Town Board Meeting — May 21, 2026
Town Board Meeting Summary — May 21, 2026
Supervisor Rosanna Hamm presided. Present: Councilperson Nicole Ahearn, Councilperson Vicki Doyle, Councilperson Walter Dietrich.
The board passed six resolutions on the consent agenda, among the most in a single meeting this year.
Speed Limit Reduction — Route 22
The board adopted Resolution 47 requesting a modification to the speed limit on New York State Route 22. This resolution, drafted by the planning board attorney at the planning board's request, directs the town to submit a written request to NYSDOT for a speed study. DOT will not initiate a speed study without a formal board resolution. The planning board had requested the action in connection with traffic concerns related to the Cascade Creek subdivision application.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Intermunicipal Agreement
The board adopted Resolution 46 authorizing execution of an intermunicipal agreement with Dutchess County and the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association.
Recreation — Beekman Park Football Practice
A football team based out of Millbrook Central School requested permission to use Beekman Park for practice on the same nights the team is approved to practice at Millbrook Central School. The board accepted the request and will finalize dates once the school approves the schedule. Resolution 45 authorized the recreation commission to temporarily suspend applicable park rules and regulations to accommodate the request.
Fountain Square Landscape Architect
A resolution to select a landscape architect for Fountain Square was expected at the next meeting. The board has been reviewing proposals from two firms.
Wassaic Project — Road Closure
A resolution for a road closure in Wassaic for a Wassaic Project event was anticipated for the next meeting.
Resolutions (Consent Agenda)
- Resolution 43: Authorizing hiring of a consultant for the planning board and ZBA secretary — approved.
- Resolution 44: Assignment of court clerk duties to the clerk of the justice — approved.
- Resolution 45: Authorizing the recreation commission to temporarily suspend park rules and regulations — approved.
- Resolution 46: Authorizing execution of an intermunicipal agreement with Dutchess County and Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association — approved.
- Resolution 47: Requesting modification of speed limit on Route 22 (speed study) — approved.
- Resolution 48: Authorizing health reimbursement arrangements — approved.
This summary was generated from the YouTube recording of the meeting. It is intended as a public service and may contain minor transcription inaccuracies.