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 — CDBG-funded sidewalk under DOT stop work order (since Jan 2025)
- Highway Garage Construction — new garage and salt storage on Route 22, bids open July 9 (since Dec 2025)
- Water District Infrastructure — Lovell Road pump house under construction, tower rehab planned 2027 (since Jan 2025)
- Habitat for Humanity — Depot Hill Road affordable housing, SEQR complete, construction Aug 2026 (since Feb 2026)
Meeting Timeline
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.