Credit: Roger W. Snyder
Highlights from Aug. 15 Town Board Meeting
- Town Supervisor Brian Walsh reported attending a Tri-Town Housing Coalition meeting with the Dutchess County Planning Department, where the county informed participants that it will not apply for the next wave of funding for New York State’s Plus One ADU Program, which funds the creation of new accessory dwelling units. “We were told that Dutchess County would not be applying for the ADU grant, so each municipality must assess its own needs and apply individually,” Walsh said.
- The Town Board announced fall Clean-Up Day will be Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the highway department garage.
- Fireworks are planned for Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the high school, with a rain date of Oct. 13.
Highlights from Aug. 14 Planning Board Meeting
- A lot line adjustment for property at 10-11 Hoffman Road owned by Keith and Jeanine Sisco was approved. The unanimous decision allows the property owners to split their land into three separate lots.
- The board delayed approval of the site plan and special use permit for the Hudson Performance Center automotive business at 2698-2700 Route 199 due to pending approvals from the New York State Department of Transportation. The DOT must approve the highway access points before the board can vote. If they are approved, the Planning Board is expected to give the green light at their next meeting on Sept. 11. “The board is ready to approve this,” said Chair Michael Stabile.
- A continuation of the public hearing for the Cicchetti Slaughterhouse at 424 Prospect Hill Road saw no additional public comments. Planning Board Attorney Warren Replansky emphasized the role of the federal Department of Agriculture in ensuring compliance with sanitary guidelines once the site plan is approved. Replansky recommended that the board require an annual update from the applicant to confirm the USDA license remains in good standing. The hearing was closed, and a vote is scheduled for Sept. 11.
- A representative of the owners of the Stissing Farms townhouse development at 34 Town Centre Road updated the board on the property’s proposed transition from rental to condominium ownership. He explained that more than half of the tenants have expressed interest in purchasing their units, but approval for the plan from the state attorney general’s office is pending, with a decision expected by Oct. 30. Board members expressed concerns about tenant complaints regarding property maintenance. “Rest assured we are not neglecting this property,” the representative said. The Planning Board requested an update from Stissing Farms at their October meeting.
- Carson Power, LLC, requested an extension for the special use permit and site plan approval for their Pulvers Corners Solar 1 and 2 projects. The extension, originally set to expire in May 2025, was approved unanimously, extending the deadline to November 2025.