Saying that too many Canada geese are hanging around town, leaving a mess wherever they congregate, Riverhead's town board has passed a new law making it illegal to feed them on town property.

The penalty, a $50 fine approved Tuesday night, is not nearly as harsh as in some other towns on Long Island, but it is another way for the town to deal with a significant suburban problem.

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