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VIRTUAL PUBLIC FORUMS SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE TOWN TO DEVELOP NEW TOWN HOUSING PLAN

Please join us as the Town of Southampton hosts a series of Virtual Public Forums for the Town to gather community input, thoughts and ideas about housing in our community. Read on...
Southampton Town Hall Enters Phase 2. Reopening July 6th

Town Hall building capacity and department capacity will remain in effect as Town Hall enters Phase 2 of its reopening process. Face coverings and social distancing will continue to be required for all visitors to Town Hall. Read on...
Southampton Town Beaches Now Open Seven Days A Week With Lifeguards

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Supervisor modifies State of Emergency In town of Southampton as re-opening plan continues

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #11, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton for another month, as the Town continues to implement Phase 3 re-opening plan for operations, Read on...
Southampton Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

The new Emergency Order (#7.9 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until July 10th, Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

Emergency Order (#7.8 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until July 5th and restricts roadside parking near beaches as well. Read on...
Heatstroke Prevention Tips For Parents & Caregivers

Leaving a child alone in a vehicle can lead to tragedy. These deaths, while accidental, are always preventable. Here are some helpful tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to your family. Read on...
SOUTHAMPTON TOWN BEACHES NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK WITH LIFEGUARDS

The Town of Southampton has now opened attended beaches with lifeguards seven days a week. These beaches include, Ponquogue, Tiana, Pikes, Flying Point, Mecox, Scott Cameron, Sagg Main and Long Beach. Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

Emergency Order (#7.7 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until June 30th and restricts roadside parking near beaches as well. Read on...
Supervisor Modifies State Of Emergency Order #10 In Town Of Southampton As Re-Opening Plan

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #10, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton, as the Town enters the Phase 3 re-opening plan for operations, consistent with Orders issued by the Governor Read on...
Covid 19 Antibody Testing Mobile Unit Available this Week For Town Employees, Their Families & Resid

In an effort to help Town employees, their families, and residents learn whether they may have been exposed to the coronavirus, and/or had the COVID 19 illness, a pop up antibody testing site will be available at two locations in the Town this week. Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

The new Emergency Order (#7.6 of2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until June 25th and restricts roadside parking near beaches as well. Read on...
Town Board Meeting Notice - Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Town Board meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Room in Town Hall, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, New York. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live, either via Channel 22 Read on...
Playgrounds and Skate Parks Reopen

The Town of Southampton Parks and Recreation Department has reopened playgrounds and skate parks today, Thursday, June 18th. They were closed during the height of COVID 19 Pandemic a few months ago but are now permissible under Phase 2. Read on...
Emergency Order #7.5 of the Town of Southampton

Emergency Order #7.5 of the Town of Southampton, restricting the use of all town beaches to residents and legal renters to June 20, 2020 Read on...
Second Year Independent Audit Flawless

For the second year in a row, a recently completed Independent Audit of the Town of Southampton’s finances, conducted by certified public accountants at Nawrocki Smith, found no reportable deficiencies and made no Read on...
Emergency Order #9, Phase 1 re-opening of Town operation

Emergency Order #9, as it pertains to the Town of Southampton’s Phase 1 re-opening of Town operations Read on...
Emergency Order #7.4 of the Town of Southampton

Emergency Order #7.4 of the Town of Southampton, restricting the use of all town beaches to residents and legal renters to June 10, 2020 Read on...
Tupper Boathouse Gets A Lift

Restoration work to the Tupper Boathouse at Conscience Point moved into high gear this week. The boathouse structure, is being elevated above the flood plane to protect it from future damage in anticipation of its restoration. Read on...
Invasive Species and Your Landscape

Invasive plants can creep into - and spread out from - your yard. It’s important to remove invasive plants and to avoid planting unruly ornamental species. Read on...
Southampton Town ASAP Ends As Town Enters Phase One Reopening

On June 4th, The Town of Southampton ended the free delivery service “All Seniors Assistance Program” (ASAP). ASAP was initiated at the direction of Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman to help keep seniors safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Read on...
Town Board Meeting Notice June 9, 2020

