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Town of Riverhead
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Jamesport minor subdivision and 1980s anti-subdivision covenant

Summary

A 6.27-acre parcel can't be split into two lots unless the board amends a decades-old covenant meant to protect Main Road's traffic safety. The board is waiting to hear the applicant's case before deciding.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Unknown — no vote was taken.

✅Who benefits

The trust, which could gain a second buildable lot with frontage on Main Road and Aliperti Road.

⚠️Who could be affected

The 1985 covenant was meant to protect traffic safety on Main Road, so neighbors may question whether splitting the lot works against that purpose.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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