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TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
SUMMARY
PRESENT: Supervisor Edwards ABSENT: Town Clerk Salvatore
Councilman Freeman
Councilwoman Laird
Councilman Thangiah
Councilwoman Watson
Councilman Sharpe
Councilwoman Shershin
Deputy Town Clerk Lawson
Town Attorney Slaby
09:23-01 Public Hearing Historic Designation – 11 Vassar Road
(Historian Pinna) -Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-02 Public Hearing Amend Town Code Ch.195, “Vehicles and
(Chief Cavaliere) Traffic”, on Boardman Road
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-03 Presentation The Ridge at South Hills-Affordable Housing
(Director Welti) PRESENTATION MAY BE VIEWED
ONLINE
SUPERVISOR MADE A MOTION TO MOVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS UP IN THE AGENDA
09:23-14 Authorize Special Consents SC1
(Legal) CARRIED 7-0
PROPOSED ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION UPON SPECIAL CONSENT
09:23-SC1 Resolution Declaring October 3, 2026 as Friends of
(Supervisor Edwards) Peach Hill Day
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-04 Appoint Shreyashree "Shree" Pradhan as Planner
(Personnel) CARRIED 7-0
09:23-05 Appoint Alia Marji as Part Time Recreation Assistant
(Personnel) at the Senior Center
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-06 Authorize Letter of Intent with IBM for Community
(Supervisor Edwards) Benefit Agreement
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-07 Authorize the Supervisor to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement with IBM
(Legal) CARRIED 7-0
09:23-08 Approve Settlement with Windstream Enterprise
(Legal) CARRIED 7-0
09:23-09 Authorize Town Clerk to Advertise RFP re Construction
(Legal) Manager for Town Hall & Police/Courts Reno.
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-10 Award Mechanical/HVAC Design at 244 Boardman
(Engineering) Road
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-11 Amended Resolution Real Property Tax Payments in
(Receiver Gemmati) cash be in exact amounts
CARRIED 7-0
09:23-12 Authorize Block Party – 37-43 Point Street
(Town Clerk Salvatore) CARRIED 7-0
09:23-13 Notification Town Clerk Events
(Town Clerk Salvatore) NO EVENTS AT THIS TIME
Committee/Reports: ** only two Committees Reported due to late night Rest will report
next week
-Supervisor’s Report
-Finance Committee (Laird/Freeman) **
-Recreation and Parks (Sharpe)**
-Joint Water Plant (Laird)
-Tri-Municipal Sewer Plant (Edwards)
-Budget Committee (Shershin/Freeman)
Liaison Reports: as appropriate (Historic Preservation, Plumbing Board, Conservation Advisory
Committee, Climate Smart Task Force, Hudson 7)
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby adjourn to
Executive Session at 9:31 PM to consider the following:
1. To discuss matters which are exempt under the Open Meetings Law including
a. Matters leading to the appointment of a particular person
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no action appropriating money will be taken.
CARRIED 7-0
TOWN BOARD RETURNED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:04 P.M.
NO ACTION TAKEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:05 P.M.
RESOLUTION 9:23-#__ OF 2026
DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE
STEAKHOUSE LOCATED AT 11 VASSAR ROAD
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission of the Town of Poughkeepsie has
made a recommendation to the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie for the designation as
a landmark of property located at 11 Vassar Road, Poughkeepsie, New York, Grid No: 134689-
6260-04-535313-0000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 126 of the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie, a public
hearing was held on September 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, Town of Poughkeepsie,
One Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, New York concerning such designation, public notice
being given for said hearing and all interested parties having an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, that the Legal Notice of Public Hearing was posted on August 25, 2026, and
published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on September 8, 2026, and
WHEREAS, said action is a Type II Action pursuant to the NYS Environmental Quality
Review Act such that no further environmental review is necessary; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie hereby
designates 11 Vassar Road, to be an Historic Landmark subject to all the applicable rules and
regulations found in Chapter 126 of the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
give the appropriate notification as required by the Town Code.
Dated: Septembn 231d 2026
Moved: Oreg Freeman
Seconded: Bariana Laird
Motion passes/ fails:
Ayes
Nays
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PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
AYE NAY ABSTAIN
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Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
Phone: (845) 485-3646
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY12603
Fax: (845) 485-8583
August 5, 2026
To: Supervisor Rebecca Edwards
From: John R. Pinna, Historian
Topic: Landmark Designation of 11 Vassar Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603'
The Historic Preservation Commission is recommending the Poughkeepsie Steakhouse at 11 Vassar
Road, Poughkcepsie, NY 12603 to be recognized and designated as a local historic landmark by the Town
of Poughkeepsie Council.
The Poughkeepsie Steakhouse is a significant historical home in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The
application and supportive historical documentations explain why the house should be designated as a
local landmark. This is a fine example of the concept of "progress through preservation".
Respectfully,
Town of Poughkeepsie Historian
Historic Prescrvation Commission Chairperson
[email protected]
(845)485-3646
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
Landmark Designation Application
Thank you for your interest in Historic Landmark Designation status for your property!
Preserving history helps to create a sense of place, a feeling of community, and an observable continuity with
the past. By having your property designated as a landmark, you are preserving part of the history of the Town
of Poughkeepsie for future generations.
To begin the application process, please complete the attached questionnaire to the best of your knowledge.
We understand you may have questions and the Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission is
happy to assist you! You may also schedule a preliminary discussion with the Commission by contacting the
Town Historian, John Pinna, at 845-485-3646.
The Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission (TOPHPC) application process:
1. Submission of application
2. Certified letter is sent to the owner of the property concerned for historic land marking. Letters are also
sent out through regular mail to property owners within 300 feet of the parcel boundary. These letters
are sent out to invite all parties to the commission meeting to share their comments before a
commission vote for or against recommending the property for the new status.
3. A vote by the commission takes place.
4. Once the commission votes to recommend the property to the Town Board for historic designation, a
second round of notifications go out to the owner and all interested parties as described above about
the town hearing and a final vote for or against designating the property will take place.
5. Once the town vote is taken, the Town Clerk will send a letter out to the owner verifying the outcome of
the vote and final status of the property to the owner.
6. If your property is voted as a designated landmark, a plaque will be ordered by the Town for you to
proudly display on your property.
A link to the Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Code (Chapter 126) can be found here:
http://www.ecode360.com/6321432
This application may be returned to the Town of Poughkeepsie Historian either by:
Email to: [email protected]
Or by mail:
Town of Poughkeepsie
Attn: Town Historian, John Pinna
1 Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: 845-485-3646
1
•. •
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
Landmark Designation Application
Property Identification:
Property Owner(s)/Organization:
Geraldon Realty Inc.
11 Vassar Road
Property Address:
City, State/Zip: _
Poughkeepsie, NY/12603
Parcel Identification Number (section/block/lot): 134689-6260-04-535313-0000
This number can be obtained using ParcelAccess online: http://geoaccess.co.dutchess.ny.us/parcelaccess/
Property Name (if applicable): Poughkeepsie Steakhouse/Gibson House
Mailing Address (if different from above): 1 Rock Garden Way, Poughkeepsie NY/12603
Phone:
Email:
Description:
Building Material (please check all that apply):
Exterior Walls:
wood clapboard
poured concrete
• other: Cedar-g"
wood shingle
concrete block
vertical boards
vinyl siding
stone brick
_ plywood
aluminum siding cement-asbestos
Roof:
I asphalt shingle
Foundation:
stone
•asphalt roll
wood shingle
L metal
slate
• brick
• poured concrete
concrete block
2
:
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
Landmark Designation Application
Other materials and their location(s):
Steel framing around the foundation, hardwood floors inside the building from 1930s
Steel framing around the foundation, hardwood floors inside the building from 1930s
Condition of Building:
excellent
• good
• fair
deteriorated
Side(s) of building visible from public way:
Yes
•NO
If yes, please indicate which side(s) (example: North, South, West and East if on corner lot):
North, East, and West
None
Related Outbuildings (barn, carriage house....):
None
Landscape Features (if applicable):
Other Notable Features of Building and Site (include interior features if known):
General structure and features from 1930s remodeling intact, including original hardwood floors
• Date of Initial Construction: 1850
Architects)/Date: unknown
unknown
• Builder(s)/Date:
rebuilt in Colonial Revival style during the 1930s
Alterations/Date (if known):
unknown
Original Use:
Present Use:
. (421) Resturant [Poughkeepsie Steakhouse]
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
Landmark Designation Application
Historical and Architectural Importance (special character, historical significance, uniqueness of architectural
desig...). See attached documents
Signature of Applicant/Property Owner(s):
And Deody,
Date: 7-11-22
Date:
For Commission Use:
Date Application Received:
Date Application Reviewed:
Action: Accepted
7/11/26
8/4/26
_ Denied
Request further information
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Gibson's Restaurant
- 2016 - 2020ish
Owner: Robert Dooley
Former co-owner of Mahoney's Pub
- Former Principal of R.J. Dooley Realty
- Owned Dooley Square
- Went under in 2009
Parcel Number
134689-6260-04-535313-0000
Parcel Address
11 Vassar Rd
Municipality
Poughkeepsie
Owner Name
Geraldon Realty Inc (Primary)
Primary Owner Mailing Address
1Rock Garden Way
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Lot Size
616 ac (s)
Land Use
(421) Restaurant
Assessment
Land: $177,000
Total: $421,500
Market Value
$421,500
School District
Wappingers CSD
Agricultural District
None
Roll Section
1 (Taxable).
Tax Code
N (Non Homestead)
Deed Information
Book: 22016
Page: 8458
Hobnobbin Pub
Been in business for 27 - 30 years
Closed on October 31st, 2016, and went under new ownership
Owner: Merrick Egan
- The pub was supposedly haunted
-
Reasons why are unknown
- The property showed a listing on the LoopNet realty site in April 2016
- Ranked second best burger joint in Poughkeepsie, right after Wendy's in 1993
Gibson's Colonial Inn
-
Owner: William P. NeJame
1959 - 1986/89
He was issued a liquor license in Oct. 1959 to serve beer, wine, cider, and liquor.
- Drinks can only be consumed on the property
- Sold his interest in the New Market Mills Street Store to his sister, Mrs. Betros in
1959
- His sister died in 1990 from an illness at age 76
- He and his brother Edward attended the funeral
Gibson's Colonial Inn
- 1937 - 1959
- Owner: William Edward Gibson Sr.
-
Operated the business with his brother Raymond
- Sold the business in July 1959 to William P. NeJame
- Former Manager at the Amrite Club for 13 years
- He died in 1961 of a seizure
- A very active member of the community
- Family:
-
Parents: William H. Gibson and Emily M. Zimmer. Gibson
- Wife: Winfred Agnes Mullaney Gibson
- Son: William Edward Gibson Jr.
- Sisters, brothers, and nieces and nephews
Sources:
Wilson, Geoffrey. "Hobnobbin' Pub to Close; New Pub to Open at Site." Poughkeepsie
Journal. Poughkeepsie Journal, September 23, 2016.
https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/dining/greattastes/2016/09/
23/hobnobbin-pub-close-october/90906100/.
Wilson, Geoffrey. "Hobnobbin' Pub to Close; New Pub to Open at Site." Poughkeepsie
Journal. Poughkeepsie Journal, September 23, 2016.
https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/dining/greattastes/2016/09/
23/hobnobbin-pub-close-october/90906100/.
"Poughkeepsie Journal 12 Oct 1959, Page Page 16." Historical Newspapers from 1700s-
2000s - Newspapers.com. Accessed May 3, 2023.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/114800952/?terms=William+P.+NeJame&match=1.
"Poughkeepsie Journal 10 Oct 1961, Page Page 19." Historical Newspapers from
1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com. Accessed May 3, 2023.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/114539642/?terms=William+P.+NeJame&match=
1.
Dunn, Bill. "Hudson Valley Pub Closing Its Doors after 27 Years." 92.7/96.9 WRRV,
September 23, 2016. https://wrrv.com/local-bar-and-restaurant-to-close-its-doors-for-
good/.
Kessler, Nick."Poughkeepsie Restaurant Forced to Retire Outdoor Dummies Due to
Mysterious Letter." 92.7/96.9 WRRV, October 13, 2020.
https://wrrv.com/poughkeepsie-restaurant-forced-to-retire-outdoor-dummies-due-to-
mysterious-letter/.
Kessler, Nick."The Creepy Dummies Are Back in Poughkeepsie." 92.7/96.9 WRRV,
December 15, 2020. https://wrrv.com/the-creepy-dummies-are-back-in-poughkeepsie/
Kessler, Nick. "Poughkeepsie Restaurant's Dummies Are Back despite Warning."
92.7/96.9 WRRV, August 27, 2021. https://wrrv.com/poughkeepsie-restaurants-
dummies-are-back-despite-warning/.
Property card:
https://gis.dutchessny.gov/parcelaccess/property-
card/?parcelgrid=13468900626000045353130000&parcelid=79410
History
Per the 2011 Reconnaissance-Level Historic Resource Survey Update, the house
presently situated at 11 Vassar Road was constructed in 1850 for Benjamin Everett.' Having
purchased the land from Le Grand Dodge in 1846, I am unsure as to the exact reason the house
was originally constructed I suspect that the house was not constructed for habitation. In
1850, Benjamin Everett is listed as having lived just south of his new property, indicating he
was already well-situated prior to this new construction. I suspect its initial purpose was as an
inn or similar such business, but I cannot provide sufficient information to support this claim.
Regardless, the property was sold by Everett to James A. Seward on April 24, 1859.4
The property was sold again by Seward to John Roach in 1862, who sold it to Adrian M.
Cornell five years later. Cornell then sold the house back to Roach in 1868. There are two
areas of note in regard to these sales. First, is that Adrian Cornell also did not live on the
property, further indicating its primary use as a business rather than residential.?
Second, is the involvement of John Roach. John Roach owned several properties in the
Poughkeepsie area throughout his life, but his primary business was naval construction. He was
contracted by the presidential administration of Chester A. Arthur to construct the first four
steel warships for the U.S. navy in the 1880s, an endeavor which bankrupted his company and
apparently contributed to his death soon thereafter.
