2025 GREAT EAST END CLEAN-UP
2025 • SPRING/SUMMER | eNEWSLETTER
SOUTHAMPTON
SOUTHAMPTON TOWN BOARD
The Great East End Clean-Up took place throughout Southampton Town on April 26 and 27 in celebration of Earth Day. Approximately 530 volunteers removed 2.7 tons of garbage from our beaches, parks, trails, and roadsides.
Maria Z. Moore, Supervisor Cyndi McNamara, Councilwoman | Rick Martel, Councilman Michael A. Iasilli, Councilmember | William Pell IV, Councilman
Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara wrapped up the event by joining the Southampton Youth Bureau’s Youth Advisory Committee and Jessica Guallpa from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office of Community Affairs in cleaning up under the bridges along the Shinnecock Canal.
RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF FIRST RESPONDERS The Southampton Town Board is grateful to all the first responders, community members, and local officials from the state, county, town, village and 106th Rescue Wing who came together to help us during the wildfires that affected the western part of our township this past March. All agencies worked in full coordination to deploy the necessary resources, equipment and personnel to protect the lives and property of our community. We were fortunate to have veteran firefighters among us who fought the 1995 wildfires. Their experience, training and dedication were invaluable. On behalf of the Town Board, Councilmember Michael Iasilli presented a certificate of appreciation to our First Responders, including the Fire Departments of Hampton Bays and Eastport, for their dedication in collaborating with County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services to mitigate the wildfires.
Every year, the youth vote on what area of the town to clean up and every year they choose under the bridges because they believe it is such a neglected area. Fishing lines, alcohol bottles, and cigarette butts were among the items collected. “As we were cleaning under the Sunrise Highway bridge, there was garbage coming down from the vehicles above.” Councilwoman McNamara stated. “Nobody wants to be a litterbug, and sometimes items fly out while driving. Please be mindful of this and keep an eye on the beds of your trucks.” Some groups postponed their efforts due to the rainy Saturday and others, like the VFW and American Legion, braved the weather and cleaned up Good Ground Road in Hampton Bays. “I want to thank all of the volunteers,” stated Councilwoman McNamara. “Everyone did a great job cleaning up. It really does make a difference in our Town.”
WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT UPDATES The Hampton Bays Water District is committed to conserving Long Island’s groundwater system, which serves as the sole source of drinking water for all of Long Island, including Hampton Bays. To preserve the water supply, the District is implementing water-sprinkling measures during the warm weather months of May through September. The District is promoting a voluntary Odd-Even Lawn Water Program, requiring odd-numbered addresses to irrigate on odd-numbered days and even-numbered addresses to irrigate on even-numbered days. The system should run from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and not be used in the middle of the night. Weather Smart Irrigation Controllers can also help conserve water by connecting to a weather station via WiFi. The District is investing in modernizing and improving its water infrastructure, conducting thorough assessments and implementing strategic upgrades to ensure the long-term integrity of the water system. A copy of the Water Quality Report is available for review. For any additional inquiries regarding the Hampton Bays Water District, please www.southamptontownny. gov/hbwd or contact 631-728-0179
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NORTH SEA SOLAR ARRAY LAUNCHED IN MARCH
LIFEGUARD TEAM COMPETES AT ALL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT Our Women’s Lifeguard Team competed at the Town of Hempstead All Women’s Tournament. They went up against Jones Beach, Smith’s Point, Long Beach, Fire Island, and others. These are the results: • Kiley Kaiser placed 2nd in the run-paddle-run • Elena Mugno & Bella Mugno placed 2nd in the surf rescue race • Landline team of Mackenzie Mahoney, Bella Mugno, Kiley Kaiser, Emily Tully and Lizzie Knierman placed 3rd • Kiley Kaiser and Lily Corcran placed first in the paddle rescue race • Lizzie Knierman placed 3rd in beach flags It is proof that we have a strong program, and they work hard.
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On March 26, Southampton Town officials, staff, and community members gathered for the North Sea Solar Array Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The event was emceed by former Deputy Supervisor Frank Zappone and attended by Supervisor Maria Moore, Councilmember Michael Iasilli, and Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara, as well as numerous business people, engineers, electricians, construction managers, and current/former employees who shepherded the project from inception to completion. After introductions and thanks to key personnel, Mr. Zappone shared the solar array’s timeline and components, highlighting the many benefits it brings to Southampton Town. Supervisor Moore also thanked project facilitators before cutting the red satin ribbon, heralding the solar array’s production launch. The new solar array is the first municipally supported structure of its kind. The array sits on portions of the decommissioned 17-acre North Sea Landfill, part of a 131-acre site remediated in the 1990s to become the home of the North Sea Transfer Station, the Southampton Youth Services facility, and North Sea Community Park. Its 11,500+ panels will produce 8.6 million kilowatts per year, enough energy to power 773 households; its lease will provide $ 1.65 million in non-taxpayer revenue for the Town. Additionally, the site provides no-cost energy credits for 20 years, reducing energy bills for both the Town and the community.
TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON SUPPORTS EAST END BUSINESS On July 9, Supervisor Maria Moore joined Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, Supervisor of East Hampton; Timothy Hubbard, Supervisor of Riverhead; Al Krupski, Supervisor of Southold; and Amber Brach-Williams, Supervisor of Shelter Island, for a special panel discussion hosted by Long Island Association (LIA) President & CEO Matt Cohen. This event highlighted the LIA’s East End Advocacy Agenda, emphasizing the distinct challenges and opportunities in Housing, Transportation, Business Development, Workforce, and Environment across both the North and South Forks. The East End is notable for its rich concentration of agriculture, aquaculture, viticulture, tourism, and hospitality sectors, which are the foundation of its local economy. These industries not only shape the economic framework of the region but also enhance its cultural and community identity, transforming the East End into a vibrant year-round economy that is essential to the entire island. A key function of the LIA is to advocate for the economic growth and development of our region at the federal, state, and local government levels.