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Town Board meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Read on...
Emergency Order #7.3 of the Town of Southampton

Emergency Order #7.3 of the Town of Southampton, restricting the use of all town beaches to residents and legal renters to June 10, 2020 Read on...
Town Hall Offices Reopen to Public Monday, June 8

Southampton Town Hall offices will reopen to the public beginning Monday, June 8. The public will be required to call ahead to make arrangements for an appointment with a department within Town Hall. Read on...
Beach Permits Available At More Town Of Southampton Beaches

Beginning this Saturday, beach permits will be available for purchase on weekends at more Town of Southampton Beaches. Those beaches include: Ponquogue, Tiana, Pikes, Sagg Main and Flying Point and Foster Memorial Beach (Long Beach). Read on...
Property Tax Extension To June 22nd Due To Covid 19 Pandemic

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has extended the property tax deadline to June 22nd for the second half of taxes that would have been due May 31st. Read on...
Supervisor again extends State of Emergency in town of Southampton

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #8, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton, in order to :finalize the planning for the Phase I reopening of Town operations, Read on...
Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & and Renters

The new Emergency Order #7.2 of 2020 limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until June 5th and restricts roadside parking near beaches as well. Emergency Read on...
Bridgehampton Main Street Parking Lots To Be Repaved Next Week

The two municipal parking lots adjacent to Main Street in Bridgehampton will be repaved next week beginning June 1st. resulting in temporary closures. Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Issues Emergency Order Temporarily Closing All Beaches to Day-Trippers

Today, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman signed an Emergency Order temporarily closing all Town beaches to daily visitors or “day-trippers.” Town beach parking lots were already restricted to residents Read on...
Southampton Beaches will Operate Under Phased in Plans this Summer

In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Town of Southampton will implement a phased reopening and staffing of beaches this summer. Beginning May 23rd. Three beaches - Ponquogue, Sagg Main and Long Beach - will operate on weekends. Read on...
Southampton Town Launches Massive Litter Cleanup as Phase 1 Re-Opening Begins

“The Town needs some TLC,” said Supervisor Schneiderman. By “TLC” he was referring not just to tender loving care, but to the new Town Litter Crew being assembled to pick up trash from parks, beaches and roadsides. Read on...
Town Board Meeting Notice May 26 2020

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Town Board meeting will Read on...
South Fork Covid 19 Testing Site Will Continue Suffolk County To Take Over Funding

A pop-up COVID-19 testing facility that opened on April 30th in Southampton Village will continue to operate due to Suffolk County taking over the cost of free testing. Read on...
Community Preservation Funds protect pristine property near Lake Agawam

The Town of Southampton has completed the purchase of nearly 3 acres of undeveloped property at 111 Pond Lane near Lake Agawam in the Village of Southampton for $10,000.000.00 through the use of Community Preservation Funds. Read on...
On with the show with the Sag Harbor Cinema

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and members of the Town Board are pleased to announce the purchase of a Historic Preservation and Conservation Easement to protect the architectural and aesthetic features of the Sag Harbor Cinema, Read on...
Relief For Property Owners Requested With Property Tax Extension Due To Covid 19 Pandemic

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has submitted a request to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to issue an executive order that will allow an extension on the second half of property taxes that would have been due by the end of this month. Read on...
Beginning May 23, 2020 all beach parking permits are required

Beach Parking Permits will be required at all Town Beach Recreation Facilities and Town and Trustee Access roads 7 days a week beginning May 23, 2020. Permits may be purchased by MAIL IN APPLICATION ONLY until further notice. Read on...
Community Choice Enabled On Long Island

For the past two years, the Town of Southampton has led the effort to bring Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs to Long Islanders, a program that will allow for greater access to renewable energy and potentially lower electricity rates. Read on...
Supervisor Again Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #6, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton. This order is in effect as of 4:30 p.m. on May 15, 2020 through May 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Read on...
Town Board Meeting Notice May 12 2020

