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Southampton Town Police Civilian Academy 2019

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...
FAA forum and public comment period on the North Shore Helicopter Route

The FAA will be accepting public comments on the North Shore Helicopter Route and noise that impacts Eastern Long Island until Jan. 2nd, 2019. A public forum will also be held on Wed., Nov. 14, from 7-9pm, at Riverhead Middle School, 600 Harrison Ave. Read on...
Southampton Town Holds Groundbreaking for Renovation of Ponquogue Beach Facility

Southampton Town Board members joined community residents on Tuesday October 30, 2018 for a groundbreaking ceremony to begin the renovation of the Ponquogue Beach facility. The $3 million renovation is expected to be completed by Read on...
Town Celebrates Halloween At Hampton Bays Community Center

Over 100 people including kids in costumes and parents turned out at the Hampton Bays Community Center for a Halloween event Saturday October 27, 2018. Read on...
Southampton Town Holds New Affordable Housing Lottery

The Town of Southampton held the drawing for a new housing lottery for 15 affordable homes at Southampton Pointe located on Village Green Drive off County Road 39 in the Town of Southampton. Read on...
Riverside Traffic Circle Ribbon Cutting

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the completion of a major traffic improvement project in Riverside that has converted a nearly 80 year-old traffic circle into a modernized roundabout that will reduce traffic congestion, spur Read on...
Community Residents Learn More About Prospects For The Riverside Trail Park Along The Peconic River

Several dozen residents turned out for a community meeting at the Crohan Community Center in Flanders Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 to hear what the consultant, Araiys Design, recommends for the Riverside Trail Park along the Peconic River. erty. Read on...
Landmarks Maintenance Award Applications Due December 28

Owners who may have trouble maintaining their historic properties are urged to apply for a 2019 Landmarks Maintenance Program Award. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 28, 2018. Read on...
Town Board Members Participate in “Topping Off” Ceremony at Hampton Business District

Town Board members joined Rechler Equity Partners to celebrate the “topping off” of the Hampton Business District’s (HBD) latest round of construction on the parks newest building, 215 Roger’s Way. Read on...
Southampton Town Honors Spiritual Leader In Riverside

Old Quogue Road in Riverside has been designated “Pastor Roy L. Pennon, Sr. Way” Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Delivers 2019 Tentative Budget With 1% Property Tax Rate Reduction

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman continues to reduce taxes while making necessary infrastructure improvements and meeting growing demands. The Supervisor delivered his 2019 Tentative Budget to the Town Clerk and Town Board Read on...
Southampton Town Receives Grant For Two Additional Senior Buses

The Transportation Program provides a valuable service to many of our seniors. These new buses will make the service more reliable. Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Submits Tentative 2019 Budget

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman will submit his tentative 2019 budget to the Town Clerk and the Town Board at a special meeting of the Town Board at 11am on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Read on...
Hampton Bays Fire Department Open House And Child Safety Seat Event!

Did you know that 70% of child safety seats are installed incorrectly? Did you know that you can ensure your childs safety by having your safety seat checked by a certified technician? Southampton Town Police and The Southampton Town Police Explorers Read on...
Southampton Town Announces New Affordable Housing Lottery

The Town of Southampton has announced a new housing lottery for 15 affordable homes at Southampton Pointe located on Village Green Drive off County Road 39 in the Town of Southampton. The new townhouses, feature 2 bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. Read on...
New Policing Strategies May Be Key To Drop In Major Crime Stats By 20% In Southampton Town

Major crime statistics are down dramatically in the Town of Southampton. Crime statistics, year to date, are down by 20% compared to this time last year. Read on...
Community Helps Design The Riverside Maritime Trail Along The Peconic River

The Riverside/Flanders community participated in the initial design phase of the Riverside Maritime Trail Park along the Peconic River as part of the Flanders, Riverside, and Northampton Community Association Read on...
Southampton Town Updates Hampton Bays Community on Form-Based Code

Members of the Hampton Bays Community are invited to an update on the Form-Based Code for the Downtown Overlay District. The meeting will be held Monday September 17, 2018 at 6pm at the Hampton Bays Community Center on Ponquogue Avenue. Read on...
Southampton Town Moves To Aquire Property Where Remains Were Found In Shinnecock Hills

The Town of Southampton has agreed to purchase the property on Hawthorne Road where remains were found on what is believed to be an ancient burial ground for the Shinnecock Nation. Read on...
2019 Town of Southampton Grant Applications Now Available!

