Town Offers Free Civil Service Test Workshop

On Saturday February 29^th, 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. The four-hour class provided at...

Town Offers Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Training to Staff

The Southampton Town Affirmative Action Task Force (AATF), in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, developed a program with the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) to educate Town managers, supervisors and staff on the importance of d...

Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Good Ground Park

Children joined Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman to cut the ribbon for a new playground at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. Thanks to a generous $50,000 donation by Douglas Elliman Real Estate a new playground for children ages 5-11...

Southampton Town Receives Sizable EPA Grant To Help Clean Up Brownfields In Riverside

The Town of Southampton is one of two areas on Long Island and among 144 communities nationally selected for Brownfields Environmental Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants. The grant totaling $265,000 will provide the Town with funding for ...

Southampton Town Begins Accepting Applications For The CPF Water Quality Improvement Projects

The Town of Southampton will accept applications for the CPF Water Quality Improvement Projects through July 13, 2018.  Applicants should visit the Town website at www.southamptontownny.gov/WQIPP to download the application.  There is al...

Great Turnout For The Annual Youth Bureau Job Fair

More than 60 young job seekers got a head start on available summer jobs on the East End of Long Island when they participated in the summer job and internship fair at Southampton Town Hall on Friday April 20, 2018. 36 employers were on hand to recruit ne...

Southampton Town Calls On Residents and Visitors to Donate Old Phones for Local Charities

The public is invited to drop off old cell phones at two locations in the Town of Southampton to turn them into 911 phones for senior citizen centers and battered women’s shelters. 

The Town is launching the drive through “Secu...

Southampton Town Electric And Hybrid Car Expo To Celebrate 2018 Earth Day Was A Big Success

Hundreds of people marked Earth Day at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays to take a close look at some hot cars for a cooler tomorrow!  A dazzling display of environmentally friendly vehicles were featured in the Electric and Hybrid Car Expo on Sat...

Southampton Town Aquatics & Recreation, Inc. (STAR)

On May 1^st at 7:00 p.m. in Southampton Town Hall’s auditorium, Southampton Town Aquatics & Recreation, Inc. (STAR) will host a public forum on the aquatics center that they are proposing to build on town owned land.  STAR is a priva...

Superstorm Sandy Review Task Force

Members of the Suffolk County Superstorm Sandy Review Task Force held a public hearing at Southampton Town Hall to hear from residents affected by the storm 6 years ago.  The Task Force is working on recommendations to the County on how to better...

Scalera Brings 2nd “AGZA Green Zone” to Town Hall with Ribbon Cutting & Equipment Demonstration Day

THURSDAY, APRIL 19^th  Scalera Brings 2nd “AGZA Green Zone” to Southampton Town Hall with Ribbon Cutting and Equipment Demonstration Day    

WHAT: Councilwoman Christine Scalera will be joined by the Towns Parks Departmen...

Southampton Town Opioid Addiction Task Force holds Public Forum at Southampton High School

Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini was the featured speaker at a public forum sponsored by the Southampton Town Task Force at Southampton High School April 11, 2018.  The Task Force next hosts a candle light vigil on May 12^th from 7 to 9pm...

Southampton Police will be participating in the Distracted Driving Awareness Week April 12-April 16

The Southampton Town police department will be participating in the Distracted Driving Awareness Week from April 12-April 16.  The initiative is run through The Governors Traffic Safety Committee and officers will be out addressing and educating ...

Southampton Town Electric and Hybrid Car Show at Good Ground Park

Celebrate Earth Day with an up close look at some hot cars for a cooler tomorrow when the electric and hybrid car show comes to Town.  Southampton Town will host the Electric and Hybrid Car Expo on Saturday April 21st from 12noon to 4pm at Good G...

Opioid Addiction Task Force holds “Youth Forum” at the “Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons”

About thirty students from 5 schools participated in a “Youth Forum” to help the Southampton Town Opioid Addiction Task Force find solutions to the opioid epidemic.  Students participated in a “World Café&...

Analysis Of Nitrogen Loading Rates From The Hills PDD

The Hills at Southampton MUPDD

Gobler's Environmental Report - August 2017

• The Hills PDD FEIS  - Analysis of Nitrogen Loading Rates From The Hills PDD Based on the FEIS
• The Hills Press Conference with Chris Gobler 8/28/17

Stanton Anderson Band & Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks

Nearly 500 people, the largest summer audience, turned out
for a double header concert at Good Ground Park on Thursday August 24,2017.  The “Stanton Anderson Band” rocked
the park with some of their hard driving hits to the delight o...

New York LT. Governor Takes Walking Tour Of Hampton Bays

PRESS RELEASE: August 22, 2017

Contact: Supervisor’s office

(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul took a walking tour of Good Ground Park, Hampton Bays, Main Street and visited the Lyzon Hat Shop on Monday August 21st to r...

Mambo Loco at Good Ground Park on Sunday August 20, 2017

The crowd was on its feet and dancing to the music Mambo Loco at Good Ground Park on Sunday August 20, 2017

Molly Brown and Randy Jackson at Good Ground Park Thursday August 17, 2017

There was a little bit country and a lot of Rock n’ roll at Good Ground Park Thursday August 17, 2017 when Molly Brown belted out her country hits and Randy Jackson rocked the park with some of the classics! 

http://www.southamptontownny...

Southampton Town Board Seeks To Strengthen Code Enforcement

PRESS RELEASEAugust 14, 2017Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

Southampton Town is tapping a seasoned law enforcement official to take charge of Code Enforcement.  Steven Troyd, a 28-year law enforcement veteran of ...