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Town Board meeting Read on...
COVID-19 Testing available in Southampton

Testing will be by appointment only in an outdoor facility at: Kraus Health Center at Southampton, 330 Meeting House Lane. Testing Tuesday and Thursday from 10am - 3pm. If you think you or someone in your family has COVID-19, CALL (845) 553-8030 Read on...
Calling all Long Islanders to Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

On May 20th, the LIPA Board of Trustees will join the rest of NY State by voting to pass the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) on Long Island. Add your name to a Letter of Support thanking LIPA for doing the right thing. Read on...
Supervisor Again Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton

MEDIA ADVISORY Supervisor Again Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton In accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo's extension of the PAUSE Act until May 15, 2020, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #5, Read on...
Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Town Board meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Read on...
Your Local Library is available to help.

Need help borrowing an online book, a zoom meeting, sending photos to friends and family or other technical assistance? Read on...
Work Session – Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. has been CANCELLED

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Work Session scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. is cancelled. Read on...
Town Green Garbage Bags available for purchase at Town Hall

Effective April 22, Town Green Bags for the disposal of Household Garbage at the Town Transfer Stations are available for purchase in the lobby of Town Hall Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Read on...
Regular Town Board Meeting – Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the regular Town Board Meeting scheduled for April 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., will instead be held at 1:00 p.m. via videoconferencing. Read on...
Fire Departments Sound Sirens To Honor Front Line Workers In The Fight Against Covid19

Please, join us for these moments to honor those working every day, at great risk, to fight COVID-19 and protect us all. Read on...
Important Information Regarding Grievance Day

2020 Grievances can be E-Filed, mailed, or dropped off at Southampton Town Hall Main Lobby Entrance at 116 Hampton Road, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4 pm. See important information Read on...
Supervisor Again Extends State of Emergency In Town of Southampton

In accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo's extension of the PAUSE Act until April 29, 2020, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #4, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton. Read on...
Town Launches New ASAP Delivery Service For Seniors

Southampton Town’s ASAP, the All Seniors Assistance Program will begin delivery service on March 25, 2020 to all seniors living in the Town of Southampton. The Town of Southampton has launched the ASAP program to help seniors, 60 years or older Read on...
Businesses that are currently offering Free Delivery/Take Out

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Local East End Food Pantries

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Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Read on...
Sheriff’s Deputies Assist ASAP Making Deliveries

The Southampton Town ASAP, the All Seniors Assistance Program, is getting a helping hand from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies are now among the many volunteers making deliveries for the delivery service for seniors living in the Town. Read on...
Southampton Town Police working with our business community to Stop the Spread

Members of the Southampton Town Community Response Unit visited local essential businesses to discuss ways to keep employees and patrons safe and healthy, Read on...
Suffolk County is updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Please take the citizen preparedness survey:
Únase al condado de Suffolk en la planificación de mitigación de peligros. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Suffolk2020 Read on...
Active Public Hearing Submissions now Accessible on Town Clerk Portal

While Town Hall and the Town Clerk’s Office remain closed to the public under the current State of Emergency the submissions received by the Town Clerk for Active Public Hearings have been made available for public review on the Read on...
Southampton Town Initiates Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals in Light of Coronavirus Concerns

Supervisor Schneiderman announced today that the Ordinance Enforcement division was initiating a special crackdown on short-term rentals occurring during the month of April. Read on...
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Message From Kristen M. Doulos, Town Parks Director

During this difficult time we are fortunate in the Town of Southampton to have an abundance of beautiful beaches, parks, trails, and other public spaces where residents can get outside and maintain their health and well- being. Read on...
Supervisor Extends State of Emergency in Town of Southampton

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman signed Emergency Order #3 of 2020 today at 12:30 p.m., extending a State of Emergency for The Town of Southampton. Read on...
CDC Strongly Recommends Travelers leaving New York City Self Quarantine for 14 Days.