After his death the property found its way into the hands of William H. Howell, who
leased the property to Raymond J. Gibson and William E. Gibson. After remodeling the
original house, the Gibson brothers would open the property on August 17, 1937 as the
' https://www.townofpoughkeepsie.com/DocumentCenter/View/163/Survey-Report-PDE, page 111
2 See attached photographs 1A & 1B
3 See attached photograph 2A
4 See attached photograph 3A, 3B, & 3C
5 See attached photographs 4A, 4B, 4C, & 4D
6 See attached photographs 5A & 5B
7 See attached photograph 6A
8 See attached photograph 7A & 7B
Significance
preservation.
The property at 11 Vassar Road has, in my view, three outstanding qualities that merit its
The house located on the property still possesses many of the interior and exterior
features added in the late 1930's, and as such stands as a model of the Colonial Revival style.
The original hardwood floors in particular remain intact and in excellent condition, thus acting
as an excellent representation of early 20th century architecture.
Additionally, 11 Vassar Road represents at a minimum the longest continuous property
used as a restaurant in Red Oaks Mills. The property has definitively been used as several
restaurants since 1937, most notable of which is the Gibson's Colonial Inn. The property was
also likely used prior to then as some sort of business endeavor such as a stagecoach inn, given
its positioning on one of the earliest paths into downtown Poughkeepsie, though this is
speculative.
Finally the property passed through the hands of one John Roach in the late 1800's. This
is the same John Roach responsible for the construction of America's first steel warships.
While he did not live on the property itself, his ownership of it represents an interesting bit of
involvement in the larger context of the growing American hegemony of the late 19th century.
.' :
Gibson's Colonial Inn, a staple of the area for the next few decades? The inn would be sold to
William P. Nejame on July 14, 1959, who maintained the inn until his retirement in 1977.!011
After his retirement, Gibson's Colonial Inn would close, becoming several different
restaurants over the course of the late 1970's and 1980's. First it became the Country Bread
Board, which became Agron's Restaurant in October 1981.'2 Agron's was run by a couple:
Meani & Bukurjie Dika, who also acquired the property from either Howell or an interim
owner.' By 1986 the property was sold by the couple to J. Crotone Properties Inc., who leased
it to SCO-Pet Inc. as La Trattoria from 1986 to 1989.
14 It was then leased to John R. Davis,
Timothy D. Murphy, and Merrick Egan, who reopened the property as the Hobnobbin' Pub in
1989.15
The pub would close in 2016, whereupon the property was purchased by Geraldon Realty
Inc. under Bob Dooley, who reopened the property as The Gibson, in honor of the Gibson's
Colonial Inn. 617 After a few years, he then rebranded the establishment as the Poughkeepsie
Steakhouse, which is how the property remains to this day.
9 See attached photograph 8A
10 See attached photograph 9A & 9B
11 https://www.townofpoughkeepsie.com/DocumentCenter/View/163/Survey-Report-PDE, page 111
12 See attached photograph 10A & 10B
13 See DutchessCountyClerkRecordingPage_JCrotoneProperties to GeraldonRealtylnc.pdf
14 See Certificate of Assumed Name- La Trattoria.pdf
15 See Memorandum of Lease - Crotonelnc to Davis & Murphy.pdf
16 See DutchessCountyClerkRecordingPage_JCrotoneProperties to GeraldonRealtyInc.pdf
17 https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/dining/greattastes/2016/12/27/gibsons-restaurant-open-ties-
80-year-past/95870038/
Attached Photographs
1A: Dutchess County Deeds 1846-1847, vol 83-84 - Le Grand Dodge to Benjamin Everitt -
October 28, 1846, pl
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1B: Dutchess County Deeds 1846-1847, vol 83-84 - Le Grand Dodge to Benjamin Everitt -
October 28, 1846, p2
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2A: Map of Dutchess County circa 1850 by John E. Gillet
3A: Dutchess County Deeds 1859, vol 113-114 - Benjamin H. Everett to James A. Seward -
April 24, 1859, pl
3B: Dutchess County Deeds 1859, vol 113-114 - Benjamin H. Everett to James A. Seward -
April 24, 1859, p2
3C: Dutchess County Grantor Index 1718-1950 E-F - Everitt - Grantor 1859-1932
4A: Dutchess County Deeds 1862, vol 120 - James A. Seward to John Roach - January 4, 1862,
4B: Dutchess County Deeds 1862, vol 120 - James A. Seward to John Roach - January 4, 1862,
p2
4C: Dutchess County Deeds 1867, vol 139-140 - John Roach to Adrian M Cornell - May 6,
1867, pl
4D: Dutchess County Deeds 1867, vol 139-140 - John Roach to Adrian Mi Cornell - May 6,
1867, p2
5A: Dutchess County Deeds 1868-1869, vol 145-146 - Adrian M Cornell to John Roach -
November 2, 1868, pl
Thed Fordintin
5B: Dutchess County Deeds 1868-1869, vol 145-146 - Adrian M Cornell to John Roach -
November 2, 1868, p2
6A: Poughkeepsie Eagle News Wed., Jul.9, 1873: A.M. Cornell Address on Church Street (5th
from bottom)
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7A: Poughkeepsie Eagle News Thu., Jul.31, 1890: far-left column
STATE CAMP.
AUCTION BALE
Thuroday, July 31,
WHITE SUITS.
FOR LESS THAN COST
FOB SALE AT A BARGAIN
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7B: The _Times_Tue_Jan_I|_1887_Obituary of John Roach
DEATIL OF JOIN ROACH.
THE LAST HOURG OF THE GREAT
SHIP-BULDER OF CHESTER
Song-Coolated Agony to Whleh Batr
Dents Croight Repet-the story
And init
New YorE Jamutry 10w/ohn. Rosen
died at 806o lock this morniug, at hia see-
dener, comer of Pifth avene and Pit
beth street after several anonths of suf
fering, tron cancer.
Late on Saturny
night he sweite from the stumber pro-
duced by morphia to agony that no opiate
could subdue, and all day Sunday his sat
fering continued without Intermission.
When De Belden told tim be watilt soon
be at rest he whispered fits joy and there
after fretentiv cast his evernpon a emal!
block near hts bedalde, evidently marking;
with grationtion the passing of the hoos
that were bringing him eterni relief.
At nee o'clock this morning it was seen
that the end was near. In the slek chato+
ber at the moment of his death were lils
wite, his sons John.
Garrett
and
Biepten, Ars. Jala B, Reach and her
theo children, Mrs O. Ranch, Mrs Me-
Pheion; daugliter, and bet husband,
WillamP. MoPhetion, of Palladelphia:
Mise amoine Roach,
John Walter, d
nephew; Dr James B. Taylor and the
Rev. H. B. Grose, pastor of the fint tap-
tet Church at Ponghtergele, a triend of
the family, who had been in tregoeut at-
tendance on Mr. Ronch during his illness.
Death was due to extronation of the vitai
force.
The cancer bad confined taelt to
the roof of the mouth and nostrile and
did not nuake vetble progress toward a
vital point whence a hemorrhage might
canse death.
The funeral will tate nlace on Thurs
đay text at 11 A,M. frow St. Pail's
Methodist Muscopal Church, Twentg:
second street and Fourth avenue,
which his sife ts a member, The burial
will be in the family sault at Greenwood
Cemetery,
8A: Poughkeepsie Journal Fri_Aug_26_
1949
In A Growing Community
GIBSON'S
COLONIAL INN
SINCE 1937
The FIRST and OLDEST Business al Red Oaks Mill
RAYMOND J. and WILLIAM E. GIBSON
9A: Poughkeepsie_Journal_Fri_ Jul_10_1959: Nejame takes over Gibson's Colonial Inn
•Nelame to Run
Gibson's Inn
William P. NeJame,
Fin the Nedames nore Meer
Hin
* Yesterday that he has pontined
Gibson's Colonial Ina bu
at Red Onks MIll. Mr, NeJame
will continue the Gibson arme
The inn has been mahaged, by
Willlam and Raymond E.
Gib-
son for 22 years. The real es-
tate Is still owned by Mr. and
Mrs. Willem H. Howell.
completed ptans for the turure,
* they made known. William
prior to going into the inn busi-
ness, was manager of the Amri-
ta club, here, for 14 years, Bay-
mond was associated.
with film
1
In the club naerly half that.p0-
B
rlod.
William previously had
been agsoclated with the former
Windsor, Hotel, here, and
3 In hotel work
was
In Miami, Ela.,
having completed 40 years
tn
the business.
9B: Poughkeepsie_Journal_
1_Wed_Mar_12.
_ 1986: Obituary of William P. Nejame
2B- Poughkeepsie Journal
Wednesday, Morch 12, 1986
William P. Ne Jame
WAPPINGERS FALLS — William He attended schools in Poughkeep-
P. Ne Jame, 64, owner of the former
sie.
Gibson's Colonial
Mr. Ne Jame was married April 22,
Inn in Red Oaks
1978; in Poughkeepsie to Susan
Mills until his re-
Savoy, who survives.
tirement in 1977.
Mr. Ne Jame is also survived by
died Monday at
two daughters, Michelle Porteous of
Vassar Brothers
California and Lisa Ne Jame of Auro-
Hospital:
ra. Colo., three stepchildren: two
Mr. Ne Jame
brothers, Edward S. Ne Jame of
had lived in the
Poughkeepsie and Charles Ne Jame
Town of Wap-
of Connecticut: three sisters, Amelia
pinger
since
Betros, Mary Ne Jame and Jose-
1927.
phine Bagwell, all of Poughkeepsie:
He was a mem-
Iwo grandchildren, several nieces
ber of St. Mary's
NE JAME
and nephews.
Church, 269 Church St.. City of
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and
Poughkeepsie.
7 to 9 p.m. today at the Joseph J.
Mr. Ne Jame was a member of the
Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc., 29 S.
Veterans of Foreign Wars American
Hamilton St., City of Poughkeepsie.
Legion Post 37.
Prayers will be said at 8 p.m, at the
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
funeral home.
during World War I1.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will
He was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Tor-
he offered at 10 a.m. Thursday at St.
rington, Conn., the son of Malaky Ne
Mary's Church, city:
Jame of Poughkeepsie, who sur-
Burial will be in St. Peter's Ceme
vives. and the late George Ne Jame.
tery, Town of Poughkeepsie.
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10A: Poughkeepsie_Journal_Fri_Aug_8
1980: Country Bread Board (top)
paio Jouma
Friday, August B 1980
One of the prime commerciat spots in
Dutchess County has to be occupi
and Varist Roded od
and Verset Road, Red Oake
you've ever tried to
get thros
Hub at commuter timer gout
What we mean.
Pet many: many years, the
a very attractive, larze structure
Gibson's Coloniat ton known
Wide as.
sometimes; #' place to
more oiten, a pince to quati a
became the Country
Board
Weate thero about two years ago and
decided, against
doing a
review. We
anarco to spend about to, for two, on
ood that se truly let see pre-pack
aged,
delivered toithe-door
ceruly we went back because wa hor
pince is under-new, manage
2 mon
hey are lying 16 expap
he mens and aer some real cooking
delanitely better
untry Bread Joard hap severat
strang aners When you ieat enter, you
Restaurant Review
Country Bread Board
Ronte 376 and Vestar Road
Red Oake Mil, Poughkeepsle
Py Le Claire T. Wood Kife and teleire Editor
managed to romember some of
Bud
seven days a
p.m. Sam,
Friday
Savel
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quaine barty
ted bodice.
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The dilemma here a pleasant one
Dining Out
ta Council receives $3,000 gra
PASTS
STOCKYARD RESTAURANT
OUSTEE
7.95 SHRIMP IN SHELL. 2.53
STRIP STEAK 8.95
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Willom Gibson, 58, Dies;
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Town of Poughkeepsie
Historian
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
Phone: (845) 485-3646
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY12603
Fax: (845) 485-8583
July 13, 2026
Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission
Re: Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Landmark Designation
Dear Owner,
This letter is regarding the property you own described as the following:
Parcel# 134689-6260-04535313-0000
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
11 Vassar Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
As per the Town of Poughkeepsie General Code, Chapter 126, Article III, Section 126-7 and
126-8, the Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission has initiated steps to
designate the above referenced property as a local historic landmark. This landmark designation
will not affect local property taxes or traffic. This letter serves to notify you that the property is
being considered. As per the General Code, a similar letter is being delivered to all property
owners within 300 feet of the property boundaries.
As the owner of the property, you have the right to confer with the Historic Preservation
Commission prior to the Commission's recommendation on the application. Please notify us
immediately if you wish to confer with the Commission. The Commission will meet on Tuesday,
August 4, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall to discuss this designation
recommendation. The Historic Preservation Commission must submit its recommendation within
30 days of the date of this letter.
If the Historic Preservation Commission decides to submit a recommendation for local historic
designation, the Town Board will call a public hearing within 90 days of receiving the
recommendation. At least 14 days prior to the hearing, the hearing will be advertised in the local
newspaper(s) and a notice will be provided to you as the current owner and all owners within
300 feet of the property boundaries. At the hearing, the Town Board will make the final decision
to approve or disapprove the application.
If the property is approved as a local historic landmark, any proposed exterior construction,
do not need to be approved by the Commission.
Respectfully,
John R. Pinna
JohaR. Fenna
own ot Poughkeepsie Historian and Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson
[email protected]
(845)485-3646
cc: Town of Poughkeepsie Building Inspector
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historian
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
Phone: (845) 485-3646
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY12603
Fax: (845) 486-8583
July 13, 2026
Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission
Re: Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Landmark Designation
Dear Neighbor,
This letter is regarding the property you own which is located within 300 feet of the following property:
Parcel# 134689-6260-04-535313-0000
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
11 Vassar Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
As per the Town of Poughkeepsie General Code, Chapter 126, Article III, Section 126-7 and 126-8, the
Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Commission has initiated steps to designate the above-reterenced
property as a local historic landmark. This landmark designation will not affect local property taxes or
traffic. As per the General Code, this letter is being delivered to all property owners within 300 feet of the
property boundaries.
