Overhaul Begins for Quantuck Culvert

Overhaul Begins for Quantuck CulvertHighway Personnel Expect Safer Road, Healthier Estuary

Southampton Town officials announced on Friday, May 13, 2022, that key improvements are underway in Quiogue to enhance roadway safety and protect the local environme...

Southampton Town Improves Online Services

For Immediate ReleaseDATE:  April 5, 2022OFFICE: Jay Scheiderman, SupervisorCONTACT: Frank Zappone, Deputy Supervisor (631) 283-6055

Access to a wide range of Town applications, programs and services has been expanded and access to those ...

Southampton Town Awarded a Certificate of Clean Energy Leadership

Councilman John Bouvier, on behalf of the Town of Southampton, received a Certificate of Clean Energy Leadership on Friday, April 29^th by the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force and the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College, in recognition of leadersh...

NEW DATE: Annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday May 14, 2022

The Town of Southampton’s Addiction and Recovery/Behavioral Health Committee will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday May 7, 2022 from 7:00pm-8:00pm at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays.Please join us to remember those lost to addiction and from ...

First Tree Seedling Giveaway for Arbor Day

For Immediate Release:DATE: April 27th, 2022CONTACT: Councilman Rick MartelMay Zegarelli, Legislative AidePHONE: (631) 287-5745

As the nice weather approaches and trees are beginning to bloom, it is more imperative than ever to ensure that we protect our e...

North Sea Harbor Spring Dredge Project

April 28, 2022Town TrusteesKristen Doulos, Parks Director

Please be advised that winter storms have caused significant sand movement and shoals in the vicinity of Towd Point at the northern end of North Sea Harbor with water levels reported to be 2 to 3 fe...

Volunteers Cleanup Beaches and Roadways at the Great East End Cleanup

We have had another successful year of the Great East End Cleanup due to volunteers picking up litter and debris throughout the Town of Southampton. The event has taken place on the weekend of Earth Day and has attracted many residents to cleanu...

Construction Firm Receives Major Award for Bridgehampton House Restoration Project

Lipsky Construction Company of Bayport has been awarded the prestigious Association of General Contractors Jeffery J. Zogg Build New York Award, the highest award from New York State for a construction project, for restoration of the Nathaniel Rogers Hous...

Town of Southampton Recognizes National Volunteer Week April 17 – 23, 2022

Town of Southampton Recognizes National Volunteer Week April 17 – 23, 2022

Town of Southampton, NY April 21, 2022 —This week is National Volunteer Week nationwide. National Volunteer Week was initiated in 1974 by President Nixon as a wa...

Work Session - April 14, 2022

This Work Session is being conducted in-person in the Town Board Room of Town Hall. 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

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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 Water Quality Advisory Committee will rank and score projects on scoring criteria contained in the application materials. The deadline for the app...

Southampton Town Improves Website Accessibility

For Immediate Release:DATE:           March 25, 2022CONTACT:  Frank Zappone, Deputy SupervisorFor More Information Contact:Debra Keller, Website Manager, dkeller@southamptontownny.govColleen Jones, Gra...

Southampton Town Youth Attend the YMCA Youth & Government Conference in Albany, NY

PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: PETER STRECKER (631) 702-2425

Members of the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau’s Youth and Government program participated in the annual YMCA Youth and Government conference in Albany, NY from March 18^th – March 20...

Updates on County Road 39 Sidewalk Project - Community Meeting

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Join Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, Suffolk County Department of Public Works, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman & Assemblyman Fred Thiele

Updates on County Road 39 Sidewalk Project from Boathouse Road to Tuckahoe R...

Southampton Town Joins U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge

For Immediate Release:DATE:           Wednesday, March 23, 2022CONTACT:   John BouvierPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

On Tuesday, March 22 at...

Supervisor Jay Schneiderman Re-Appointed Chair of East End Supervisors and Mayors Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2022

At its meeting of March 23, 2022 the members of the East End Supervisors and Mayors Association (EESMA) unanimously re-appointed Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman as Chair, a position he has held since his pri...

Special Work Session - March 24, 2022

WORK SESSION

Thursday, March 24, 2022

10:00 a.m.       Presentation – Highway Department

• Charles McArdle, Highway Superintendent

11:00 a.m.       Zoning Considerations for Retail Marijuana Sales

• Janice Sche...

Councilman Bouvier Sponsors Legislation Restricting the Use of Gas Powered Leaf Blowers

For Immediate Release:DATE:           March 23, 2022CONTACT:  John BouvierPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

At the Town Board meeting of March...

Town of Southampton Hosts Federal Animals in Disasters Training Class

Press ReleaseContact: Ryan Murphy631.702.1700

Town of Southampton, NY March 22, 2022 —The Town of Southampton Department of Public Safety is hosting a federal training program entitled All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters. The Depart...

Suffolk County is redesigning the transit bus network

Suffolk County is redesigning the transit bus network to align with the goals and priorities of its communities.

Please participate in the Reimagine Transit Bus Network Redesign Survey to inform Suffolk of how it can better serve our area. Share the survey...

Special Work Session - March 17, 2022

SPECIAL WORK SESSION

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT pursuant to Section 62 of Town Law, a Special Town Board Work Session will be held at Southampton Town Hall, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton NY on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of...

Habitat for Humanity Reuse Program Resumes Wednesday, March 16th at the North Sea Transfer Station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE:           March 10, 2022CONTACT:  Councilman John BouvierPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

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Town Maintains S&P AAA Rating (2022)

Southampton Town Maintains the Highest Possible Credit Rating S&P Global Ratings Re-Affirms Town's AAA Rating

Narcan Seminar

Date: February 17, 2022Councilman Rick Martel

Southampton Town Councilman Rick Martel will be partnering with Sheriff Errol Toulon for a seminar on administering naloxone, known as Narcan. In this training, you will be trained of the use of Narcan, a highl...

