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Message From Kristen M. Doulos, Town Parks Director

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

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

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

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

Effective Friday morning, March 27th, the South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) train and bus service will be suspended until further notice. Read on...
Town Launches New ASAP Delivery Service For Seniors

Southampton Town’s ASAP, the All Seniors Assistance Program will begin delivery service on March 25, 2020 to all seniors living in the Town of Southampton. The Town of Southampton has launched the ASAP program to help seniors, 60 years or older Read on...
Effective March, 22, 2020 at 8:00PM, Executive Order 202.8

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

The Southampton Town Board held its regular scheduled work session Thursday March 19, 2020, without public attendance, during this State of Emergency to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID 19. Read on...
Public Comments for March 24, 2020 Meeting can be Emailed to the Town Clerk

As Town Hall is closed to the public while we are currently under a State of Emergency, the Public Hearings scheduled for the upcoming March 24, 2020 Town Board Meeting are being postponed to a future date. Read on...
Town of Southampton Declares a State of Emergency To Prevent The Spread of The Coronavirus Covid 19

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed an emergency order to close most Town buildings, administrative offices and community centers to the public beginning tomorrow, Tuesday March 17, 2020 through March 31, 2020. Read on...
The hampton bays water district will not accept any in office customers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The New York Regional Economic Development Council is awarding the Town of Southampton $350,000.00 in grants to fund two major improvement projects in Hampton Bays. Read on...
Repairs Underway To Fix Underwater Hampton Bays Water Distrcit Water Main Break In Shinnecock Bay

The Hampton Bays Water District is working to repair a sizable break in the Water Main pipe that supplies the east end of Dune Road near the Shinnecock Dock. The 8 inch main runs 15 feet underwater Read on...
Sharing and Caring this Holiday Season by Shopping with a Cop

On December 9, 2019, Santa received some helping hands from members in law enforcement. The Southampton Town Police, NYS Police, Southampton Village Police, Southampton Town Police Explorers, and HUGS Inc. participated in spreading Read on...
Dickens Carolers and the Grinch Light Up Good Ground Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shinnecock Bay is viewed as one of the best diving and fishing areas on Long Island. Now access to the bay just became easier from the newly renovated Ponquogue Piers. Read on...
Southampton Town Appoints CCA Administrator

The Town of Southampton has awarded a contract to Joule Assets, Inc. of Westchester, a New York State certified CCA administrator, to be its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Administrator. Read on...
Town and County thank Workers for Emergency Dune Restoration

About 75 Town, County and State employees attended the Dune Road appreciation breakfast on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Oakland’s in Hampton Bays near where a major breach was prevented thanks to a multi-agency Read on...
Town Board Approves Funding For Water Quality Improvement Project Plan For Sagg Pond And Sagg Inlet

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

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

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

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

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

The Long Island Rail Road has announced several changes to their fall train service east of Southampton in order to make significant track improvements in the East Hampton area. Read on...
Public Invited To Ribbon Cutting For Ponquogue Piers

The Southampton Town Board and the Parks and Recreation Department will hold a ribbon cutting for the Ponquogue Fishing and Diving Piers Read on...
Media Advisory

Because no lawsuit was filed by the end of business on Monday, September 23, 2019, challenging the Supervisor’s August 23, 2019 Decision, the Town of Southampton is preparing for an election to determine the question of the incorporation of the village of Read on...
Ribbon Cutting For Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Sandy Hollow Cove Apartments, a housing complex in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County that provides 28 affordable homes for working families. Read on...
TELEPHONE/TEXT SCAM ALERT

Southampton Town Police Department is alerting the public of a phone/text scam involving calls or texts to victims containing graphic photos. Latino callers are texting or calling victims stating Read on...
Southampton Town Supervisor Delivers 2020 Recommended Budget With A 6% Property Tax Rate Reduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Councilman John Bouvier held a press conference to highlight Town objectives, programs and policies designed to reduce greenhouse gases, thwart climate change, demonstrate environmental stewardship and improve the quality of life in our community. Read on...
Heat advisory in effect on long island until 8pm

34 children have died of heatstroke in a vehicle so far this year. Do what you can to help prevent this. Read on...
Town of Southampton and Village of Sag Harbor Sign Agreement for John Steinbeck Waterfront Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fifteen students from Tug Valley High School in West Virginia participated in an Opioid Forum at Southampton High School on Thurs., July 11. The West Virginia students are on Long Island for a week-long visit with students from Northport High School. Read on...
Independent Audit Finds Town Finances Flawless

