Town Board Debates 900-Unit Village at Jamesport
Source: riverheadnewsreview.archive.timesreview.com
- Riverhead Town Board holds live meeting to discuss Village at Jamesport housing project.
- Developer proposes 900 apartments on 85 acres near Jamesport village.
- Residents oppose due to traffic and density concerns, board seeks more details.
The Riverhead Town Board is meeting to review a proposed Village at Jamesport, a large apartment complex planned for farmland near Jamesport. Developer Pavarini-Meadows wants to build 900 units on 85 acres, arguing it provides affordable housing amid a shortage. Local residents and officials worry about increased traffic and overdevelopment; the discussion highlights tensions between housing needs and rural preservation.