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• Riverhead real estate transfer report: Oct. 2, 2026 (riverheadlocal.com) — If you're watching Riverhead's housing market, this latest transfer report details 15 recent sales totaling over $10.8 million across Riverhead, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Jamesport, and Wading River. Addresses, closing dates, and prices give a clear snapshot of what local homes and condos have been selling for this year.
• New York Soil Health Event Set for October 20 (newyorkagconnection.com) — Growers and ag professionals in Riverhead can attend a free soil health field day on Oct. 20 at the Cornell Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center in town. From 4 to 6 p.m., you'll see winter cover crop demonstrations, learn practical soil management techniques, and hear about current research, with refreshments and registration details readily available online or by phone.
• Barn Fire Breaks Out In Riverhead: Officials (patch.com) — Firefighters in Riverhead quickly brought a barn fire under control Friday morning on Sound Avenue, stretching nearly 1,000 feet of hose to secure enough water. Multiple neighboring departments assisted or stood by while Riverhead crews knocked down heavy smoke and flames, before turning the scene over to the town fire marshal for investigation.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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