The Village of Westhampton Beach is located on the scenic south shore of Long Island, in the eastern end of Suffolk County approximately 78 miles from midtown Manhattan. Westhampton Beach is considered by many to be the “First Hampton” because it was the first village in the Hamptons to begin renting out rooms. Since its origins, Westhampton Beach has been one of the fastest growing communities on eastern Long Island, yet has still managed to maintain its laidback reputation.

The mission of this website is to be a valuable informational resource to our residents and visitors alike. One can find statistics and facts about the village, information regarding some of our local points of interest, as well as contact information for our various departments within Village Government, our elected officials, appointees, and emergency services contacts. We will also strive to have this website meet the Federal Goverment's Section 508 Standards, which will make the site more accessible for individuals with disabilities.

While you are here, be sure to check out the upcoming events list below, in addition to the municipal calendar of upcoming official meetings of the Board of Trustees, Architectural Review Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals. One can also find information on our Village Beaches (Rogers Beach and Lashley Beach), the Marina and Yacht Basin, the Village Green and Gazebo, as well as information regarding the rules and regulations for using these properties.

As another service, we have provided you with a links page to additional resources you may want to visit. For example, one may be investigating what transportation options are available, they could always visit Hampton Jitney for a bus schedule, or the Long Island Railroad for a train schedule.

This website is an evolving tool, and is not only subject to continual revision, but review and critique by those for whom it has been designed. We welcome your suggestions and hope that you enjoy visiting our website.

Also, we encourage you to visit our wonderful community to enjoy our world class beaches, shopping and dining experiences.

Mayor Conrad W. Teller

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Westhampton Beach St Patrick's Day Parade has been rescheduled for March 27th.

For more info on the parade, check out:

http://www.whbstpats.com/RainDate.html

CO Detectors Now a Requirement - Effective 2/22/2010

Carbon monoxide detectors are now mandatory in most homes in New York State. A new law goes into effect today requiring the devices in any residential building which has a carbon monoxide producing appliance like a gas furnace, stove or hot water heater and any home with an attached garage. Homes with only electric furnaces and stoves do not need the monitors. Local municipalities will enforce the new policy and fines range from town to town. It's been dubbed Amanda's law, in memory of a Western New York girl who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Grievance Notice

Taxpayers in the Village of Westhampton Beach will no longer need to file a separate grievance with the Village and the Town of Southampton. The Village will receive a Tentative Assessment Roll from the Town of Southampton on February 1st of each year that will include the assessment finalized by the Town the past July including any court ordered reductions. Therefore, the Village will use the assessed value that will appear on the Town's December 2009 tax bill to compute the Village property tax bill for June 2010.

Please note that if you receive a notice of increase/decrease in your assessment from the Town of Southampton this April to be applied to your 2010/11 Town tax bill, that assessment will be reflected in your Westhampton Beach Village tax bill for 2011.

Property owners who disagree with their assessment may file a grievance with the Town of Southampton on Grievance Day, May 18, 2010. Informal hearing sessions will also be held over a two week period prior to Grievance Day at the Westhampton Beach Village Hall. On any of these informal hearing dates, you may bring in your application and accompanying paperwork and discuss your assessment with a representative from the Southampton Town Assessor's Office.

Property owners may also mail or drop off their applications at Village Hall, no later than the close of business May 18th, if they do not plan on being personally heard. Mailed applications must be “RECEIVED” by that date. According to New York State Law, faxed grievance applications cannot be accepted. Application forms and instructions on how to file a grievance can be found at www.orps.state.ny.us. For further information, please call the Village Office at 631-702-1555.