Please notify us immediately if you wish to confer with the Commission prior to the Commission's
decision to recommend the property for historic designation. The Commission will meet on Tuesday,
August 4, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall to discuss this designation
recommendation.
If the Historic Preservation Commission decides to submit a recommendation for local historic
designation, the Town Board will call a public hearing within 90 days of receiving the recommendation.
At least 14 days prior to the hearing, the hearing will be advertised in the local newspaper(s) and a notice
will be served to the current owner and all owners within 300 feet of the property boundaries. At the
hearing, the Town Board will make the final decision to approve or disapprove the application.
Respectfully,
Share. Penna
hn R. Pinna
Town of Poughkeepsie Historian and Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson
[email protected]
(845)485-3646
cc: Town of Poughkeepsie Building Inspector
•
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
Phone: (845) 485-3646
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY12603
Fax: (845) 485-8583
August 5, 2026
Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission
One Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Re: Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Landmark Designation
Dear Property Owner,
This letter is regarding the property you own described as the following:
Parcel Grid ID: 134689-6260-04535313-0000
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
11 Vassar Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
As per the Town of Poughkeepsie General Code, Chapter 126, Article III, Section 126-7 and 126-8, the Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Commission has initiated steps to designate the above-referenced property as a local historic landmark. This letter
serves to notify you that the property is being considered. As per the General Code, a similar letter is being delivered to all
property owners within 300 feet of the property boundaries.
The Historic Preservation Commission has decided to submit a recommendation for local historic designation. The Town
Board will call a public hearing within 90 days of receiving the recommendation. At least 14 days prior to the hearing, the
hearing will be advertised in the local newspaper(s) and a notice will be provided to you as the current owner and all owners
within 300 feet of the property boundaries. At the hearing, the Town Board will make the final decision to approve or
disapprove the application.
If the property is approved as a local historic landmark, any proposed exterior construction, alteration, repair, move, or
demolition must be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission will review any such proposed plans
to determine how they relate to the historic significance of the property. Building permits for alterations to the interior do not
need to be approved by the Commission.
The Town Board will have a public hearing on Wednesday, September 23,2026, at 7 PM at Town Hall to review the
application recommendation for the local historic designation of 11 Vassar Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 as a local Town of
Poughkeepsie landmark. At the hearing, the Town Board will make the final decision to approve or disapprove the application.
Sincerely,
At tenna
Town of Poughkeepsie Historian and Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson
[email protected]
(845)485-3646
cc: Town of Poughkeepsie Building Inspector
Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Preservation Commission
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
Phone: (845) 485-3646
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY12603
Fax: (845) 485-8583
August 5, 2026
Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission
One Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Re: Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Landmark Designation
Dear Neighbor,
This letter is regarding the property you own which is located within 300 feet of the following property:
Parcel Grid ID: 134689-6260-04-535313-0000
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
11 Vassar Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
As per the Town of Poughkeepsie General Code, Chapter 126, Article III, Section 126-7 and 126-8, the Town of Poughkeepsie
Historic Commission has initiated steps to designate the above-referenced property as a local historic landmark. As per the
General Code, this letter is being delivered to all property owners within 300 feet of the property boundaries.
The Historic Preservation Commission has decided to submit a recommendation for local historic designation. The Town
Board will call a public hearing within 90 days of receiving the recommendation. At least 14 days prior to the hearing, the
hearing will be advertised in the local newspaper(s) and a notice will be served to the current owner and all owners within 300
feet of the property boundaries. At the hearing, the Town Board will make the final decision to approve or disapprove the
application.
The Town Board will have a public hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 7 PM at Town Hall to review the
application recommendation for the local historic designation of 11 Vassar Road, NY 12603 as a local Town of Poughkeepsie
landmark. At the hearing, the Town Board will make the final decision to approve or disapprove the application
Sincerely,
now
Sohn R. Pinna
Town of Poughkeepsie Historian and Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson
[email protected]
(845)485-3646
cc: Town of Poughkeepsie Building Inspector
RESOLUTION 9:23 - # 2 OF 2026
AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 195, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC",
RELATING TO BOARDMAN ROAD
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie, pursuant to a duly
noticed public hearing held on September 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, Town of
Poughkeepsie, One Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, does hereby amend Town Code, Chapter
195, entitled "Vehicles and Traffic", specifically §195-48. Schedule XIII: "Parking Prohibited at all
Times", §195-50. Schedule XV: "No Standing" and §195-41. Schedule VI: "Prohibited Turns at
Intersections", as follows:
§195-48. Schedule XIII: "Parking Prohibited at all Times":
ADD:
Name of Street
Side
Location
Boardman Road
Both
From Zack's Way to just after the entrance of the Library
located at 141 Boardman Road
§195-50. Schedule XV: "No Standing":
ADD:
Name of Street
Side
Location
Boardman Road
Both
From Zack's Way to just after the entrance of the Library
located at 141 Boardman Road
§195-41. Schedule VI: "Prohibited Turns at Intersections"
ADD:
Name of Street
Direction of Travel Prohibited Turn Hours
Boardman Road
North
Left
All
At Intersection of
From just north of the
entrance of 141 Boardman
Road to Zack's Way
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legal Notice of Public Hearing was posted on
September 8, 2026 and published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on September 14, 2026; and
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does
determine that this action is a Type II Action requiring no environmental review; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said local law shall become effective immediately upon
filing with the Secretary of State.
Motion passes/ fails:
Ayes
Dated: Septembn 2329 2026
Moved: Barbara Laird
Scconded: Ann Shershin
_Nays
LH/mem
t-9/16/2026
m-9/23/2026
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
AYE NAY ABSTAIN
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Presentation-The Ridge at South Hills-Affordable Housing
The Presentation is availabde online
as well as some additional items the
developer handed out of The meeti
There were roguy 184t regents who
spoke in Regard to their many concerns
on This project, Traffic being the most
mentioned isave.
September 16, 2026
Ms. Rebecca Edwards
Town Supervisor
Poughkeepsie Town Hall
1 Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
Re: South Hills Multifamily Housing
237 Route 9D
Poughkeepsie, NY
Tax ID 134689-6158-01-290785-0000
Dear Supervisor Edwards:
The Applicant, Rockabill Properties LLC, requests an appearance in front of the Town Board
on at their September 23, 2026, meeting to discuss a proposed 198-unit affordable
multifamily development project, which requires a rezoning from the Town Board.
The 23.26-acre project site is currently split-zoned and located within the South Hills Center
(SHC) and Residence, Single-Family 20,000 square feet (R-20) zoning districts, see enclosed
figures. Multifamily development is not permitted in the SHC or R-20 districts, but is
permitted in the Residence, Multifamily (R-M) district with site plan approval from the
Planning Board. Therefore, the Applicant seeks zoning map amendment approval from the
Town Board to rezone the west portion (15.46 acres) of the tax parcel from R-20 to R-M to
permit multifamily development. The Applicant also seeks to apply the Anchor Project use
designation to the SHC portion of the site (7.8-acres), in accordance with Town Zoning Code
Section 210-51.1, to enable increased density of affordable units and development of an
approximately 2,500 SF Day care facility. Note that the Applicant will not take the density
incentive provided by the Town in the new affordable and workforce housing law.1
Furthermore, the Applicant is not seeking incentives under 210-76, where applicable.
The site layout provides for a future connection to the South Hills Mall to the east, providing
connectivity as discussed in the Comprehensive Plan. The project proposes the following
mix of apartments and townhomes, as shown below:
1 If the rezoning was approved by the Town Board, the project would be eligible to receive an
incentive density bonus of 20 units, assuming all conditions of the law are met.
Consistent with the Town’s affordable and workforce housing policy, the project will provide
a wide range of housing options, including below-market rent units for households whose
total gross annual income is at or below 30%, 50%, 60% or 80% area median income (AMI) for
the area. It is anticipated that the majority of units will supply housing for the middle-income
bracket. For example, a medical technician employed at an area hospital earns between
$43,000 to $70,000 per year, depending upon experience. With that salary, in this region, the
medical technician would qualify for a 50% AMI unit. The 50% AMI one-bedroom apartment
unit is anticipated to rent for approximately $1,200, not accounting for other factors that can
potentially lower the end user rent. Note that the project is partially funded by NY State,
which will determine the final AMI unit mix.
The proposed project aligns with the Town’s desire to provide a wide range of housing
options across incomes is important for promoting community stability, enabling residents
to live closer to their places of employment, supporting intergenerational and family
connections, and encouraging participation in community life and volunteer services.
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle Ahearn, PE
Senior Civil Engineer, LaBella Associates
Enclosures:
Conceptual Site Plan
Rezoning Figures
cc: Caren LoBrutto, Senior Planner/Regional Leader, LaBella Associates
Applicant
2
6989
INFILTRATION BASIN
NFILTRATION BASIN
ONE LEGEND
BULK TABLE:
ZONING DISTRICT: SOUTH HILLS COMMERCIAL (SHC), RESIDENTIAL 20 (R-20)
PROJECT REVIEW, REZONING OF R-20 ZONE & SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SEE NOTE 1)
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
2.324 SEOWELLING UNIT/
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
Issue
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
ZONING DISTRICT
UNITS
K-M (APARIMENIS
R-M (IOWNHOMES)
K-M (SUBIUlAL)
ITAL
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
TAX MAP INFORMATION
TOTAL
UNIT.
ARCA
="
MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
MINIMUM PARKING SPACES:
43 (ТОИМНОМЕ)
Creator: EH
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casper creek
Cobalt
Lake
Casper Creek
BRIAN RD:
Howland
NELSON A
NELSON AVE
OLD ENGLISH WAY
TANGLEWOOD DR
300.
WOODLAND DR
SHEAFE RD
EDGEHILL RD
CASTLE BLVD
[WEST
NGVILLE RD
CHANNI
SHEAFE RD
MCKINLED
ath: B:\GLOBAL\ Projects\ Rockabill Consulting and Dev
JORDAN ST
ALEXANDER IN
PHYELIS RD.
Sources:
1 Project Area: LaBella, 2026: Regrid. 2026
2. Basemap: USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset.
3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names Information System.
National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database,
USGS Global Ecosystems: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line data:
MISES Rio data Natural Earth Date ELS Renartment of State HIII
NORA National Centers for Environmental Information. Data N
refreshed October 27. 2025-v2.1
LaBella
2,000 Feet
237 Route 9D,
Town of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess Co., New York
LORI ST
RO
OLD POST RD
Knapps Corner
Knapps
Corner
KERR RD
CORD 77
LORRAINE BLVD
JACKSON DR
JACKSO
ROWLEY RD
SPRING RD
PEWTER CT
ARGENT DR
SUSAN LN
STEPHANIE IN
WASSON DR
SANDI
LINCOLN DR
DAISY LN
HELEN DR
CINDY LN
GLEN DR
SWENSON DR
MONROE DR
Wappinger Creek
BASIDE
DR
Wappinger
Take
LISS RD
ALBANY POST RD
SCENIC DR
WIDMER RD
SPLIT
Village of
Wappingers Falls
Wappingers
Falls
PROSPECT ST
EMAIN ST
PINE HILL DR
DOROTHY HEIGHTS RD
IMPERIAL BLVD
Wappingers
Falls
Legend
Wappingers falls Village
Project Site
The Ridge at South Hills
USGS
Location Map
LaBella Project No: 2264031
Date: 7/29/2026
FIGURE 1
Creator CH
EAF\ FEAF.a:
lath: B:\GLOBAL\ Proiects Rockab
South Hills
South Hills
Old English Way
Route 9D
Tangi
wood Drive
6158-01-290785-0000
Drive
Meadow Drive
Swenson Drive
Legend
Project Site
Tax Parcels
Sources:
1. Project Area: LaBella. 2026: Regrid. 2026
2. Basemap: Google Earth
LaBella
The Ridge at South Hills
150
300 Feet
237 Route 9D,
Town of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess Co., New York
Orthophoto
Tax Map
FIGURE 2
LaBella Project No: 2264031
Date: 7/29/2026
Creator: EH
Hills Multifamily Housing\06 Drawings \DIG\Maps\APRX\
ath: B:\GLOBAL\ Projects\
Soutin
Road
Peekaboo
Legend
Project Site
1000ft buffer
Residential
Vacant
Commercial
Community Services
Public Services
Sources:
1. Project Area: LaBella. 2026: Regrid. 2026
2. Basemap: Google Earth
L
LaBella
The Ridge at South Hills
300
600 Feet
237 Route 9D,
Town of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess Co., New York
Land Use
Map
FIGURE 3
LaBella Project No: 2264031
Date: 7/29/2026
Creator: EH
SHC
Old English Way
Route D
FEAF FEAF aorx
Tanglewood Drive
R-20
Meadow Drive
Swenson Drive
Legend
Project Site
Highway Business (B-H)
Residence, Single Family: 20,000 square feet
(R-20)
Residence, Multifamily (R-M)
South Hills Center (SHC)
ath: B:\GLOBAL\Projects\ Rockabi
Sources:
1. Project Area: LaBella. 2026: Regrid. 2026
2. Zoning: Dutchess County Zoning Mapper
LaBella
The Ridge at South Hills
150
300 Feet
237 Route 9D,
Town of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess Co., New York
Existing Zoning
Map
FIGURE 4
LaBella Project No: 2264031
Date: 7/29/2026
Creator: EH
SHC
Old English Way
Route 9D
FEAF\FEAF.aprx
Tanglewood Drive
R-M
Meadow Drive
106
Swenson Drive
Legend
Project Site
Highway Business (B-H)
Residence, Single Family: 20,000 square feet
(R-20)
Residence, Multifamily (R-M)
South Hills Center (SHC)
Anchor Project Area
ath: B:\GLOBAL\ Projects\Rockabil
Sources:
1. Project Area: LaBella, 2026: Regrid. 2026
2. Zoning: Dutchess County Zoning Mapper
NOTE:
The Anchor Project Use Designation would be applied
to the SHC area of the project site. in accordance with
Town Zoning Code Section 210-51.1
N
150
300 Feet
LaBella
237 Route 9D,
Town of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess Co., New York
The Ridge at South Hills
LaBella Project No: 2264031
Date: 7/29/2026
Proposed Zoning
Map
FIGURE 5
$125,900
Orange/Dutchess County, New York
4-Person Area Median Income-FY 2026
AFFORDABLE TO WHOM?
