East Hampton Town

Indian Field County Park (or Montauk County Park) is 1,063.7 acres in size, running from Montauk Highway north to Block Island Sound and is bordered on the east by Montauk Point State Park. The main acquisitions of this land were made in the period of 1973 -1975 with Third House, and its immediately adjoining land […]

There is an I in the first mention of Camp Wikiff. The first visit by a sitting President to East Hampton was when William Mckinley visited the camp. Theodore Roosevelt’s participation in the Spanish-American War and his presence at Camp Wikoff was instrumental in his road to political prominence. Camp Wikoff is one of the more famous […]

The Town Board holds three work sessions and two regular meetings each month. Work Sessions are held on the first three Tuesdays of the month at 11 a.m. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.  All meetings are conducted at East Hampton Town Hall. They are […]

In the summer of 1775, as tensions simmered between the American colonies and the British Empire, the first whispers of conflict reached the shores of Long Island. Fort Pond Bay at Montauk became a strategic point of interest for the British during the Siege of Boston. John Dayton, facing limited troops, employed a clever tactic […]

Montauk Light was the first lighthouse in New York State, and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States. The tower is 110 feet 6 inches (33.68 metres) high. The current light is a 31⁄2 order bivalve (clamshell) Fresnel lens. On April 12, 1792, construction on the lighthouse was authorized by the 2nd United States Congress […]

2026 Residential Recycling Permits are available to purchase as of Monday, February 2, 2026 and are due by April 1, 2026.   Residential Primary permits are $130.00 Seniors aged 65 and above are $55.00 Secondary permits are $55.00   Sanitation Office Hours: (For Residential and Commercial hauler permits ONLY)  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – […]

Recreational Dockage Renewal Application Now find the application at Marine Patrol. 2026 Residential Recycling Permits Permits will be available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s Office and the East Hampton Recycling Center. Permits are required by April 1, 2026. You can pay with cash or check—please make the check out to, “East Hampton Town.” Residential […]

Charles Silas Parsons was born in 1858 on the Parsons farm at Fire Place, the large house at the bend in the road just before it goes to the beach. The 1865 New York State Agricultural Census describes the farm as 480 acres, i.e. 130 “improved” acres.  He had 12 cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, […]

Department Responsibilities The IT Department is here to provide the technology required for the fulfillment of the Town’s mission in an efficient and effective manner.  The IT department assists in the technical analysis, design, procurement, implementation, operation and support of computing infrastructure and services. The IT Department is responsible for overseeing the infrastructure of technical […]

Town of East Hampton – Account Clerk with the Human Services Department An employee in this class performs specialized clerical work in keeping financial records of some variety and complexity. The incumbent is responsible for keeping books or records that are subject to audit. Duties may include utilization of computers with financial capabilities. The work […]

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 swimmers when in distress; administers first aid and/or CPR, if necessary […]

Town of East Hampton – Endangered Species Management Intern with the Natural Resources Department The Town of East Hampton’s Natural Resources Department is looking for a summer intern to support the identification and monitoring of federally endangered and threatened species, including the piping plover. As part of the Endangered Species Management Program, the Town holds […]

Marriage licenses are issued by the Town Clerk for the State of New York. Marriage licenses are processed Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M until 3:30 P.M and require both parties to be present with the following documents; Here is a helpful form for filling out your marriage license. A. Current form of Photo ID: […]

Cantwell Court Affordable Housing Subdivision ______________________________________________________________________________ What is the Affordable Home Ownership Program? The Town of East Hampton Affordable Home Ownership Program is the Town of East Hampton’s principal program to provide the opportunity for home ownership to qualified individuals and families. Since the 1980’s, this program has led to the construction and administration of over […]

Recreation Aide – $18.56 per hour Responsibilities include: Prepares activities and may act as a sports official Leads activities of various age groups Instructs and participates in sports including, but not limited to basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, etc. Instructs and issues materials and supplies for arts and crafts Monitors the Montauk Skate Park and Amagansett […]