Travelers leaving the New York metro area should self-quarantine for 14 days to make sure they are not passing on the coronavirus. The recommended quarantine applies to all traveler with or without symptoms. Read on...
ASAP First Week Great Success

Southampton Town ASAP, the All Seniors Assistance Program, a delivery service for seniors living in the Town had a successful rollout this week. Deliveries are being made each day, Monday through Friday, between noon and 4 pm. Read on...
South Fork Commuter Connection Service Suspended as part of LIRR trip reduction plan

Effective Friday morning, March 27th, the South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) train and bus service will be suspended until further notice. Read on...
Effective March, 22, 2020 at 8:00PM, Executive Order 202.8

Effective March, 22, 2020 at 8:00PM, Executive Order 202.8 all businesses & not-for-profit entities in New York State, that are not determined to be essential businesses or providers of essential services, must reduce their in-person workforce by 100% Read on...
CDC Guidelines Discussed At Town Board Work Session

The Southampton Town Board held its regular scheduled work session Thursday March 19, 2020, without public attendance, during this State of Emergency to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID 19. Read on...
Active Public Hearing Submissions now Accessible on Town Clerk Portal

As Town Hall is closed to the public while we are currently under a State of Emergency, the Public Hearings scheduled for the upcoming March 24, 2020 Town Board Meeting are being postponed to a future date. Read on...
The hampton bays water district will not accept any in office customers

To the customers of the hampton bays water district The town of southampton has declaired a state of emergency Effective immediately – until further notice The hampton bays water district will not accept any in office customers Read on...
New Sidewalk Construction In Bridgehampton To Start The Week Of March 16th.

As part of the ongoing Bridgehampton traffic and pedestrian safety project, the New York State DOT will begin construction of a new portion of sidewalk along the south side of Montauk Highway next week. Read on...
Senior Congregant Meals Canceled Next Week

The Town of Southampton has determined, in an abundance of caution, to engage in a limited temporary suspension of certain services at its Senior Centers. Read on...
Town Encourages Use of Online Services to Prevent the Spread of the Coronavirus

Residents and visitors to Southampton Town are being encouraged to use the on-line services available through the Town’s website, www.southamptontownny.gov/OnlineServices, to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Read on...
Supervisor Statement on Coronavirus

Over the weekend we learned that the first confirmed case of coronavirus was identified and being treated at Southampton Hospital. Read on...
South Fork Commuter Connection Celebrates One Year In Service

Southampton and East Hampton Town Supervisors and other elected officials, including NYS Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming gathered today to mark the one year anniversary of the launch of the South Fork Commuter Conn Read on...
Town Offers Free Civil Service Test Workshop

On Saturday February 29th, the Southampton Town Affirmative Action Task Force, in conjunction with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, held a Free Civil Service Test Preparation workshop for the public at the Hampton Bays Senior Center. Read on...
Southampton Students Recognized During National “Say Something” Week

Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman recognized the Southampton High School “SAVE Promise Club” during “National Say Something” week and has proclaimed Fri. March 6th as “Say Something Day” in the Town of Southampton. Read on...
Sister Mary Harvey’s Service on Anti-Bias Task Force Honored

Councilman John Bouvier attended the General Meeting of the Legislature today where Sister Mary Harvey, a longtime member of the Southampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force (ABTF), was honored by Legislator Bridget Fleming for her services to the community. Read on...
Town Initiates Protection For Shinnecock Ancestral Lands

Southampton Town Board voted in favor of purchasing 3.3 acres in the sensitive Shinnecock Hills area, the target of recent demonstrations by the Shinnecock Indian Nation and residents over construction in what are believed to be ancient burial grounds. Read on...
Town Approves New Planning Code for Downtown Hampton Bays

Southampton Town Board approved the Hampton Bays Downtown Overlay District which paves the way for the revitalization of the downtown area while retaining local character. Read on...
Bridgehampton Project will Affect Parking Next Week

The Bridgehampton Corridor Area is undergoing a major transformation to improve pedestrian safety at several important locations in the hamlet. The project is in full swing and during the next few months, the Town Read on...
Shinnecock Dune and Beach Restoration Project Makes Progress