Southampton Town Seeks To Join Suit With Brookhaven Town Against PSEG Long Island

PRESS RELEASEAugust 14, 2017Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

The Town of Southampton seeks to join the lawsuit brought against PSEG Long Island by the Town of Brookhaven for erecting 79-foot-tall poles in a rural pristine section of...

Town Opens New Shellfish Nursery At Tiana Bayside

PRESS RELEASE: June 28, 2017Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

The Town of Southampton in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s Marine Program (CCE) unveiled its new center for marine e...

Scalera Brings “Green Zone” to the East Quogue Village Green

For Immediate Release:

DATE: June 13, 2017

CONTACT:  Councilwoman Christine P. Scalera

PHONE: (631) 287-5745

Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera will be joined by local officials, residents and environmental organizations to celebrate the...

Good Ground Park, Hampton Bays Opens

PRESS RELEASE:  June 13, 2017Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

Good Ground Park officially opened on Saturday, June 10th to great applause.  In the morning, Children were treated to a performance by the We...

Third Party billing informational meeting for Flanders/Northampton Ambulance

Third Party billing informational meeting for Flanders/Northampton Ambulance

More than 50 people attended an informational meeting by the Flanders/Northampton Volunteer Ambulance Company before the Southampton Town Board in Flanders. The Ambulance Company ...

Moody’s Affirms Southampton Town’s Strong Financial Management

Contact: Frank Zappone, Deputy SupervisorFebruary 6, 2017

Moody’s Affirms  Southampton Town’s Strong Financial Management

Moody’s, in its investor report dated February 6, 2017, affirmed the Town’s AAA, the h...

Southampton Town Weathers Nor’easter With Little Damage

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 24, 2017Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

Southampton Town Weathers Nor’easter With Little Damage

The Town of Southampton suffered minimal impact from last night’s Nor’easte...

Public Invited To Attend Meeting About Survey Results For Hampton Bays Future Design

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 10, 2017Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

Public Invited To Attend Meeting About Survey Results For Hampton Bays Future Design

The public is invited to participate in a meeting to present the results of ...

Public Input Invited For Survey For Hampton Bays Future Design

PRESS RELEASE November 23, 2016Contact: Supervisor’s office(631) 283-6055 Connie Conway 

PUBLIC INPUT INVITED FOR SURVEY FOR HAMPTON BAYS FUTURE DESIGN

The public is invited to participate in a survey on the Town of Sou...

Southampton Town Board Approves 2017 Budget

PRESS RELEASE

November 18, 2016

Contact: Supervisor’s office

Connie Conway, (631) 283-6055

Southampton Town Board Approves 2017 Budget

The Southampton Town Board approved the 2017, $94.7 million budget that reduces the propert...

Town Will Hold A Public Meeting On The Future Design Of The Hampton Bays Business District

PRESS RELEASE November 04, 2016 Contact: Supervisor’s office (631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

SOUTHAMPTON TOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE FUTURE DESIGN OF THE HAMPTON BAYS BUSINESS DISTRICT

The public is invited to attend an i...

Town Will Hold A Second Public Meeting On The Future Design Of The Ponquogue Beach Pavilion

PRESS RELEASE                                                          
November 04, 2016 Contact: Supervisor’s office (631) 283-6055 Connie Conway                           

Southampton Town Will Hold A Second Public Meeting On The Future Design Of Th...

Southampton Town Introduces New ePermits

PRESS RELEASE                                                           November 2, 2016 Contact: Supervisor’s office (631) 283-6055 Connie Conway

Southampton Town Introduces New ePermits

The Town of Southampton has developed an online applicat...

Southampton Holds First Regular Town Board Meeting Outside Of Town Hall

PRESS RELEASEOctober 19, 2016 Contact: Supervisor’s office (631) 283-6055 Connie Conway                           

Southampton Holds First Regular Town Board Meeting Outside Of Town Hall

 The Southampton Town Board will hold its first r...

Southampton Town Receives “Zombie” Grant

PRESS RELEASE

October 21, 2016 Contact: Supervisor’s office (631) 283-6055 Connie Conway                           

SOUTHAMPTON TOWN RECEIVES “ZOMBIE” GRANT

The Town of Southampton is pleased to announce it will receive a sizab...

Southampton Town Sets Public Hearing Dates For The Preliminary 2017 Budget

PRESS RELEASE: October 11, 2016
Contact: Supervisor’s Office Connie Conway (631) 283-6055

Southampton Town Sets Public Hearing Dates For The Preliminary 2017 Budget

The Southampton Town Board will hold two public hearings on the preliminary 2017 bu...

Beachcomber Beach Clean-Up Contest

"On Saturday August 27th at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays, Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera and  BEACH Magazine sponsored The Annual Kids Beachcomber Beach Clean-Up Contest for children of all ages. Prizes from Hamptons T...Read on...

Town Installs Two Speed Display Units On Ponquogue Ave. For “Schools Open” Safety Campaign

PRESS RELEASE - Aug. 19, 2016Town of Southampton – Office of Supervisor Jay Schneiderman
Contact: Connie Conway (631) 283-6055

Town Installs Two Speed Display Units On Ponquogue Ave.
For “Schools Open” Safety Campaign

Drivers are being reminded ...

Changes to Chapter 111, Subject of Public Hearing at Tuesday’s Town Board Meeting, to be Withdrawn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 8, 2016

Changes to Chapter 111, Subject of Public Hearing at Tuesday’s Town Board Meeting, to be Withdrawn

Councilwoman Julie Lofstad, legislation sponsor, wishes to advise the public regarding revisions to Town Code C...

