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Town Unveils Hometown Heroes Banner Program

In honor of Memorial Day, Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara unveiled the Hometown Heroes Banner Program yesterday.  The initiative, led by Councilwoman McNamara and Westhampton VFW Post 5350, aims to recognize and honor our local military men and women...

Hampton Bays Water District Announces Completion of Critical Infrastructure Improvements

The Hampton Bays Water District is proud to announce the successful completion of two critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving distribution system operations to isolated parts of the Water District. The projects, which have received approval an...

**OFFICIAL NOTICE** 380 Towd Point Road, North Sea - Southampton Town Marine Patrol

An accumulation of personal kayaks, canoes and other items has occurred on the public property located at 380 Towd Point Road, North Sea.

 Items that have not been removed from the site at 380 Towd Point Road by Tuesday, May 16, 2023 may be subjec...

East End Septic Incentive Program

Upgrade your septic system to improve local water quality. Southampton property owners are eligible for non-taxable incentives to upgrade to a low-nitrogen sanitary system on their property.

Councilman Martel Leads Great East End Clean-Up

The Great East End Clean-Up took place throughout Southampton Town during Earth Day weekend.  Approximately 700 volunteers removed 3.76 tons of garbage and bulk items (furniture) and .23 tons of construction/debris from beaches, parks, trails, an...

Town Reduces Service Requirements for Volunteer Firefighter & Ambulance Worker Tax Exemptions

At the Town Board meeting of April 25^th, the Town Board approved a resolution amending the Town Code to reduce the minimum service requirement from five years to two years for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to get a property tax exemption. T...

Redesigned website launches on May 2, 2023

PRESS RELEASEDate 4-28-2023Citizens' Response Center (CRC)Debra Keller, Website Manager,Colleen Jones, Graphics Supervisorrequests@southamptontownny.gov

On May 2, the Town will launch a redesigned, more visually appealing, and intuitive website, w...

EV Charging Stations Installed in Bridgehampton

Southampton Town has partnered with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to install four new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in the municipal parking lot in Bridgehampton, 99 School Street. The project, coordinated by the Town’s Municipal...

Town of Southampton Experiences Fire at North Sea Transfer Station

Town of Southampton, NY April 22, 2023 — The Town of Southampton experienced a fire at the North Sea Transfer Station early this Saturday morning.

At approximately 7:40 AM, the Town of Southampton received multiple emergency calls via the 911 sys...

Southampton Town Presented U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings Award

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit in Washington, D.C., the Town of Southampton was presented the prestigious Better Projects Award for the modernizing of the heating a...

Town Inspector Honored for Volunteer Service

NEWS RELEASE                                             ...

Work Session, Thursday, April 13, 2023 10:30 AM

WORK SESSIONThursday, April 13, 2023

The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at: http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Click on the “Live” link at the t...

2023 International Dark Sky Week

For Immediate Release:DATE:    April 12, 2023CONTACT:    Cyndi McNamaraPHONE:    (631) 287-5745

On Tuesday, April 11, at the Southampton Town Board Meeting, the Town Board vot...

Town encourages use of new MYCOAST NY application to help track coastal storm activity

For Immediate ReleasePress ReleaseContact: Ryan Murphy631.702.1700

Town of Southampton, NY April 10, 2023 — The Town of Southampton Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management has started to utilize the MyCoast NY app. to document and track floodi...

Work Session, Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:30 AM

WORK SESSIONThursday, April 6, 2023

The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at: http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Click on the “Live” link at the top of the page once the meeting...

E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Tip

We have had several e-bike related fires within the township recently. Although Southampton Town Fire Marshal’s Office understands the popularity of these bikes and scooters, we encourage safety when using e-bikes and e-scooters.

Work Session, Thursday, March 30, 2023 10:30 AM

WORK SESSIONThursday, March 30, 2023

The Supervisor will call the Work Session to order in open session for the purpose of adjourning into Executive Session. The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at:&...

