Planning Board Continues Public Hearing On Possible Southampton Village Courtyard Destruction
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J.D. Allen on Aug 7, 2018
The Southampton Village Planning Board is keeping a public hearing open to allow more discussion on the possible demolition of a retail courtyard on Jobs Lane to make way for... more
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