Town of Southampton’s Credit Rating increased by Moody’s to highest level.

Town of Southampton’s Credit Rating increased by Moody’s to highest level.

The Town of Southampton received a credit upgrade to the highest level today.  Moody’s Investors Service joins Standard & Poor’s in rating Southampton as AAA.  The review wa...

Town Officials Kick Off Spring with Series of Green Events

Town Officials Kick Off Spring
with Series of Green Events

            A series of environmental initiatives undertaken by Councilwoman Christine Scalera, including the Flanders Community Garden, East Quogue Green Zone, Gotcha Rides, the Great East...

Southampton Town website features new page for “Community Projects”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 26, 2016

Southampton Town website features new page for “Community Projects”.

The Town of Southampton website now features a page that will help visitors to the site follow the progress of several ongoing...

Southampton Town Announces Parking Violations Amnesty Program for parking tickets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 24, 2016

Southampton Town AnnouncesParking Violations Amnesty Program for parking tickets

Beginning June 1st and running through July 31st, parking violators will be allowed to pay delinquent parking violation fees with ...

The Politics of Softball: Youth Board vs. Southampton Town Board Softball Challenge!

PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Politics of Softball Youth Board vs. Southampton Town Board Softball Challenge!

On Saturday, June 18th the Southampton Town Board will compete against the Southampton Youth Board in a friendly game of Softbal...

Southampton Town granted hearing on Sand Land Corporation compliance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 13, 2016 Town of Southampton – Office of Supervisor Jay Schneiderman

Southampton Town granted hearing on Sandland Corporation compliance.

Southampton Town has been granted a court hearing on June 3rd to impose an immediate res...

Suffolk County Mosquito Action Day - May 14th

May 14th is Suffolk County Zika Action Day

Together we can reduce the numbers of mosquitoes in our communities & stay informed to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. On May 14th, post a photo of what you & your family are doing to reduce mosqu...

Jay Schneiderman Sworn in as Southampton Town Supervisor Tuesday, January 5, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman was sworn in today in Southampton Town Hall before a standing room only crowd. The ceremony, held at noon, began with bag pipers entering the Town board room. The Rev. Michael F. Smi...Read on...

Good Ground Park Project Named Regional Priority by LI Regional Economic Development Council

October 13, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

Good Ground Park Project in Hampton Bays Named
Regional Priority by Long Island Regional Economic Development Council

The Town of Southampton’s Good Ground Park Gateway Project has been named a ...

NEW YORK STATE ADOPTS EMERGENCY RULE REGARDING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2015

NEW YORK STATE ADOPTS EMERGENCY RULE REGARDING
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The Town of Southampton alerts property and business owners that effective July 27, 2015 New York State has adopted ...

Town Launches “Operation Medicine Cabinet- Senior Safety Days”

June 11, 2015
FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE Contact: Councilwoman Bridget Fleming
(631) 287-5745

Town Launches “Operation Medicine Cabinet- Senior Safety Days”

In conjunction with the Town’s Senior Services Program, Councilwoman Bridget Fleming, w...Read on...

Town Launches New Police, Fire and EMS Computer-Aided Dispatch System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2015

Town Launches New Police, Fire and EMS Computer-Aided Dispatch System

The Town of Southampton has launched a new state-of-the-art Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and information system, a major step in the Town&...

Effective Earth Day (April 22): Town of Southampton Bans Plastic Bags

MEDIA EVENT – April 22 @ 10:30 A.M.

Effective Earth Day (April 22):
Town of Southampton Bans Plastic Bags

The Town of Southampton’s local law banning the distribution of single-use plastic bags will take effect on Earth Day, Wednesday April 22, in what...

Southampton Town crash reports are now available for purchase online.

In an effort to provide citizens and insurance companies with the ability to obtain accurate and affordable crash reports as quickly as possible, our crash reports are now available for purchase online.  All online requests for crash reports can be made a...

Come Feed the Ducks! Duck Feeding Program

Come Feed the Ducks!

Duck Feeding Program

The Trustees are implementing a Duck Feeding Program for the black ducks. Black ducks overwinter on Long Island and migrate north to their breeding grounds in Canada. This time of the year is critical for these bi...

Southampton Housing Authority Celebrates

Southampton Housing Authority Celebrates
The Completion Of The First Southampton Workforce Housing Program Lottery Home 

It began with a notice that applications were being accepted for the opportunity to own a home in the Town of Southampton...

Town Moves to Use of Electric Handheld Landscape Equipment at Municipal Sites

Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera sponsored a resolution to require the Towns Parks and Recreation Department to move to all electric handheld landscape equipment at municipal sites that the Department maintains with all Board members signin...

Scalera Brings 2nd “AGZA Green Zone” to Town Hall with Ribbon Cutting & Equipment Demonstration Day

THURSDAY, APRIL 19^th  Scalera Brings 2nd “AGZA Green Zone” to Southampton Town Hall with Ribbon Cutting and Equipment Demonstration Day    

WHAT: Councilwoman Christine Scalera will be joined by the T...

Scalera Brings “Green Zone” to the East Quogue Village Green

For Immediate Release:

DATE: June 13, 2017

CONTACT:  Councilwoman Christine P. Scalera

PHONE: (631) 287-5745

Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera will be joined by local officials, residents and environmental organizations to celebrate the...

