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Southampton officials bought the Meadow Lane property using a fund that collects a 2 percent tax on property sales.
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The town of Southampton, N.Y. purchased the Meadow Lane property using a fund financed by a 2% tax on property sales.
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Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "location": "Southampton, N.Y.",
    "funding_source": "fund from 2% property sales tax"
}
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Government Finance Real Estate
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM (3 weeks ago)

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The $25 Million Plan to Raze a Beach House and Put Up a Parking Lot
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/realestate/southampton-mansion-tear-down-parking-lot.html

Southampton is purchasing a beachfront mansion for over $25 million with plans to demolish it and create a public parking lot. This initiative aims to increase beach access for locals, a move celebrated by some but criticized by others concerned about increased traffic.

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