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The Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - July 22, 2026
Published: Jul 22, 2026
Pickle Festival Approval Conditional on Traffic Control Payment
The town board approved Resolution 17 to authorize the pickle festival for local animal shelters, with an amendment making the approval conditional on the organizers working with the town police to provide and pay for traffic control due to anticipated large crowds and traffic congestion on Route 44. The amendment passed, requiring organizers to secure and pay for traffic control services. Concerns were raised about the potential traffic impact and the need for adequate police presence, referencing past incidents and the general congestion in the area. The festival is expected to attract 5,000 people.
Property Maintenance Violations Addressed Across Multiple Locations
The board held public hearings and passed resolutions for property maintenance violations at 688 Vasser Road, 34 Husky Hill Road, 42 Winnie Lane, and 2 Hawk Lane. In each case, the town is authorized to undertake maintenance, such as mowing and debris removal, if the property owners fail to comply, with costs to be added to the property tax bill. For 2 Hawk Lane, a resolution was passed to address the cleanup of garden waste, overgrown shrubs, and fallen trees, and to cut the grass, with additional consideration for the removal of a building that may need to be taken down due to a past fire.
Town Appoints Two New Police Officers, Accepts Dispatcher Retirement
The town board appointed two new police officers, Kenneth N. Hinch and Abigail Amhaer, to the town police force. Both officers were sworn in and are set to attend the police academy. The board also accepted the retirement of Dorothy Hill, a police dispatcher, after her years of service.
Change Order Approved for Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Replacement Amidst Challenges
A change order was authorized for TAM Enterprises Incorporated for the general construction of the Spack and Stan sanitary sewer pump station replacement. The project is urgently needed due to the old infrastructure dating back to 1959. Unexpected rock encountered at the site has caused delays and requires additional expenditure for removal. The change order ensures the project continues despite these challenges, and the total cost is expected to remain within the originally authorized amount, though the rock removal is a new variable cost.
Town Adopts Refrigerant Management, Pursues Climate and Water Grants
The town adopted a municipal refrigerant management program and plan to manage refrigerants in town-owned equipment. This program aims to inventory equipment, handle disposal properly, and prioritize purchases of equipment with lower global warming potential. The town also authorized the supervisor to apply for a New York State Climate Smart Communities Grant to fund the HVAC component of the new police and courts facility, which will utilize a heat pump system. Additionally, the town is applying for a Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant for lead service line replacement, a project estimated to cost $19.26 million, with the grant covering a significant portion. The town also discussed a resolution to amend the fee schedule for gymnasium rentals at 244 Boardman Road to balance affordability for community groups with operational costs.
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