Beachcomber Beach Clean-Up Contest

"On Saturday August 27th at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays, Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera and  BEACH Magazine sponsored The Annual Kids Beachcomber Beach Clean-Up Contest for children of all ages. Prizes from Hamptons Trading Co...Read on...

Town Officials Kick Off Spring with Series of Green Events

Town Officials Kick Off Spring
with Series of Green Events

            A series of environmental initiatives undertaken by Councilwoman Christine Scalera, including the Flanders Community Garden, East Quogue Green Zone, Gotcha Rides, the Great East...

Flanders Community Garden Planting Day

“In coordination with National Public Gardens Day, Councilwoman Christine Scalera and the Flanders Community Garden members kicked off the 2015 season this past weekend with a community planting day at the David W. Crohan Community Center. Last season ove...Read on...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Water Flushing- Hampton Bays Water District

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:  September 2, 2020

Water Flushing- Hampton Bays Water District

The Fall Flushing of the Water Mains in the Hampton Bays Water Districtwill begin October 19, 2020. Anticipated completion is – October 26, 2020.T...

Hampton Bays Water District Requests Customers Adopt The Odd/Even Watering System

PRESS RELEASE                                            ...

Water Conservation is Critical protecting LI’s Groundwater System

To our Valued Customer

Water conservation is critical in protecting Long Island’s groundwater system as it is the sole source of drinking water for all of Long Island, including Hampton Bays. Conservation allows us to preserve our water supply, i...

2020 Landmarks Maintenance Award Applications Due December 31

Southampton – Owners of eligible historic properties are urged to apply for a 2020 Landmarks Maintenance Program Award. This will be the seventh year of the program managed by the Southampton Landmarks & Historic Districts Board. The...

Updated Executive Orders

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents and Renters 

This Emergency Order (#7.25 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters, and restri...

Free Car Seat Safety Check - Bridgehampton NY

FREE CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKSATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 10:00am- 2:00pmKmart - BridgehamptonBridgehampton Commons 2044 Montauk Highway

Did you know that 70% of child safety seats are installed incorrectly? Did you know that you can ensure your child...

East End organizations rally for emergency participation in the 2020 Census

In an effort to drive census numbers up, a caravan of vehicles traveled from the North and South Forks to a rally at the County Center in Riverhead Thursday, September 17th.  Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and Councilmen Rick Martel...

Town Board Meeting Notice September 22, 2020

The Tuesday, September 22, 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, on the...

Supervisor joins Suffolk Co. officials to call on Congress to pass Pandemic aid to local government

The following is a press release from the Smithtown Supervisor where the event was held.

Bipartisan Federal, State, County, & Local Officials Push for Direct to Local Coronavirus Funding Ahead of Congress’ Return

Smithtown, N.Y. - On Monday, S...

Updated Executive Orders

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents and Renters 

This Emergency Order (#7.24 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters, and restri...

Supervisor Extends State of Emergency In Town of Southampton As Re-Opening Plan Continues

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #18, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton for another two (2) weeks, as the Town continues to implement its re-opening plan for operations, consistent with Orders issued by the G...

Beach Clean Up Baskets Donated To Pike’s Beach

As the summer weather continues to lure many to the Town of Southampton beaches in September, the Town wants to remind beachgoers to clean up after themselves when they leave the beach.  To help with those efforts, the Town unveiled a new rack of...

Updated Executive Orders

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents and Renters 

This Emergency Order (#7.23 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters, and restri...

Town of Southampton extends Housing Survey to September 30, 2020

The Town of Southampton has extended its deadline for the on-line Housing Survey till the end of September.  The Town is working with VHB Engineering Consultants to create a town-wide Housing Plan as part of an update to the Town’s Comp...

Southampton Town Graduates 2020 Civlian Academy

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the Southampton Town Police Civilian Academy graduated at SUNY Stony Brook Southampton. The graduation was the final celebration of a sixteen week course that began in January, paused for several months and resumed in July...

Town Board Authorizes Purchase Of 112 Old Riverhead Road In Westhampton Beach For Community Center

DATE:    Tuesday, September 8, 2020CONTACT:  Councilman John BouvierPHONE:    (631) 287-5745

A resolution sponsored by Councilman John Bouvier and co-sponsored by Councilman Rick Martel authorizing the purchase ...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: September 8, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631) 283-6055

MEDIA ADVISORY 

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents and Renters 

This Emer...

Town Board approves Shinnecock Hills Building Moratorium and Graves Protection Act

September 8, 2020Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743                 

By unanimous vote, the Southampton Town Board has approved the Graves Protection Act and the Shinnecock ...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: September 8, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

MEDIA ADVISORY 

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS OPEN BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED DURING STATEWIDE “PAUSE” BY 6 MONT...

Fire Chiefs in Southampton to Commemorate 9/11

DATE: September 8th, 2020CONTACT: Councilman Tommy John SchiavoniMay Zegarelli, Legislative AidePHONE: (631) 287-1867

The Southampton Fire Chief’s Council has announced that our Fire Departments will be activating their sirens to honor the 19th a...

Beach permits after Labor Day

PRESS RELEASE                                            ...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: September 3, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents and Renters

 This Emerg...

Voting By Mail & Early Voting Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Election Day, November 3^rd may come sooner for those wishing to vote by absentee ballot or by early voting.  The Governor’s Executive Order on August 24^th requires Counties to be ready to count absentee ...