The dredging project by the US Army Corps of Engineers on the east end of Dune Road began last week and a bird’s eye view reveals they are already making considerable progress. Read on...
PROPOSED BALLOON POLL SOARS HIGH WITH PUBLIC APPROVAL

The public has weighed in on a proposed ban on balloons in the Town of Southampton and an overwhelming response is in favor of the ban. Participants were asked in a website poll, that ended Friday, February 14th, should balloons Read on...
Rep. Zeldin, Army Corps and Local Elected Officials, to Announce Start of West of Shinnecock Inlet,

PATCHOGUE, NY - On Monday, February 10, 2020, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) will be joined by Town of Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, other elected officials, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local business owners Read on...
Federal Dredge In Place To Restore Beach And Dune Along Dune Road In Hampton Bays

The Federal Government has positioned a dredge near the east end of Dune Road in Hampton Bays to rebuild the beach and dune that has repeatedly washed away in recent storms. Read on...
10 Year Proposed Capital Project Plan Unveiled At Special Meeting Of The Commissioners Of The

More than 100 people turned out for a special meeting of the Commissioners (Town Board) of the Hampton Bays Water District on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Read on...
Southampton Appoints New Town Code Compliance & Emergency Management Administrator in Public Safety

The Southampton Town Board has appointed Ryan Murphy as Town Code Compliance and Emergency Management Administrator. He will oversee Code Enforcement, the Fire Marshal’s office and the office of Animal Control. Read on...
Town Offers Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Training to Staff

Southampton Town Affirmative Action Task Force, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, developed a program with the National Coalition Building Institute to educate Town managers, supervisors and staff on the importance of diversity... Read on...
SCWA to Connect over 100 East Quogue Residents to Public Water

Customers formerly on private home wells contaminated with PFOS and PFOA now have access to safe SCWA water Read on...
East Quogue Water Mains

At a news conference in East Quogue on Monday, January 20, 2020 officials of the Town of Southampton and Suffolk County Water Authority announce completion of East Quogue Water Mains. Read on...
SOUTH FORK COMMUTER CONNECTION FARE REDUCTION

Beginning Monday, January 13, 2020 riders on the South Fork Commuter Connection will no longer pay the additional one dollar charge for bus service. After consultation with East Hampton Town, the LIRR and Assemblyman Thiele the Southampton Town Board Read on...
Swearing in Ceremony for Southampton Town

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman was sworn in for a third term as Supervisor before an enthusiastic audience at the Southampton Cultural Center. Read on...
Fun For All At New Year’s Eve 2020 Clear Vision Party

New Year’s Eve revelers danced to the silent Disco party at Parrish Hall as the Clear Vision 2020 party rocked the house. The party was co-sponsored by the Addiction and Recovery Committee to give party goers a safe and sober New Year’s Eve Party. Read on...
Town of Southampton is Awarded $350,000. In NYS Grants

The New York Regional Economic Development Council is awarding the Town of Southampton $350,000.00 in grants to fund two major improvement projects in Hampton Bays. Read on...
Dickens Carolers and the Grinch Light Up Good Ground Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

Cookies provided by Krieg’s Bakery and hot cocoa donated by Hampton Coffee were served to participants of the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays on Friday December 6, 2019. Read on...
2020 Landmarks Maintenance Award Applications Due December 31

Owners of eligible historic properties are urged to apply for a 2020 Landmarks Maintenance Program Award. This will be the 7th year of the program managed by the Landmarks & Historic Districts Board. The deadline for applications is Tues, Dec. 31, 2019. Read on...
Southampton Town “Addiction And Recovery” Committee Throws Safe New Years Eve Party

Southampton Town Addiction & Recovery Committee will host a 2020 Clear Vision Party to ring in the New Year in a safe alcohol free environment. The Party will be held at Parrish Hall - Stony Brook Southampton Hospital at 235 Herrickrd, Southampton. Read on...
Sen. Charles Schumer Visits Dune Road and Calls on Federal Government to Move US Army Corps of Engin

