62nd RAB Meeting for Former Calverton Naval Plant Set Feb. 10

The U.S. Navy announced a hybrid Restoration Advisory Board meeting for the Former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant in Calverton, scheduling the 62nd session for Feb. 10, 2026. The meeting will be held in person at the Residence Inn Long Island East End in Riverhead and will be accessible remotely through Microsoft Teams, allowing broader public participation from across Suffolk County.

Restoration Advisory Boards serve as the formal public forum where community members, local officials and federal cleanup personnel review environmental restoration progress and exchange information. For Calverton residents, this meeting is one of the primary opportunities to hear updates on remediation work, review technical documents and raise questions directly with Navy representatives and cleanup contractors. The session is open to the public; the Navy has made both attendance options available to reduce barriers for Riverhead and east-end residents.

Those planning to join remotely should note that the Navy will provide a webinar link, meeting ID, passcode and telephone access for Microsoft Teams. Community members seeking those login details or additional meeting information are directed to contact the Navy public affairs officer. Individuals who prefer to attend in person can go to the Residence Inn Long Island East End in Riverhead on the scheduled date. Any requests for accommodations or materials in advance should be routed to the Navy public affairs office so staff can respond before the meeting.

Local significance extends beyond technical cleanup updates. Transparent communication at RAB meetings influences local trust in federal remediation efforts, affects timelines for property reuse or redevelopment, and shapes how municipal officials coordinate water, planning and public health oversight. For voters and civic stakeholders, regular attendance and scrutiny of RAB proceedings are practical means to hold agencies accountable and to ensure cleanup decisions reflect local priorities.

The hybrid format also reflects a pattern of increased virtual access that has emerged across public meetings, lowering travel barriers for Suffolk County residents who work or live farther from Riverhead. For residents who want to follow the technical record but cannot attend, requesting the meeting materials and contact information beforehand will allow review of reports and monitoring data submitted to the board.

The Feb. 10 meeting presents a concrete chance for Calverton-area residents to engage with the cleanup process and push for specific timelines, transparency in data and clear communication about potential impacts. Community members who want to participate should mark their calendars, decide whether to attend in person or online, and contact the Navy public affairs officer for the Microsoft Teams login and any pre-meeting materials.