South Fork Commuter Connection Service Remains Suspended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2020

SOUTH FORK COMMUTER CONNECTION SERVICE REMAINS SUSPENDED

 Assemblyman Fred Thiele, State Senator Ken LaValle, LIRR President Phillip Eng, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and East Hampton ...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE:  August 31, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

 SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY  IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON AS RE-OPENING PLAN CONTINUES

S...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE:  August 28, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

To the extent that any open building permit existing between March 20, 2020 and July 21, 2020, shall be automatically e...

PSEG Long Island Reimbursement to Customers for Food & Medicines Spoiled During TropicalStorm Isaias

PSEG Long Island Reimbursement to Customers for Food and Medicines Spoiled During Tropical Storm Isaias

PSEG Long Island will reimburse residential customers up to $250 for food spoilage and commercial customers up to $5,000 if their service was interrupte...

Sidewalk Reconstruction Work Continues in Bridgehampton This Week

Reconstruction work continues in Bridgehampton this week.  This time the sidewalk brickwork on the north side of Montauk Highway near its intersection with the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike will be rebuilt. 

This work will entail remo...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE:  August 24, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

These orders is in effect as of 12:00 a.m. on August 125, 2020 through August 29, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Emergency Order # 7.19

Emergency Order # 12....

Town Board Meeting Notice August 25, 2020

The Tuesday, August 25, 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, on the To...

Census Response Numbers Very Low in the Town of Southampton

With just six weeks to go before the end of the 2020 Census, the Southampton Town Board would like to remind our residents how important it is to be counted. Each year more than $73 billion is distributed throughout NY State based upon Census data. The mo...

Sidewalk reconstruction near Ocean Road in Bridgehampton to begin Wednesday

As part of the sidewalk and crosswalk reconstruction project in Bridgehampton, beginning this week, the sidewalk brickwork on the south side of Montauk Highway near its intersection with Ocean Rd. will be rebuilt. 

This work will entail removal an...

National Push to Stop Hot Car Deaths

PRESS RELEASE                                            ...

Southampton Town Board approves new Community Law Enforcement Review Committee

PRESS RELEASE                                            ...

Supervisor Extends Open Building Permits Issued During Statewide “Pause” By 6 Months

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 10, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

To the extent that any open building permit existing between March 20, 2020 and July 21, 2020, shall be automatically extended by 180 days from our date of ex...

Town Board Meeting Notice August 11, 2020

The Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Town Board meeting will be held at 1:00 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, on the To...

Tropical Storm Isaias Cleanup

PRESS RELEASE: August 10, 2020Contact: Highway DepartmentStefanie Vega (631) 728-3600

In an effort to help those that have been affected by Tropical Storm Isaias, the Highway Department will make one pass thru impacted areas beginning Wednesday the 12^th of...

#7.16 Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055 

This Emergency Order (#7.16 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until August 14th, and restricts roadside park...

# 12.5 Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Southampton To Address Outdoor Dining Restrictions

For Immediate ReleaseContact:  Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055  

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.5 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The pur...

Town of Southampton Waives Fees for Vegetative Storm Debris

Following on the State of Emergency that was declared by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on August 5, 2020 in order to provide local governments with clean-up and operational support in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Em...

UPDATED: Cooling/Charging Center Opened in Hampton Bays

UPDATEDATE: August 6, 2020

Please be advised that the Hampton Bays Community Center will remain open as a cooling/charging center for those individuals who would like to avail themselves of this service.

The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both...

Town Supervisor Orders Cooling/Charging Center Opened in Hampton Bays

In response to the power outages still outstanding in the Town of Southampton from the effects of Hurricane Isaias, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has ordered that the Hampton Bays Community Center, located at 25 Ponquogue Avenue, be opened to residents as a...

Southampton Town Reports Tree and Powerline Damage From Tropical Storm Isaias

There are scattered power outages and some downed trees throughout the Town of Southampton along with other damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. 

Police, Highway and Fire departments responded to dozens of calls, including non-working traffic lights...

#13.3 Supervisor Extends Open Building Permits Issued During Statewide “Pause” By 6 Months

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055 

To the extent that any open building permit existing between March 20, 2020 and July 21, 2020, shall be automatically extended by 180 days from our date of expiration, at no...

# 12.4 Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Southampton To Address Outdoor Dining Restrictions

For Immediate ReleaseContact:  Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055  

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.4 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The pur...

#7.15 Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

This Emergency Order (#7.15 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until August 9th, and restricts roadside parki...

Housing Survey Now Available Online

Town of Southampton Housing Survey Now Available Online  

 The Town of Southampton is working with VHB Engineering Consultants to create a town-wide Housing Plan as part of an update to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. VHB and th...

#14 Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton As Re-Opening Plan Continues

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 3, 2020Contact:  Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #14, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton for another two (2) ...

#13.2 Supervisor Extends Open Building Permits Issued During Statewide “Pause” By 6 Months

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 3, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055 

To the extent that any open building permit existing between March 20, 2020 and July 21, 2020, shall be automatically extended by 180 days from our date of exp...

# 12.3 Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Southampton To Address Outdoor Dining Restrictions

For Immediate ReleaseDate: August 3, 2020Contact:  Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055  

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman Has Signed Emergency Order #12.3 To Address Certain Restrictions Regarding Outdoor Dining In The Town Of ...

#7.14 Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

For Immediate ReleaseDATE:  July 31, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

The new Emergency Order (#7.14 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until August 4...

Supervisor Extends Open Building Permits Issued During Statewide “Pause” By 6 Months

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 27, 2020Contact:  Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

To the extent that any open building permit existing between March 20, 2020 and July 21, 2020, shall be automatically extended by 180 days from our da...

Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton To Address Outdoor Dining Restrictions

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.2 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The purpose of EO#12.2 is t...

Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

The new Emergency Order (#7.13 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until July 30th, and restricts roadside par...

Town Board Meeting Notice - Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 6 pm

The Tuesday, July 28, 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, on the Town...

Supervisor Extends Open Building Permits Issued During Statewide “Pause” By 6 Months

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 21, 2020Contact:  Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055 

To the extent that any open building permit existing between March 20, 2020 and July 21, 2020, shall be automatically extended by 180 days from our da...

Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: 7-21-20Contact: Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

The new Emergency Order (#7.12 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until July 25th, and restricts roadside...

Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton To Address Outdoor Dining Restrictions

For Immediate Release DATE: 7-21-20Contact:           Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.1 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor din...

CPF WQIP Applications Are Now Being Accepted. Apply by August 17, 2020.

CPF Water Quality Improvement Project Applications Are Now Being Accepted.

Apply by August 17, 2020.

The Town is now accepting applications for water quality projects under the Community Preservation Fund. The Water Quality Advisory Committee will ...

Important message from the Suffolk County Water Authority to their customers

This is an important message from the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) to its customers living in Southampton Town. SCWA is currently experiencing unprecedented demand for water within our area. SCWA is asking all of its customers to help by immediat...

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order 

Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents and Renters 

The new Emergency Order (#7.11 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters...

Fun Safe Programs for Children Available During the Covid-19 Pandemic Fun Safe Programs for Children

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Southampton Town Beaches Now Selling a Limited Number of Daily Passes

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Hampton Bays Water District Requests Customers Adopt The Odd/Even Watering System

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Town Board Meeting Notice - Tuesday, July 14, 2020

The Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Town Board meeting will be held at 1:00 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, on the Town...

Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents &

For Immediate Release July 10, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

The new Emergency Order (#7.10 of 2020) limits the use of all town beaches, not just parking lots, to residents and legal renters until July 15th, and restricts roadside...

Virtual Public Forums Scheduled Throughout The Town To Develop New Town Housing Plan

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Southampton Town Hall Enters Phase 2. Reopening July 6th

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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

For Immediate Release July 2, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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 impleme...

Southampton Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & Renters

For ImmediateRelease July 2, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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, and restricts roadside pa...

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

The new 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. Emergency Orders like this, suspending local laws, are lim...

Heatstroke Prevention Tips For Parents & Caregivers

SOUTHAMPTON TOWN BEACHES NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK WITH LIFEGUARDS

PRESS RELEASE                    June 27, 2020Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743             

The Tow...

Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

The new 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. Emergency Orders like this, suspending local laws, are li...

Supervisor Modifies State Of Emergency Order #10 In Town Of Southampton As Re-Opening Plan

For Immediate Release June 22, 2020Contact:    Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Modifies State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton As Re-Opening Plan Continues

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #10...

Covid 19 Antibody Testing Mobile Unit Available this Week For Town Employees, Their Families & Resid

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Southampton Town Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents

For Immediate Release June 19, 2020Contact:  Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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 r...

Town Board Meeting Notice - Tuesday, June 23, 2020

JAY SCHNEIDERMANSupervisorTelephone: (631) 283-6055Fax: (631) 287-5708 

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 ...

Playgrounds and Skate Parks Reopen

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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 10, 2020

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Second Year Independent Audit Flawless

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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

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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

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Tupper Boathouse Gets A Lift

Restoration work to the Tupper Boathouse at Conscience Point moved into high gear this week. The boathouse structure, damaged during Hurricane Sandy, is being elevated above the flood plane to protect it from future damage in anticipation of its restorati...

Invasive Species and Your Landscape

TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTONCOMMUNITY PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

WEBINARInvasive Species and Your LandscapeFriday, June 12, 2020  1:00PM

Invasive plants can creep into - and spread out from - your yard. It’s important to remove invasive plants and to...

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 durin...

Town Board Meeting Notice June 9, 2020

JAY SCHNEIDERMANSupervisorTelephone: (631) 283-6055Fax: (631) 287-5708jschneiderman@southamptontownny.gov

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with t...

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

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Town Hall Offices Reopen to Public Monday, June 8

Southampton Town Hall offices will reopen to the public beginning Monday, June 8.  During Phase One of the Town Hall reopening process, public occupancy will be limited, and the hours of public access will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  Mon...

Beach Permits Available At More Town Of Southampton Beaches

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Supervisor again extends State of Emergency in town of Southampton

For Immediate Release May 29, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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 ...

Supervisor Extends Emergency Order Restricting Town Beaches to Local Residents & and Renters

For Immediate ReleaseMay 29, 2020Contact:    Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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 rest...

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...

Southampton Town Launches Massive Litter Cleanup as Phase 1 Re-Opening Begins

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Town Board Meeting Notice May 26 2020

JAY SCHNEIDERMANSupervisorTelephone: (631) 283-6055Fax: (631) 287-5708jschneiderman@southamptontownny.gov

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with t...

South Fork Covid 19 Testing Site Will Continue Suffolk County To Take Over Funding

Southampton, NY – A pop-up COVID-19 testing facility that opened on April 30^th in Southampton Village will continue to operate due to Suffolk County taking over the cost of free testing.  The testing site was funded with private donatio...

Community Preservation Funds protect pristine property near Lake Agawam

PRESS RELEASE                    May 22, 2020Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743             

The Town...

On with the show with the Sag Harbor Cinema

PRESS RELEASE                    May 22, 2020Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743             

Supervis...