Special Town Board Meeting, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 6:00 PM

TO:                  Members of the Town BoardRE:                 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETINGWednesday,...

April 3, 2023 Cone program will resume at Canoe Place Road & Montauk Highway

PRESS RELEASE:Date: 3-27-23Southampton Police Dept.Southampton Highway Dept

Cone Program will run: AM starting at 6am - 9amPM starting at 3pm - 7pm

During these times, the traffic light at the intersection will set to blinking yellow eastbound and ...

WORK SESSION Thursday, March 23, 2023 CANCELLED

TO:     Members of the Town Board

 RE:     Cancel Work Session – Thursday, March 23, 2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Work Session scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. is CANCELLED.

Read on...

Southampton Town Police Department Promotions

On March 15, 2023 Southampton Town Police Department promoted three Department members: Lt. Howard Kalb was promoted to Captain; Sgt. Joseph D’Arce was promoted to Lieutenant; and Police Officer Nicholas Badagliacca was promoted to Sergeant. Congratulatio...

McNamara Sponsors Resolution Supporting Affordable Housing While Preserving Local Authority

On Tuesday, March 14, at the Southampton Town Board Meeting, the Town Board voted unanimously on a resolution sponsored by Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara calling on the Governor and State Legislature to uphold local zoning authority, as granted by Municipal ...

Online Sales Begin for 2023 Southampton Town Beach Permits

The Southampton Town Parks and Recreation Department announced today that 2023 beach parking permits are now on sale.  All permits are available for purchase online through the Town’s website, including full-season resident, senior resident, non-...

Town Climate Action Plan Public Engagement Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE:    March 10, 2023CONTACT:  Councilman John BouvierPHONE:    (631) 287-5745

Please join the Southampton Town Planning Department on Wednesday, March 15 at 4pm via Zoom...

Habitat for Humanity-Collect Reusable Household Items at North Sea & Hampton Bays Transfer Stations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE:           March 7, 2023CONTACT:  Councilman John BouvierPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

Councilman John Bouvier is pleased ...

Join Councilman Martel for the Great East End Clean-Up, April 22 and April 23

Councilman Rick Martel announced today that it is again time to register to participate in the Great East End Clean-Up, which will take place on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23. 

The Great East End Clean-Up is a volunteer-based program to ...

County Road 39 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project -Power Point

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works. For more information, please contact Public.works@suffolkcountyny.gov

Southampton Fire Marshals Receive Grant for New Equipment

Town of Southampton, March 3, 2023 — The Southampton Town Fire Marshals Office has received a $4,142.00 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. The grant was utilized to p...

Notice of Public Information Meeting for the County Road 39 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project

Steve Bellone, Suffolk County ExecutiveLegislator Bridget Fleming, Suffolk County Legislator, 2nd District Joseph T. Brown, P.E., Commissioner of Public WorksNotice of Public Information Meeting forthe County Road 39 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project...

WORK SESSION Thursday, March 2, 2023 CANCELLED

TO:     Members of the Town Board

RE:     Cancel Work Session – Thursday, March 2, 2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Work Session scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. is cancelled.&nbs...

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides: 

• Up to $30/month discount for broadband service
• Up to $75/month di...

WORK SESSION Thursday, February 28, 2023

WORK SESSIONThursday, February 28, 2023 

The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at: http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Click on the “Live”...

SCWA Announces Historic New Policies Aimed to Ensure Water Conservation

For more information on these new policies and how they affect YOU, and how YOU can help to conserve water contact our Water Wise Checkup team at 631-292-6101.

2023 Annual Youth Leadership Forum

The Association of NY State Youth Bureau’s 2023 Annual Youth Leadership Forum took place on February 6th and 7th in Albany, NY.

Youth Advisory Committee members, Sofia Solano, Samantha Kraycar, Alexa Bahamondes, Abagail McCutchan, and Carly Dunn;...

