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Southampton Town Board Work Session 7/23/26
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Town to Seek State Grant for Comprehensive Plan Update
The Town Board is considering authorizing the supervisor to submit a grant application to the New York State DOS Environmental Protection Fund Smart Growth Community Planning Program. The grant is intended to fund the preparation and adoption of an updated comprehensive plan for the town. The existing budget for this initiative is approximately $500,000, which is sufficient to cover the town's match for the grant.
Town Considers Shifting Sidewalk Snow Removal Responsibility to Property Owners
The town is considering a change to the municipal code regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks, shifting the responsibility from the highway department to the abutting property owners. This proposal follows an increase in sidewalk mileage over the past five years, which has strained the highway department's resources. Other municipalities, such as Brookhaven and Greenport, already have similar ordinances. The proposal aims to mirror practices in many other towns that require property owners to maintain their sidewalks, a practice that is not uncommon in New York State.
County Road 39 Traffic Pilot Program Faces Scrutiny Amid Mixed Reviews
The Town Board discussed the ongoing pilot program for traffic management on County Road 39, acknowledging mixed public and official feedback. While the program has shown some benefits in improving traffic flow and reducing accidents in certain areas, concerns remain about increased commute times for some, the logistical challenges of merging lanes, and the overall cost. A future meeting is planned to analyze data and costs to determine whether to make the pilot program permanent, modify it, or discontinue it. There is also discussion about potential state and county involvement, as well as the town's role in finding solutions for traffic congestion on this key county asset.
Town Board Reviews Open Space Dedication, Property Acquisitions, and Code Amendments
The Town Board reviewed several resolutions, including the acceptance of a deed of dedication for open space property and the acquisition of new properties for the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) project plan. Additionally, public hearings were scheduled to consider amendments to the town code regarding parking regulations in Bridgehampton and Sagaponack, and to amend the CPF project plan and management/stewardship plan to include newly acquired properties. Other resolutions authorized contract renewals, service agreements, purchases, and bid awards for various town operations and infrastructure projects.
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