Southampton Town Continues to Monitor COVID Spread

PRESS RELEASEDate: August 3, 2021Contact: Southampton Town Emergency Management631.702.1700

Southampton Town encourages safety precautions as Suffolk County continues to see an increase in COVID-19 spread.  It is estimated that the current posit...

Town Board Postpones Referendum on New Hampton Bays Road

PRESS RELEASEDate: August 2, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office631-283-6055

The Southampton Town Board, in Executive Session last Thursday, agreed to direct the Town Clerk, Sundy Schermeyer, to not submit ballot language to the State Board of Elect...

Town Partners with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk to Collect Reusable Items at North Sea Transfer

 Town Partners with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk to Collect Reusable Items at North Sea Transfer Station

Southampton Town Councilwoman Julie Lofstad was joined by Town staff, Lee Silberman of Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, and local residents...

Moody’s Re-Affirms Town’s Aaa Credit Rating

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As a result of its excellent credit rating, the Town of Southampton received a re-funding bid for approximately $5 million of its Erosion Control District serial bonds from Fidelity Capital Markets at the rate of 0.1090% - one tenth o...

“Bay Scallop Toss” to mark the start of an exciting new project

Town of Southampton and Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program Partner to Give Bay Scallops a Brighter Future with Kick Off of New CPF Funded Project

Southampton Town officials and Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program representatives...

Requests to Implement a Blinking Traffic Light Program to Ease Morning Rush Hour Congestion

PRESS RELEASE

Supervisor Requests Police Chief to Implement a Blinking Traffic Light Program to Ease Morning Rush Hour Congestion

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman announced at yesterday’s Work Session that he is working with Southampton Police Chief Steven Skryn...

Work Sessions will begin at 11:00 a.m. until further notice

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT pursuant to the terms of Resolution-No-2021-26 Set Town Board Work Session Schedule for 2021, effective July 1, 2021, Work Sessions will begin at 11:00 a.m. until further notice. 

Work Sessions wil...

Town of Southampton Returns To In-Person Meetings

PRESS RELEASEDate: June 28, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office631-283-6055

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the New York State disaster emergency, ordered in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has expired as of June 24, 2021. As such, the To...

Town of Southampton Takes Delivery of New Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle

Press ReleaseContact: Ryan Murphy 631.702.1700

Town of Southampton, NY June 25, 2021 —The Town of Southampton took delivery of a new Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response Vehicle on June 21, 2021. The unit was manufactured by Pierce Manu...

Councilman Bouvier Sponsors Legislation Prohibiting the Sale and/or Distribution of Helium Balloons

For Immediate Release:DATE: June 24, 2021CONTACT: John BouvierPHONE: (631) 287-5745

Councilman John Bouvier sponsored, and the Town Board approved at Tuesday’s Town Board Meeting, a resolution amending the balloon legislation to prohibit the sale...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Meeting

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Remedial Investigation At Former Suffolk County Army Air Field Bombing And Gunnery Range Virtual Meeting Announcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preparing to conduct an environmental investigation at the 4,297 ...

Special Town Board Meeting Access Information

Town Board Special Meeting Access Information 

A Special Meeting of the Town Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Board Room in Town Hall, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, New York. The public will...

Stony Brook Southampton changing it's hours for late evening appointments on Tues. & Wed.

WE ARE BRINGING THE COVID-19 VACCINE TO YOU! GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ALL MASS VACCINATION SITES IN NEW YORK STATE WILL ACCOMMODATE WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 12

The state-operated mass vaccination site at Stony Brook Southampton ...

SUN20 TV is proud to present a new health care series, “Your Health Matters”

SUN20 TV is proud to present a new health care series titled, “Your Health Matters” underwritten by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and hosted by former News 12 anchor Drew Scott.  The shows will begin airing this month and t...

Town Board Meeting Access Information

Town Board Meeting Access Information 

The Tuesday, June 22, 2021 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 me...

New York State Public Service Commission - South Fork Wind, LLC

Public Service CommissionJohn B. HowardInterim Chair andInterim Chief Executive OfficerDiane X. BurmanJames S. AlesiTracey A. EdwardsCommissioners

On March 18, 2021 the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) granted South Fork Wind, LLC (Sou...

Ride Suffolk Transit On-Demand within Southampton for just $2.25

Starting June 16, 2021Suffolk Transit On-Demand lets you book rides straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes and access the Southampton LIRR, the S92 bus, and much more without needing a car. (Click below for details)Suffolk County Tran...

