Youth Bureau’s Initiative to Address Food Insecurity Within the Town of Southampton

9/19/2022PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Southampton Youth Bureau (631) 702-2425

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau is continuing to address food insecurity on the East End with two upcoming initiatives. With the support of the Southampton You...

Supervisor Schneiderman Announces A Series of “Listening Sessions” In Hampton Bays

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman is announcing a series of “listening sessions” in Hampton Bays to get a better understanding of where consensus lies within the hamlet as to whether downtown revitalization is sought, and, i...

Work Session - Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10 AM

WORK SESSION

Thursday, September 15, 2022

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...

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...

ALERT: Suffolk County Water Authority Extends Stage 1 Water Emergency

ALERT: Suffolk County Water Authority Extends Stage 1 Water Emergency

Due to persistent severe drought conditions, the Suffolk County Water Authority has extended its Stage 1 Water Emergency Alert from the East End of Long Island to all SCWA custo...

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...

Special Town Board Meeting - Thursday, Sept 1, 2022 at 10 AM

Special 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 Thursday, September 1, 2022, Special Meeting of the Town Board will be held at 10:00 a.m. both i...

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...

Work Session - Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10 AM

WORK SESSIONThursday, August 25, 2022

 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...

Climate Action Plan - Community Engagement Survey

DATE: August 22, 2022

The Town of Southampton is developing a Climate Action Plan focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout the community from electricity, heating and cooling buildings, transportation, and waste disposal. Below is ...

Work Session - August 11, 2022

TO:  Members of the Town BoardRE: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD WORK SESSIONThursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. 

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

Work Session - August 4, 2022

TO:  Members of the Town BoardRE: SPECIAL TOWN BOARD WORK SESSIONThursday, August 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. 

 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT pursuant to Section 62 of Town Law, a Special Town Board Work Session will ...

Work Session - July 28, 2022

10:00 a.m.       Accessory Housing for Golf Course Employees

• Kathryn Garvin, Assistant Town Attorney
• Janice Scherer, Town Planning and Development Administrator

10:45 a.m.       Supervisor’s/Town Council ...

Important Message Regarding Water Conservation

Suffolk County Water AuthorityJuly 26, 2022

Due to the current hot and dry weather, the Suffolk County Water Authority is urging all residents to take immediate steps to conserve water.

Residents are urged to:

• Set lawn irrigation timers to activate at times ...

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...

The Town of Southampton Urges Residents to Use Caution Due to Elevated Heat Index

Press ReleaseContact: Ryan Murphy631.702.1700

Town of Southampton, NY July 20, 2022 — A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service and is in effect for our area for Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Although the Heat Index f...

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 Seeks CLG Designation

For Immediate Release: DATE:           June 15, 2022CONTACT:   John BouvierPHONE:         (631) 287-5745

At its June 14^th meeting,...

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...

McNamara Sponsors Resolution to Form Trades Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release:DATE:    June 15, 2022CONTACT:    Cyndi McNamaraPHONE:    (631) 287-5745

In an effort to address the needs of the building trades community, Councilwoman...

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.

Special Work Session - June 2, 2022

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD WORK SESSIONThursday, June 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

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, June 2, 20...

North Sea Harbor Spring Dredge Project UPDATE

May 26, 2022 UPDATESuffolk County DPW has completed dredging at North Sea Harbor and they will be demobilizing prior to Memorial Day weekend.

April 28, 2022Town TrusteesKristen Doulos, Parks Director

Please be advised that winter storms have caused signific...

Dragonfly Day Green Expo

Dragonfly Day Green Expo

Saturday, June 11th,11am - 3pm

South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton

FOR KIDS

• Face Painting
• Dragonfly Walks
• Upcycle Art Workshops
• Bath Bomb Making
• Meet rescued animals wi...

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 ...

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

• Please click on the “Live” ...

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...

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

Councilman John Bouvier ...

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

Ola's NY Project Hope is here to help

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

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...

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...

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...

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;

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 ...

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, ...