Municipal Meetings

(all held at Village Hall located at 165 Mill Road unless otherwise stated)

• Mar. 10 - Justice Court (Civil/Village Ordinances), 1:15pm/7pm, Lower Level
• Mar. 11 - Planning Board Meeting, 7pm, Upper Level
• Mar. 16 - Library Trustees Meeting, 9:15am, Upper Level
• Mar. 16 - Architectural Review Board Meeting, 7pm, Upper Level
• Mar. 18 - Friends of the Library Meeting, 1-3pm, Upper Level
• Mar. 18 - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 7pm, Upper Level
• Mar. 24 - Justice Court (Civil), 1:15/7pm, Lower Level
• Mar. 24 - Trustees Work Session, 7pm, Upper Level
• Mar. 25 - Planning Board Work Session, 5pm, Upper Level
• Mar. 27 - St. Patrick's Day Parade, noon

Upcoming Events in the Village of Westhampton Beach:

• Mar. 27 - Easter Egg Hunt, Great Lawn
• May 6-9 - Peconic Bay Medical Garden Fetival, 9am-6pm, Great Lawn
• May 21 - Beach non-resident stickers and passes, 4-7pm, Village Hall Lower Level
• May 22 - Beach non-resident stickers and passes, 9-1am, Village Hall Lower Level
• May 22-23 - Rogers Beach opens for resident stickers and passes, 10am-5pm
• June 5 - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 5k Run/Walk, Village Marina
• June 5 - Spring Arts and Craft Show, 10am-6pm, Village Green
• June 6 - Spring Arts and Craft Show, 10am-5pm, Village Green
• Rogers and Lashley Beaches open 7 days starting Sat. June 12 thru Mon. Sept. 6
• June 18 - Village Election, noon-9pm
• July 10 - Family Counseling Gala, 6pm-midnight, Great Lawn
• July 17 - Joe Koziarz Memorial 5k, 8:30am
• July 17 - Kids Fun Run, 8:45am
• July 24 - Peconic Community Council Classic Car Show, 8am-5pm, Great Lawn
• Aug. 7 - 38th Annual Mary O. Fritchie Outdoor Art Show, 10am-6pm, Village Green
• Aug. 8 - 38th Annual Mary O. Fritchie Outdoor Art Show, 10am-5pm, Village Green
• Aug. 14 - NY Blood Center Blood Drive, 6am-2pm
• Aug. 14-15 - Annual Rotary Club Flea Market, 10am-6pm, Great Lawn
• Oct. 2-3 - Fall Sidewalk Sale, 11am-6pm
• Oct. 9-10 - Fall Arts and Crafts Show, 10am-6pm, Village Green
• Oct. 9-11 - Columbus Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale, 11am-6pm
• Oct. 11 - Fall Arts and Craft Show, 10am-5pm, Village Green
• Oct. 29 - Halloween Parade
• Oct. 29 - Halloween Main Street Street Trick or Treat, 3-5:30pm
• Dec. 4 - Festival of Lights: Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting, 6:30pm, Village Green
• Dec. 11 - Holiday WinterFest in the Village, 11am-4pm

Also, be sure to check out the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar, Westhampton Beach Historical Society Events Calendar, Westhampton Free Library Events Calendar, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Events Calendar, and the Hamptons Online Event Calendar for more information on events happening within the Village of Westhampton Beach.

Statistics and Facts:

Westhampton Beach, incorporated in 1928, is positioned 40.80 degrees north of the equator and 72.64 degrees west of the prime meridian (40 degrees 80' N, 72 degrees 65' W). It has a land area of 2.9 square miles, surface water of 0.72 square miles, local population of 1,902 people within the village (Long Island Regional Planning Board), and a total population of 3,800 people within the 11978 zip code (2000 U.S. Census). Basically residential in character with a sizeable seasonal population, most residences are single family homes, although there are several large cooperative and condominium complexes located within the Village. Commercial development is concentrated in the central business district.

The Village is located in the Town of Southampton, on the south fork of Long Island, about 78 miles east of New York City. The distance from the Village Office to the capitol in Albany is 219.42 miles.

Westhampton Beach maintains its own police department to protect our residents 24 hours a day. The Village Public Works Department maintains our local village streets and municipal facilities. The Westhampton Beach Fire Department is comprised of over 100 volunteer firefighters whom are among the most highly trained and knowledgeable volunteers on Long Island. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District provides educational facilities for the village and surrounding areas.

New York State Route 27A and County Road 31 (exit 63 South from Sunrise Highway) both traverse the Village. Francis S. Gabreski Airport is located just outside the Village and provides service for business and pleasure aircraft.