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PUBLIC NOTICE

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westhampton Beach will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall, 165 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, New York, to consider the adoption of a Local Law as follows:

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING

CHAPTER 162 OF THE VILLAGE CODE

ENTITLED “TAXATION”

BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westhampton Beach as follows:

SECTION I.   PURPOSE:

The Board of Trustees finds that it is in the best interest of the residence that this propose local law regarding real assessment relief for properties damaged by Super Storm Sandy be adopted.

SECTION II. AMENDMENT TO SECTION

a) The bracketed material shall be deleted as follows:

b) The underlined material shall be added as follows:

Section 161-21. Assessment relief for properties damaged by Super Storm Sandy.

That any real property damaged by Super Storm Sandy shall be eligible for real estate assessment relief pursuant to the provisions of Superstorm Sandy assessment relief act adopted by the New York State Legislature.

SECTION III.  EFFECTIVE DATE:

This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.

The Board of Trustees will hear all persons interested at the public hearing to be held as aforesaid and may appear in person or by agent or by attorney. The Village of Westhampton Beach does provide handicapped access to all public meetings. Anyone needing special assistance should call Elizabeth Lindtvit Handicapped Access Coordinator, at 631-288-1654.

Dated:  December 3, 2013

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF

WESTHAMPTON BEACH

By: Elizabeth Lindtvit,

Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF WESTHAMPTON BEACH TO HOLD 12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST 

Westhampton Beach residents and businesses are invited to participate in the 12th Annual Holiday Lighting Contest.  The judging will take place on Thursday, December 12th (December 13th rain date).  Residents and business owners, please have your holiday lights on from 5:00 to 10:00 PM on that date. The three categories are small business, large business and residence.  First prize winners receive $100, and all winners receive a color photo of their home or business.  Winners will be announced in the December 19th Western Edition of the Southampton Press, and prizes will be awarded on January 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Trustees Meeting in the Village Hall, 165 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach. 

For additional information, please call (631) 702-1550.

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SUPERSTORM SANDY RECOVERY RELIEF

The Village of Westhampton Beach has just received this notification from the Town of Southampton regarding Superstorm Sandy Recovery Relief:

Please be advised that on October 22, 2013 Governor Cuomo signed a law to continue the State’s support for ongoing Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. The law allows thoseproperty owners that sustained property damages as a result of Superstorm Sandy to receive downward adjustments to the 2012/2013 property tax assessments . Eligible municipalities, school district s and special districts shall have 45 days (December 6, 2013) from the date the governor signed into law in which to adopt a local law or resolution.

The Town of Southampton will hold a public hearing on November 26, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. to hear any and all persons either for or against a local law amending Chapter 298, (Taxation) in order to allow the Town of Southampton to Adopt the Provision of the New York State Superstorm Sandy Assessment Relief Act.

If the Town Board adopts a local law exercising the provisions of this act, those property owners seeking a refund of the 20 12/2013 assessment, must file the appropriate application to the assessor’s office no later than January 21, 2014.   The amount of damages incurred and the loss of assessed value will then be determined by the assessor and subsequently forwarded to the Real Property Tax Services for a Correction of Error on the 2012/2013 assessment roll.

 

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF WESTHAMPTONBEACH
FALL LEAF AND BRUSH PICK UP 

The Village of Westhampton Beach Department of Public Works will begin the Fall brush pick up on Nov. 1st.  Leaves and brush may be put out at curbside in separate piles during the month of November through Nov. 30th.  DO NOT place your leaves and brush on the road!  This is a serious traffic concern.  Small branches cannot exceed 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length.  Yard clearing is not acceptable for pick-up. No grass clippings allowed.  Mixed piles will be bypassed. 

                        Biodegradable, paper leaf bags will be available at the Village Office and property owners are urged to utilize this service.  Due to environmental regulations at Landfills, these paper bags are preferred over plastic ones.  Please refrain from using plastic bags.            

 Brush and leaves put out after Nov. 30th WILL NOT be picked up; owners/residents will be notified to remove them from Village street right-of-way.

 Due to other regulations at the various dump sites, the Department of Public Works will not pick up tree stumps, household garbage, household furnishings, rubble or landscaping debris.  

 Dated: Oct. 31, 2013               BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                                                        OF THE VILLAGE OF WESTHAMPTON BEACH

                                                        By: Elizabeth Lindtvit, Village Clerk

 

SEASONAL CHANGES

Our Village has quieted down some since summer ended and School began.  “Indian Summer, better known as fall, is upon us.  Chilly nights, chilly mornings, warm, refreshing days.  An invigorating change of climate.   Soon leaves will be turning their splendid colors, time for apple picking, pie making, pumpkin carvings, Fall Festivals, Arts & Crafts Fairs, Farmers Markets, Oyster Festival, Sidewalk Sales and lots of seasonal entertainment here in our Village.  Enjoy the months ahead, explore our area and the surrounding neighborhoods.  Take a ride to the North Fork or travel the East End all the way the Montauk!  Ride to and from Moriches Inlet to Shinnecock on Dune Road.  There are lots of things to do and you can still take a walk on the beach whenever you want!  Make the most of these wondrous days as winter comes soon enough and stays long!  Happy Fall, Happy Holidays!   See you in the Spring!

 

Village of Westhampton Beach

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Mayor Conrad W. Teller