The board discussed multiple resolutions regarding municipal operations, including the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds and community housing funds for property rehabilitation. Public hearings were scheduled concerning amendments to town codes on fishing, shellfish, and tax levy limits, as well as the preliminary 2027 budget. The session also addressed resolutions for professional engineering services for water treatment, equipment surplus declarations, contract executions for parks and recreation, and approvals for capital budget amendments, including infrastructure projects like the LIRR station improvements, park renovations, and the addition of park ranger and public safety positions.
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The board meeting primarily focused on a proposed six-month partial moratorium on the construction of non-like-kind replacement bulkheads. The Trustees discussed the necessity of this moratorium to allow for an evaluation by a coastal geologist of current bulkhead policies, specifically regarding bulkhead height and environmental consistency. Several property owners from the Shinnecock Shores community provided public comment, expressing opposition to the moratorium and concerns regarding property flooding, the costs of bulkhead repairs, and the need for higher bulkhead elevations.
Oct 19, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Southampton Trustees Work Session
The work session involved discussions on general permit applications and application reviews. Key topics included a proposal for a shoreline stabilization project at two properties involving the installation of stone sills to address erosion, and a request for the installation of a boat lift. Trustees reviewed project descriptions, discussed environmental concerns and permitting, and coordinated site visits to existing restoration sites to evaluate proposed methods.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Town Of Southampton Trustees Regular Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation by the South Shore Estuary Reserve regarding their programs, including habitat restoration, the Comprehensive Management Plan, and a new pilot program for the prevention and disposal of derelict vessels to help municipalities and boat owners. Discussions also covered the bay scallop pathogen study, ongoing aquaculture working group initiatives, and the competitive advantage of having a proactive vessel prevention program for federal funding applications. Following this, the Board opened the public portion of the meeting.