Units will be reserved for those
making 30%, 50%, 60%, & 80% AMI
$37,750
30% of Area
Median Income
$62,950
50% of Area
Median Income
$75,540
60% of Area
Median Income
Cashier:
Lifeguard:
Fast Food Worker:
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Worker:
Physical Therapy Aide:
Farmworker:
Dishwasher:
Food Prep Workers:
$35,660
$34,910
$36,590
$36,830
$36,870
$36,970
$36,780
$36,740
Payroll Clerk:
Paving Operator:
Civil Engineering Tech:
Fire Alarm Installer:
$62,320
$62,670
$61,830
$61,570
Highway Maintenance
Worker:
$60,610
Post Office Mail Sorter:
Home Healthcare Aide:
$59,700
$42,630
Emergency Medical Tech: $49,070
Who we are:
Affordable Housing Concepts (AHC): a 3rd generation owned development and
construction company working with all types of housing but specializing in affordable
housing. With over 50 years experience and hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate
development and construction projects, AHC understands the building process from first
concept and funding application to bricks, boards, nails, and mortar. AHC navigates the
local and state apporval process, secures funding, and ensures projects that meet
community neecs.
"We downsized and moved to Harmony Hall. This is our first apartment experience
and we couldn't be happier! We can talk to management and maintenance which is
great. We're members of a community here and it feels like home."
-Susan & Lance Lange, Harmony Hall Residents
Firefighter:
$72,360
Chef/Head Cook:
$74,890
Electrician:
$72,840
HC Social Worker:
$72,720
Plumber:
$71,830
Spec Ed Teacher:
$70,780
HVAC Installer:
$68,190
License Practical Nurses: $67,200
Paralegal/Legal Assist: $65,400
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Rockabill: Founded in 2007, Rockabill is a pre-eminent
preparing funding applications to Federal, State, and Ci
funding, and leading the closing of deals. Rockabill has s
over 13,000 units of housing. Rockabill is known for its
project receives dedicated resources from concept throu
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau
Nonmetropolitan Area (
Note: The following is presented soley for educational purposes. Final rents are determined by NYSHCR/I
Rental limits presented are from 2026 and are subject to change. Data is from the Kiryas Joel-Newburgh-Pc
Unit size
Qualified HH Income Limit (AMI) *
Tax Credit Program
Rent per Applicable AMI
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982
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2BR
3BR
4BR
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
40%
40%
40%
40%
40%
60%
60%
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1,888
1,323
1,417
1,701
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2,266
1,764
1,890
2,268
2,620
3,022
I offer these comments as the Board considers the Town budget. As you know,
responsible budgeting requires us to protect our existing assets, including natural
systems that serve as green infrastructure, which can help control public costs and
ease the financial burden on residents.
It also requires us to examine whether our policies reduce the tax burden and
essential expenses carried by current residents, strengthen household finances,
and leave people with more money in their pockets.
A development described as "affordable housing" is on tonight's agenda.
My comments are not directed toward that project. Its presence on the agenda does,
however, make a broader Town conversation timely.
The Town has taken an important step by adopting its Affordable and Workforce
Housing law. We now have an opportunity to build upon that work.
The word "affordable" carries considerable moral weight. It suggests fairness,
opportunity, and security for working families, older residents, and people seeking
a stable home. Once attached to a development, it can function as a moral
endorsement before the complete costs and consequences have been examined.
Cheap development and affordable housing are not the same. Construction can be
inexpensive for a developer while the resulting housing remains costly for its
occupants or creates substantial long term costs for the Town.
Approval should follow, not precede, a complete evaluation of the demonstrated
need and the social, economic, fiscal, infrastructure, and ecological consequences.
Moving from slogan to policy requires us to answer three questions.
First, what is the actual need?
Building upon the Town's existing findings, we need continuing local data
showing the scale of the need, whom it affects, what is causing it, the housing and
price points required, current vacancy rates, and the number of approved units
awaiting construction.
We need to distinguish between a general housing shortage, a shortage at particular
price points, and a wider household cost of living crisis.
Affordability must include the people who already live here. New York's average
annual real estate tax bill ranks second highest in the country. Many Town
residents also pay separately for water, sewer, refuse collection, and other services
while managing rising costs for food, utilities, transportation, insurance, childcare,
and healthcare.
Additional housing will not resolve these pressures if development creates
infrastructure and service costs that are transferred to existing taxpayers. The
affordability of remaining in Poughkeepsie matters as much as the affordability of
moving here.
Second, does our definition reflect the complete economics of the household?
The Town's new law establishes standards for certain income restricted rental
units. A broader framework would also consider total household costs, ownership,
equity, and long term security.
We should ask what residents will actually pay, what they will own, whether they
can build equity, how long affordability will last, and what happens when
ownership changes.
Manufactured homes on privately leased land present separate concerns. A resident
can purchase and maintain a structure that depreciates while continuing to pay
ground rent and fees to the owner of the land beneath it. These arrangements
require careful examination before they are presented as affordable
homeownership.
As the Town considers homeownership initiatives, public support should create a
asting public benefit. Community land trusts deserve examination because the
an provide secure tenure, allow residents to build equity, and preserv
affordability for future households.
Third, does the development add up for the Town as a whole?
Every major proposal should include a long term fiscal assessment of its effects
upon roads, sewer, water, drainage, emergency services, waste management, and
other public responsibilities.
Development can expand the tax base, but it can also increase municipal costs. We
need to know what revenue a project will generate, what services and infrastructure
it will require over time, and who will carry any difference.
Our natural and community assets must also be included in this balance sheet.
Farms, nurseries, woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and tree canopy provide
stormwater absorption, cooling, water protection, habitat, food production, scenic
value, and community identity. These natural systems are green infrastructure.
Their loss creates real public costs that landscaping cannot replace.
Our Comprehensive Plan provides a strong foundation by encouraging
reinvestment in brownfields, greyfields, obsolete buildings, underused commercial
sites, excess parking, and previously developed land.
We should be careful about applying the word "infill" to farms, nurseries,
meadows, or woodlands simply because development has grown around them.
Their location does not erase their agricultural, ecological, scenic, or community
value.
I invite the Town Board to build upon the work already undertaken by the Citizens
Committee on Housing Attordability, the Planning Board, and Town staff by
bringing them together with the Conservation Advisory Commission, the Citizens
Financial Advisory Committee, and residents to develop an Affordable Housing
and Community Strengthening Framework.
That framework would supplement the existing law with a continuing needs
assessment, a complete household affordability standard, long term fiscal and
infrastructure analysis, environmental considerations, and a clear priority for
previously developed sites.
As Chair of the CAC, I would welcome its early inclusion when proposals affect
resources identified in the Town's Natural Resources Inventory and Open Space
Plan.
As a first step, I would welcome a joint working session to identify the information
already available, what remains to be established, and a practical process for
developing this framework.
The guiding test is straightforward. Housing policy should make life more
affordable and secure for its intended residents without making Poughkeepsie more
expensive, less resilient, or less livable for everyone else.
•
I offer these comments in the spirit of collaboration and with a sincere invitation to
work together.
Thank you.
Elizabeth Kucinich
Chair, Conservation Advisory Commission
RESOLUTION 9:23 - #14 OF 2026
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby
grant Special Consent to the following items; to wit:
1. Resolution
(Supervisor Edwards)
Declaring October 3, 2026 as Friends of Peach Hill Day
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the objection of any member of the
Town Board, an item may be removed from the list and voted on separately.
Dated: September 23,2026
Moved: Rebecca Edwards
Seconded: Barbara Laird
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
1
_Nays _O
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* Rebecca Edwards, moved up on ine
agenda both This 9 SCI
AYE
NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
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RESOLUTION 9:23 - SC#1 of 2026
RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 3, 2026, FRIENDS OF PEACH HILL DAY
IN THE TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the acquisition and protection
of Peach Hill Park by the Town of Poughkeepsie, and
WHEREAS, before that acquisition, a group of environmentally concerned and civic-
minded local residents created the Friends of Peach Hill (FOPH) in March 2004, committing
themselves to protecting the land that would become Peach Hill Park from development and
preserving it for future generations, and
WHEREAS, in partnership with Scenic Hudson, Dutchess County, New York State,
private donors, and others, FOPH raised funds through grants and donations to help acquire and
protect the property; and
WHEREAS, in June 2006, FOPH transferred the property to the Town of Poughkeepsie,
establishing Peach Hill Park as a Town park, and
WHEREAS, for twenty years since that time, the Friends of Peach Hill have served as
stewards of the park, overseeing much day-to-day operation and maintenance and have worked
in partnership with the Town to maintain, protect, and improve this community resource, and
WHEREAS, the Friends of Peach Hill have done extraordinary work to create a master
plan that envisions future improvements and protections for this special place; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these efforts, Peach Hill Park now and forever encompasses
160 protected acres and nearly six miles of hiking trails, which include the point of highest
elevation in the Town of Poughkeepsie, with beautiful vistas of the surrounding Hudson Valley;
and
WHEREAS, the park's acres are protected by a conservation easement and dedicated to
habitat protection and passive recreation, providing a place for residents and visitors to walk,
hike, birdwatch, enjoy nature, take in the views, or simply relax, and
WHEREAS, over the past 20 years, Peach Hill Park has become a treasured part of the
Town of Poughkeepsie park system and an important area of protected open space within our
community; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT in order to recognize and express our gratitude to the Friends
of Peach Hill and its founders and board members, past and present, and the many volunteers
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who have devoted countless hours to caring for the park, the Town Board of the Town of
Poughkeepsie declares October 3, 2026 to be Peach Hill Park Day in the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on that date at 2 pm, at the annual Peach Hill
CiderFest, the Town Supervisor and Town Board members will present certificates of
appreciation to recognize and celebrate, in this 20# anniversary year, the residents whose vision,
determination, and collective action led to the creation and preservation of Peach Hill Park,
including those founding and leading Board members, history of said founders and leaders is
attached as Exhibit A, who have remained involved since its first days, about whom more
information is shared below;
Mary, Bill, and Jess Lunt
James Challey
Tom Rinaldi
Annon and Jon Adams
Scott Ilker
Tom Meyering
Roy Budnik
and,
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie
invites Town residents to attend the CiderFest and join the celebration of this special place and
the Friends who have cared for Peach Hill and, today and for the future, are enabling residents
and visitors to learn about this special habitat and enjoy this unique part of our ecosystem and
local history.
Dated: Septemon 23, 2026
Moved: Emun Wator
Seconded: Ann Shershin
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
Nays
ES/mem
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AYE, NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
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EXHIBIT A
FOUNDERS AND LEADERS:
Mary, Bill, and Jess Lunt - In the late 1970s, Mary Lunt was given permission to ride horses
on the Palladino Property, which would become Peach Hill Park, and she fell in love with the
land. Mary's passion, along with the entire The Lunt family's generosity and dedication to
preserving open space, were critical to the creation and protection of Peach Hill Park. Had it not
been for the Lunts' vision and willingness to act, the park would not have been created. Mary's
work with Scenic Hudson was key in the purchase of Peach Hill as a Town of Poughkeepsie
Park. The Lunts remain committed, and continue to guide and support the park today.
James Challey - James Challey is a dedicated and active citizen whose contributions to Peach
Hill Park and many other community organizations have improved the lives of people
throughout the Town and City of Poughkeepsie. He has a deep appreciation and knowledge of
the Park's history and is always ready to volunteer to work on a myriad of projects ranging from
writing grants to weeding young apple trees.
Tom Rinaldi - Tom Rinaldi has been a true caretaker of Peach Hill Park. He has dedicated
countless hours to caring for the park, and the value of his time and commitment cannot be
overstated. His day-to-day work helps make every visit to Peach Hill Park possible. He is the
literal gate keeper of the park and the continual eyes and ears on all that occurs within the park
boundaries.
Annon and Jon Adams - Annon Adams was passionate about local history and historical
preservation. Peach Hill represented a unique piece of agricultural history and she wished to
retain the orchard and meadows as an important part of our Town's local heritage. Ann was
always present at our tent at the Arlington Street Fair to let the public know about this true town
treasure. Jon was a tireless volunteer who did much of the early chainsaw work and helped make
the park navigable.
Scott Ilker - Scott worked tirelessly in the park and was an invaluable resource, always at the
ready being a close neighbor of the park. A talented mechanic, he kept all the equipment going to
help maintain the park. He was able to use his truck to navigate the many hills and get much of
the necessary work done in the early park development.
Tom Meyering - Tom Meyering, the former Director of Town Of Poughkeepsie Parks and
Recreation, was instrumental in opening Peach Hill to the public. He helped to design the trail
system that still stands today. The trails at Peach Hill were the first passive recreational park in
the Town of the Poughkeepsie. He also guided the scouts to accomplish many key projects in the
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park, such as our entry way trail, park benches and our kiosk. He also forged partnerships with
schools to help save the model apple orchard.
Roy Budnik - Roy has been an advocate for the preservation of the property and his geological
expertise helped us understand the unique geology of the park. He identified Peach Hill as an
esker, a glacial feature. He continually advocated for the many important wetlands surrounding
the park. Roy also had reviewed the early subdivision development plans in the early 1990's
when he taught geology at Bard College. His Bard graduate students, including Maribel Pregnall
Mueller, studied the subdivision plans and advised the Town planning board that the Peach Hill
parcel was not well suited for development.
