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Southampton Town To Consider New Formula To Reduce House Size

Jun
25
2015

Southampton Town officials will hold a roundtable debate of new legislation, proposed by Councilwoman Bridget Fleming to reduce the maximum size of new homes.

The proposed law would limit the size of new dwellings based on a calculation of the floor area in relation to the size of the lot, instead of a general 15,000-square-foot cap currently in place. Ms. Fleming said the change is intended to preserve the character of Southampton neighborhoods by curbing monster-sized homes, and to help protect property values.

On Tuesday, not all of the board members agreed that the proposed calculation involving gross floor area limits is the best way to regulate house size, with Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst among those saying the formula is complicated...| read more ››

Southampton PBA Endorses Fleming for County Legislature

Jun
21
2015

Bridget Fleming, a five-year Southampton Town Councilwoman who now seeks to represent the South Fork and Shelter Island in the Suffolk County Legislature, has been endorsed for that position by the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of Southampton Town.

In a letter, the PBA cites Ms. Fleming’s “work ethic, honesty, and selfless approach to community concerns,” stating that on the Town Council, she has “exemplified what it means to be a true representative of the ‘People’.”

Southampton’s PBA represents patrolmen in the largest police force in the 2nd Legislative District, which comprises Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island Towns, plus part of Brookhaven Town. Referring to Ms. Fleming, the organization’s endorsing letter goes on to declare:

"Your immediate approach to community needs...| read more ››

Officials Grant Sag Harbor Teens' Suggestion For Shuttle to Beach

Jun
18
2015

Local officials have granted the wish made by Sag Harbor teens of having a shuttle to Sagg Main Beach this month.

At the ‘Speak Out’ event, which took place on March 1 at the Bay Street Theater, 25 Pierson High School students came out to talk to a group of 12 civic leaders about the programs they’d like to see made available to them.

The teens made several requests at the event including to have a shuttle from Sag Harbor to Sagg Main Beach.

After the event, county legislator Jay Schneiderman took on the kids’ request and checked into the county bus inventory to see if any equipment was available at auction.

He worked with Debbie Skinner of The Youth...| read more ››

Founder’s Day Celebration Honors 375 Years of Southampton History

Jun
16
2015

Tucked away out of sight, at the edge of a marsh and down a short path laden with crushed white shells, lies a landmark of historical significance that some say rivals that of Plymouth Rock.

And though it doesn’t draw nearly the attention of that other better-known marker, the boulder at Conscience Point signifies a sacred spot. It’s the approximate landing site where the first English settlers in New York arrived on the shores of eastern Long Island in 1640.

Shortly after landing, this small group of travelers from Lynn, Massachusetts laid claim to the land and established Southampton Colony on June 12, 1640—20 years after the Mayflower pilgrims founded Plymouth Colony. Named for the Earl of Southampton, it is...| read more ››

Town of Southampton Launches Medicine Disposal Program at Local Senior Centers

Jun
11
2015

The Town of Southampton recently announced that they have launched “Operation Medicine Cabinet – Senior Safety Days” at three local Senior Centers in Bridgehampton, Flanders and Hampton Bays.

The program, which is for seniors who participate in the Town’s Senior Services Program and their caregivers, began on June 11 at the Hampton Bays Senior Center.

The next two drop-off days will be on July 2 at the David Crohan Center in Flanders and August 6th at the Bridgehampton Center and rotate on the first Thursday of every month thereafter.

All drop-off days will be held from 10 a.m. until noon.

Those that would like to participate will be asked to place the medications in clear sealed bags. Plastic bags will...| read more ››

Riverside traffic circle’s funding is back, a county legislator says

May
26
2015

A plan to reconfigure the Riverside traffic circle that had recently been delayed until 2018 is back on track to be done next year.

The 2016-2018 capital budget had not only increased the cost of the project from $4 million to $5.5 million, but also pushed funding for the construction back two years.

Legislator Jay Schneiderman confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that he secured the votes necessary in the capital budget’s “working group” — a committee of nine legislators — to get $4 million in funding for the project next year. He said Legislators Kara Hahn, Kate Browning, Monica Martinez and Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory all voted in favor of restoring the funding — though he wasn’t sure he had the...| read more ››

Fleming Gets Dems Nod For County Seat

Bridget Fleming - Democratic nominee for Suffolk Legislature
May
21
2015

The Suffolk County Democratic Committee Wednesday night officially nominated Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming to be the party’s candidate for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Second Legislative District, a seat now held by Legislator Jay Schneiderman.

Ms. Fleming, who will have been on the Town Board for five years when her current term ends, announced earlier this month that she would be seeking the nomination. She would have been eligible to serve one more four-year term on the Town Board.

“Smart fiscal policy, defense of our environmental resources, and strong ethical reform in government have been key to protecting our community, and on the county government level, I believe I can extend this important work and make a positive impact in...| read more ››

My Campaign for Suffolk County Legislature

Campaign Launch
May
21
2015

After five years of having the honor to represent Southampton as a member of the Town Council, this week I launched a new effort – my campaign for Suffolk County Legislature for the Second District. Last evening, I was pleased to accept the Suffolk County Democratic Committee's nomination for the position.

For the past five years, I have worked hard with you and colleagues in government to bring fiscal responsibility back to Southampton, to defend our environment and natural resources, and to raise the ethical bar in our government. We have accomplished many milestones during that time: restoring Southampton’s bond rating to “AAA” (among the highest in the state); pioneering efforts to improve and protect the quality of our...| read more ››

Bridget Fleming for County Legislature

Fleming for Suffolk Legislature
May
21
2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 21, 2015
Southampton, New York:

At the nominating convention of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee in Hauppauge last evening, Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming of Noyac accepted the Committee’s nomination to run in the November general election for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Second Legislative District, a district of 58,151 registered voters, comprising the South Fork from Moriches to Montauk, and Shelter Island.

Ms. Fleming, a Democrat, has served as Town Councilwoman in Southampton since March 2010, and has taken leadership roles in adoption of ethical governance policies, clean water and strong fiscal leadership. During her tenure, Southampton’s bond rating has risen to among the highest in Suffolk County at AAA.

“I welcome the prospect of...| read more ››

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