Community Members Lending a Hand to Those in Need

During the COVID-19 crisis, there was an increase in food insecurity throughout the East End. The pandemic was especially challenging for residents who were forced into unemployment and there was a lack of accessibility to food. The Common Good Committee ...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Access Information 

The Tuesday, June 8, 2021 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 mee...

Reuse Program Starts June 16 at The North Sea Transfer Station

June 2, 2021

REUSE PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 16 at the NORTH SEA TRANSFER STATION – The Town of Southampton has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk to collect new or slightly used furniture, appliances, kitchen cabinets and building materials from Sou...

Appellate Division Overturns State Supreme Court Ruling On Mine Expansion Permit

PRESS RELEASEDate: May 28, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office631-283-6055

Town’s Local Zoning Laws Upheld

On May 27, 2021, a State Appellate Court handed a significant victory to the Town of Southampton and its residents when it annulle...

Edith Windsor Brick Heart Project

For Immediate ReleaseMay 27, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055Supervisor Jay Schneiderman

The Edith Windsor Heart Project is a heart shaped memorial tribute to Edie Windsor composed of 220 smaller interlocking hearts, each with a per...

Town Begins Major Cleanup of Blighted Riverside Property

Riverleigh Ave Parcels Cleared of Refuse, Overgrowth; Will Receive New Fencing

Greenlighted after the close of a major police investigation into area criminal activity, Southampton Town commenced the cleanup Monday, May 24 of several publicly-own...

Town Board Special Meeting Notice -May 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Town Board Special Meeting Access Information  

A Special Meeting of the Town Board will be held on May 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via videoconferencing, and a transcript will be provided at a later date.   The public will have an opp...

SUPERVISOR TO DELIVER STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS AT MAY 25 TOWN BOARD MEETING

For Immediate ReleaseMay 24, 2021, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman will deliver his 2021 State of the Town Address at the beginning of tomorrow’s Town Board meeting. The address is expe...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Access Information 

The Tuesday, May 25, 2021 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 he...

Southampton Youth Board’s Little Free Food Pantry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: May 21, 2021CONTACT: Councilwoman Julie LofstadPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

The Southampton Youth Board, which is appointed by the Southampton Town Board, annually takes on some proje...

Town Launches Active Military and Veteran Discount Program

Southampton Town Councilwoman Julie Lofstad was joined by Councilman Rick Martel, Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, members of the Veterans Affairs Committee and many local veterans to launch the Active Military and Veterans Discount Program yesterday.&nbs...

Cleaner Beaches and Roadways due to Volunteers at the Great East End Clean-up

We have had another successful year of the Great East End Clean-up due to volunteers picking up litter and debris throughout the Town of Southampton. Due to Covid-19, the clean-up was held in May but was well attended with 809 participants. The event has ...

Town of Southampton Lifts Mask Mandate

PRESS RELEASEDate:        May 18, 2021Contact:    Supervisor’s office631-283-6055

Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that New York State will end mask manda...

Supervisor Lifts State of Emergency In Town of Southampton

For Immediate ReleaseMay 14, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman is pleased to announce that the Town’s general Emergency Order, in place since March 16, 2020 is being lifted, after the current Ord...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, May 11, 2021, regula...

2021 Executive Orders 2.5

For Immediate ReleaseApril 30, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

 Supervisor Extends State of Emergency in Town of Southampton 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #2.5 of 2021, extending a State o...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, April 27, 2021, regu...

Southampton Town Releases Request for Proposals for First CDG Solar Project on Long Island

For Immediate Release:DATE:    Thursday, April 22, 2021CONTACT: Councilman John BouvierPHONE:    (631) 287-5745

Today, Earth Day, the Town of Southampton announced the release of a request for proposals...

Town Board Special Meeting Notice

Town Board Special Meeting Access Information  

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

Carbon Monoxide Injures Two Workers

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, at approximately 5:00PM, Southampton Town Dispatch Center received a call for an unconscious male at a residence on Bay Avenue North, Hampton Bays. Responding officers found one person unconscious inside the residence and one ...

Unemployment Insurance Scam

Southampton Town Police would like to alert the community that there is a nationwide attempt to defraud many states’ unemployment insurance programs. This scheme has targeted people around the country, including some in Southampton Town. In an attempt to ...

2021 Executive Orders 2.4

For Immediate ReleaseApril 16, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

 Supervisor Extends State of Emergency in Town of Southampton 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #2.4 of 2021, extending a State o...

SUN20 TV is on the Air!

PRESS RELEASE                                            ...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Town...

2021 Executive Orders 2.3

For Immediate ReleaseApril 1, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

 Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #2.3 of 2021, extending a...

Town Board Special Meeting Notice

Town Board Special Meeting Notice 

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Thursday, A...