Relief For Property Owners Requested With Property Tax Extension Due To Covid 19 Pandemic

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 extensi...

Beginning May 23, 2020 all beach parking permits are required

May 8, 2020

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. 

2...

Community Choice Enabled On Long Island

For Immediate Release:DATE:           May 20, 2020CONTACT:  John BouvierPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

For the past two years, the Town of Southampto...

Supervisor Again Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton

For Immediate ReleaseMay 14,  2020Contact:  Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #6, extending a State of Emergency for the Town of Southampton, in order to complete the initia...

COVID-19 Testing available in Southampton

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. CCA programs aim to enable partic...

Your Local Library is available to help.

SPENDING MORE TIME AT HOME?

NEED HELP BORROWING AN ONLINE BOOK, A ZOOM MEETING, SENDING PHOTOS TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY OR OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE?

YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE TO HELP.

Click on your hamlet/village to learn more about what your local libr...

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.

The next regularly scheduled Work Session will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Board Room in Town Hall, unless notified...

Town Green Garbage Bags available for purchase at Town Hall

Town Green Bags

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.

• Large Bags (30 gallon) @ $15.50 (Package...

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. Town Hall remains closed to the public pursuant to Emergency Order #4 of the Town of Southampton, da...

Fire Departments Sound Sirens To Honor Front Line Workers In The Fight Against Covid19

The Southampton Town Fire Chiefs Council announced that the fire departments of the town will sound their sirens each Sunday evening at seven o’clock for the next seven weeks to show support for all frontline health care providers begin...

Important Information Regarding Grievance Day

In Response to COVID-19 and the need for Social Distancing, there will   be no face-to-face meetings with the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day, May 19, 2020.   

2020 Grievances can be E-filed, mailed, or dropped off at...

Local East End Food Pantries

Local Food Pantries List (English/Spanish)

Southampton Town Police working with our business community to Stop the Spread

SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN of SOUTHAMPTONEmergency:  911Anonymous Tip Hotline:   (631) 728-3451General Business:  &a...

Suffolk County is updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Suffolk County is updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan.  This plan enables participating jurisdictions to continue to be eligible for federal funding to rebuild stronger after disasters have struck.  Please take the citizen preparedness s...

Important message about eviction notice during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Message From Kristen M. Doulos, Town Parks Director

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 ...

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. ...

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. 

The new section of sidewalk will be install...

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.

Beginning Monday, March 16^th through Friday, March 20^th, the Town’s Senior Centers at Hampt...

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. 

Over the years, the To...

Supervisor Statement on Coronavirus

Over the weekend we learned that the first confirmed case of coronavirus was identified and being treated at Southampton Hospital. Media outlets have reported that the patient being treated originated at Eastern Long Island Hospital and was transferred to...

Town Offers Free Civil Service Test Workshop

On Saturday February 29^th, 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. The four-hour class provided at...

Southampton Students Recognized During National “Say Something” Week

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman recognized the Southampton High School “SAVE Promise Club” during “National Say Something” week and has proclaimed Friday March 6^th as “Say Something Day&rd...

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. &am...

Town Initiates Protection For Shinnecock Ancestral Lands

At its meeting on February 25, 2020, the Southampton Town Board voted in favor of purchasing 3.3 acres of land in the sensitive Shinnecock Hills area, the target of recent demonstrations by the Shinnecock Indian Nation and local residents over constructio...

Town Approves New Planning Code for Downtown Hampton Bays

At its meeting February 25, 2020, the 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.  

The vote follows four years of plan...

Rep. Zeldin, Army Corps and Local Elected Officials, to Announce Start of West of Shinnecock Inlet,

For Immediate Release February 7, 2020Press Contact: Katie Vincentz (202) 431-9210

*Media Advisory*

Rep. Zeldin, Army Corps and Local Elected Officials, to Announce Start of West of Shinnecock Inlet, Dune Road Project

PATCHOGUE, NY - On Monday, February 10, ...

Town Offers Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Training to Staff

The Southampton Town Affirmative Action Task Force (AATF), in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, developed a program with the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) to educate Town managers, supervisors and staff on the importance of d...

SCWA to Connect over 100 East Quogue Residents to Public Water

The Suffolk County Water Authority and the Town of Southampton announced today the completion of installation of more than 10,800 feet of new water main in East Quogue. The project will connect up to 115 homes formerly using private wells impacted by the ...

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.  

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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.   “I am honored to be your Supervisor for a third term and I look forward to wo...

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.  Party goers listened to three different genres of music in headsets and danced to tunes from the 80’s, ...

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.

The first grant for $300,000.00 will go toward the improvement project for the Shinnecock D...

Dickens Carolers and the Grinch Light Up Good Ground Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE                    December 9, 2019Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743             

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2020 Landmarks Maintenance Award Applications Due December 31

Southampton – Owners of eligible historic properties are urged to apply for a 2020 Landmarks Maintenance Program Award. This will be the seventh year of the program managed by the Southampton Landmarks & Historic Districts ...

Southampton Town “Addiction And Recovery” Committee Throws Safe New Years Eve Party

The Southampton Town Addiction and Recovery Committee will host a 2020 Clear Vision Party to help those who want to ring in the New Year in a safe alcohol free environment.  The Party will be held at Parrish Hall at Stony Brook Southampton Hospit...

Sen. Charles Schumer Visits Dune Road and Calls on Federal Government to Move US Army Corps of Engin

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and members of the Town Board welcomed US Senator Charles Schumer and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone to Dune Road in Hampton Bays opposite the Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Dock where the Senator called...