While we recognize these individuals for their extraordinary contributions, Peach Hill Park is
also the product of the dedication of many Board members, past and present, as well as countless
volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters who have helped make the park the
wonderful resource it is today. Some of these individuals include:
Gail Ouimet, Karmen and Dick Buckey, Andrejs Pramnieks, Jenni Kennel, Meg Ronsheim,
Christina DaCosta, Maribel Pregnall Mueller, Peter Jensen, Barbara Heiles, Bill and Joyce
Fisher, Maureen and Mark Logan, Claudius Feger, Lisa Massarelli, Pete Juerss, and The Marist
Fraternity Brothers from Theta Delta Chi.
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RESOLUTION 9:23-#
4 OF 2026
APPOINT SHREYASHREE "SHREE" PRADHAN AS A PLANNER IN THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby
appoint Shreyashree "Shree" Pradhan to the position of Planner (HELP) with the Planning
Department, at the salary of $73,000/year, effective September 24, 2026, which appointment
shall be subject to a probationary period as described by the Rules for the Classified Civil
Service of Dutchess County, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute and
file all documentation required by the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources in
connection with this appointment.
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
Dated: Septembn 23, 2026
Moved: Shanta Thangiah
Seconded: Baubara Laird
1
_Nays _
ES/mem
t-9/15/2026
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AYE NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
>>
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RESOLUTION 9:23-# J
OF 2026
APPOINT ALIA MARJI AS THE PART TIME RECREATION ASSISTANT
FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby
appoint Alia Marji to the position of part-time Recreation Assistant at the Senior Center, at the
salary of $16.50 per hour, effective September 24, 2026, which appointment shall be subject to a
probationary period as described by the Rules for the Classified Civil Service of Dutchess
County, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute and
file all documentation required by the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources in
connection with this appointment.
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
Dated: September 23,2026
Moved: 2milyWatsor,
Seconded: Ann Shershin
7
Nays
ES/mem
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m-9/23/2026
AYE NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
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RESOLUTION 9:23 - #6 OF 2026
AUTHORIZE THE TOWN TO NEGOTIATE A COMMUNITY BENEFIT
AGREEMENT WITH IBM
WHEREAS, International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") is developing its
ext-generation Quantum Computing Facility at the IBM Poughkeepsie campus, which wil
nclude an approximately 300,000 SF advanced research, manufacturing, and computationa
complex, together with associated infrastructure and equipment, to support IBM's development,
integration, test, and delivery of fault-tolerant quantum computing systems; and
WHEREAS, IBM submitted an application to the Dutchess Industrial Development
Agency (the "IDA") for certain tax incentives in recognition of their investment and job creation,
which is scheduled for a public hearing on September 28, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the IDA application, last revised September 4, 2026, requests a Payment In
Lieu of Taxes ("PILOT") agreement with the IDA for the five-parcel campus that would result in
an annual payment to the Town based on the current tax rate and current assessed value
($109,232,700) during construction of the Quantum Computing Facility, increasing to a value of
$145,000,000 after construction, with annual escalation and future increases for additional
construction, for a total duration of 30 years; and
WHEREAS, IBM has offered the Town an additional community benefit payment of $54
million (the "Community Benefit Payment"), to be remitted as $1.8 million per year for the 30-
year PILOT period, which the Town can use toward, without limitation, capital projects, debt
service for such projects, or other public improvements; and
WHEREAS, IBM is also proposing a mechanism to reduce the risk of future litigation
over the assessed value of the campus property, which mechanism is still under negotiation;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Town Board acknowledges the IDA application and
PILOT agreement and expresses its general support for the package indicated above, provided it
includes the full Community Benefit Payment; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor and Attorney
to the Town to negotiate a Community Benefit Agreement for Town Board consideration.
Dated: September 23, 2026
Moved: Ryan Shaupe
Seconded: Ann Snashin
Motion passes/ fails:
Ayes
1
Nays
ES/mem
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m-9/23/2026
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AYE NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
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RESOLUTION 9:23# Z OF 2026
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE
A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH IBM
WHEREAS, the Town Planning, Zoning and Building Departments are processing
applications in connection with IBM's proposed construction of a new quantum computing
facility; and
WHEREAS, in connection with application review and IBM's receipt of necessary
permits, approvals and certificates for construction, occupancy and use of the Project, IBM
hardware; and
WHEREAS, IBM will make its best effort to minimize the submittal of Confidential
Materials except when they are necessary to the permitting process or specifically requested by
the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish certain procedures, protocols, and restrictions
regarding the use and disclosure of the Confidential Materials; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign a Confidentiality and
Non-Disclosure Agreement in the same or substantially the same form as attached
Dated: Septembn 23,2026
Moved: Ann Shershin
seconded: Emily watson
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
_Nays _0
ES/mem
t-9/17/2026
m-9/23/2026
AYE, NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watsor
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
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CONFIDENTIALITY AND
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
THIS CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"),
dated as of
_ 2026 by and between INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
CORPORATION, a New York corporation having an address of 1 North Castle Drive, Armonk, New
York 10504 ("IBM") and the TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE, a municipal corporation having an address
of 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. IBM and the Town may hereinafter be individually
referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2026, IBM submitted an application for site plan and architectural
approval (the "Application) to the Town Planning Board (the "Planning Board"'), in connection with IBM's
proposed construction of a new quantum computing facility (the "Project") to be located on certain property
owned by IBM in the Town; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the Application and IBM's receipt of necessary permits, approvals
and certificates for IBM's construction, occupancy and use of the Project, IBM anticipates the possibility
of submission to the Town of certain plans, specifications, documents and other information (the
"Confidential Materials") which will show and disclose trade secret protected building systems,
specifications, design details, infrastructure, fixtures, equipment and hardware; and
WHEREAS, IBM will make its best effort to minimize the submittal of Confidential Materials
except when they are necessary to the permitting process or specifically requested by the Town; and
WHEREAS, there is significant actual competition in quantum computing, and the improper
release or disclosure of the Confidential Materials will cause IBM to suffer substantial injury to its
competitive position; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish certain procedures, protocols, and restrictions regarding
the use and disclosure of the Confidential Materials.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made in this Agreement and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
agree as follows:
Confidential Documents. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Materials include:
those items specifically labeled or identified in writing by IBM, its contractors, agents or
consultants as Confidential Materials at the time of submission to the Town or thereafter; and
any information or materials which would cause IBM competitive disadvantage if released;
(c)
any information or materials provided by IBM that is a trade secret as defined by applicable
State and federal law; and
any documents or other information created by the Town in performance of its duties that
contain or are derived from Confidential Materials provided by IBM.
-1-
Exclusions. Confidential Materials shall not include information that is:
(a)
result of a disclosure by the Town; and
generally available or known to the public through no fault of the Town or other than as a
required to be disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a governmental entity or otherwise
by law; provided, however, that any such disclosure shall be limited to the extent possible in accordance
with Sections 5 and 6 hereof; and
(C)
developed by the Town independent of the use of Confidential Materials.
3.
Disclosure of Confidential Materials by IBM. Confidential Materials provided by IBM, its
contractors, agents or consultants to the Town will be provided in hard copy and marked on the top page as
"CONFIDENTIAL". Confidential Materials will be delivered to the Town, to the extent practicable, in a
sealed envelope, box or other container marked "CONFIDENTIAL". However, failure to deliver
Confidential Materials in such a container shall not abrogate or alter the Town's obligations hereunder.
4.
Obligations of the Town Regarding Confidential Materials.
(a)
The Town shall use best efforts to protect Confidential Materials from use and disclosure
in contravention of this Agreement. Such measures include, but are not limited to: (i) keeping hard-copy
Confidential Materials separate and apart from other records in a specially designated folder, and when it
is not in use, stored in a secure file cabinet or safe maintained by the Town that is accessible only by
Authorized Personnel (as defined below); (ii) keeping electronic Confidential Materials separate and apart
from other records in a password protected folder, and such password shall only be known by Authorized
Personnel; (iii) when Confidential Materials are in use by Authorized Personnel, such Authorized Personnel
shall take actions so that it cannot be viewed by any other person; and (iv) mark as "CONFIDENTIAL"
any document created by Authorized Personnel that contains or is derived from Confidential Materials; and
(b) The Town shall maintain and keep the confidentiality of such Confidential Materials and
not disclose such Confidential Materials to anyone other than the Town's officers, employees and
Reviewing Parties (as defined herein) who have a need to know such Confidential Materials in connection
with the Town's consideration, review, decision, approval of, or other required jurisdictional activity
regarding the Project (such persons, individually and collectively, "Authorized Personnel"); and only
disclose such portion of the Confidential Materials necessary for the Authorized Personnel to perform his
or her duties on behalf of the Town.
(c)
In the event the Town must share Confidential Materials with a fire district, water district,
sewer district, other improvement district or outside consultant in connection with the Town's consideration
and review of the Project (cach, a "Reviewing Party"), the Town shall: (i) not distribute any Confidential
Materials until such Reviewing Party has executed the acknowledgment attached here to at Exhibit A; and
(ii) only disclose such portion of the Confidential Materials necessary for the Reviewing Party to perform
its duties on behalf of the Town. Upon completion of any Reviewing Party's review, the Reviewing Party
shall permanently return, destroy and/or delete all Confidential Materials and submit a written certification
of the same to IBM in the form attached hereto at Exhibit B
(d)
The Town shall inform all Authorized Personnel of the confidentiality obligations under
this Agreement, and obtain their protective treatment of the Confidential Information consistent with the
Town's obligations stated herein.
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(e)
The Town shall not reproduce, in whole or in part, any Confidential Materials without the
written authorization of IBM.
(f)
The Town shall notify IBM immediately upon the discovery of any use or disclosure of
any Confidential Materials that is not in conformance with this Agreement, and shall cooperate to prevent
further use or disclosure not in conformance with this Agreement; and
5.
Disclosures under FOIL. In accordance with New York Public Officers Law § 87(2)(d), IBM
rovides Confidential Materials to the Town based upon the understanding that the Town will not disclos
'onfidential Materials under the New York Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL") on the grounds that th
Confidential Materials are trade secret and/or disclosure would cause substantial injury to IBM's
competitive position.
(a)
If the Town receives a FOIL request for any records that may contain Confidential
Materials, the Town shall immediately notify IBM of the request and provide an opportunity for IBM to
submit a written statement of the necessity for continuing the exception to FOIL.
If the Town denies such FOIL request due to a Confidential Materials designation by IBM
and the requester appeals the denial, the Town shall immediately notify IBM of such appeal and IBM shall
have the right to fully participate in the appeal process, which may include, without limitation, settling the
appeal and/or submitting a written statement that explains the necessity for continuing the exception to
FOIL and which outlines the legal and factual justifications for rejecting the appeal.
If the requester commences an Article 78 proceeding to review the denial, IBM shall have
the right to make an application to intervene in the proceeding at its sole cost and expense (if not already
named as a party). If IBM chooses to settle the proceeding, IBM agrees that it shall not, without the prior
written consent of the Town, enter into any settlement agreement that would lead to or create any financial
or other obligation on the part of the Town that is not paid or reimbursed in full by IBM.
If the court in such a proceeding determines that the Town had no reasonable basis for
denying access to the requested records and awards reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs to the
prevailing requester in accordance with Public Officers Law § 89(4)(c)(ii), IBM shall reimburse the Town
for all such fees and costs. IBM shall not be responsible for such fees or costs awarded pursuant to Public
Officers Law § 89(4)(c)(i).
If at any time the Town makes a determination to disclose records containing Confidential
Materials pursuant to a FOIL request, the Town shall immediately notify IBM of such determination and
refrain from disclosing such records for at least ten (10) business days thereafter so that IBM may seek a
protective order or other appropriate remedy.
(1)
IBM agrees to cooperate with the Town to identify those records that do not contain
Confidential Materials or that may be redacted to remove Confidential Materials in order to permit the
Town to fulfill its obligation to disclose non-excepted records under FOIL.
6.
Other Disclosures Required by Law. If the Town is required to disclose Confidential Materials as
a matter of law, rule, regulation, or court order, the Town shall: (i) provide prior written notice of such
requirement to IBM as soon as reasonably practicable, and (ii) request protective or other confidential
treatment prior to disclosure. IBM may, at IBM's sole cost, seek a protective order or other appropriate
remedy preventing the release of any Confidential Materials. If the Town is compelled to disclose
Confidential Materials, it shall consult with IBM and disclose only that limited portion of the Confidential
Materials that it is required to disclose.
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7.
Return of Confidential Materials. Upon the earlier of termination of this Agreement or issuance of
a final Certificate of Occupancy for the entirety of the Project, all Confidential Materials (including those
held by any Reviewing Party) provided by IBM, in any form or medium, including all copies, shall be
returned or destroyed in accordance with IBM's instructions. Such return shall include removal of all
versions maintained on computer hard drives, back-up files, and other electronic media. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if the Town is required by law to maintain a copy of the Confidential Materials, it shall only
retain such Confidential Materials to the extent necessary and for the duration required. In any such
instance, the Town shall notify IBM of the requirement and the duration, after which time, the Town shall
return the Confidential Materials to IBM or destroy the Confidential Materials in accordance with the
Town's requirements (if any) and notify IBM in writing of the destruction.
8.
Remedies and Injunctive Relief. The Town acknowledges the unique nature of the Confidential
Materials and further acknowledges that money damages may not be a sufficient remedy to IBM for breach
of this Agreement and that any breach may cause irreparable harm to IBM. IBM shall therefore have the
right (but not the obligation and not exclusive of other remedies) to seek a temporary restraining order or
other injunctive relief from any court in equity to prevent or halt the dissemination or use of such
Confidential Materials except for the purposes described in this Agreement, and the Town waives to the
fullest extent allowed by law any requirement for the posting of a bond or other security.
9.
Notices. Any notice or communication by any Party to the other shall be in writing and shall be
deemed duly served as of (a) the date it is delivered by hand, (b) three (3) business days after having been
mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (c) the next business day after having
been sent for delivery on the next business day, shipping prepaid, by a nationally recognized overnight
courier, in each case to the receiving Party at the address set forth below, or at such other address as a Party
may designate by written notice to other Party sent in accordance with this Section:
If to IBM:
IBMI
1 North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10505
Attn: Meredith Black, Esq.