NY State expands COVID vaccine eligibility to ages 30+ tomorrow, opens to everyone over 16 next week

NY State announced the following today: 

Beginning March 30, all New Yorkers age 30 or older will be able to be vaccinated, and all New Yorkers age 16 or older will be eligible on April 6th. 

For more information and to schedule appointmen...

Town Board Work Session

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Town Board mee...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Town...

Delays & additional traffic expected in Southampton

March 17, 2021

Please be advised that delays and additional traffic in the area of Tuckahoe Road at both 39 and Montauk Highway should be expected for the foreseeable future as a result of people going to the mass vaccination site begging 3-19-2021

All effo...

Flying Point Beach Repairs To Begin This Week

MEDIA ADVISORYMarch 9, 2021Contact: Kristen Doulos, Town Parks Director(631) 728-8585

Flying Point Beach Repairs To Begin This Week

Improved Comfort Station, Pavilion to Re-Open in May

Southampton Town parks and recreation officials announced today that cons...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Notice

 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, March 9, 2...

Town-Hospital Partnership Brings Vaccination Site to Orthodox Church

March 4, 2021Contact: Ryan Murphy, Public Safety & Emergency Management Administrator(631) 702-1701 - rmurphy@southamptontownny.gov

In partnership with the Town of Southampton and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hampt...

Town to Offer Online Beach Sticker Sales Site for 2021 Permits Goes Live March 3

NEWS RELEASE      March 1, 2021Contact: Kristen Doulos, Town Parks Director(631) 728-8585

Beginning in  2021,  town beachgoers will have the option to purchase their local resident parking permits online. Starti...

2021 Executive Orders 2.2

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 1, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

 Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #2.2 of 2021, extending a...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Special Meeting Notice

 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. The Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Town Board Special Meeting will be held at 6:00 ...

Town Board Meeting Notice

WORK SESSIONThursday, February 18, 2021

This Work Session will be conducted via Zoom video conference.  The public can access the open part of the Work Session agenda on the Town Clerk’s Portal at:

http://southamptonny.iqm2.com/...

2021 Executive Orders 2.1

For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 16, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampton 

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #2.1 of 2021,...

2021 Executive Orders 1.9

For Immediate ReleaseDATE:         February 16, 2021Contact:    Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

Supervisor Extends State Of Emergency In Town Of Southampto...

Community Law Enforcement Review Committee (CLERC)

The Southampton Town Board will convene a special Meeting on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of setting a public hearing to solicit comments on its draft report in conformance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Number 203. The r...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Special Meeting Notice 

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  The Friday, February 12, 2021 Town Board Special Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m...

2021 Executive Orders 1.8

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: February 10, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office  (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Emergency Order ...

Emergency Order # 4 - Declaration of State of Emergency

This Emergency Order shall continue in full force and effect through February 11, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

2021 Executive Orders 1.7

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: February 5, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office  (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Emergency Order #...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Town Board Meeting Notice 

 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, F...

Emergency Order # 3 - Declaration of State of Emergency

Declaration of State of Emergency effective through February 5, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

2021 Executive Orders 1.6

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: January 29, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office  (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Emergency Order #...

Guide To Scheduling Your Covid-19 Vaccination

New York State Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (833-697-4829). The Hotline is open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. For further information, the New York State website is a great resource: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/

2021 Executive Orders 1.5

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: January 26, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office  (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Emergency Order #...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Town Board meeting will be ...

2021 Executive Orders 1.4

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: January 21, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office  (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Emergency Order #...

2021 Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 15, 2021Contact Supervisor’s Office    (631)283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #2 of 2021, sequentially following

Emergency Order #22 of 2020, exte...

2021 Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: January 15, 2021Contact: Supervisor’s Office  (631) 283-6055

 MEDIA ADVISORY

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

&...

2021 Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 11, 2021Contact Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

 Emergency Order #1.2 of 2021 addresses certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The purpose of EO #1.2 is to temporarily ame...

Governor Cuomo Announces: Ages 75yrs+ Can Scheduling with Providers Covid-19 Vaccination Appointment

GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMOFor Immediate Release: 1/11/2021Additional news available at www.governor.ny.govNew York State | Executive Chamber |press.office@exec.ny.gov | 518.474.8418 

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL NEW YORKERS,...

Town Board Meeting Notice

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person.  In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Town Board meeting will be ...

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.

The vaccine is safe and effective. It was approved by the FDA, the CDC, and by NY’s independent vaccine panel. Let’s #VaccinateNY!

2021 Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 6, 2021Contact Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

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

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #1.1 of 2021 t...

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19.