Town Supervisor Schneiderman and Town Board members welcomed US Senator Charles Schumer and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone to Dune Road where the Senator called on the US Government for assistance to rebuild the beach and the protective Dune. Read on...
Southampton Teachers Purchase Affordable Home Through Town Re-Sale Program

Daniel and Jessica Gomez, employees of the Southampton School District, are the new owners of an affordable home resold through the Town’s affordable housing program. Read on...
2020 Reminder: Southampton Town Police Civilian Academy

Ever wonder what it is like to work as a Police Officer? Ever wonder who the men and women are that keep the residents of Southampton Town safe? Well your chance to experience what the men and women of Law Enforcement do on a daily basis has arrived! Read on...
Southampton Town Board Hires Retiring Councilwoman Christine Scalera As A Deputy Town Attorney

The Southampton Town Board passed a resolution to hire Christine Scalera as a Deputy Town Attorney in January when she steps down from her Councilwoman position Read on...
Town Board Eliminates Dollar Fare For Shuttle Bus Service For The South Fork Commuter Connection

Beginning January 13, 2020 riders on the South Fork Commuter Connection will no longer pay the additional one dollar charge for bus service. Read on...
State of Emergency Declared in Southampton Town

Dune Road is now closed to the public east of the Ponquogue Pavilion. Read on...
Southampton Town Recognized For Being Breastfeeding Friendly For Employees

Northwell Health honored the Town of Southampton at today’s Town Board Work Session with a Certificate of Recognition for becoming the first municipality on Long Island to provide a private lactation room for nursing moms when they return to work. Read on...
South Fork Commuter Connection Back On Track

The Long Island Rail Road will conclude track work on November 10th in the East Hampton village area and the South Fork Commuter Connection will be back on track the following day. Read on...
Southampton Town Swears In Five New Police Officers

Five new police officers were sworn in to the Southampton Town Police Department on Thursday, October 31, 2019, one of the finest departments in New York State, according to Chief Steven Skrynecki. Read on...
Town of Southampton Receives Gold Award From Car Free Day Long Island

The Town of Southampton has received the highest level of achievement for the Municipality Challenge Award, the Gold Award, from Car Free Day Long Island. Read on...
Assemblyman Thiele To Hold Informational Forum For Manufactured Home Park Residents

Assemblyman Thiele invites residents to an informational forum he is hosting on the “Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019" as it relates to increased protections for manufactured home park residents under Section 233 of the Real Property Law. Read on...
Town’s Affirmative Action Task Force Offering Employment Workshops to Schools

As part of an ongoing effort to connect with local school districts and the community, the Town of Southampton’s Affirmative Action Task Force (AATF) has been holding informational sessions and workshops about employment opportunities in public service. Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Issues New Local State of Emergency Order to Protect Dune Road

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has issued a local State of Emergency to protect an area of Dune Road in Hampton Bays damaged again from a coastal storm over the weekend. Read on...
Southampton Town Appoints CCA Administrator

The Town of Southampton has awarded a contract to Joule Assets, Inc. of Westchester, a New York State certified CCA administrator, to be its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Administrator. Read on...
Town Board Approves Funding For Water Quality Improvement Project Plan For Sagg Pond And Sagg Inlet

The Southampton Town Board has approved funding to match fundraising efforts by local residents to implement a water quality improvement project plan for Sagg Pond and Sagg Inlet. Read on...
Voters Turn Down A Proposed Village Incorporation Of East Quogue

A total of 1,531 votes were cast at an incorporation election held at the East Quogue Elementary School to determine whether certain territory within the Town of Southampton should be incorporated as a village to be known as the Village of East Quogue. Read on...
Dune Road Reopened Following Emergency Work To Restore Storm Damage

Suffolk County DPW crews restored a 750 foot stretch of dune along Dune Road in Hampton Bays damaged from Wednesday night’s storm that caused high winds and flooding. Read on...
Town Supervisor rescinds Local State of Emergency Order #2