With copy to:
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
One Commerce Plaza
Albany, New York 12260
Attn: David R. Everett, Esq.
If to Town:
Town of Poughkeepsie
1 Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
Attn: [FOIL Records Access Officer]
10.
General Terms.
Recitals. The recitals in this Agreement are expressly incorporated by reference and the
recitations contained therein constitute part of this Agreement.
No Waiver. Neither the failure nor any delay by any Party in exercising any right, power,
or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single
or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such
right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege.
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Entire Agreement. This Agreement expresses the entire agreement and understanding of
the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements,
commitments, and understandings pertaining to the subject matter hereof. No modification or amendment
of this Agreement will be binding unless signed by both Parties.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by any court or other competent
authority to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, the other provisions of this Agreement shall
continue to be valid and remain in full force and effect, and a suitable substitute provision shall be
negotiated by the Parties as an amendment to the Agreement, or may be replaced by a court of competent
jurisdiction if the Parties have not executed an amendment.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered
by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first written above.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
CORPORATION
By:
Name:
Title:
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE
By:
Name: Rebecca Edwards
Title: Supervisor
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EXHIBIT A
CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REVIEWING PARTY
I hereby acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. I have received, read and understand that certain Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement by
and between the Town of Poughkeepsie and IBM dated
(the "Agreement"). Capitalized
terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
2. In connection with the Town's review of the Project, [insert third-party reviewing entity] (the
"Reviewing Party") may receive Confidential Materials.
3. I am the [insert title] of the Reviewing Party and authorized to execute this acknowledgement on the
Reviewing Party's behalf.
4. On behalf of the Reviewing Party, I acknowledge and agree to the obligations of the Town under the
Agreement, including the Reviewing Party's obligation to: (a) keep and maintain as confidential any
Confidential Materials; (b) use such Confidential Materials solely as authorized by, and for the benefit
of the Town and IBM; and (c) not disclose such Confidential Materials to any person, including those
within my organization or company, without first receiving written authorization from the Town
(which may be given in email) to provide such Confidential Materials directly to such individual, and
such individual shall be considered Authorized Personnel under the Agreement.
5. I will inform the Town and IBM immediately upon my discovery of any unauthorized use or disclosure
of any Confidential Materials.
6. Upon completion of review, I shall return or destroy Confidential Materials at the direction of IBM
and/or the Town and shall submit to IBM a Certificate of Return or Destruction within five (5) business
days thereof.
Signature:
Business Address:
Email Address:
Purpose of Review:_
Print Name:
Date:
Phone:_
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Exhibit B
Certification of Return or Destruction
The undersigned, in his/her capacity as an authorized representative of [insert Reviewing Party's
Entity Name] (the "Reviewing Party"), certifies as follows as to Confidential Materials received pursuant
to that certain Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement by and between International Business
Machines Corporation ("IBM") and the Town of Poughkeepsie (the "Town" dated
"Agreement"):
Check as applicable:
I have returned all Confidential Materials in my possession to the Town.
I have returned all Confidential Materials in my possession to IBM.
I have destroyed all Confidential Information in my possession as instructed by:
the Town or
IBM (check as applicable).
below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this certificate as of the date set forth
Signature:
Print Name:
Title:
Date:_
RESOLUTION 9:23 - # /
_OF 2026
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
WINDSTREAM ENTERPRISE
WHEREAS, the Town formerly used Windstream Enterprise for telecommunications
services but has canceled those services; and
WHEREAS, Windstream alleges that the Town has outstanding fees totaling $17,240.23
for Account No. 205574275 and Account No. 205796938 arising from the cancellation process;
and
WHEREAS, the Town has disputed the charges and, after negotiation, has
received a settlement offer from Windstream of $11,000.00 as a full and final settlement of both
accounts; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the Town's options and finds it is in the best
interest of the Town to agree to the settlement; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is authorized to accept the settlement and
xecute a Settlement Agreement and General Release acceptable to the Town Attorney wit
Vindstream Enterprises, and the Town is authorized to remit the $11,000 payment for the
purposes of settling and satisfying the disputes related to Windstream Account No. 205574275
and Account No. 205796938.
Dated: September 23,2026
Moved: |
Rebecca Eawards
sconded: Am Shashin
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
/
Nays
LH/mem
t-9/18/2026
m-9/23/2026
AYE NAY ABSTAIN
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
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RESOLUTION 9:23-H 9 OF 2026
AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR TOWN HALL RENOVATION AND
POLICE/COURTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby
authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for proposals for "CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR
TOWN HALL RENOVATION AND POLICE/COURTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS", pursuant
to a Request for Proposals, in substantially the form annexed, which will be available by September
25, 2026 in the Office of the Town Clerk and online; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does
hereby reserve the right to accept or reject all proposals in whole or in part for this professional
service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the procurement of the aforesaid services is a Type II
Action requiring no SEQR review.
Dated: Septemben 23, 2026
Moved: GregFreuman
Seconded: Barbara Laird
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes_7
Nays O
LS/mem
t-8/26/2026
m- 9/23/2026
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
AYE NAY ABSTAIN
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TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR TOWN HALL
RENOVATION AND POLICE/COURTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
1. Request for Proposal - Construction Manager
The Town of Poughkeepsie is seeking to retain the services of a professional Construction
Manager in conjunction with its Town Hall Renovation Project at 244 Boardman Road in the
Town of Poughkeepsie. While the Town Hall Renovation is in progress, the Town anticipates
retaining the services of the same Construction Manager in conjunction with its Police/Court
Construction Project at 1 Overocker Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The Town Board has
prepared and duly advertised a complete bid package for the project, a copy of which will be
supplied in conjunction with this request or which can be downloaded on-line at
https://www.townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov/. The bids for the Construction Manager will be
received on 10/15/2026 until 11:00 am, at which time they will be publicly opened and read
aloud. The standard form of Agreement between the Town and the Contractors and the General
Conditions for the contracts for construction are included in the bid package. [However, for
convenience sake, copies of both documents are annexed hereto as Schedule "A".]
The General Conditions and Agreement specify that there will be a Construction Manager for the
project. The basic duties of the Construction Manager are referred to throughout the Agreement
and General Conditions, as well as §011200 (Multiple Contract Summary), annexed hereto as
Schedule "B"
The Town Board has determined that pursuant to its Procurement Policy, and in accordance with
General Municipal Law §104-b, the services of a Construction Manager constitutes "professional
services or services requiring special technical skill, training or expertise" pursuant to the
provisions of section V of the Town's Procurement Policy. For those reasons, the formal bidding
requirements of §103 of the General Municipal Law need not be followed in procuring the
Construction Manager's services. Instead, the Town Board will be disseminating this document
and the bid package to construction management and/or project management firms whom they
determine may have the necessary qualifications to perform the services of Construction
Manager for the project. Representatives of the Town Board and, if necessary, the Town's
Engineer and Attorney to the Town will assist in this procurement process.
The site of the Town Hall project is 244 Boardman Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie and
consists of ~30.7 acres. The Town acquired the site by deed recorded May 4, 2026. The site is
improved by a building used as a school until July 1, 2026. It is currently being used on an ad-
hoc basis by the Town's Recreation Department.
The following documents have been attached to outline the scope of the projects
Exhibit "C'" Architectural Progress Drawings for Town Hall
Exhibit "D" A copy of the Dutchess County Parcel Access documentation for the property.
Exhibit "E" Proposed construction schedule for the Town Hall Renovations
Exhibit "F" Overview of the Police/Court Facility Project
Exhibit "G" Proposed construction schedule for the Police/Court Facility.
2. General Duties Expected of Construction Manager
A construction manager for a Town construction project is responsible for overseeing all aspects
of a construction project, from initiation to completion, ensuring it stays on budget, schedule, and
meets quality standards by managing contractors, subcontractors (retained by the Town),
coordinating with the project architects and engineers, monitoring progress, addressing risks, and
maintaining communication with the Town throughout the process. Key duties include assistance
in developing project plans, managing budgets, scheduling tasks, selecting subcontractors
(retained by the Town), enforcing safety regulations, and assisting in resolving any issues that
may arise during construction.
Key general responsibilities of Construction Manager:
A. Planning and Budgeting:
1. Assist in developing detailed project plans and timelines
2. Assist in creating and managing project budgets, including cost estimates and
forecasting
3. Assist in allocating resources effectively
B. Contract Management:
1. Review and negotiate contracts with subcontractors retained by the Town
2. Manage Town retained contractors' and subcontractors' performances and ensure
compliance with contractual obligations
C. Site Supervision:
1. Oversee daily construction activities on site
2. Monitor quality control measures to ensure compliance with project plans and
specifications
3. Assist in promptly addressing any construction issues or delays
D. Communication and Stakeholder Management:
1. Regularly communicate project status updates to the Town Board, project
architects, engineers and other consultants
2. Facilitate meetings and resolve conflicts between parties
E. Risk Management
1. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
2. Proactively address safety concerns and ensure compliance with safety
regulations
F. Team Leadership:
1. Lead and motivate the construction team, including Town retained contractors
2. Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively
G. Reporting and Documentation:
A. Prepare progress reports and project documentation
B. Track project metrics and analyze performance against the plans
H. Important Skills and Qualifications for a Construction Project Manager:
1. Strong Leadership
2. Technical knowledge of construction methods and building codes
3. Construction management expertise
4. Financial management and budgeting skills
5. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
3. More specific duties of a Construction Manager as specified in the bid package.
A. Construction Manager shall be responsible for project coordination between the
General Construction Contractor, Plumbing Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, and
Electrical Contractor.
B. Construction Manager shall be experienced in administration and supervisor of
building construction, including mechanical, plumbing and electrical work.
C. Coordination responsibilities of Construction Manager shall include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Schedule and run all construction meetings and produce meeting minute records.
2. Schedule and run all overall coordination meetings.
3. Coordinate shared access to workspaces.
4. Coordinate, schedule, and approve interruptions of permanent and temporary
utilities.
5. Coordinate construction and operations of the work with work performed by each
contract.
6. Provide photographic documentation.
7. Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate tests and inspections, and
coordinate schedule of tests and inspections.
D. The Construction Manager shall also be expected to provide all of the services of the
Construction Manager as described in the Agreement between the Town and the
Contractor and the General Conditions of the Agreement for this project.
4. Contractual Obligation
The Project Manager shall be expected to execute an Agreement for Professional Services, which
shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, inclusion of standard provisions in municipal
contracts annexed hereto as Schedule "H", as applicable.
5. Selection Process and Criteria
Responses to this request should include a statement of interest accompanied by the information
as set forth below, as well as a fee proposal statement.
Experience and Qualifications: Proposers shall provide the following information:
• A brief description of the firm's professional qualifications;
• A brief history of the firm's experience as Construction Manager in connection with other
similar projects;
• A clear, comprehensive description of the services the proposer believes will be required
to meet the needs of the Town and a description of the proposer's plan for providing
them;
• A brief statement of any special qualifications the proposer may have in connection with
this work;
• Names and resumes of all persons, including sub-consultants, the proposer expects to be
principally responsible for this project; and
• The location of the office or offices from which the firm would expect to offer services to
the Town in addition to the on-site construction management office.
Insurance: The proposer will be responsible to provide the Town with Professional Liability,
Worker's Compensation and automobile insurance certificates in amounts specified in the
Agreement.
Affirmative Action/EEO: The proposer will be required to comply with all standards and will
also be required to comply with all applicable provisions of the New York State Labor Law.
References: The proposer shall provide a list of at least two representative clients, with a
description of the type of work performed for such client, and the name, address, telephone
number of a contact person at such client who can evaluate the proposer's work.
Contact Person: The proposal shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the
person(s) who are responsible for the proposal and who be principally responsible for the project,
if the proposal is successful.
Evaluation of Proposals: In evaluating proposals, the Town will give great weight to the
following factors, not necessarily in order of importance: professional qualifications, and
satisfactory experience in connection with similar work, willingness to commit time and
resources to the project, the proposed cost of the required service and avoidance of any conflict
of interest.
Submission Requirements: All submissions shall be made to the offices of the Poughkeepsie
Town Clerk at the following address:
Felicia Salvatore, Town Clerk
1 Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-485-3620
[email protected]
RESOLUTION 9:23-#_1Q_ OF 2026
AWARD THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ENTITLED "MECHANICAL/HVAC DESIGN AT NEW TOWN HALL SITE"
WHEREAS, the "MECHANICAL/HVAC DESIGN AT NEW TOWN HALL SITE"
request for proposals were opened on September 9, 2026 at 12:00 noon, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby
award the proposal for the "MECHANICAL/HVAC DESIGN AT NEW TOWN HALL SITE" to
the lowest proposer, pursuant to the attached recommendation of the Building Inspector, to
Mastroluca Engineering Associates, LLC at the proposed base amount of $49,500; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to execute contract
agreements with said contractors upon receipt by the Town of all required insurances, bonds and
other submissions.
Dated: September 23,2026
Moved: Barbara LAird
seconded: Ryan Sharpe
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
Nays
ES/mem
t-9/14/2026
m-9/23/2026
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
AYE, NAY ABSTAIN
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
Phone: (845) 485-3655
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603
Fax: (845) 486-7881
Date:
September 18, 2026
To:
Rebeca Edwards, Town Supervisor and Town Board Members
From: Bruce Flower, Building Inspector
Cc:
Emily Svenson, Town Attorney
Re: MEP Engineer for New Town Hall
On September 9, 2026 the Town received 7 bids for MEP engineering services for the new Town
Hall. Alter reviewing all the bids, Mastroluca Engineering Associates, LLC, was the lowest
bidder for the project at $49,500. I have confirmed with the owner that they will be able to meet
our schedule for this project.
