Town Attorney Leaves

Riverhead Town Attorney Dawn Thomas will leave her position in the Town to become a Clerk in the Suffolk Supreme Court.  Robert Kozakiewicz, a current deputy town attorney and former town supervisor has been named as the new Town Attorney.  Thomas expects that Kozakiewicz will be supported in that nomination.

Tim Bishop Returns to DC

Congressman Tim Bishop (D) said that he was surprised when Randy Altschuler (R) conceded his election bid to unseat Bishop for the CD-1 congressional seat but it appeared that Altschuler would not be able to overcome Bishop's lead in the balloting.  Bishop left Washington as a member of the majority party in the House and now returns to a minority role.

Copel Will Not Return

Dr. Harriet Copel, Superintendent of the Shoreham-Wading River School District will leave that position at the end of her current contract which ends in July 2011.  The SWR School Board will commence a search for a replacement. Copel, often at odds with conservative critics and a local newspaper for her spending practices, will pursue other things.

Leaf Program Still On

The Riverhead program to pickup leaves will continue through December 31. Sanitation vehicles will pickup on their regular schedule.

Residents may use plastic or biodegradable bags available at the Highway Department on Osborn Avenue (near Agway).