Where can I review the local law?

You can review it at the Office of the Town Clerk in Riverhead.

What are the office hours for the Town Clerk?

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

Local law adopted to amend tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 26, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Tax Sale
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 of Riverhead website.
2
Contact the Town Clerk
For questions, reach out to James M. Wooten at the Town Clerk's office.
3
Check eligibility
Determine if you qualify for the new tax exemption based on the amended law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new local law about?: It amends tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
Where can I review the local law?: You can review it at the Office of the Town Clerk in Riverhead.
What are the office hours for the Town Clerk?: 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”, Article VIII “Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers” at its regular meeting held on February 18, 2026. The intent of the proposed legislation is to reduce the length of time a volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker must serve to qualify for a real property tax exemption. 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