WORK SESSION Thursday, February 16, 2023

WORK SESSIONThursday, February 16, 2023 

The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at: http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Click on the “Live&a...

Town of Southampton Community Solar Program Application

Press Release3-6-23Housing and Community ServicesKara Back

Community Solar brings the benefits of solar, including guaranteed electricity bill savings to eligible residents, who don’t have their own solar panels.

Through the Community Solar Projec...

Hampton Bays Community Survey Results

The Hampton Bays Community Survey was completed on February 1. The survey collected 1,208 responses. 94% of the respondents were Hampton Bays residents. 83% of the respondents were year round Hampton Bays residents. A statistical summary of the survey res...

LIRR schedule changes improve South Fork Commuter Connection Service

2-10-23 Press ReleaseTommy John SchiavoniPhone: 631-287-5745

In conjunction with the start of LIRR service at Grand Central Station, several changes have been announced to the South Fork (Montauk Line) train schedule.  These will take eff...

Proposed Plan for Access to Steinbeck Property Available to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE:    February 6, 2023

In anticipation of the continuation of the public hearing on the acquisition of development rights at the John Steinbeck Home located at 2 Bluff Lane, Sag Harbor, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman ...

CPF Water Quality Improvement Project Applications Are Now Being Accepted.

The Town is now accepting applications for water quality projects under the Community Preservation Fund.   The deadline for applications is March 15th, 2023. The Committee receives applications ranging from stormwater and drainage improvements, t...

LEAVE OFF THE LAST “S” FOR…SUMMONS

For Immediate ReleasePress ReleaseContact: Ryan Murphy631.702.1700

Town of Southampton, NY January 31, 2023 — The Town of Southampton is committed to actively prosecuting individuals who dump garbage, rubbish and unwanted property at Town facilities and in...

WORK SESSION Thursday, January 26, 2023

WORK SESSIONThursday, January 26, 2023 

The Supervisor will call the Work Session to order in open session for the purpose of adjourning into Executive Session. The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town C...

WORK SESSION Thursday, January 19, 2023

WORK SESSIONThursday, January 19, 2023 

The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at: http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Click on the “Live” link at the top of th...

McNamara Announces Launch of Hometown Heroes Banner Program

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara announced today the launch of the “Hometown Heroes Banner Program.”  The initiative, spearheaded by Councilwoman McNamara and Westhampton VFW Post 5350, aims to recognize and honor ...

Riverside Revitalization Moves Forward

The Town of Southampton will kick off 2023 with a $5 million head start, thanks to a grant awarded from last week’s federal omnibus spending bill.

Requested by New York’s senior Senator in Washington, Chuck Schumer, the funds have been earmarked for a sewe...

WORK SESSION Thursday, January 5, 2023

WORK SESSION

Thursday, January 5, 2023

The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at: http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Click on the “Live” li...

2023 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - Wed, January 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, pursuant to Section 62 of Town Law, the 2023 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of the Town of Southampton will be held will be held, both in-person, in the Town Board Meeting Room, Southampton Town Hall, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, New Yor...

Southampton Town Swears In New Police Chief

Southampton Police Department Captain James Kiernan was appointed as the Town’s new Police Chief at a Special Meeting of the Town Board yesterday. Then, with his family and dozens of police officers, officials, and East End police chiefs looking on, Chief...

Application For Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Fund Advisory Board

On November 8, 2022, Southampton Town voters approved a local law to amend Chapter 140 of the Southampton Town Code to establish a half-percent tax to fund the Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Fund which will allow for the creation of affordable housi...

Town “Blinking Signal” test to operate from October 24th-28th

Town “Blinking Signal” test to operate from October 24th-28thAlternate traffic regulations will be in effect from 5:30AM-9:30AM daily

During the week of October 24th, the Town of Southampton Police Department will place several traffic ...

Cancel and Re-Schedule Hampton Bays Water District Commissioners Meeting and Work Session

PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Meeting of the Hampton Bays Water District Commissioners, and Work Session, scheduled for Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. are cancelled; and be further

ADVISED, that the Meeting of the Hampton Bays Water District Commis...