A recently Independent Audit of the Town of Southampton’s finances, conducted by certified public accountants, found no reportable deficiencies and made no recommendations for improvement of any kind. Read on...
Southampton Town Utilizes High Tech Tools To Increase Summer Safety

Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Southampton Town Police Department and Bay Constables demonstrated how they will use a high tech search and rescue technique to keep the 300 plus miles of ocean and bay coastline safe this summer. Read on...
New Town Lunch Program for Seniors at Westhampton Library

Town Senior Services lunch program will soon expand into the Westhampton area. A nutritious lunch will be offered to seniors at the Westhampton Free Library, located at 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach. Read on...
The Town of Southampton Finds a New Home for the Children’s Museum Of The East End’s Summer Programs

The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) will soon open its doors to more children in the Riverside/Flanders area when they move into a larger satellite location over the summer months. Read on...
County Executive Bellone Transfers Ownership of Shinnecock Dock To Town Supervisor Schneiderman

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone transferred the Deed for the Shinnecock Dock to Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman in a ceremony at the Dock, June 28, 2019. Read on...
Councilwoman Lofstad Sponsors Resolution to Ban the Intentional Release of Balloons

Councilwoman Julie Lofstad sponsored, and the Town Board approved at yesterday’s Board Meeting, a resolution banning the intentional release of balloons. The intent of the legislation is to reduce the negative impact that balloons have on our environment. Read on...
Free SPF 30 Sunscreen Program Ribbon Cutting

On June 25, 2019 Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera, representatives from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, the Parks & Recreation Department and her fellow Town Board members cut the ribbon for the Towns new FREE SPF 30 sunscreen program. Read on...
Town Participates In Invasive Species Awareness Week, July 7 – 13, 2019.

Invasive species affect us all. They’re in the forests, fields, and waters – and often in our backyards! Unfortunately, these species take quite a toll on sensitive habitats, agriculture, and even recreation activities. Read on...
Town Receives Only State DEC Grant on Long Island to Fight Invasive Species at Riverside Park

The Town of Southampton has been chosen by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to receive a $74,999.00 grant to combat invasive species at Riverside Park. Southampton is the only Read on...
Town Holds Development Rights Sealed Bid Auction

For the first time ever, the Town of Southampton will hold an auction for development rights that could help prospective owners with future development. The deadline for proposals is July 11, 2019 at 4pm. Read on...
“Transfer of the Deed Ceremony” for the Shinnecock Dock - Friday, June 28 at 11:30 am

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman announced the transfer of ownership of Shinnecock Dock to the Town of Southampton. Read on...
Applications Now Being Accepted For Affordable Housing Rentals

The Town of Southampton is pleased to announce there are 65 new affordable housing rentals available. Applications are now being accepted for a lottery for 28 apartments at Sandy Hollow Cove in Southampton and the 37 apartments at Speonk Commons Read on...
Southampton Town Honored With Vision Long Island Award For New Affordable Accessory Apartment Law

Town of Southampton received an award today from Vision Long Island at its annual award ceremony. Read on...
We're saving lives and we need your help!

The summer heat wave has just begun to make its way across the States signaling the end of school and the beginning of summer vacation. While the sun is perfect for a day at the beach, hot days can also have a Read on...
Supervisor Schneiderman delivers upbeat State of The Town Address

Before the start of the Town Board meeting on May 28, 2019, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman delivered his annual “State of the Town” report to the Town Board and those assembled. The Supervisor proclaimed, the State of the Town is “excellent”. Read on...
Ponquogue Beach Pavilion and Facility Ribbon Cutting May 20, Facility Re-Opens to the Public May 25

After months of renovation work, the Ponquogue Beach Pavilion and Facility, the Town’s most popular ocean beach, is ready for its close-up. The Southampton Town Board will hold a ribbon cutting in time for the 2019 beach season. Read on...
Southampton Town Addiction and Recovery Committee Holds Parent Round Table

Parents gathered to hear from law enforcement and youth development experts on how to protect their kids from the dangers of smoking, vaping, alcohol use and opioids at a round table held at the Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton on Tues., May 14, 2019. Read on...
Supervisor Holds First Public Hearing on the Sufficiency of the East Quogue Incorporation Petition

