Residents worry New Suffolk parking proposal is too restrictive Parking in New Suffolk has been a bone of contention with some residents. (Credit: Grant Parpan)
With several competing interests for parking in the hamlet of New Suffolk, officials are finding it difficult to strike a balance as they work on solutions before summer gets underway.
Town Board members met with residents of the hamlet and consultants from AKRF who prepared the parking study to discuss updated recommendations Tuesday.
A modified list of proposed parking regulations was presented in response to comments received during a similar meeting in December, where residents explained that an influx of visitors have been parking on residential streets in the hamlet and walking to the town beach.
North Fork digs out of winter storm that dropped more than a half foot of snow
And now, we shovel.
A winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of Long Island has passed, leaving residents on the North Fork and beyond to dig out of it.
Snowfall totals of between seven and 14 inches were reported across Suffolk County Monday. East Hampton had the lowest reported total at 7.2 inches with about 14 inches falling in Manorville and Shoreham, according to data provided by the National Weather Service. No official snowfall totals were reported in Riverhead or Southold towns.
Riverhead digs out of winter storm that dropped more than a half foot of snow
And now, we shovel.
A winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of Long Island has passed, leaving residents on the North Fork and beyond to dig out of it.
Snowfall totals of between seven and 14 inches were reported across Suffolk County Monday. East Hampton had the lowest reported total at 7.2 inches with about 14 inches falling in Manorville and Shoreham, according to data provided by the National Weather Service. No official snowfall totals were reported in Riverhead or Southold towns.
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Snowfall totals upgraded with eight inches or more now expected to fall in Riverhead
Update: Monday, 5 p.m.:
With a nor’easter continuing to bring snow and rain to the region, some schools are already making plans to adjust their schedules for Tuesday.
The Riverhead Central School District announced it will be closed Tuesday for a second straight day with no remote instruction.
According to the National Weather Service, 12.3 inches of snow was recorded Monday afternoon in Manorville.
Update: Monday, 2:20 p.m.
Riverhead Town police Chief David Hegermiller said police have responded to seven motor vehicle accidents as of 2 p.m., as well as 11 aided cases, typically requiring an ambulance.