Riverhead Town Board to set hearing on proposed law to opt-out of retail marijuana sales

The town board will vote on Wednesday on a resolution scheduling a June 15 hearing on a proposed local law to opt-out of retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption in Riverhead. All board members agreed during Thursday’s work session they wanted to hear opinions from more town residents, although the board was split on the value of the hearing’s testimony on the board’s decision.  Councilwoman Catherine Kent and Councilman Timothy Hubbard were concerned that testimony at the hearing might overshadow the town’s online survey a few weeks prior that showed over 73% of the 1,408 respondents favored marijuana dispensaries. They…

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