Emergency Order #2 - 2019 is hereby rescinded effective 4 PM, October 21, 2019. Read on...
Dune Road Damage From Coastal Storm Restored In Monumental Effort

Crews worked through the night and into the early morning hours to restore a 750 foot long section of dune washed away along the eastern portion of Dune Road in Hampton Bays. A coastal storm battered the barrier island and caused severe Read on...
Shuttle buses provided for the SFCC east of Southampton during LIRR Track work

The Long Island Rail Road has announced several changes to their fall train service east of Southampton in order to make significant track improvements in the East Hampton area. Read on...
Ribbon Cutting For Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments, a housing complex in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County that provides 28 affordable homes for working families. Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Delivers 2020 Recommended Budget With A 6% Property Tax Rate Reduction

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman continues to reduce taxes while controlling expenses, making necessary infrastructure improvements and increasing the level of municipal services to the community. Read on...
Town Board Approves Car Free Day

Leave the car at home and take alternative transportation, that’s the message from the Southampton Town Board after voting in favor of supporting the September 20th Car Free Day. Read on...
Community Pool at the East End Campus of Suffolk Community College Now Taking Membership Application

The Community is now invited to enroll in annual memberships for the Community Pool at the Northampton Campus of Suffolk County Community College. Read on...
“Good Ground On Stage” Summer Concert Series Concludes Best Year Yet

The summer concert series at Good Ground Park concluded with its best year yet. Attendance was up and stayed consistent with each of the 9 concerts this year. Each band played to a crowd of 500 people or more. Read on...
The Running of the Snappers Draws Some Young Anglers

The biting was good and the kids were delighted to reel in some big snappers at the annual Snapper Derby held by the Town of Southampton Parks and Recreation Department at Tiana Bayside Recreational Facility in Hampton Bays on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Read on...
Good Ground Park Summer Concert Series Concludes Thursday Night

The last band of the season takes to “Good Ground on Stage” as the summer concert series at Good Ground Park comes to a close this week. “PM Overdrive” plays at the park Thursday, August 29th at 7pm. Read on...
Water Pressure Improvements Made for Residents East of the Shinnecock Canal

The Hampton Bays Water District (HBWD) has recently completed improvements to its distribution system in the vicinity of the Shinnecock Canal. Read on...
Councilman Bouvier Highlights Sustainable Southampton Programs

Councilman John Bouvier held a press conference to highlight Town objectives, programs and policies designed to reduce greenhouse gases, thwart climate change, demonstrate environmental stewardship and improve the quality of life in our community. Read on...
Town of Southampton and Village of Sag Harbor Sign Agreement for John Steinbeck Waterfront Park

Southampton Supervisor and Sag Harbor Village Mayor signed an inter-municipal agreement for the John Steinbeck Waterfront Park. The Town purchased the property with Community Preservation Funds and the Village will design, construct and manage the park. Read on...
Public Hearing On The Sufficiency Of The Petition By East Quogue Voters To Hold A Vote

Several residents turned out for a public hearing on August 14, 2019 at the East Quogue Fire Department on the sufficiency of the petition of registered voters in favor of holding a public vote on the possible incorporation of the Village of East Quogue. Read on...
Town Takes Step Towards New CCA Program

At Tuesday’s Town Board Meeting, the Town Board voted unanimously on a resolution to hire a Community Choice Aggregation Administrator, which would make the Town of Southampton the first municipality on Long Island to accomplish this. Read on...
Town to Bring Bike Share Program to Hampton Bays

Through a partnership with the Suffolk County bike share program, Zagster, Inc. is expected to launch the Hampton Bays pilot program at the end of August. Read on...
Town Board Approves Cliff Drive Utility Improvement District

The Southampton Town Board has approved the Cliff Drive Utility Improvement District in the hamlet of Noyac. The approval paves the way for property owners to tax themselves to cover the costs of undergrounding power lines. Read on...
Southampton Town Arts And Culture Committee Rolls Out Summer Tour

