Town Board
Meeting timeline, active projects, and summaries from the Amenia Town Board.
The Amenia Town Board governs town operations including budgets, infrastructure, personnel, and local legislation. Meetings are typically held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Summaries below are generated from the AmeniaTV YouTube channel.
Active Projects
- Route 44 Sidewalk — New bid solicitation authorized; bids due Oct 8 (since Jan 2025)
- Highway Garage Construction — salt shed funding shortfall (~$315K from fund balance needed) (since Dec 2025)
- Water District Infrastructure — Well 5 abandoned (iron contamination); Well 4 pump replaced; district expansion explored (since Jan 2025)
- Habitat for Humanity — Depot Hill Road affordable housing, $185K award received, property closed, construction hoped by year's end (since Feb 2026)
- 108 Westerly Ridge — conservation easement submitted for review (since Jul 2026)
- Rail Trail Deck Sealing — investigating county vs. town responsibility (since Aug 2026)
- Animal Control — Humane Law Enforcement Authority — constable law amendment being drafted (since Aug 2026)
- EV Charging Station Reimbursement — state contract received, quarterly reporting needed (since Aug 2026)
- Fountain Square Renovation — landscape architect Aspect 120 hired (since Sep 2026)
Meeting Timeline
September 17, 2026
Smoking and vaping law adopted (Resolution 76) and a landscape architect hired for the Fountain Square renovation (Resolution 77), both via consent agenda, along with a new Route 44 sidewalk bid solicitation (Resolution 78). Highway garage salt shed funding shortfall identified (~$315K needed from fund balance). Water district abandoned the non-functional Well 5 after replacing the Well 4 pump. Board discussed short-term rental regulation, a veterans exemption expansion, and a community stakeholders group. Full summary →
August 20, 2026
2026 Emergency Operations Plan adopted (Resolution 69) and a smoking/vaping local law formally introduced (Resolution 68), both via consent agenda. Board heard a county DCO's proposal to add humane law enforcement authority to Amenia's constable law, a Duchess County Sheriff's Office briefing on the Flock/ALPR camera network, and reports of $185K and $199K state housing awards for the Habitat for Humanity and Cascade Creek affordable housing projects, respectively. Water district update: La Valle Road module unit expected Oct/Nov; Washington Court well production down roughly half. Full summary →
August 6, 2026
Highway garage construction contract awarded and MuniLink billing contract authorized via consent agenda (Resolutions 65–67). 108 Westerly Ridge conservation easement submitted for board review. Route 44 sidewalk still stalled; new RFP needed. New initiatives: rail trail deck sealing investigation, Emergency Operations Plan update, and a draft smoking/vaping local law. Residents rallied in support of the town's code enforcement officer amid social media discussion. Full summary →
July 23, 2026
108 Westerly Ridge conservation donation proposed — 27-acre ridgeline parcel, board supportive but undecided. Four consent resolutions approved 3–0 (Doyle absent), including Arbor Day proclamation and SL Keenest LLC tax certiorari settlement. Board moved forward on videotaping additional public meetings. Comprehensive Plan committee resignations (Bill Flood, Tony Robustelli) accepted with regret. Board remembered former board member Michelle Simoji. Full summary →
July 9, 2026
New MuniLink water billing system approved to move forward ($12,000 + $7,800/yr). Board voted to take no position on Town of Dover's energy storage/data center moratorium lead agency request. Consent agenda resolutions (Arbor Day, SL Keenest LLC settlement) failed on a 2–2 tie. Draft smoking/vaping local law for municipal property discussed ($50 escalating fine). ADU tax exemption local laws progressing toward September introduction. Full summary →
June 18, 2026
Summer camp launched — 40 campers registered, funded by Amenia Wassaic Community Organization. Route 44 sidewalk: contractor Pasquale ready to begin in two weeks at $315K (full replacement required due to non-certified aggregate). Cemetery tree removal approved. Comprehensive Plan single-source vs. RFP debate ongoing. July meetings moved to July 9 & 23. Full summary →
June 4, 2026
Highway garage bid solicitation authorized (Resolution 51, July 9 bid opening). Tree removal at burial ground approved. EMS cost-sharing multi-town discussions underway. Route 44 sidewalk — original contractor declined, county inspector to meet with DOT. Habitat for Humanity secured funding, construction expected August. Amenia Spy Catcher play — full cast assembled for Aug 21–23 performances. Full summary →
May 21, 2026
La Valle Road water project update — modular unit expected Sep–Nov, pipe upgrade needed. Summer camp takeover from Armenian USA approved. DOT speed study resolution debated. Planning board attorney search underway. Monthly abstract: $292K. Full summary →
May 7, 2026
Tree City USA ordinance discussion. Comprehensive plan review — committee to meet on contract scope. Route 44 sidewalk update — CDBG grant extended through summer 2027. Full summary →
April 16, 2026
Affordable housing preferences explored — Fishkill and New Paltz point systems reviewed. ADU tax exemptions approved to move forward. Water district revenue allocation debated. Full summary →
April 1, 2026
Cell tower lease funds confirmed as town property revenue going to general fund. Route 44 sidewalk still under DOT stop work order. Water district updates. Full summary →
March 19, 2026
Habitat for Humanity SEQR negative declaration adopted. Lovell Road pump house concrete poured. Auditorium floor repair discussed. Water district meter billing transition update. Full summary →
February 19, 2026
Palumbo Group awarded highway garage construction manager contract ($374,540). Amenia Trails / Northern Red Oaks special use permit public hearing closed with strong support. Habitat for Humanity Depot Hill Road SEQR public comment period opened. Full summary →
December 18, 2025
Supervisor Blackman farewell meeting. 2026 board appointments made. Highway garage project introduced. Route 44 sidewalk status update. Full summary →
January 16, 2025
Cannabis local laws discussed. Capital projects reviewed. Full summary →
January 2, 2025
Organizational meeting — new board members sworn in. Route 44 sidewalk and water district updates. Silo Ridge discussed. Full summary →
Meeting summaries are generated from YouTube recordings and may contain minor transcription inaccuracies.