Where can I review the local law text?

You can review the text at the Office of the Town Clerk or on the town's website.

What are the office hours for the Town Clerk in Riverhead?

The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Local law adopted for tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in duty.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 26, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Riverhead
Address: 4 West Second Street, Riverhead, New York · 15 filings

What You Should Do Next

1
Review the local law
Visit the Town Clerk's office or the town website to read the full text.
2
Check eligibility
Determine if you qualify for the tax exemption based on the new law's conditions.
3
Contact the Town Clerk
For questions, reach out to the Town Clerk's office during business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new local law in Riverhead?: The law provides a tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in duty.
Where can I review the local law text?: You can review the text at the Office of the Town Clerk or on the town's website.
What are the office hours for the Town Clerk in Riverhead?: The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Full Notice Text



SUFFOLK COUNTY

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW





that the Town Board of the Town of Riverhead adopted a local law to amend Chapter 279 of the Riverhead Town Code Titled “Taxation”, Enacting Article XI “Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty” at its regular meeting held on February 18, 2026. The intent of the proposed legislation is to provide for an exemption from real property taxes imposed by the Town of Riverhead for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, subject to certain conditions. A copy of the entire text of the adopted local law may be reviewed at the Office of the Town Clerk, 4 West Second Street, Riverhead, New York 11901, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and can be accessed on the Town of Riverhead website at: www.townofriverheadny.gov under the Agenda and Minutes for the February 18, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Dated: Riverhead, New York February 18, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD JAMES M. WOOTEN, Town Clerk