offered to review the cul-de-sac situation on our behalf and we are hoping that he can help in turning things around.

Important Meetings This Week

Town Board, May 2, Tuesday 7 pm - Expecting the Board to review the current situation regarding the Reclamation Project and perhaps what measures they are taking to investigate and report what we can expect in the future. Vince Tria will be sworn in as Ombudsman.

School Board, May 2, Tuesday 7:30 pm Riley Ave School. Regularly scheduled CSD meeting.

School Board "Meet the Candidates" May 3, Wednesday 7:30 pm at Riverhead Library. Sponsored by PTO, candidates for two open seats on the Riverhead School Board will be in attendance.

Planning Board, May 4, Thursday 7 pm - Not certain whether Board will include the Mastronardi subdivision on the agenda and we will have to monitor this carefully and make certain that we have a show of support that evening.