Annually, the Town of Southampton offers Human Services (HS) grants and the Cultural Arts and Recreational (CAR) grants to certified 501(c) organizations that provide services to Southampton Town residents. Read on...
Good Ground on Stage completes summer concert series 2018

The crowd was on its feet dancing to the tunes of Mambo Loco for the final concert of the summer at Good Ground Park, Thursday August 16, 2018. Read on...
1st Groundbreaking Under New Riverside Redevelopment Action Plan

Town of Southampton and Town of Riverhead board members joined at the Riverside Traffic Circle for groundbreaking of the first new building construction under the Riverside Redevelopment Action Plan (RRAP). Read on...
"Heroes and Helpers - Back to School"

On August 9, 2018, members of The Southampton Town Police Department, The Southampton Town Police Explorers, and the New York State Police participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event sponsored by Target Stores. Read on...
Close race in Cardboard Boat Race

Annual Peconic River Cardboard Boat Race this Sunday August 26, 2018 at high noon, along the Peconic River waterfront in Riverhead Read on...
“Shakespeare in the Park” at Good Ground Park

A few hundred people attended the premiere of “Shakespeare in the Park” at Good Ground Park, in Hampton Bays, Monday August 6, 2018. The Northeast Stage theater company performed “Much Ado About Nothing”. Read on...
Tiana Beach Named One Of The Best In New York State

It was revealed that Tiana Beach in Hampton Bays has been named in Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beaches in New York. Read on...
Town Police & Youth Bureau will be hosting "National Night Out" on Wed., August 8

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Read on...
Star Enhanced Changes Beginning 2019/2020

Recent changes to Real Property Tax Legislation, now require any property owner who receives the STAR Enhanced Exemption to enroll in the Mandatory Income Verification Program (IVP). Read on...
Nancy Atlas Project returns to Good Ground on Stage

The Nancy Atlas Project returned to Good Ground Park to perform on Thursday July 26th. Under a moon lit sky, the East End favorite performed before an enthusiastic crowd of about 500 people. Read on...
Town Protects Open Space, Marina and Aquaculture on Former Lobster Inn Property

After years of uncertainty whether the old Lobster Inn property in Shinnecock Hills would be turned into 25 luxury condos, the Town of Southampton has preserved the bulk of the land; Read on...
Old vacant diner knocked down in Riverside

The old Riverboat Diner that was once a Howard Johnson’s on the Riverside Traffic Circle was demolished Tuesday July 24, 2018 to make room for a new mixed use medical arts building with apartments above Read on...
Southampton Town Enforces Code That Prohbits Illegal Rentals

In an effort to address an increase in illegal rentals, Southampton Town Code Enforcement officers conducted an enforcement operation in Bridgehampton on Friday July 20, 2018 Read on...
Good Ground Park Concert Series in Full Swing

Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks got fans on their feet at the first summer concert Thursday July 5th at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays; co-sponsored by the Superior Officers Association. Read on...
Town Cracks Down On Illegal Signs

In an effort to clean up the visual environment, Town of Southampton Code Enforcement officers began removing more than 100 illegal advertising signs last week. Read on...
Lyzon Hat Shop Now Open In Hampton Bays

An old fashioned celebration was held in Hampton Bays to formally open the historic “Lyzon Hat Shop” to the public. Elected officials, community residents, visitors and descendants of the famed hat maker gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony to tip Read on...
Southampton Town Parks, Beaches & Marinas

We offer a wide range of recreation both on land and on water. Read More...
Southampton Online Solutions (SOS)

Residents can notify the Town of service needs such as street light outages, illegal dumping, code enforcement issues and more. Read More...
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...
Hampton Bays Water District Press Release

Some residents of the Hampton Bays Water District reported abnormalities today in their household water supply. Water District officials attributed the concerns to recent demands on the hamlet’s water distribution system Read on...
Southampton Town Opioid Addiction Task Force Makes Recommendations To The Town Board

After 8 months of meetings, public forums data gathering the Southampton Town Opioid Addiction Task Force is making a number of recommendations to address the Opioid Crisis in the Town and on Eastern Long Island. Read on...
Tiana Beach was recognized as #4 on a list of Top 10 Best New York Beaches!

It was revealed that Tiana Beach in Hampton Bays has been named in Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beaches in New York. 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...
Renewable Energy Fair Planned In Sag Harbor

After a day at the beach, the public is invited to stop by Long Beach in Sag Harbor this Saturday June 30th from 4 to 6pm for a fun filled Renewable Energy Fair! The fair is being co-sponsored by the Town of Southampton, the Village of Sag Harbor Read on...
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