Included here is a letter that was in the Southampton Press from Ann Pyne. We thought it would be of interest, given the need to protect the few remaining historical homes in the Village.
Letter to the Editor re: historic homes in Southampton Village
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Voter Registration for Local Elections: Village, Town, School
If you are not already registered in Suffolk County, consider having yourself or at least one member of the family change their registration to vote here. Go to suffolkvotes.com or to the “Register To Vote” tab at our website. If you are unable to be in the area during a vote, Absentee Ballots are available. Go to “Register to Vote” on this website for details on who
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2 recent approvals from Southampton Village ZBA
Oct 27, 2017 3:28 PMPublication: The Southampton Press
Oct 27, 2017 5:17 PM
By Greg WehnerTwo highly scrutinized projects within the Southampton Village historic district—on the Mocomanto and Despatch properties—were approved by the Village Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday night, although one was not unanimous.
Southampton Village ZBA Approves Mocomanto And Despatch Applications
Oct 27, 2017 5:17 PM
By Greg WehnerTwo highly scrutinized projects within the Southampton Village historic district—on the Mocomanto and Despatch properties—were approved by the Village Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday night, although one was not unanimous.
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24/28Gin Lane Compound Gets Approval From Southampton Village ARB
From 27East/Press News Group 10/25/17 By Greg Wehner
An application to build a nearly 15,000-square-foot home along the oceanfront on Gin Lane, in Southampton Village’s historic district, was approved by the village’s Board of Architectural Review and Historic Preservation on Monday night, in a rare 3-2 vote.ARB Chairman Curtis Highsmith and members Brian Brady and Christina Redding voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness, allowing the construction ofComments Off on 24/28Gin Lane Compound Gets Approval From Southampton Village ARB
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Village Meeting Minutes – March thru September 2017
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
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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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