As you may be aware from our e-mails, much has been happening in our Village over the past 6 months. We have a new administration – led by Mayor Michael Irving, a life-long resident of the Village! We wish him much success and thank him for stepping up to the plate. Kimberley Allan, who has worked
Village Meeting Minutes – March thru September 2017
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Article on Southampton Village Ethics Board
Southampton group cites concerns about village ethics board
October 5, 2017 By Rachelle Blidner
Jay Diesing, president, left, and Rainer Greeven, chairman, of the Southampton Association, seen here on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, say the group is seeking reforms to the village board of ethics. (Photo Credit: Gordon M. Grant)A Southampton Village community group is seeking to strengthen the village’s board of ethics, citing concerns about
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Survey for the Southampton Village Planning Commission and Video available of the Planning Commission Workshop on Sept. 16th
The Planning Commission held a Public Workshop at Village hall on Saturday, September 16th. The presentation, made by Glynis Berry of the architectural firm, studio a/b, and the question and answer sections can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC-E1SWm8jk&feature=youtu.be
Go to Planning Commission 9/16/17 of the video.
Residents’ concerns that were addressed are Issue
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Michael Irving Elected Southampton Village Mayor
Michael Irving, a Village Trustee, won the mayor’s seat against fellow Trustee Richard Yastrzemski 477-379.
Trustees Nancy McGann: 536 votes and Bill Hattrick: 626 votes.
Valerie Smith, a third candidate, won 49 votes and write in candidate, Jesse Warren received 151 votes. Mr.Yastrzemski will continue to serve on the board for another year.One of Mr. Irving’s first duties will be to appoint someone to fill the vacant seat that will be created on the five-member panel following Friday’s race. That person will finish the winner’s two-year term on the dais.
Each vote in this election counted and we appreciate you effort to participate. Fewer than 100
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Update & Board meeting Videos on Gin Lane and Mocomanto building projects
On July 24th 24/28 Gin Lane was again discussed at the ARB meeting. It was adjourned until August 14 for further certification from the building inspector and time to research grading, receive clarification on retaining wall, and any open questions on septic, retaining walls, backfill and height.
24/28 Gin Lane proposal comments start at 3:56 on the video.
http://southamptonvillage.org/vidDisplay.asp?vidtype=board On July 27, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met and 472 First Neck Lane, Mocomanto was again discussed.http://southamptonvillage.org/vidDisplay.asp?vidtype=board (Part 1 of the 7/27/17 ZBA meeting video) The application was held open until the August 24th meeting.Comments Off on Update & Board meeting Videos on Gin Lane and Mocomanto building projects
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Two Students Awarded the Southampton Association Scholarship in Memory of Arthur B. Schoen, Jr. and Todd Goodwin
On Saturday, June 10, two Southampton High School seniors were honored for receiving the Southampton Association Scholarship in Memory of Arthur B. Schoen, Jr. and Todd Goodwin. They were introduced to a large group who gathered for the “Celebration of Southampton” party at Swan Lawn, home of Ellen and Chuck Scarborough. Each student will receive $4000. per year for each year of college.
Shown are Jay Diesing, Association President, winners Irma Rivera Martinez and Doris Hernandez, Regina
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Southampton Village Election of Mayor and Two Trustees on June 16
Offices to be filled:
Mayor – 2 year term
(2) Village Trustees – 2 year term
There are three Village Trustee candidates: incumbents Bill Hattrick and Nancy Mc Gann and first-time candidate Valerie Smith. There are two open seats on the Board.
Two candidates for Mayor: current Village Trustee Michael Irving and current Deputy Mayor Richard Yastrzemski.
=&0=& For those who are already registered to vote in Southampton Village, Election Day is:Friday,
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Village Meeting Minutes January – March, 2017
The main topics of conversation throughout the Village during the First Quarter of 2017 primarily concerned the public hearings regarding the Tuckahoe Mall and the continued discussion (including delay and watering down) of enacting any additional residential zoning restrictions. The 24 condo development at the Village Latch continues to move forward while more details regarding the use of community preservation funds to purchase the Pyrrhus Concer site on Pond Lane have come to light.
On Tuesday,
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Absentee Ballot Information for the May 16 School Budget & Board Vote and the June 16 Southampton Village Election
SOUTHAMPTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Budget Vote and Board of Education Election
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Voting is for (2) members of the Board of Education for (4) year terms and budget.
Wording for the proposed budget:
The $68,954,600 budget would represent a 1.81-percent, or $1,223,136, increase in spending over the current year’s $67,731,464 budget. It would be paired with a projected tax levy of $55,997,906, which represents an increase of $2,321,223, or 4.32 percent, over the current year’s
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Village Meeting Minutes – October thru December 2016
The main topics of conversation throughout the Village during the autumn primarily concerned the rapid resubmission of the Tuckahoe Mall project and the continued discussion (and delay) of enacting any additional residential zoning restrictions. The North Sea Road plan to increase commercial uses along that corridor was delayed, perhaps with the hope that the winter months will bring fewer residents to attend the meetings and less
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