🌱 Riverhead Daily: Crate & Barrel Opens + 'The Laramie Project'

Good morning, Riverhead! Diane Witek here to get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Variably cloudy; not as cold. High: 44, low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Riverhead:

1. The doors have opened! Crate & Barrel is open for business in Suite 306 near Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams and Samsonite Factory Outlets at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead. "Since we first announced Crate & Barrel was joining Tanger Outlets, the excitement around the brand has been incredible," said Tanger Outlets Riverhead Marketing Director Lesley Anthony. "We welcome shoppers to visit the impressive storefront and discover great savings on quality home décor and furniture." (Riverhead Patch)
2. "The Laramie Project" opened at the North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck and will be playing through March 13. "It is a chilling and challenging reminder about the depths of hatred and the heights of humanity within ourselves and our communities," Dan's Papers wrote. The Laramie Project is a seminal work of documentary theater by Moisés Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project. (Dan's Papers)
3. A man was charged in Riverhead after violently resisting arrest, police said. A 911 call came in about a domestic incident on West Main Street. Stanley Battle, 37, violated a stay-away order then fled the area. Police chased him but he resisted the arrest which resulted in second-degree harassment and resisting arrest charges. (Riverhead Patch)
4. In the wake of the horrific Nov. 16 fire that killed five family members, Riverhead Town officials are discussing changes to its rental dwelling unit law aimed at increased safety. (Subscription: Riverhead News Review)
5. There was an attempted burglary at the Greenview Inn on West Main Street in Riverhead on Wednesday night, police said. The person who called the police said that a person with a handgun tried to enter the room, kicking the door then trying to get through the window, before fleeing the area, police said. Call the Riverhead Town Police at 631-727-4500 if you have any information regarding this incident. (Riverhead Patch)

Today in Riverhead:

• SCMEA Division I, II, III Rehearsals, 9 a.m., Location TBD. (All Day)
• Maple Sugaring — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. (5 a.m.)
• East End Food Institute's Indoor Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: "On Wednesday, Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Billy Weick gave a heroin presentation at Riverhead High School to parents, faculty and staff. This presentation identified what to look for if you suspect abuse and what you can do." (Facebook) (Website)
• NY Marine Rescue Center/NYMRC: "Did you know that research indicates that sand temperature determines the sex of sea turtles in developing eggs? Males are found in temperatures below 82 degrees F while females are found in temperatures above 88 degrees F." (Instagram) (Website)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "Riverhead Central School District’s longtime business official, sidelined since October by an investigation into unspecified charges, according to district officials, will be paid his full compensation through the end of current school year." (Instagram)
• The Suffolk Theater: "Another new show just announced! 🥳 The Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele himself, Jake Shimabukuro! Fresh off the release of his new album titled 'Jake & Friends' — which features collaborations with a who’s who of music royalty." (Instagram) (Website)
• The Long Island Pine Barrens Society: "LIPBS TV HIGHLIGHT (March 2022): Animal Rescue, Natural Gardening & Organic Farming. Did you know lawn mowers contribute more to air pollution than cars?" (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Riverhead: "What a meeting! We are proud to welcome David Stiles, from Peconic Bay Medical Center as a new member to the Club and we thank Vanessa Lockel and Cornell Cooperative Extension for a glimpse into all that they do in Suffolk County." (Facebook) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

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