Dunehampton, New York facts for kids
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Dunehampton, New York
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Ira Rennert's mansion would have been in Dunehampton. It remains in Sagaponack.
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 Dunehampton, New York
Location in Long Island
Dunehampton, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Southampton |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
Dunehampton was the name for a village that was planned but never officially created. It was meant to be in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County, New York. This area is on the South Fork of Long Island, in New York, United States.
The idea for Dunehampton came up in 2003. It would have stretched along about 5 miles (8 km) of Atlantic Ocean beach. This area is located between the Village of Southampton and a small community called Wainscott. However, the plans to make it an official village did not work out.
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What Was Dunehampton?
In the early 2000s, some people living in this area wanted to create their own village. They hoped to have more control over their local rules. This idea is called "home rule." They were not happy with some of the rules set by the larger Town of Southampton. These rules included things about how to deal with beach erosion and property.
One well-known person living in this narrow strip of land was Ira Rennert.
Why Did People Want a New Village?
The people who wanted to form Dunehampton officially asked the Town of Southampton on July 3, 2003. They needed enough signatures to make their request valid. Around the same time, residents of another area called Sagaponack also asked to form their own village. The proposed areas for Dunehampton and Sagaponack actually overlapped in some parts.
Why Dunehampton Didn't Happen
The leader of the Town of Southampton, Patrick A. Heaney, looked at Dunehampton's request. He decided that the request did not have enough valid signatures. Because of this, the town officially stopped Dunehampton's plan on September 16, 2003.
Meanwhile, Sagaponack's plan to become a village moved forward. Sagaponack officially became a village on September 2, 2005.
The idea of Dunehampton also faced strong opposition from nearby communities. These included Water Mill, Bridgehampton, and Sagaponack. They were worried that the new village would create strict parking rules for the beaches. This would make it harder for people from their towns to access the ocean.
After the town rejected their plan, some Dunehampton residents went to court. However, the courts agreed with the town's decision.
Where Would Dunehampton Have Been?
If Dunehampton had become a village, it would have covered about 1,730 acres (7 km²). It would have included Julie and Channel Ponds on its western side, near Southampton Village. It would also have stretched to Sagg Pond on its eastern side, near the border with the Town of East Hampton.
Who Would Have Lived There?
The proposed village of Dunehampton would have been home to about 1,079 people. It would have included roughly 260 houses.