Ola's NY Project Hope is here to help

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Ola's NY Project Hope is here

We are here to help you cope during COVID-19. Emotional support HELPLINE 631-500-0837 8am-10PM Monday-Sunday call/text

Our Town Highway Department has done an amazing job

Our Town Highway Department, under the direction of our new Highway Superintendent Charlie McArdle, have done an amazing job working to try and clear the snow from the roadways.  An exceptionally high amount of snow fell throughout the Town of So...

Town adopts the IHRA’s working definition of antisemitism

At its meeting on January 25, 2022, the Southampton Town Board unanimously approved a resolution that adopts the working definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).

With evidence that antisemitism is onc...

SUN20 TV Begins Broadcasting Local and Regional News Program, BEHIND THE HEADLINES

The video version of the public radio program to air on Southampton and East Hampton public access television

(Southampton, New York – January 12, 2022) Today, The WNET Group, home to Long Island’s only NPR Station WLIW-FM, and The Expr...

IMPORTANT REMINDER - A State of Emergency is still in effect

IMPORTANT REMINDER - A State of Emergency is still in effect for the Town of Southampton due to the exceptionally high snowfall received yesterday. All residents are requested to stay at home and avoid roadways to allow highway crews the opportunity to co...

EMERGENCY ORDER # 1 UPDATED

EMERGENCY ORDER # 1 OF 2022 DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

The undersigned, as Supervisor of the Town of Southampton, pursuant to the authority by Article 2-B, Section 24 of the Executive Law of the State of New York, has the authority to declare a stat...

Cancel Work Session – Thursday, January 13, 2022

Cancel Work Session – Thursday, January 13, 2022

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Work Session scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. is cancelled. 

The next regularly scheduled Work Session will be held on Thursday, January 27,...

Governor Signs Bill Advancing Community Choice Aggregation Programs On Long Island

On December 21, Governor Hochul signed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Thiele clearing a path for Community Choice Aggregate programs on Long Island.

Although the state order authorizing CCA was issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in 2016, t...

Southampton Town Adopts NYStretch Energy Code

On Tuesday, December 14 at the Southampton Town Board Meeting, the Town Board voted unanimously on a resolution to modify the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) standards and incorporate the NYStretch Energy Code-2020 as a component of the Town’s ...

Southampton Town Board Adopts Landmark Legislation to Protect Historic Cultural Resources

At its meeting on November 23, 2021, the Southampton Town Board adopted a resolution enacting Article XIV (Cultural Resources Protection Overlay District) of Chapter 330 (Zoning) of the Town Code. The provisions of this Article apply to lands in the Town,...

Housing Lottery for the Community Benefit Housing Units will take place Wed, Dec 8th at 11am.

The lottery will take place in the Town Board Room at 11am and will be shown live on Sea-TV and You-Tube

WORK SESSION Thursday, December 2, 2021

WORK SESSION Thursday, December 2, 2021

This Work Session will be conducted via Zoom teleconference.  The public can access the open part of the agenda, either by the Town Clerk’s Portal on the Town’s website at www.southampton...

Southampton Town Awards Climate Action Plan Contract

For Immediate Release:DATE:  December 1, 2021CONTACT:  Councilman John BouvierPHONE: (631) 287-5745

At the November 23 Town Board Meeting, the Town Board voted to award a $149,796 contract to Ramboll to prepare a Climate Action Plan. &...

WATER QUALITY REPORTS - Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Nov 2021

Bacteria levels in local waters decrease

Surfrider Foundation - Water Quality Reports - November 2021

Southampton Town Awarded $120,000 Grant to Expand Childhood Enrichment Center in Riverside

The Town-owned facility at 271 Flanders Road in Riverside, long the home of the LI Head Start Program, will get an expansion and an additional occupant, the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE).

CMEE, based in Bridgehampton, has been offering...

EMERGENCY ORDER # 6 OF 2021 DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

Five tornadoes confirmed in Suffolk County, two were confirmed as having touched down in the areas of Remsenberg to Westhampton, and Hampton Bays to North Sea;

Small Business Assistance Program Funds Still Available

Small Business Assistance Program

Active Military and Veteran Discount Program

Councilwoman Julie Lofstad is pleased to announce that the Town of Southampton has distributed about 400 discount cards to our active military members and veterans, and has over 20 local businesses participating in the program.

“We have gotten a ...

Special Town Board 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 Chapter 417 of the Laws of 2021, the Thursday, October 7, 2021, Special Meeting of the Town Board will be ...

2022 Town of Southampton Grant Applications Now Available

Annually, the Town of Southampton offers Human Services (HS) grants, Cultural Arts and Recreational (CAR) grants, Hamlet Services grants and Community Program grants to certified 501(c) organizations that provide such services to Southampton Town resident...

“Unleashing” of Off Leash Area for Dogs in East Quogue

Councilwoman Julie Lofstad is pleased to announce the official opening of the 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 are...

Small Business Assistance Program Funds Still Available

Funding is still available to assist your small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in the form of $5,000 and $10,000 grants, depending on the number of employees.

CHANGE LOCATION OF WORK SESSIONS

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Southampton Town Board will not be meeting in-person for Work Sessions.

In accordance with Chapter 417 of the Laws of 2021, Work Sessions will be conducted vi...

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Family Service League, Nassau Suffolk Law Services,  OLA of Eastern Long Island were designated by Suffolk County to help Suffolk residents gain access to rental and utilities assistance through NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Cli...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 1.8

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 #...

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 #...

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 #...

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 #...

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...

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,...

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.

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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, ...