Week in Review: Lady Gaga Pays A Visit; New Pool Coming Soon

Here's a look at the top headlines around Riverhead this week:

Police and Fire

Rash of Stolen Property in Riverside/Flanders: Police have recovered stolen merchandise.

Seat Belt Sting Nets Sea of Summonses: Police warn residents to buckle up.

Man Charged With Punching Pregnant Girlfriend…: Read all about it in the police log.

Government

Storm Chaser Headed To EPCAL: Town board green lights scientific research at Enterprise Park at Calverton.

Town to Offer Grief Counseling to Long Island Aquarium Staffers…: After another tragic suicide of a Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center exec, grief counseling will be offered.

Homeowners Take Advantage of Southampton's Septic Upgrade: $50,000 rebate fund exhausted after 16 residents successfully apply.

Coates Calls For Change In Grangebel Park: Candidate calls for plans to bring events, people to the Riverhead park.

Ambulance Barn To Be Dedicated To EMTs Killed In Crash: Years after their deaths,  an ambulance barn will be dedicated to Heidi Behr and William Stone.

Business

Free Crab For First 100 At Joe's Crab Shack Opening: As the new eatery opens on Route 58 Thursday, specials and promotions abound.

Community

DEC Officials Search for Gator in Calverton: Another gator sighting in Riverhead.

Lady Gaga Stops in Riverhead: One of today's biggest stars has dinner in downtown Riverhead.

Mother Nature Soaks Crops; Strawberries at Risk: Soggy skies threaten one of the area's most popular crops.

Second Tragic Suicide of Aquarium Exec Reported: Another tragic suicide reported of an Aquarium exec.

600 Lb. Dolphin Rescued Last Week Still in 'Guarded' Condition…" A dolphin is being cared for after a rescue last week.

New $17 Million Pool, Fitness Center Coming To College Ahead…: A pool at Suffolk County Community College could be coming sooner than later.

Meat Allergy Tick's Arrival is No Joke This Time: The Lone Star Tick sparks concerns.

Teen Flag Designer Eyes Town Supervisor Post, Someday: One teen designs a flag for her community.

Schools

Riverhead Pole Vaulter Brings Home Medal: Riverhead athletes continue to make their community proud.

Riverhead Students Say 'No' To Drugs: Bad weather couldn't stop the annual event.

Local Stars Win Big At Teenys: Young stars took home the honors recently.