Getting the vaccine is the BEST way to protect yourself from COVID-19. Let's #VaccinateNY.

Authorize Extension of Expiration Dates for select Trustee Permits (4x4 & Boat Ramp) until 1/10/21

Authorize the Extension of Expiration Dates for select Trustee Permits (4x4, and Boat Ramp) until January 10, 2021 Effective Immediately

WHEREAS, due to the National Health Emergency, it has become necessary to continue to drastically reduce employee staff...

New Legislation Giving PSC Authority To Regulate LIPA Signed Into Law

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law new legislation that gives the Public Service Commission (PSC) greater regulatory oversight of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and its subcontractors.

The PSC has regulatory authority o...

2021 Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 30, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office(631) 283-6055

 SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency...

Updated Executive Orders

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

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY  IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #1...

Assessors to suspend the renewal application process

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 23, 2020Assessors Office631-283-6020

On Friday, December 18, 2020 Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.83 allowing Assessors to suspend the renewal application process for the RP-467-rnw, Senior Citizen and RP-459c-rnw, D...

Updated Executive Orders

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

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY  IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.32 to ad...

Town Board Meeting Notice

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: December 18, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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

Off Leash Area for Dogs Opens in East Quogue

Councilwoman Julie Lofstad is pleased to announce the opening of an off leash area for dogs in the Pine Neck Marine Park located at 22 Josiah Foster Path in East Quogue.  The dedicated off leash area features two separate fenced in areas, one for...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 16, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631) 283-6055

 SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency...

Town Youth Bureau Launches Informational/Educational Vaping Website

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau, in conjunction with the Town of the Southampton Youth Board, launched a new website that helps young people and parents understand the risks of vaping, including current information and resources to help quit. &nb...

No More Wait Line For Building Department Make A Zoom Meeting Or Wait In Your Car

Since the COVID 19 pandemic began several months ago, the Town of Southampton has been proactive to help keep residents safe by encouraging on line options so people don’t have to wait “on line” to get answers.  

Now,...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 11, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631) 283-6055

 SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 7, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631) 283-6055

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

 Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed ...

Town Board Meeting Notice

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

Town Board Meeting Notice 

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person. &n...

Updated Executive Orders

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

SUPERVISOR EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY 

IN TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO ADDRESS OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS

 Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed E...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 30, 2020Contact Supervisor’s Office (631)283-6055

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

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #22,...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: November 250, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.27 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The purpose of EO #12....

Updated Executive Orders

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

Pursuant to Emergency Order #21 of the Town of Southampton (attached), the Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Town Board meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. virtually. T...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: November 20, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.26 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The purpose of EO #12.2...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: November 17, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.25 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The purpose of EO #12.2...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: November 12, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Order #12.24 to address certain restrictions regarding outdoor dining in the Town of Southampton. The purpose o...

Town Unveils Military and Veteran Parking Space at Town Hall

In honor of Veterans Day, Councilwoman Julie Lofstad unveiled the first designated Military and Veteran parking space at Town Hall today.  As the liaison to the Veterans Affairs Committee, Councilwoman Lofstad led the initiative to designate five...

Cupola lifted on historic Nathaniel Rogers House

Some members of the Town Board and the Bridgehampton Museum watched the lifting and installation of the decorative rooftop cupola at the historic Nathaniel Rogers House.  The house is a stunning example of Greek Revival architecture and one of th...

Updated Executive Orders

For Immediate ReleaseDATE: November 6, 2020Contact: Supervisor’s Office(631)283-6055

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

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Orde...

Updated Executive Orders

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

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

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has signed Emergency Orde...

Big Duck Lit In Purple In Honor Of Emergency Nurses

The Town of Southampton honored Emergency Nurses this week by lighting the iconic Long Island Big Duck in purple. This year, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is celebrating Emergency Nurses Week Oct. 11-17.  The ceremony was held on Emergen...

Southampton Town Board Supports Thiele Legislation

On Tuesday, October 13 at the Southampton Town Board Meeting, the Town Board voted unanimously on a resolution in support of Assembly Bill A.08936 and Senate Bill S.06868, which would provide the Public Service Commission (PSC) with the authority to order...

Foster Avenue Playground Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly rebuilt playground at Foster Avenue Park in Hampton Bays was held on Friday, October 9.  The playground, which was destroyed by a fire in May, has special meaning to Councilwoman Julie Lofstad.  Lo...

Great East End Clean-Up Sees Great Success

We have had another successful year of the Great East End Clean-up due to volunteers picking up litter and debris throughout the Town of Southampton. Despite being postponed, the clean-up was well attended with 490 participants. This event has usually tak...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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, ...