Report: Matt Lauer Issued Stop-Work Order on Horse Farm

At the end of March, Southampton Town ordered "Today" host Matt Lauer to stop construction of his horse farm in Water Mill, The New York Post reports.

According to the Post, the stop-work order came down to the conversion of a former office structure, allegedly into a residence for six groomsmen. However, the Post reports that a source close to Lauer explained that rot was discovered in the old office the roof needs to be fixed so work can resume.

Read the report at nypost.com.

The Sag Harbor Express reported in May 2012 that Lauer's Edge of Woods Horse Farm is slated to include two 34,000-square-foot outdoor riding rings, a 23,940 square-foot-indoor riding ring, and a 17,455-square-foot barn with space for up to 36 horses.

According to The Express, the 30.3-acre property is a preserve, after Southampton Town purchased the development rights for $3.6 million in 2005, when it was known as Frankenbach’s Deerfield Nursery.

A number of Water Mill residents fought the horse farm plan, on the basis that it was a large project on preserved land, but it was ultimately approved, as a horse farm was a permitted use.