🌱 Fundraising For 5 Killed + Peconic Early Photographs + Waski

Hello, people of Riverhead! Diane Witek here with the latest Riverhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy with clouds and sun. High: 49, low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Riverhead today:

1. "Fundraising efforts are underway to help defray costs of funeral expenses for the family that perished in a horrific house fire on Second Street in Riverhead." (Instagram)
2. Early photographs found in Peconic auctioned. The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History was formed between 1840 and 1842, with portraits of Fitz and his family that are some of the earliest known portraits taken in America. The lot had an estimated sales price of $150,000 to $300,000 and sold for the high estimate. (East Hampton Star)
3. Joann Waski appointed to the town Planning Board. Joann Waski of Jamesport was appointed as both a member and acting chairperson of the town Planning Board. She will replace Planning Board member and current chairman, Stan Carey, who is retiring effective Nov. 18. (Riverhead News Review)
4. What to do on the North Fork this week, Nov. 19–24. The North Fork is still hopping this fall with all sorts of fun and exciting things to do, including live shows, outdoor adventures, art exhibitions and even virtual events and activities. (Dan's Papers)

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Today in Riverhead:

• Baby and Me - Riverhead Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Book Club: Winter Street (Riverhead). (2 p.m.)

Riverhead Patch Notebook

• RiverheadLOCAL: "Island Water Park, a proposed recreational water sports facility heralded by Riverhead officials as a major tourist attraction and economic development initiative, has been issued a stop-work order by the town." (Instagram)
• RISE Life Services: "Want to make an impact and love helping people? NOW HIRING with up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Apply today! https://riselifeservices.org/join/." (Facebook)

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