🌱 Riverhead Daily: Meet Roxie + $3.5M For Water + The Eye Opener

Happy Tuesday, Riverhead! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 54, low: 37.

Here are the top stories in Riverhead today:

1. Riverhead area pets who need a furrever home. If you're on a search for a new family member, consider checking out a local animal pound like Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, where Roxie the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round, many shelters offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Riverhead Patch)
2. Who's hiring in the Riverhead area? There are many high paying jobs listed, even if you are looking for part-time work, it's all there in Patch. So, what are you waiting for? (Riverhead Patch)
3. Margarito Romero Quinteros, 53, of Riverhead, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of a loaded gun after a head-on crash left five injured in Riverhead Sunday night, police said. According to the Riverhead Police Department, the two-car crash took place on Sound Avenue, east of Twomey Avenue at 7:50 p.m. Quinteros crossed over the double yellow line, resulting in a collision with a vehicle, with five passengers, traveling westbound, police said. (Patch)
4. Sen. Chuck Schumer notified Riverhead officials that he had secured the $3.5 million needed to provide clean water to 60 homes in Manorville within in the Town of Riverhead, officials announced Monday. (Subscription: Riverhead News Review)
5. There is a new family attraction at the Long Island Aquarium! The Eye Opener is a giant treehouse complete with rope bridges, a slide and a 62-step stairway that leads to the top, where you can enjoy a lovely view of the Peconic River. “It’s a nice little workout, whether you’re on the bridges or climbing to the top of it,” said Darlene Puntillo, marketing director for the aquarium. (Northforker)

Today in Riverhead:

• 2022 Respirator Fit Testing Clinic — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. (4:30 a.m.)
• Caring for Yourself in Stressful Times: Preventing Burnout. (6:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Herricks Lane: "Greater Jamesport Civic Association Community Service Award Scholarships! The Greater Jamesport Civic Association is accepting applications through April 15 for its Community Service Award Scholarships. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who reside within the Town of Riverhead in Aquebogue, Jamesport, South Jamesport or Laurel, and who have exemplified a commitment to community service. Applications may be obtained by emailing: gjamesportcivic@gmail.com or through the guidance office at Riverhead High School. Final deadline is April 15 — no exceptions." (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

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