Ocean Rescue Operators Sharpen Skills with Jet Skis

Ocean Rescue Operators Sharpen Skills with Jet Skis

‘Excellent and Realistic’ Exercises Held with Coast Guard, Others

Autumn and cooler weather usually mean less beach activity. Nevertheless, according to officials of the South...

Town Creates Animal Welfare Fund

On Tuesday, August 8, at the Southampton Town Board Meeting, the Town Board voted unanimously on legislation put forth by Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara associated with creating an animal welfare fund.  The legislation would update definitions, upda...

Long Island’s First Municipally – Led Community Solar Project Moves Forward In Southampton

On Monday July 24th, the Town of Southampton received the initial deliveries of solar panels for the North Sea Community Solar Project at 1370 Majors Path, the site of the former North Sea Landfill. Stored in a secure area at the landfill, full delivery o...

Join Us for National Night Out! Promoting police-community partnerships

National Night Out is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August. This night focuses on the community and raising awareness in the United States.

Promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer. Sh...

Statement on BESS Facilities In The Town of Southampton

On Thursday, July 20^th at 10:30AM, the Southampton Town Board will hold a Special Meeting to consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on August 8^th at 1PM, to impose a moratorium that will affect all Battery E...

Southampton: Plus One ADU Program - Now Accepting Applications!

Southampton: Plus One ADU Program

ADUs can help stabilize housing expenses or safely house a family member nearby

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as accessory apartments, are secondary housing units on a single-family residential lot.

The Plus On...

Southampton Town Police Department New Hire

On June 29, 2023 Southampton Town Police Department welcomed its newest member, PO Kevin Quintero. PO Quintero comes to us after previously serving with the NYPD. Congratulations to PO Quintero and welcome to the Department!

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.

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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 ...

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...

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, ...