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.  The original owners purchased the unit at “The Courtyards”, on Major’s Path in...

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 arr...

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.  Following two-four year terms as Councilwoman, Ms. Scalera was term limited. &n...

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.  After consultation with East Hampton Town, the LIRR and Assemblyman Thiele the Southampton Town Board ha...

State of Emergency Declared in Southampton Town

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has re-issued a State of Emergency along the portion of Dune Road near the Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Dock in Hampton Bays. Dune Road is now closed to the public east of the Ponquogue Pavilion.  

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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 wor...

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.  Among the new hires is a former New York City P...

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.  The distinction comes as the Town encouraged both Town employees and others to leave their...

Assemblyman Thiele To Hold Informational Forum For Manufactured Home Park Residents

Assemblyman Fred Thiele invites all residents to an informational forum he is hosting on the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019" as it relates to increased protections for manufactured home park residents under Section 233...

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. T...

Southampton Town Supervisor Issues New Local State of Emergency Order to Protect Dune Road

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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.  An important next step in the Town’s effort ...

Voters Turn Down A Proposed Village Incorporation Of East Quogue

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, 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...

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.  PSEG Long Island suspended power to the area east of Ponquogue Beach...

Town Supervisor rescinds Local State of Emergency Order #2

 10/21/2019 4:00 PM

Emergency Order #2 - 2019 is hereby rescinded effective 4 PM, October 21, 2019.

Click here to view official notice 

 10/16/2019 5:00PM

Town Supervisor Reissues Local State of Emergency Order to Protect Dune Road...

Shuttle buses provided for the SFCC east of Southampton during LIRR Track work

PRESS RELEASE                       October 7, 2019 2019Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743           ...

Ribbon Cutting For Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments

Governor Cuomo announcement: 

Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments Joins Speonk Commons to Help Make Southampton More Affordable for Working Families

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments, a housing complex...

Annual Lifeguard Competition This Week Named in Honor of Lifeguard Lost

PRESS RELEASE                       July 15, 2019Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743            &...

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. The County transfer includes the 2 acre dock and 11 acres of beach front along Sh...

Southampton Town Completes Renovation Of The Ponquogue Fishing Piers

PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 15, 2018

Contact: Connie Conway,  (631) 702-1743     

Following months of construction, the renovation of the old Ponquogue Bridge fishing piers is now complete and open to the public.  But bec...

Canoe Place Inn ground breaking Ceremony

Southampton 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.

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• Rebirth of Historic Hampton Bays Destination - Canoe P...

Rally Against 'Monster' Poles

Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni, Councilwoman Julie Lofstad, along with Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Legislator Bridget Fleming joined other elected officials and the community in a rally against “Monster Poles” in ...

Southampton launched an updated website

On Thursday June 7, The Town of Southampton launched an updated website. Over the past several years, website services and website information has become a staple for local government and its citizens. These services include paying one’s taxes, ...

Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Good Ground Park

Children joined Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman to cut the ribbon for a new playground at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. Thanks to a generous $50,000 donation by Douglas Elliman Real Estate a new playground for children ages 5-11...

Poxabogue Golf Center Gets a Facelift and New Management

The Poxabogue Golf Center will officially open under new management later this month, led by a golf pro with a solid reputation on the East End.

Poxabogue Welcomes New Management Team

Beginning in March 2016 Pin High Golf Management LLC will be in charge of operations and maintenance at the Poxabogue Golf Center. The team is led by Steve Feder who has over 25 years of municipal golf operations and golf instruction experience, and has ...Read on...

Long Island club pro to play in PGA Championship

Poxabogue Golf Center is a public nine-hole track with six par-3s and a driving range that sits on the north side of Montauk Hwy in the shadow of some of America’s most iconic golf courses — few miles from Shinnecock Hills, National Golf Links &Sebonack

Corcoran's golf journey has made many turns

Polished in the Rules of Golf, Rob Corcoran has an appendix that visitors to Poxabogue Golf Center must adhere to.

A Major Accomplishment for Poxabogue Pro

It was back to pitching and putting at the Poxabogue Golf Center Tuesday afternoon, teaching children how to hit driver and tracking the flights of his students’ iron shots.

Southampton Town Opioid Addiction Task Force holds Public Forum at Southampton High School

Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini was the featured speaker at a public forum sponsored by the Southampton Town Task Force at Southampton High School April 11, 2018.  The Task Force next hosts a candle light vigil on May 12^th from 7 to 9pm...

Southampton Town Police Explorer - Attends Harvard University

The Southampton Town Police Explorer Sergeant Ashley Simons attended the elite Harvard University Summer Program this past week. Ashley applied with 4100 other applicants worldwide and was part of the 269 students chosen. Out of those 269 students, she wa...Read on...

Southampton Town crash reports are now available for purchase online.

In an effort to provide citizens and insurance companies with the ability to obtain accurate and affordable crash reports as quickly as possible, our crash reports are now available for purchase online.  All online requests for crash reports can be made a...

Operation Medicine Cabinet

The Southampton Town Police Department is implementing a new program,
“Operation Medicine Cabinet”

In order to address the environmental and public health concerns associated with the abuse of prescription medication and the...

Come Feed the Ducks! Duck Feeding Program

Come Feed the Ducks!

Duck Feeding Program

The Trustees are implementing a Duck Feeding Program for the black ducks. Black ducks overwinter on Long Island and migrate north to their breeding grounds in Canada. This time of the year is critical for these bi...