MER
MASTROLUCA
ENGINEERING
ASSOCIATES, LLC
September 9th 2026
Town of Poughkeepsie
Town Clerks Office
1 Overocker Rd
Upper Level
Poughkeepsie, NY
RE: MEPFP Design for New Town Hall Location at 44 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
To Whom it May Concern,
Mastroluca Engineering Associates, LLC (MEA) is pleased to submit our proposal providing you
engineering services in connection with the above referenced project located in Poughkeepsie, NY. This
letter shall establish our proposed contract based on RFP issued by the town on 08/20/2026.
SCOPE OF PROJECT
• The current townhall office will be relocated to a new location in a former educational building
the town has purchased. The overall scope area is roughly 24,000 sqft. The newly renovated
facility will house administrative offices, a town / meeting rooms), IT rooms, Mail rooms,
Accounting, Tax offices, Comptroller, Planning & Zoning, Engineering, Legal, Records and other
municipal departments.
• The main objective is to completely replace the HVAC system with new up-to-date equipment.
This will include a new boiler plant, new chiller, new terminal boxes and controls. Supporting
electrical; plumbing and fire protection design will then follow. The control (BMS) upgrade scope
will be for the entire building (outside of the new town hall office renovation).
• Design services will also include new MEPFP systems for the new town hall project based on
programming determined by Tinkelman Architecture in the areas represented on page 4 of the
original RFP.
MER
1
Town of Poughkeepsie
New Town Hall Renovation - MEPFP
September 9, 2026
Qualifications and Relevant Company Experience/References
Please visit our website: https://mastrolucaengineeringassociates.com/
Company Snapshot: Mastroluca Engineering Associates, LLC (MEA) was founded in July 2021 by Joseph
R. Mastroluca, PE. CPD. Mr. Mastroluca is a professional engineer who is currently licensed in
CT/NY/MA/NH/RI/ND/IN and has also obtained his CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design) by ASPE. MEA is a
full-service MEP/FP consulting design firm that prides itself in being a client first company; we want to
be your "go to" engineers that you can feel comfortable with! You will quickly discover that our design,
attention to detail and overall personality towards our clients and their projects is un-rivaled by our
competitors.
Sectors we've worked in: Residential (high & low) rise, office to residential conversions, mixed use,
restaurants, breweries, office fit-outs, municipal and community buildings, retail, hotels, storage
facilities, medical office, outpatient surgical centers, marijuana dispensaries, education and athletic
facilities.
Software: MEA primarily operates and produces drawing packages in CAD software. MEA does have
Revit capabilities but that is determined on a project-by-project basis.
Past Project Experience: As of September 1" 2026, MEA has been involved in over 254+ projects. Below
is a list of some of our most notable projects:
"Indicotes relecond experience to the REP
*Offutt Educational Center @ Lachatt Farms, Weston, CT (Architect: Rob Sanders Architecture) - Completed
A new 5,125 s/ community education center located on a local farm. The Offutt Educational Centeracill consist of a large multi-
purpose space commerciul kitchen with a focus on farm to table cooking and preservation of erop after harrest. an art studio and
rooms that support the exterior gorden areas. The building will be backed up by a natural gas emergency generator.
*Burlington Volunteer Fire Dept, Burlington, Connecticut - In Construction
An existing fire dept. will undergo complete LIVAC upgrade and supporting clectrical design. The building consisted ofan Engrne
room. Clubhouse area, public meeting room. bunk rooms and administrative office spaces. MEA designed a new VRE system
replacing all outdated boilers and air-cooled compressor/chillers
*Gerstner Center - Bridgeport CT (Architect: Partners for Architecture) - Completed
A complete gut renovation of roughly 7000 soft of school office and classroom area in a stand-alone building for Kolbe Cathedral.
The project included a complete upgrade of the existing electrical systems, a new heating/cooling/ventilation system for the
hussment and all new bathrooms/fixtures.
*Avon Senior Center Community Building - Avon CT - In Construction
An existing senior center will hare an 840 sf addition and a 760 sqft renovation completed on an existing building in (2) different
arcas. The later was a former arts and crafts wing that will be converted to admin offices. The 840 SE now crea will be the new
arts and crufts wing.
Oak Park Development, Stamford, Connecticut - (Architect: Kenneth Boroson Architects) - In Construction
A new development consisting of (3) phases of (28) new low-income housing buildings will be built. There will he a total of approx.
(166) total apartments that total 183,26 sqft. The project is designed under the CHFA 2022 standards and LEED Gold Standards
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455 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut (Architect: QA&M) - In Construction.
1 now 6 story, (60) apt residential multi-family building will be constructed. The residential portion of' the huilding will occup!
3.400 suft the building (end thru 6th floors). The building will consist of a fürst floor of retoil that is approx. 5,070 soft spreac
across potentially 4 tenants. There will also be 1,700 sqft of amenity/lobby space on the first floor as well. The total building soft is
roughly 60,170.
17 Talcott Notch - Mindful Transformation / The Wellness Center (Architect: URFORM, LLC) - Completed
4.200 soft office flout of (2) tenants in an existing office building. The project entailed separating combined electrical service
nd also addin a brand-new VRF heat pump system and divorcing each ienant from the base building old mechanical VAV ai
system.
West Grove Development, Waterbury, Connecticut (Architect: QA&M) - Construction
A new housing development by the city of Waterbury will consist of (7) residential townhouse building clusters and (1)
administrative oflice building. There will be a total of 46 apartments. There will be roughly 78,000 saft of' residential units and
3.000 soft of office snace. This building will be designcd under CHEA and Passive House Standards.
410 State St Redevelopment, Bridgeport Connecticut (Architect: QA&M) - In Design
An existing 1 story historic building former home to the Connecticut Post Newspaper, will be fully renovated to become a new
mised-use buildine. The ne renovation will house commercial tenanis, 40 residential apartments with amenity areas. The
building aise has an attached parking garage that will be renovated and brought up to current standards. The building is roughly
20,000 sqft with an 18.000 sqft parking garoge.
Monticello Raceway Apts, Monticello, New York (Architect: Neil Hauck Architects) - Completed
1 prototype apartment/garage residence will he built near the Monticello Raceway for drivers to live and purk their cars. The
martments ul! be roughly 2.500 soft and will consist of the following three types: (2) end units and (a) middle unit. The goal of
this design is to repeat and make a template for future buildings.
Dunkin Donuts - Foxwoods Resort & Casino (Aharonian & Associates Inc.) - Completed
A new quick serve franchise expansion in the cosino. Approximately 1300 sqft. Full MEP design services were utilized.
Berkley Heights & Bergin Fire Alarm Upgrades - Waterbury, CT (Architect: QA&M) - Completed
complete redestgn of existig, outdated, fire alarm systems for both developments. The Bergin Building is a ? Story multifamih
partment building. Berkley Heights is a multi-cluster apartment complex with 8 different buildings
Middlesex YMCA (SRO Housing Component) - Middletown, CT - (Architect: QA&M) - Awaiting Funding
An existing YMCA will undergo an approx. 16,000 suft renovation of their SRO/HUD housing. This renovation included all new
mechanical heating/cooling ventilation systems and new domestic hot water system for the residential rooms.
Cleanfit Laundromat -Waterbury, CT - Completed
An eusting resteurant wes fuliy renovated to be reconfigured as Laundromat. MEA provided new MEP design services for al
deo systems, The project was approximately 1800 suft
International Framers Warehouses - Naugatuck, CT (Architect: Kuncas Associates, LLC) - Completed
(2) Neu prefab metal warchouse building will be constructed for « well-known building materiols supply house. MEA dosigned all
the MEPEP systems for both building. System highlights inchided: Dust collection system. Strage sprinkder system type (ie.
Wood) and packed HVAC systems paired with Gas Fired Unit Heaters. Building A is approx. 25.600 sqft and Building B is approx.
20.300 suft.
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ENGINEERING SERVICES OUTLINE
The following represent the design services MEA will provide for this project:
Construction Documents Disclaimer:
- MEA's construction documents provided to the client are to display the overall intent and
functionality of MEPFP systems. Some items on the documents are shown for
clarity/instruction and may not reflect the specific equipment/systems overall installation,
location or position as it is intended to operate once installed. MEA's documents are
provided for contractors to provide bid pricing to the "owner" and as a substantial guideline
for construction per the applicable codes available in the current jurisdiction of the project.
It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to finalize and install all MEP systems in a
functional/code compliant/working manner based on the documents they have received
from MEA. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to produce as-built shop drawings
and submit purchased equipment specifications for MEAs approval prior to
installation/construction and perform their own due diligence/coordination with other MEP
trades along with field conditions. Should the owner allow the contractor to omit this effort,
MEA bears no responsibility on the final outcome of construction/equipment
functionality/installation. This effort is expressed in MEA's book specifications and shall be
part of every bid package associated with applicable drawings "said" contractor is bidding.
Construction/Permit/Bid Documents Scope of Work:
• Mechanical:
• Evaluate existing conditions of mechanical systems.
• Provide demolition drawings on removal of existing mechanical equipment and associated
BMS controls.
• Major components include boilers/pumps/chillers/air handling units/bathroom
exhaust fans and terminal VAV boxes/dampers.
• Show removal of any equipment that is currently abandoned/not used.
• Existing (4) pipe system to remain as-is (CWS/CWR - HWS/HWR)
• Provide new design documents for the following items
• Perform new load calculation on the building
For example, existing cooling system may not have been sized taking into
account Solar Heat absorption of panels limiting the exposure to the roof.
We can reduce the cooling load by a factor associated with this.
Design new central boiler plant.
Install new modulating high efficiency condensing boiler with redundant
backup (if requested). This will modulate as necessary based on demand.
•
Reconnect piping, valves and design new pumps for upgrade of system.
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• Reconnect existing flue piping at same termination point or provide new
code compliant exit point.
• Provide central boiler plant detail showing valving and connections.
• Design new air-cooled chiller plant.
Reconnect piping, valves and design new pumps for upgrade of system.
• Design new exhaust system for any bathroom areas.
Design new supplemental HVAC system for large meeting rooms.
•
Design new supplemental HVAC system for IT room.
• Design new ventilation system to meet current NYS energy codes. This may require
economizer operation for larger air handlers along with energy recovery units.
• Provide basis of design / performance specification for new BMS system.
• EXCLUSIONS:
• Further mechanical design not listed above.
• Kitchen exhaust design (hood/makeup air).
• Structural analysis for any equipment.
• Acoustical analysis for any mechanical equipment.
• Energy modeling or equipment utility usage/efficiency analysis of any kind.
• Electrical
• Provide schematic demolition drawings for all major equipment, receptacles and lighting.
• Provide new design documents for the following items
• Circuit any new mechanical equipment as necessary.
• Circuit all new receptacles. Locations provided in CAD by architect or others.
• Circuit new lighting fixtures with state energy code compliant controls. Locations &
specifications provided in CAD by architect or others.
• Existing generator to remain as is. Equipment on emergency power to remain /
match existing.
• Provide panels schedules as needed for new circuits.
Provide new electrical panels as needed.
• EXCLUSIONS:
• Further electrical design not listed above.
Replacement of generator, panels or associated controls.
Modifications to solar system.
Photometric analysis.
Electrical service upgrade of any kind.
• Utility company coordination of any kind.
• Plumbing
removed.
applicable:
• Provide Demolition drawings for any existing plumbing fixtures or equipment being
New design will include water, waste/drainage, and gas piping to the following as
New piping to new fixtures as needed.
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• New piping to new equipment as needed.
• Riser diagram for new plumbing fixtures or replacement plumbing fixtures.
• Coordinate specification of plumbing fixtures with architect and town.
• EXCLUSIONS
• Further plumbing design not listed above.
Utility company involvement or coordination of any kind
• Backflow preventer filling/approval drawings/package of any kind.
• Fire Protection
• Design new sprinkler head layout per NFPA 13.
• Existing sprinkler system to remain largely as is; relocate sprinkler heads to new
locations to coordinate with new architectural ceiling.
• EXCLUSIONS
• Relocation/lifting of existing sprinkler main.
Specialty fire protection systems (i.e. Preaction)
Hydraulic calculations of any kind.
Fire pump replacement (if applicable).
• Further sprinkler design not listed above.
• Fire Alarm
• Design new compliant fire alarm system with state fire alarm code. Existing fire alarm
control panel to remain. It is this proposal assumption that existing fire alarm panel can
remain and new devices can be relocated/modified as necessary.
• System to be limited to audio and visual type devices.
• EXCLUSIONS
• Replacement or upgrade of existing fire alarm panel.
• Further fire alarm design not listed above.
• Meetings/site visits:
• MEA intends to visit the site for an initial site survey/assessment of existing conditions.
• MEA will attend (2) design meetings in person with client and/or architect. MEA will attend
up to (4) additional virtual meetings during the design phase.
• Additional meetings are up and above this contract lump sum and will be handled on a
timecard basis.
• Cost Estimation
• MEA will engage a 3° party cost estimator to provide a breakdown for cost estimation on
MEPFP systems ONLY based on the bid set of plans provided to the Town PRIOR to the
formal bid set being issued to potential bidders. This cost is part of our lump sum fee
disclosed below.
Bidding
• MEA's will attend (1) bid walkthrough onsite and will address bid RFl's as necessary.
MEA will require 3 business days to provide an answer to any RFis.
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The following represent the construction administration scope (CA) that will be performed by MEA
(TIMECARD - not included in lump sum fee:
• MEA's involvement in all CA activities will be on an hourly basis based on the owner direction. This
may include construction meetings (onsite or remote), contractor walkthrough's or punchlists (etc.)
The client will be billed accordingly to MEAs involvement. If required, the owner can request an
estimated time needed prior to MEAs engagement in requested activity.
• MEA will review all submittals and respond to all RFI's on an hourly basis.
• MEA requires 5 business days minimum to review all RFls and product submittals/shop
drawings.
The following represent exclusions from MEA's scope and will require an add service contract for work to
be executed:
• Drawing changes once bid/permit package is delivered.
• Value engineering after public bid set is released.
• Changes to drawings of any kind after public bid docs are issued.
