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May 14
Housing & Community Development | East Hampton Town, NY

NEWS Sign up for news alerts from the Office of Housing and Community Development! Visit https://ny-easthamptontown.civicplus.com/list.aspx. Under “Alert Center,” scroll down to Office of Housing and Community Development and enter your information. 2026 Down Payment Assistance Program for First-Time Homebuyers is Open! Down Payment loans from the Community Housing Fund can help community residents purchase […]

May 13
Join Us for a Historic Preservation Event on May 16 • Southampton, NY

Epic Day of Service – Do More Good America 250 Julie B. Greene, Town Historian Clean historic gravestones at one of our Town’s original cemeteries, where many soldiers of the American Revolution are buried! All supplies provided. Event is free.  RSVP to southamptonrotary.org/event/epic-day-of-service-2026 Date: May 16, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Place: North […]

May 13
Long Wharf | East Hampton Town, NY

Although early settlers were first attracted to the area that would become known as Sag Harbor in the late 1600s because its meadows offered an abundant supply of salt hay to feed their livestock, they soon saw its potential for a port. That port would soon supplant Northwest Harbor and North Sea. Shipping was established […]

May 13
Jessica Biel gives brutal ultimatum to husband Justin Timberlake after DUI arrest

Jessica Biel reportedly told Justin Timberlake she’ll leave him if he doesn’t clean up his act. The actress “issued an ultimatum” to her husband because she’s “had it” with his recent behavior, including his 2024 DWI arrest and his trip to Las Vegas to host the 8AM Invitational golf tournament, according to a new report […]

May 12
Jobs • Parks Maintenance Laborer

The Town of Southampton is a Civil Service Employer. For information on current Town jobs available immediately please scroll through the job postings listed below. You can also subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me Button. For more information on how to […]

May 12
East Hampton Town Appoints Former Suffolk County Attorney Dennis Brown as Assistant Town Attorney • East Hampton Town, NY

The East Hampton Town Board has appointed Dennis M. Brown to the part-time position of Assistant Town Attorney in the Town Attorney’s Office, effective May 13, 2026. Brown brings decades of legal and municipal government experience to the role, including service as Suffolk County Attorney, Acting County Attorney, Bureau Chief of Municipal Law, Deputy Bureau […]

May 11
Jobs • Parks Maintenance Water Truck Operator

The Town of Southampton is a Civil Service Employer. For information on current Town jobs available immediately please scroll through the job postings listed below. You can also subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me Button. For more information on how to […]

May 11
East Hampton Town Shellfish Ordinance

Chapter 213 Shellfish § 213-1 Title. [HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of East Hampton 5-20-1994 by L.L. No. 4-1994. Amendments noted where applicable.] This chapter of the East Hampton Town Code shall be known and may be cited as the “Town of East Hampton Shellfish Law.” § 213-1.5 Legislative intent. The […]

May 11
Once-humble Hamptons trailer park kicks off spring with $2M+ listings — including a fixer-upper

It’s open season for Montauk’s million-dollar trailers. As the Hamptons market stirs back to life ahead of summer, a fresh wave of listings at Montauk Shores suggests the oceanfront enclave’s improbable run isn’t fading — it’s just getting started again. Two homes hit the market within days of each other this week, The Post has […]

May 10
Site of the Old Toll Gate

The Sag Harbor-East Hampton Turnpike Company was incorporated in 1844 and was in existence until 1899. It cost about eight cents for a wagon or cart drawn by two horses, mules or oxen, and four cents for a wagon or cart drawn by one horse.   After 60 years of charging tolls at the Toll House that […]

May 09
Spring Cleanup Reminder • Southampton, NY

Spring Cleanup Reminder 🍃 As you get your property ready, please follow Town leaf blower rules: 🚫 Gas blowers banned May 20 – Sept 20⚠️ Limited use Sept 21 – May 19 • No Sundays or holidays • 8 AM – 5 PM only • Max 2 on ½ acre or less 🔌 Electric blowers are allowed Learn more: […]

May 09
Chatfield’s Hole | East Hampton Town, NY

Named after an early East Hampton Settler, Thomas Chatfield, Chatfield’s Hole is a glacial kettle hole formed during the Ice Age. The Chatfields were among the first settlers in East Hampton coming in 1651. They served as Town Clerks, Judges and Supervisors. Purchased in 1976, Chatfield’s Hole was one of the town’s first open-space land […]

May 09
Hamptonites mourn wave of generic chain stores changing way of life — including $33 smoothies in Sag Harbor

Hamptons residents are mourning the end of a beloved local institution, Estia’s Little Kitchen. The unassuming Mexican-style diner will be replaced by an outpost of a smoothie empire best known for its $40 acai bowl, the latest chain shop to infringe upon the area’s charm. For nearly the past three decades, Estia’s has occupied a […]

May 08
ICYMI: Town of Southampton Adopts Resolution to Become a Pro Housing Community • Southampton, NY

The Town of Southampton Town Board has adopted a resolution at its April 28th meeting to become a Pro Housing Community. The adoption of the resolution reinforces the Town’s commitment to addressing its housing challenges and strengthening its long-term housing strategy. The Pro Housing designation is part of a broader statewide effort to encourage local […]

May 08
Office Assistant – Ordinance Enforcement

Town of East Hampton – Part Time Office Assistant – Ordinance Enforcement Department This position is 20 hours per week, year-round. An employee in this position is responsible for supporting office operations and must demonstrate a high level of customer service and professionalism when dealing with members of the community and other employees. Duties include: […]