Welcome to the Village of Head of the Harbor




The General Election for the Incorporated Village of Head-of-the Harbor for officers was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Village Hall located at 500 North Country Road, St. James New York. The results are as follows: For the 2 village Trustee positions, 2-year terms: Jeffrey Fischer 61 votes
Kathleen Diana 56 votes





The Village is primarily residential and agricultural. The Village encompasses approximately three square miles and is bordered to the north by Stony Brook Harbor, to the west by the Village of Nissequogue, to the south by the hamlet of St. James, and to the east by Stony Brook. The Village is noted for its scenic vistas and beautiful landscapes, its winding country roads, waterfront on pristine Stony Brook Harbor, numerous parks and a preserved sense of history. The 2010 Census reflects a population of approximately 1,475 people and 525 homes.



Please visit our Community Links Page and our Historical Society Facebook Page and our Village Garden Club Facebook Page





Mailing Address
Village of Head of the Harbor
500 N. Country Road
Saint James, NY 11780

Phone and Fax
Phone: 631-584-5550
Fax: 631-862-1417


Phone Numbers
Village Hall: 631-584-5550
Traffic Court: 631-584-2034
Building Dept: 631-584-5602
Village Clerk: 631-584-2239
Village Treasurer: 631-584-5596
Highway Dept: 631-584-3701
Police Dept: 631-584-7891