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Meetings can be viewed online by linking on the Town Clerks Portal. Read on...
Town Requests Beach Food Vendors & Moves Forward with Phase One of Shinnecock Maritime Park

Town Parks and Recreation Department is already looking forward to the summer season with a call to vendors for food concessions at some popular beaches. Read on...
Ribbon Cutting For Two Workforce Houses In Tuckahoe Woods

Members of the Southampton Town Board and the Southampton Business Alliance joined together with the new owners of two units of workforce housing at a ribbon cutting for “Tuckahoe Woods”. Read on...
Southampton Town Board Approves Plastic Straw Ban and Other Polystyrene Products

Food establishments in the Town of Southampton will soon be prohibited from offering plastic straws, stirrers and containers made of polystyrene such as “clamshells”, used for packaging. Read on...
Smooth Sailing for Launch of South Fork Commuter Connection

Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming were on board the 8:26 am out of Hampton Bays this morning to officially launch the South Fork Commuter Connection. Read on...
Southampton Town Approves Community Choice Aggregation Energy Program

The Southampton Town Board has voted unanimously to enable the establishment of a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Energy Program. The New York State approved (CCA) Program may give ratepayers, as a group, Read on...
Southampton Town Rated Exceptional By Moody’s

The Town of Southampton continues to rate at the highest designation by Moody’s Investor Service’s with Aaa. In its annual comment about the Town, the rating agency noted “the credit position for Read on...
Code Enforcement Operation Finds Several Dozen Violations in the Flanders Area

Southampton Town Code Enforcement officers issued over 60 Notice of Violations and 8 Field Appearance Tickets in a recent investigation of the Flanders area. Read on...
Several Roads in Hampton Bays Will Be Closed During Police Wake and Funeral

Motorists are being advised there will be several traffic delays and road closures in the area of Saint Rosalie Roman Catholic Church in Hampton Bays Tuesday and Wednesday Feb. 19th and 20th to accommodate the thousands of mourners Read on...
Town Code

Includes Legislation Adopted for the Town of Southampton. Additional Info...
Town Buys Property Where Remains Were Found In Shinnecock Hills

The Town has purchased 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...
Town Debuts Opioid PSA at Suffolk County Opioid Forum at Greek Orthodox Church

The Opioid Addiction and Recovery Committee debuted a new Public Service Announcement in its continuing fight against Opioid Addiction at the “Stories from Suffolk” opioid forum at the Greek Orthodox Church, Feb. 6, 2019. Read on...
Town Comptroller Delivers Financial Analysis on the Hampton Bays Water District

Southampton Town Comptroller Leonard Marchese presented a financial analysis before the Town Board at a work session on January 31, 2019. Read on...
South Fork Commuter Connection to Launch March 4

New Environmentally Friendly Commuting Option Result of Years of Collaboration Between South Fork Officials and the Long Island Rail Road Read on...
SCPD Test and Application Process

I’m Supervisor Jay Schneiderman with an important message for residents regarding great career opportunities with the Suffolk County Police Department.On Saturday, February 9th from 9am to 1pm, an informative seminar Read on...
Now Accepting Applications for the 2nd Round of CPF Water Quality Improvement Projects

The Town of Southampton will accept applications for the second round of CPF Water Quality Improvement Projects through March 15, 2019. Read on...
Southampton Town Opioid Addiction and Recovery Committee Produces PSA With Five East End Town Police

In An Effort To Warn The Public Of The Dangers Of Fentanyl, A Synthetic Opioid, The Southampton Town Opioid Addiction And Recovery Committee Has Enlisted The Help Of The 5 East End Town Police Chiefs To Produce A Public Service Announcement To Air Read on...
Survey Mailed To All Hampton Bays Water District Customers

As part of the ongoing effort to continue to gather as much community input, the Commissioners of the Hampton Bays Water District (HBWD), the Town Board, have provided a second opinion survey to all of the Hampton Bays Water District customers. Read on...
Southampton Town Is Awarded Sizeable NY State Economic Development Grants

As part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council’s initiative Southampton Town is awarded close to $800,000.00 to help fund two major projects that have long been under consideration. Read on...
Final Conceptual Design Plans For Riverside Maritime Trail Park

Several members of the Flanders/ Riverside/Northampton Community Association (FRNCA) attended a Southampton Town Board work session to hear the final 100 percent presentation on conceptual design plans for Riverside Maritime Trail Park Read on...
FREE Naloxone Training

Shinnecock SAMP (Substance Abuse Motivation Project) with The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence present a FREE NALOXONE TRAINING Read on...
Several dozen people joined the Dickens Carolers in Hampton Bays

Several dozen people joined the Dickens Carolers at the Lyzon Hat Shop in Hampton Bays and along Main Street to Good Ground Park for some good old fashioned caroling before lighting the tree and Menorah at the Park on Saturday Dec. 8th, 2018. Read on...
Southampton Town Inspects Motels For Heat And Hot Water Violations

As the winter approaches, the Town Southampton wants to make sure rental properties at several motels are in compliance with heating regulations. Town Code Enforcement officers recently conducted a heating inspection of a number of motels and found Read on...
Special Town Board Work Session at Hampton Bays School

More than 100 people attended the 1st informational forum organized by the Commissioners of the Hampton Bays Water District at the Hampton Bays High School on Wednesday November 28, 2018. Read on...
Southampton Town Board Adopts 2019 Budget With 1% Property Tax Rate Reduction

The Southampton Town Board adopted the 2019 Budget that continues to reduce taxes while making necessary infrastructure improvements and meeting growing demands. 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...
Hampton Bays Water District Community Informational Forums

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT the Town Board, in its capacity as Commissioners of the Hampton Bays Water District, will be hosting a Community Informational Forums in the Auditorium of the Hampton Bays High School Read on...
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...
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...
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...

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