On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Southampton Town Board came together with Legislator Ann Welker, Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, Tracy Kolsin from the Southampton Town Youth Bureau, the Programs Director of the LGBT Network, Micah Schneider, gathered at the memorial for Edith Windsor to celebrate Pride Month by hosting a press conference.

This event provided an opportunity to honor the resilience, contributions, and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community, while also recognizing the significant impact of Edith Windsor’s advocacy.

In front of Southampton Town Hall stands a beautiful heart-shaped memorial made up of 220 smaller interlocking hearts. This remarkable memorial not only acts as a lasting tribute to Edith Windsor but will also serve as a peaceful venue for civil marriage ceremonies. If you wish to leave a lasting tribute, you can purchase and personalize Memorial Bricks online. All funds raised will contribute to the construction and upkeep of the Edith Windsor Heart. Additional proceeds will support The Edith Windsor Health Clinic at Stony Brook Southampton. https://www.southamptontownny.gov/1613/The-Edith-Windsor-Heart-Project

“I want to thank all who joined us, including the LGBT Network and Legislator Welker. We heard from Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, Councilmembers Rick Martel, Bill Pell, and Cyndi McNamara and Youth Bureau Director Tracy Kolsin on real experiences of our LGBTQ+ community. I thank Supervisor Maria Moore for ensuring Southampton Town is continuing these efforts to demonstrate our commitment to an inclusive future,” commented Councilmember Michael Iasilli.