ADJOURNED UNTIL 10/25/2022 6PM - Public Hearing “Liberty Gardens”

ADJOURNED UNTIL 10/25/2022 6PM - Public Hearing “Liberty Gardens”- formerly “Concern for Independent Living”)

Please be advised that the petitioners for the Zone Change/SEQRA public hearing for a 60-unit 100% afford...

Public Safety Partners with Hampton Classic to Enhance Equine Emergency Awareness Training

Town of Southampton, NY September 1, 2022 — Animal Control Officers and Fire Marshals from the Town of Southampton Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management, along with Southampton Town Police Department, participated in an awareness ...

Illegal Short-Term Rentals Remain A Concern

Press ReleaseContact: Ryan Murphy 631.702.1700

Town of Southampton, NY September 1, 2022 — The Town of Southampton is aware of continued attempts by gangs attempting to rent properties within the Town to host parties. Southampton Town Police Depar...

Town Partners with Heart of the Hamptons for Essential Shopping Assistance Program for Seniors

Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara sponsored a resolution on Tuesday, August 23, 2002 authorizing the Town to enter an agreement with Heart of the Hamptons to implement an essential shopping program for older adult residents of the Town. Heart of the Hamptons, a...

Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Regular Town Board Meeting Access Information

In accordance with the Town Board’s enactment of Local Law No. 14 of 2022, adopted on May 24, 2022, the Tuesday, July 26, 2022, regular Meeting of the Town Board will be held at 6:00 p.m. both in-person, and via videoconference. A transcript wil...

Sharks, Rip Currents, Sun, Heat & Other Summer Safety Tips

NEWS RELEASEJuly 20, 2021

 Contact: Kristen Doulos, Town Parks Director(631) 728-8585 kdoulos@southamptontownny.gov

 Contact: Ryan Murphy, Town Emergency Management Administrator(631) 702-1701 rmurphy@southampton...

Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Regular Town Board Meeting Access Information

In accordance with the Town Board’s enactment of Local Law No. 14 of 2022, adopted on May 24, 2022, the Tuesday, July 12, 2022, regular Meeting of the Town Board will be held at 1:00 p.m. both in-person, and via videoconference. A transcript wil...

Highway Department Effort Eases Morning Traffic Woes

NEWS RELEASE : July 8, 2022Contact: Jennifer Willmott, Highway Department(631) 702-2577 

“Tough problems, common sense solutions,” is how Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle summarized the results of his dep...

‘Hot Dog Beach’ to have Lifeguards, Permit Sales

NEWS RELEASE  July 7, 2022

Contact: Kristen Doulos, Town Parks Director(631) 728-8585 - kdoulos@southamptontownny.gov

 A new and improved William Swan “Hot Dog” Beach is making its debut this week, according to...

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Regular Town Board Meeting Access Information

Town Board Meeting Access Information 

In accordance with the Town Board’s enactment of Local Law No. 14 of 2022, adopted on May 24, 2022, the Tuesday, June 28, 2022, regular Meeting of the Town Board will be held at 6:00 p.m. both in-pe...

Southampton Town Offices Closed on Monday, June 20, to mark Juneteenth Holiday

At yesterday’s Town Board meeting, the Southampton Town Board unanimously adopted resolutions which allow for the amendment of the 2022 holiday schedule to include the observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 20. The Town joins both New York Sta...

Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Regular Town Board Meeting Access Information

Town Board Meeting Access Information 

 In accordance with the Town Board’s enactment of Local Law No. 14 of 2022, adopted on May 24, 2022, the Tuesday, June 14, 2022, regular Meeting of the Town Board will be held at 1:00 p.m. ...

Preserving Southampton’s Historic Maps, Officials Say, Is An Important Modern Task

In a vault in the bowels of Town Hall, the history of the Town of Southampton rests on climate-controlled shelves.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Read more...

• 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, ...