• Halt in project for more than 4 months.
• Architectural floor plan design or creating of CAD Arch Plans of any kind.
• LEED Design Services.
• Solar Panel upgrade.
• Generator design.
• Design or renovation of the GYM, Courtyard, Gang Core Bathrooms, Eastern Office Area (that leads
to gym) or the JAMES EARL JOHNS THEATRE.
• Geothermal design services.
• As-built drawings.
• Coordination drawings will all MEPFP trades on (1) floor plan sheet.
• Further design services not explicitly listed in this proposal.
Deliverables Inclusive in Lump Sum Contract:
Matterport/Lidar scan of the building for virtual walkthrough of existing conditions.
MEPFP Schematic Project Design Outline for 3rd Party Pricing exercise.
3.
4.
5.
6.
MEPFP BID Estimate by 3'd party estimator based on design path MEA has indicated.
MEPFP Drawings/Specs for BID
MEPFP Drawings/Specs for Permit/100%CD
BID: Respond to BID RFIs
7. BID: Attend Bid Walkthroughs
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COMPENSATION:
Our fee is based on the scope described above for construction documents shall be paid in a lump sum
amount as described below:
1. Construction Documents: $49,500.00 (exclusive of reimbursable expenses)*, 1, 3
a. Lidar/Matterport Scan
$3,000.00*. 1,3
b. Schematic Design / Project Design Outline
$2,000.00*, 1,3
c. Cost Estimation Services
$5,000.00*, 1,3
d. Bid Set
$16,000.00*, 1,3
e. Permit/100% CD Set:
$20,000.00*. 1,3
f. Public Bidding Service Assistance
$3,500.00*, 1,3
Our fee is based on the scope described above for bidding services and shall be paid on a timecard basis
as described below:
Construction Administration / Additional Service: Rate = $250.00*, 2 per hour.
'Client will be billed based on the delivery schedule listed above.
"Client will be billed monthly once this phase of the project has started based on the client's
direct usage of MEA's consulting service. MEA's contract during this phase will be on an hourly
basis. MEA will assume a 6-month construction administration period. After the 6-month period
has expired, MEA will need to obtain a new contract to further provide consulting services to the
client.
'ALL Invoices are due and payable upon receipt. A service charge of 1½% per month will be
added to all accounts over 30 days, annual percentage 18% per annum. Should legal action be
necessary, MEA shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and collection costs
*Reimbursable Expenses: All reproduction costs for plotting of drawings, specifications
and other documents, travel (airfare, hotel, car rental, personal car, other transportation, tolls,
etc.), telephone, fax, postage, and messenger services will be reimbursed to us on a direct-cost
basis over and above any other compensation. Personal auto. rates shall be current standard
government rates, and printing shall be at $ 0.75/sf per plot.*
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SCHEDULE:
• Work is to be completed by Fall/Winter of 2026-2027. Construction Shall be completed by Spring
2027.
MEA requires 20 business days minimum from when locked/approved/finalized
/coordinated architectural drawings are provided to MEA for applicable deliverable. MEA
will provide immediate feedback to any architectural plans that are provided to MEA to
be sure all coordination items are addressed before approval is given for us to proceed
with design services.
• MEA's "Construction Administrative" responsibilities listed above shall only be for a 6-month
period starting the day after Construction Permit/Bid Set are issued by MEA. Should the schedule
exceed that 6-month window and MEA CA services are still required, an ASR will be issued to
the client to further our involvement in the project.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The Engineer and Client waive consequential damages for claims, disputes or other matters in question
arising out of or relating to this Agreement. This mutual waiver is applicable, without limitation, to all
consequential damages due to either party's termination. To the extent damages are covered by
property insurance during construction, the Engineer and Client waive all rights against each other and
against the contractors, consultants, agents and employees of the other for damages, except such rights
as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance. The Engineer and Client, as appropriate, shall
require of the owner, contractors, consultants, agents and employees of any of them similar waivers in
favor of the other parties enumerated herein.
The Client hereby assumes liability for, and hereby agrees to indemnify, keep and hold the Engineer, its
respective agents and employees, harmless from any and all obligations, claims, damages, loss,
penalties, actions, suits, judgments, or liabilities including costs, expenses and disbursements, legal or
otherwise, to which they may be subject because of any act or omission of the Client, its agents,
employees, sub-Engineers, contractors, or permittees in connection with this Agreement. Nothing
herein will be deemed to indemnify Engineer against Engineer's Own negligence. This Indemnification
will survive the term of this Agreement, whether it is terminated or expired.
It is agreed that Engineer's liability to you and to all construction contractors and sub-contractors on the
project for Engineer's defaults under this agreement, professional negligent acts, errors, or omissions
shall not exceed the total fee paid to the Engineers. It is agreed that no shareholder, partner, principal
or employee of Engineer shall have personal liability hereunder.
It is understood that the Engineer is an independent contractor and that its professional relationship
with you shall terminate for this specific project at such time as a final invoice is delivered to you, and
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payment is made in full. This shall not be construed to limit any remedies or rights you may have at law
or in equity arising out of Engineer's performance of Service under this Contract.
MEA is not responsible for any delay in schedule due to any specified equipment not being readily
available due to longer lead times and shipping delays. MEA will be entitled to an ASR if any of the
design drawings need to be modified based on the previous described circumstance. MEA will make
every effort to consultant manufacturers reps to understand timing of equipment.
This proposal will be valid for a total of 60 days from 2026-09-09.
Please sign a copy of this agreement and return as authorization to proceed with this project.
Regards,
Joseph R. Mastroluca, P.E., CPD.
Founding Member
ACCEPTED: Town of Poughkeepsie - Authorized Person
BY: _
(sign)
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CERTIFICATION OF NON-COLLUSION BY BIDDER
The undersigned represents that pursuant to Sections 103-a and 103-b of the General Municipal
Law of the State of New York, no person referred to in the attached proposal who is the bidder or
who is or was a member, partner, director or officer of the bidding firm or entity under this proposal
has refused to sign a waiver of immunity or to answer any relevant questions relating to any
transaction or contract with the State of New York, any political subdivision thereof, or any public
authority, during the period of five years prior to the date hereof. The undersigned agrees that any
contract awarded as a result of this bid may be canceled without penalty upon the grounds set forth
in Sections 103-g and 103-h of the said General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The names
and addresses of all persons and parties interested in the foregoing bid are as follows:
JOSEPH R. MASTROLUCA
By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and
in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of
perjury, that to the best of knowledge and belief:
1. The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion,
consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition,
as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor;
Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not
been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the bidder
prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any competitor; and
No attempt has been made or will be made by the hidder to induce any other person,
partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting
competition.
A bid shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made where 1, 2 and 3 above have
not been complied with; provided however, that if in any case the bidder cannot make the foregoing
certification, the bidder shall so state and shall furnish with the bid a signed statement which sets
forth in detail the reasons therefor. Where I, 2 and 3 above have not been complied with, the bid
shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made unless the head of the purchasing
unit of the political subdivision, public department, agency or official thereof to which the bid is
made, or his designee, determines that such disclosure was not made for the purpose of restricting
competition.
The fact that a bidder (a) has published price lists, rates, or tariffs covering items being procured, (b)
has informed prospective customers of proposed or pending publication of new or revised price lists
for such items, or (c) has sold the same items to other customers at the same prices being bid, does
not constitute, without more, a disclosure within the meaning of subparagraph one.
Any bid hereafter made to any political subdivision of the State or any public department, agency or
official thereof by a corporate bidder for work or services performed or to be performed or goods
sold or to be sold, where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule, regulation, or local law, and
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where such bid contains the certification referred to in subdivision one of this section, shall be
deemed to have been authorized by the board of directors of the bidder, and such authorization shall
he deemed to include the signing and submission of the bid and the inclusion therein of the
certificate as to non-collusion as the act and deed of the corporation.
JOSEPH R. MASTROLUCA
Name of Bidder
By:_
Oh R. Posthe FOUNDING MEMBER
9/9/26
Authorized Signature
Title
Date
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IRANIAN ENERGY SECTOR DIVESTMENT CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to NYS GML § 103-g
By submission of this bid, bidder and each person signing on behalf of it certifies, and in
Dated:
September 9th
> 2025- 2026
*Verification by Subscription and Notice under Penal Law Section 210.45
It is a crime, punishable as a Class A misdemeanor under the laws of the
State of New York, for a person, in and by a written instrument, to knowingly
make a false statement, or to make a statement which such person does not
believe to be true.
* Affirmed under penalty of perjury this 9th
day of_SEPTEMBER
-2025.- 2026
JOSEPH R MASTROLUCA
Print Bidder(s) Name
FOUNDING MEMBER
Authorized Signature, title, date
9/9/26
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RESOLUTION 9:23 -#_|| OF 2026
AUTHORIZE REAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS IN CASH
BE IN EXACT AMOUNTS
WHEREAS, the Town intends to amend Resolution 8:19-# 6 by removing the language
"unless the resident wants to round up"; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the language "unless the resident wants to round up" is removed,
and the Resolution 8:19-# 6 is amended to read as follows:
"WHEREAS, among other methods, the Town of Poughkeepsie's Receiver of Taxes
accepts payment of real property taxes in cash if the payment is made in person at Town Hall;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Receiver of Taxes cannot accept less than full payment of the tax
bill; and
WHEREAS, real property tax bills are rarely whole numbers and often have cents
associated with the amount; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has stopped minting pennies, meaning eventually
pennies will no longer be available and the Town will not be able to provide exact change to
those property owners paying in cash; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, anyone paying their real property taxes in cash must pay the exact
amount of the tax bill to the one-hundredth of a dollar and the Town Receiver of Taxes shall not
accept a different amount."
Dated: September 23,2026
Moved: Shantha Tanglan
seconds: Greg Feman.
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
Nays O
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PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Freeman
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Laird
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Thangiah
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Watson
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilman Sharpe
PRESENT/ABSENT Councilwoman Shershin
PRESENT/ABSENT Supervisor Edwards
G: \mllegal\\20261SeptiSept 2319.23 Exact Change Reso_docx
AYE
NAY ABSTAIN
RESOLUTION 9:23-# /2 OF 2026
RESOLUTION APPROVING A BLOCK PARTY LOCATED
BETWEEN 37-43 POINT STREET
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby
approve the application submitted by Tamara Ferguson to hold a block party between 37 - 43
Point Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York, on October Tp, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m., and does hereby authorize the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Traffic
Division to close said street, but allowing access for emergency vehicles, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie does
hereby waive the "Open Container Law" in the event alcoholic beverages are to be served.
Dated: Septemben 23,2026
Moved: Emily Watson
Seconded: Ann Shenshin
Motion passes/ fails: Ayes
_Nays
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RECEIVED
SEP 15 2026
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE
TOWN CLERK
BLOCK PARTY APPLICATION
Town of
2 Poughkeepsie
Name of Contact Tamara Fergusan
Phone # of Contact
Email of Contact
Date of Block Party Oct. Be
10th
_Rain Date
Hours of Party-
(**Noise Ordinance In Effect After 10:00 p.m.**)
Exact Location of
Party
43 poin st to 37 point st. (St. Nicks)
Does Street Need To Be Blocked?
_YES
_NO
( IN THE EVENT THAT BARRICADES ARE NÉEDED TO BLOCK THE
STREET, PLEASE GIVE THE TRAFFIC DIVISION OF THE TOWN OF
POUGHKEEPSIE POLICE DEPARTMENT (845 - 485 - 3680) AT LEAST 5
DAYS NOTICE)
Has a Previous Block Party Been Held
by This Same Group?
X YES
When? 9-27-25 on
Have You contacted Your Council person?
Private Propertys
NO
NO
(This Must Be Done For Any Block Party)
Is This Block Party Held on Public Land?
_YES
NO
(Any Block Party Held On Private Land Can Not Be Approved By The Town
Board Or Town Clerk)
serves the area of the block party?
*Have you contacted the Police Department and the Fire Deparment that
Please note with whom you spoke Police
& Officer Harry Dcasio
Please note with whom you spoke Fire (hief Joe Moore
Will Alcoholic Beverages Be Served?
_YES
NO
Any Kind of Food Truck/ Ice Cream Stationary
YES
NO
If Yes must provide copy of their Town License
No check here_
ANY BLOCK PARTY THAT SERVES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MUST BE
APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD. THE TOWN BOARD ONLY APPROVES
THE BLOCK PARTY BY WAIVING THE "OPEN CONTAINER LAW" FOR A
BLOCK PARTY ON PUBLIC LAND FOR THE TIME PERIOD STATED FOR
THE PARTY. ALL OTHER STATE LAWS ARE STILL ENFORCEABLE (SUCH
AS SERVING MINORS UNDER 21, ETC.). PERSONS SERVING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES AT AN APPROVED BLOCK PARTY ARE STILL LIABLE FOR
PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
IF THE STREET IS TO BE BLOCKED OFF, PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF
ALL THE NEIGHBORS ON THE BLOCKED STREET/ STREETS AND SHOW
THAT THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF HAVING THE EVENT NAMED
ABOVE BY EITHER GIVING THEM A FLYER OR SENDING A LETTER TO
THEIR ADDRESSES. THOSE IN BLOCKED AREA MUST APPROVE BY
SIGNING THEIR OK
Received
(Date).
9/15/2026
Approved By Town Board (Date).
Letter of Approval Sent To Applicant (Date).
FELICIA SALVATORE, TOWN CLERK
#YOU MUST CONTACT THESE ORGANIZATIONS##
Police
Officer
Harry
Ocasio
##(Please include date, time and person contacted at Police Department-
Traffic Division (845-485-3680)
Councilman/ Woman_
brey Freeman
Fire Dept. Chief
se MooRe
##(Please include date, time and person contacted at Fire House, and they
should submit an email of approval)
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9pm
ARLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Administration Office
845
486 - 6300
FAIRVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT
Administration Office
845
452 - 8770
NEW HAMBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
Administration Office
845
297 - 8895
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