PROJECTS
Sag Harbor Partnership works with community organizations and Sag Harbor Village government on projects that both preserve and enhance the character of this vibrant place.
Highlighted here are a few recent projects that we feel showcase the scope of our work.
havens beach watershed
In 2022, the Village of Sag Harbor secured a grant from the NYS LWRP Program to partially fund a comprehensive study of the Havens Beach watershed and the environment surrounding it. Beginning in 2024, Sag Harbor Partnership has been helping to raise additional funds to ensure the success of this important research on a critical part of our local ecosystem.
mashashimuet park grandstand
In the spring of 2022, Sag Harbor Partnership gave an extraordinary grant of $40,000 to the Park and Recreation Association of Sag Harbor, the 501(c)(3) organization that oversees Mashashimuet Park. The grant helped fund the renovation and refurbishment of the Grandstand, which was completed in September of 2022.
STEINBECK PARK
The Village of Sag Harbor and the Sag Harbor Partnership have entered a pre-approved grant relationship in support of the John Steinbeck Waterfront Park. All donations are being raised by the Sag Harbor Partnership and granted to the Village of Sag Harbor.
SAG HARBOR WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE
In 2018, Sag Harbor Partnership worked with the Sag Harbor Yacht Club, Sag Harbor Village, and East Hampton and Southampton Town Trustees to raise funds for a study of the water quality in Sag Harbor. The two-year study (April–October in 2018 and 2019) was undertaken by Dr. Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Southampton.
Sag Harbor Cinema
With help from thousands of donors, the Sag Harbor Partnership purchased the Sag Harbor Cinema and formed a new not-for-profit organization, the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center (SHCAC).
HELPING MASHASHIMUET PARK'S NEW PLAYGROUND
In early 2016, The Park & Recreation Association of Sag Harbor embarked on a renovation of the Mashashimuet Park playground. Using designs and ideas from the students of Sag Harbor Elementary School, the Park Board contracted the playground company Kompan and began construction in October 2018. The Sag Harbor Partnership helped raise funds for the effort. To contribute to the park, please go to the Mashashimuet Park website.
SANS preservation
In 2019, SANS (Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest, Ninevah Subdivisions) received a New York State Historic Preservation Award, and were named to New York State Preservation League’s list of “Seven to Save 2020–2021” and to Preservation Long Island’s list of Endangered Historic Places.
SANS efforts kicked off in 2017 with the goal of delivering local, state, and national recognition. Sag Harbor Partnership was instrumental in helping to fund the SANS organization efforts that results in SANS areas being listed on state and national historic registries.
new bike racks
An ad hoc Transportation Committee composed of Sag Harbor Partnership board members and local volunteers proposed six new bike racks for Sag Harbor Village. Sag Harbor Partnership helped raise funds for the effort to design, build, and distribute the bike racks throughout the village.
mask project
In 2020, Sag Harbor Partnership helped Save Sag Harbor (another local not-for-profit) fund a campaign to build awareness about mask-wearing as a way to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The campaign was recognized as a model for other towns.
HISTORICal WALKING TOURS OF SAG HARBOR
Click through to download the apps and enjoy unique walking tours of Sag Harbor. Learn about the history of this idyllic waterfront community and discover historical markers you maybe have walked right past.