On Saturday August 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the public is invited to join Southampton Town Councilman John Bouvier and Arts and Culture Committee Chairwoman Hope Sandrow for the summer art tour on the road. Read on...
Tie in Supervisor’s Cardboard Boat Race

It was a close race and in the end there was a tie in the annual Cardboard Boat Race on the Peconic River, Saturday August 10, 2019. Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens Smith and Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman Read on...
Good Ground Park Concerts Draw Big Crowds

The Good Ground Park concert series, “Good Ground on Stage” continues to be a bit hit with fans. More than 500 people attended a concert with the “Eagle River Band” on Thursday August 8, 2019. Read on...
National Night Out In Southampton Town Brings Community Together

More than 175 people attended the National Night Out event at Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays, Tuesday, August 6, 2019. National Night Out culminates in communities nationwide on the first Tuesday night in August. Read on...
Event Set to Mark Opening of Steinbeck Waterfront Park

Sag Harbor, August 1 - Almost four years to the day since the Mayor and Trustees of The Village of Sag Harbor initiated a bold plan to create a vital new waterfront park in the heart of the community, John Steinbeck Waterfront Park will become a reality. Read on...
Good Ground Park Rocks with Nancy Atlas

About 500 people turned out for the Nancy Atlas Project concert at Good Ground Park, Thursday August 1, 2019. The Montauk local is an East End favorite and she rocks the Park each year she plays it. Read on...
Good Ground Park Concert Series, “Good Ground On Stage” Continues To Grow In Popularity

Attendance is up at the concert series at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. About 500 people have attended each of the concerts headlined in this summers, “Good Ground on Stage”. Read on...
A Lottery Was Held For Southampton’s Affordable Rentals At Speonk Commons And Sandy Hollow Cove

A ranking lottery for 65 new affordable housing rentals was conducted on July 29, 2019 at noon in the Town Board Room at Southampton Town Hall. Read on...
Central Pine Barrens Commission, Bideawee Celebrate Landmark 1,000th Pine Barrens Credit

The Long Island Pine Barrens Credit Program is one of the most successful transfer of development rights programs in the country. Read on...
A Lottery will be Held for Southampton’s Affordable Rentals

A ranking lottery for 65 new affordable rentals at Speonk Commons and Sandy Hollow Cove will be conducted over two days on July 29th and 30th starting at noon in the Town Board Room on the second floor of Southampton Town Hall. Applications Read on...
Hampton Bays Water District Listens To Residents Concerns

About thirty Hampton Bays residents turned out for an informational meeting by the Hampton Bays Water District (HBWD) on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7pm to update the community about continued efforts to improve water quality. Read on...
Annual Lifeguard Competition This Week Named in Honor of Lifeguard Lost

Come cheer on your favorite Town of Southampton lifeguards in the annual inter-beach life guard competition. This year the competition is named the “Mike Diveris Battle of Southampton” Read on...
Southampton Addiction & Recovery Committee Meet with Students from West Virginia on Opioid Epidemic

Fifteen students from Tug Valley High School in West Virginia participated in an Opioid Forum at Southampton High School on Thurs., July 11. The West Virginia students are on Long Island for a week-long visit with students from Northport High School. Read on...
County Executive Bellone Transfers Ownership of Shinnecock Dock To Town Supervisor Schneiderman

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone transferred the Deed for the Shinnecock Dock to Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman in a ceremony at the Dock, June 28, 2019. Read on...
Southampton Town Completes Renovation Of The Ponquogue Fishing Piers

Following months of construction, the renovation of the old Ponquogue Bridge fishing piers is now complete and open to the public. Read on...
Canoe Place Inn ground breaking Ceremony

Town Board members joined Rechler Equity Partners for a ground breaking ceremony on June 26, 2018 for the Canoe Place Inn and Boathouses at the Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays. Read on...
Rally Against 'Monster' Poles

Rally Against Monster Poles took place in Eastport on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Read on...
Southampton launched an updated website

On Thursday June 7, The Town of Southampton launched an updated website. Equally functional on all electronic devices. Read on...

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