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Join Town of Southampton Councilperson Michael Iasilli and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation for Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00AM – 2:00PM, at Southampton Animal Shelter, 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays. Provide a furry friend with a forever home! Scan QR code for more adoptable pets. Source link

In October 2023 the Town Board amended Town Code Chapter 102-14 Certificates of Occupancy. The code now reads: “No building or structure hereafter erected shall be used or occupied in whole or in part until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector. Upon any change in ownership of a property, […]

The Public Safety Division is an administrative department presiding over the Building Department, Fire Safety Department, Ordinance Enforcement Department, and the Animal Control Unit. The Chief Building Inspector, the Chief Fire Marshal, and the Director of Code Enforcement report to the Administrator of the Public Safety Division, who reports directly to the Supervisor and Town […]

The MTA has begun quietly building a second train platform at the Hampton Bays station on Long Island to help move crowds to and from the 2026 US Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills. Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free confirmed the project at Monday’s LIRR committee meeting, after it was first reported by […]

Local, State, and Federal Laws that Protect Endangered Species  The Town of East Hampton prohibits the disturbance, or endangerment, of any protected bird nesting area on the beach. No person shall alter, move, remove, or tamper with any fence, rope, or flagging that designate nesting areas.  Nor should anyone permit a horse, dog, cat, or […]

Learn More About Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance & Accessory Dwelling Unit Loans Whether you are exploring first-time homeownership in Southampton Town or are looking to improve your current residence, learn how the Community Housing Fund can provide you with a 0% interest loan to make housing more attainable and affordable. Join Southampton Town Housing Director […]

§ 79-80False alarms.(B)(3) Any owner or lessee who has a false alarm occur on his or her property may appeal such determination to the hearing officer by filing a written request with the Town Clerk setting forth the basis for such appeal. A hearing shall be held by the hearing officer within a reasonable time […]

See Also Carnival Cruise Line cancels planned sailings, upending vacations: ‘Definitely a disappointment’ Thousands of cruise lovers hoping to set sail next summer just had their plans sunk. Royal Caribbean has abruptly canceled more than 20 sailings aboard Freedom of the Seas, per multiple sources online, wiping out its entire Summer 2027 schedule out of […]

Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara announced today that it is once again time to register to participate in the Great East End Clean-Up, which will take place on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. The Great East End Clean-Up is a volunteer-based program to remove litter and debris from public areas throughout Southampton Town.  Last year […]

An Enduring East Hampton Tradition Hunting in East Hampton Town is a tradition that dates back to the middle 1600’s when the area was first settled. Before the first three hundred years of Long Island and New York State’s existence, there was very little in the way of conservation or hunting regulation. Many game and […]

The application period for this round of state funding ended as of October, 2024. We will announce additional funding opportunities if they become available. The New York State Plus-One ADU grant program can provide eligible East Hampton property owners with up to $125,000 to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU, or accessory apartment)  that can […]

Forget attachment parenting, meet Hoover-attachment parenting. As a kid growing up in a suburban New Jersey house, Jeannetta R. Bagley did chores every Saturday morning, whether it meant sweeping the floors, vacuuming or cleaning the garage. Now, Bagley, the single mom of a 5-year-old son, is determined to involve him in household chores. The problem: […]

BRUSH AMNESTY PROGRAM – SPRING 2026 Waste Management will accept brush brought to the transfer stations by residential self-haulers at no cost April 15 – May 31. Branches and/or twigs less than 3” in diameter may be brought to these transfer stations: Hampton Bays: 7 days a week, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm North Sea: […]

2026 Members Louise Bergerson Loring Bolger Kathy Byrnes Daniela Chavez Priscila Dominguez Alyson Follenius Erika Garcia Jazmin Leon Jon Lopez Rosa Lourenco Valeria Marin Katherine Mitchell Yesenia Quichimbo, Co-Chair Susan Retzky Juan Roldan Johanna Sanchez Kenny Sanchez Leslie Schnur Anna Skrenta, Co-Chair Alicia Sullivan Nicole Velez Human Services Department Liaison: Spanish Speaking Case Manager Liliana […]

The story of Pudding Hill, a Revolutionary War tale, took place at what today is 4 Ocean Avenue in East Hampton where Woods Lane, Main Street and Ocean Avenue converge. Pudding Hill Lane, between Ocean Avenue and Georgica Road, is a bit south of there.  There are several versions of the tale, but the most […]