About fifty people turned out for the first public hearing on the proposed East Quogue Village Incorporation petition on Monday May 13, 2019. Read on...
Fewer Candles at Opioid Candle Light Vigil

The Southampton Addiction and Recovery Committee hosted the second annual Opioid Candle Light Vigil on Saturday May 11th, Mother’s Day Eve, at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. Read on...
New Community Pool Makes A Big Splash In Southampton Town

After years of planning, a competitive sized pool is now open at the Suffolk County Community College eastern campus on Speonk-Riverhead Road following a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read on...
“Click it or Ticket” campaign set to begin May 20, 2019

Southampton Town Police in conjunction with the Governors’ Traffic Safety Bureau we will be conducting seat belt enforcement. Remember to buckle up every time. Seat Belt Safety Starts with You. Read on...
Lofstad Sponsors Amendment to Plastic Straw and Polystyrene Ban

Councilwoman Julie Lofstad sponsored, and the Town Board approved today, a resolution amending the plastic straw and polystyrene legislation to allow non-plastic stirrers at self-service beverage stations. Read on...
Supervisor Schneiderman Calls For Halt In Market Trend Re-Assessments

Following a nearly 10% jump in town-wide assessed valuation, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said today that he is introducing a resolution to freeze assessments for a two-year period while an expert panel Read on...
Town’s New LED Lighting Program Saves Energy

The Town of Southampton was one of the first communities in New York State to install LED street lighting and the program is already saving energy and reducing greenhouse gases. Read on...
Ponquogue Beach Pavilion And Facility Ribbon Cutting

After months of renovation work, the Ponquogue Beach Pavilion and Facility, the Town’s most popular ocean beach, is ready for its close-up. The Southampton Town Board will hold a ribbon cutting in time for the 2019 beach season. Read on...
Southampton Town Officials Meet with Shinnecock Tribal Council regarding Billboards

Town officials met with representatives of the Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Council today to discuss the Nation’s plans to erect two large billboards, one on the north and south side of Sunrise Hwy (SR 27) in Hampton Bays, on reservation-owned lands. Read on...
STAR Enhanced Changes Beginning

Recent changes to the STAR program administered by New York State could have an impact on your 2019 Tax Bill. Southampton Town Sole Assessor Lisa R. Goree is advising taxpayers to be sure they have enrolled in the correct STAR program. Read on...
Southampton Now Has Cancer Care Close To Home

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital held a ribbon cutting for its new cancer care facility, Read on...
Town Receives State Grant To Create A New Bike Lane In Hampton Bays

The Town of Southampton will soon build a new bike lane and multi-use path that will connect Good Ground Park and Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. Read on...
Informational Meeting On Septic Replacement Assistance Well Attended

About 100 people turned out for the informational meeting on April 15, 2019 at Southampton Town Hall on septic replacement assistance. Read on...
Town of Southampton 2019 Assessment Notice

The Assessor’s Office will soon be mailing out the 2019 Assessment Notices. If you receive a notice, it will indicate that there has been a change in your assessment. Below is some helpful information that may help you understand the change. Read on...
Water Flushing - Hampton Bays Water District

The spring flushing of the water mains in the Hampton Bays Water District will begin April 15, 2019. Read on...
Town Receives Petition for Village Incorporation From East Quogue Residents

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman received in his office today, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a petition including signatures for the Incorporation of the Village of East Quogue. Read on...
Save Animals by Speading Awareness

Sag Harbor fifth grader Sabrina M., presents a great program she created called “Look to Save Animals.” Read on...
Bridgehampton Killer B’s Basketball Team Honored by Southampton Town Board for Championship Season

The Town Board honored the Bridgehampton Killer B’s for a successful Basketball season with a proclamation at the Town Board meeting April 09, 2019. Read on...
Town Calls for Requests for Proposals for CCA Administrator for a Community Choice Aggregation

Southampton Town Clerk will begin accepting sealed proposals on April 18, 2019 for the CCA Administrator for the Community Choice Aggregation program. Read on...
Town To Host Suffolk County Aquaculture Lease Program Public Information Meeting

The Town of Southampton, Suffolk County Economic Development and Planning Department will host a public information meeting on the 10-Year Review of the Suffolk County Aquaculture Lease Program (SCALP) on Tues. April 23, at 6:00pm - Southampton Town Hall. Read on...
Town Code

Includes Legislation Adopted for the Town of Southampton. Additional Info...
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...
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...
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...
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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