Swearing-in ceremonies feature optimistic message of bipartisanship, Southold increases disposal fees for commercial waste

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Here are the headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 5:
THE SUFFOLK TIMES
At newly balanced Town Hall, swearing-in ceremonies feature optimistic message of bipartisanship
Racist, threatening online remarks disrupt historic Southold Town Board meeting
Southold increases disposal fees for commercial waste
RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW
Town Board approves about $63K in salary increases for department heads
Police seek public’s help to locate 13-year-old girl who left home
NORTHFORKER
Stacey Soloviev is Northforker’s Person of the Year for 2021
Ask an Agent: Memorable North Fork Real Estate Sales of 2021
WEATHER
Expect rain today with a high temperature near 51 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 33.