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Mar 18
Hamptons town spent $18K fighting an ice cream cone statue

Explore More One of the Hamptons’ priciest listings sells for a staggering $72M — after $48M in discounts Desperate times! Now Hilaria Baldwin takes to Instagram to tout her $20M Hamptons mansion that just won’t sell Long Island judge blocks release of Justin Timberlake’s drunk driving arrest — for now In the land of $100-a-pound […]

Mar 17
2026 Black History Month Celebration recipient, Southampton Fire Department Chief Polis Walker • Southampton, NY

The Town of Southampton proudly joined the Suffolk County Executive’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement to honor our 2026 Black History Month Celebration recipient, Southampton Fire Department Chief Polis Walker. Under the theme “Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future,” Councilmember Tom Neely, County Legislator Ann Welker, and Dr. Jim Banks, joined in recognizing […]

Mar 17
Seasonal Employment – Recreation Department

Town of East Hampton – Seasonal Positions in the Recreation Department Lifeguard – Starting at $23.80 per hour; higher rates depending upon certification and title Responsibilities include: Performs skilled safety work in monitoring swimmers at ocean and bay locations Observes and pays close attention to swimmers that may show signs of being in distress Rescues […]

Mar 16
April 20 Deadline to Order Banners for the 2026 Hometown Hero Program • Southampton, NY

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara announced today the April 20 deadline to order banners for the 2026 “Hometown Heroes Banner Program.”  The initiative, spearheaded in 2023 by Councilwoman McNamara and Westhampton VFW Post 5350, aims to recognize and honor our local military men and women by displaying personalized banners with their picture and military service […]

Mar 16
Water Quality Improvement Plan | East Hampton Town, NY

The mission of the Community Preservation Fund is to preserve community character through land aquisition and preservation since its onset in 1999.  In 2016, the Town of East Hampton overwhelmingly supported the extension of the CPF tax through 2050 as well as the allowance of the protection and improvement of water quality by funding improvement […]

Mar 16
Fentanyl poisoning’s surprising signs: How to respond to an overdose

2 puppies rescued in California after being trapped by 100-pound tortoise Park rangers in California help revive man at beach Oregon Mount Hood climber falls 600 feet after losing ice axe, airlifted to hospital There are some 250 deaths each day due to the fentanyl crisis in America, according to what the organization Families Against Fentanyl has […]

Mar 15
Join Us for Town of Southampton’s Job Fair! • Southampton, NY

The Town of Southampton will be hosting a Job Fair on Monday, March 23rd from 4:00-6:30pm at the Hampton Bays Senior Center (located at 25 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays). The focus of this event is to promote seasonal and part-time positions within the Town’s various departments, showcase opportunities that the Town has to offer, and […]

Mar 15
Certified Transcript of Marriage | East Hampton Town, NY

Marriage Certificates The East Hampton Town Clerk maintains marriage records for individuals that obtained their marriage license from the East Hampton Town Clerk’s office. DOH-301 form for copy of marriage certificate Obtaining a Copy of a Marriage Certificate The only individuals eligible to obtain a certified transcript of marriage include: Either spouse named on the […]

Mar 14
Now Seeking Qualified Individual to Serve on the Planning Board • Southampton, NY

The Town of Southampton is seeking a qualified individual to serve on the Town Planning Board. The Planning Board was established pursuant to New York State Town Law, Article 16, Section 271. The Southampton Town Planning Board is authorized to review land use development applications to ensure proposed activities are compatible with the Town’s Comprehensive […]

Mar 14
Buckskill Meadow Preserve | East Hampton Town, NY

Mission Statement & Description of Property To provide the East Hampton community with access to outdoor recreational activities that make use of the natural setting while maintaining respect for the residential neighbors, including an ADA accessible, multi-use trail,  disc golf course (18 holes), chess table, and a barn for indoor activities. Buckskill Meadow Preserve is […]

Mar 14
Hamptons home tied to a diamond-dealing heir asks $45M — one of the area’s first major listings of 2026

An oceanfront Hamptons home owned by the estate of the late Belgian-Armenian diamond-dealing heir Ara Arslanian has hit the market for a cool $45 million.  The residence, at 15 Dune Road in Bridgehampton, sits on 1.91 acres and comes with prime ocean frontage, with views of Mecox Bay. It’s one of the first major Hamptons oceanfront homes […]

Mar 13
Southampton Town Enacts Vacant Buildings Registry • Southampton, NY

At the Southampton Town Board Meeting held on March 10, 2026, the Town Board voted unanimously to approve new legislation aimed at addressing blighted and abandoned properties. The initiative, put forth by Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara, establishes a Vacant Building Registry to enhance community safety and preserve neighborhood character. Under the new law, owners of every […]

Mar 13
Stay of Enforcement for Updated Certificates of Occupancy FAQ • East Hampton Town, NY

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, […]

Mar 12
Town Passes Expansion of Water Quality Improvement Grants for Septic Improvement • Southampton, NY

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — At the March 10th Town Board Meeting, the Southampton Town Board, led by Councilmember Michael Iasilli, passed an update to the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Water Quality Improvement Project Plan. The proposed resolution, RES 2026-0565, expands priority area maps to follow Suffolk County standards, significantly increasing the number of residents eligible for […]

Mar 07
Town of East Hampton to Hold S.T.O.P. Day for Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste • East Hampton Town, NY

The Town of East Hampton will hold its first of four S.T.O.P. Days on March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Montauk Transfer Station located at 365 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954. Residents are encouraged to use this opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste items in their homes, including: Oil or Latex/Water-Based […]