Southampton Town Officials Sworn In

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and other local officials were sworn in Southampton Town Hall before a standing room only crowd on Tuesday afternoon.

The ceremony, began with bag pipers entering the Town board room at noon.

The Reverend Michael F. Smith of the Shinnecock Presbyterian Church gave the invocation and his granddaughter Elisia Smith-Ivey sang the National Anthem.

Schneiderman was sworn in by the Honorable Sundy Schermeyer, Town Clerk.

Also sworn in were Southampton Town Board Members John Bouvier and Christine Scalera, Tax Receiver Theresa Kiernan, Town Justice Gary J. Weber.

The Southampton Town Trustees also sworn in were Scott Horowitz, William Pell IV, Eric Shultz, Edward Warner Jr. and Bruce Stafford.

Following his swearing in, Schneiderman noted the history of the Town that celebrates its 376th year this year.

“We have a rich tradition beginning with the Shinnecock Nation, I’m confident we will continue to serve our culturally diverse community.”

He also noted that after meeting with many of the department heads in recent weeks, he was “impressed with the dedication and professionalism of the town management team.”

“I look forward to working with all the town employees who work in this great town from those who plow our roads during a snowstorm, to the crews who keep our parks in shape, to the people who help feed our seniors at our nutritional centers,” he said.

Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone was among the dignitaries at the ceremony.