Poughkeepsie, NY

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to discuss award recommendations for garage repairs and Town Court storefront and doors. The board will also note active bids for tires, janitorial services, and an underdrain project.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-08-26-01 Garage Repairs
• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-09-26-02 Town Court Storefront and Doors
• Bid deadline 10/23/2026 for RFB-COP-09-26-01 Tires
• Bid deadline 11/13/2026 for RFB-COP-10-26-02 Janitorial Services
• Bid deadline 11/13/2026 for RFB-COP-10-26-01 Underdrain Project

Planning Board

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2027 City of Poughkeepsie Budget.

• Public hearing for the Proposed 2027 City of Poughkeepsie Budget

Common Council

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Board of Contracts and Supply

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Planning Board

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Common Council

Planning Board

Board of Contracts and Supply

Common Council

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Common Council

Planning Board

Common Council

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Common Council

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposal. The proposal concerns the nomination of 37 Carroll Street, including its carriage house, as a local historic landmark.

• Public hearing regarding the nomination of 37 Carroll Street (inc. the Carriage House Thereon) as a Local Historic Landmark

The Common Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed nomination of 37 Carroll Street, including its carriage house, as a local historic landmark. The meeting was procedural, and no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on a tax levy override and a landmark nomination for 37 Carroll Street. Members will review a presentation on the 2027 city budget and consider ending the city's use of Flock Safety automatic license plate readers.

• Public hearing for 37 Carroll Street Landmark Nomination
• Public hearing regarding Tax Levy Override
• Resolution R-26-66 to end relationship with Flock Safety
• Ordinance O-26-11 for two-hour parking on Dutchess Avenue (South side)
• Ordinance O-26-10 for handicapped parking on Dutchess Avenue (South side)

Common Council

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. The law would override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law § 3-c.

• Public hearing on Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit (General Municipal Law § 3-c)

The Common Council conducted a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed Local Law to override the tax levy limit for the 2027 fiscal year. No vote was recorded on the proposal during this session.

• Closed public hearing on tax levy limit override

Public Arts Commission

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency will hear presentations regarding three specific sites. The body will also review treasury reports and authorize invoices.

• Presentation: 15 No. Cherry Street – The Cigar Factory
• Presentation: Pelton Manor
• Presentation: RiverSong – 47-51 Cannon Street
• Resolution authorizing invoices
• Discussion of new UTEP application

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several area variance applications. These include requests to increase dwelling units at Mill Street and Cannon Street, and to build three two-family dwellings on Hudson Avenue.

• 18 Worrall Avenue: Request for a six-foot-high front yard fence
• 108 and 110 Hudson Avenue: Request to build three two-family dwellings and subdivide lots
• 224-226 and 228 Mill Street: Request to add eight dwelling units for a total of 13
• 87 Cannon Street: Request to convert a three-family dwelling to a five-unit building
• Area variance applications for 271 Church Street and 357 Hooker Avenue

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will review four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve facade repairs, HVAC installation, solar arrays, and exterior painting.

• 370 Main Street: Review of facade re-glazing repairs
• 120 South Hamilton Street: Application for three HVAC mini-split units
• 120 South Hamilton Street: Application for solar array installation
• 87 Hamilton Street: Application to paint exterior with three Benjamin Moore colors

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The City of Poughkeepsie Waterfront Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Common Council Chambers. The main agenda item is a consistency review of converting an existing building at 404-406 Maple Street into a multi-family residence. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its September 2nd, 2026 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4th, 2026.

• Consistency review of converting an existing building at 404-406 Maple Street to a multi-family residence
• Approval of September 2nd, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4th, 2026

Board of Contracts and Supply

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The agenda includes resolutions to introduce a local law overriding the tax levy limit in General Municipal Law § 3-C and to set a public hearing on nominating 37 Carroll Street as a local historic landmark. The council will also hear presentations on See Click Fix, the Unity Basketball League, and a 30-day advance notice of an adult-use retail dispensary license application, and will give first readings to three ordinances on handicapped parking, two-hour parking, and loitering. Public participation allows three minutes per person up to 45 minutes.

• R-26-59: resolution introducing a local law to override the tax levy limit under General Municipal Law § 3-C and setting a public hearing
• R-26-60: resolution setting a public hearing on nominating 37 Carroll Street, including its carriage house (accessory to 85 South Hamilton Street, listed as a landmark in 2016), as a local historic landmark
• R-26-61: resolution appointing Nicholas Kalogris and Janet Ellsworth to the Waterfront Advisory Committee
• R-26-62: resolution supporting Assembly Bill A10568 on a consolidated lead-contaminated water supply line replacement program and fund
• First readings: O-26-10 (handicapped parking on Dutchess Avenue south side near North Water Street), O-26-11 (two-hour parking, 24 hours per day, on Dutchess Avenue south side for twelve spaces), O-26-12 (amending §14-5 Loitering)

The Common Council approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on overriding the tax levy limit for the 2027 fiscal year. The council also appointed two members to the Waterfront Advisory Committee and expressed support for a state bill regarding lead water line replacement.

• Approved resolution to hold public hearing on overriding 2027 tax levy limit (9-0)
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing on designating 37 Carroll Street as a local historic landmark (9-0)
• Appointed Nicholas Kalogris and Janet Ellsworth to the Waterfront Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Approved resolution supporting NY State Assembly Bill A 10568 for lead water line replacement (9-0)
• Passed first read of ordinance for handicapped parking on Dutchess Avenue
• Passed first read of ordinance for two-hour parking on Dutchess Avenue
• Passed first read of ordinance amending loitering laws
• Deferred 30-Day Notice of Adult Use Retail Dispensary License Application to Corporation Counsel

Shade Tree Commission

The City of Poughkeepsie Shade Tree Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Law Library on the 3rd floor of City Hall. The agenda lists roll call and approval of meeting minutes, a draft Native & Climate Resilient Tree Policy, existing and proposed ordinances, and tree planting using bare root trees, followed by new and old business. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 6:00 PM. The agenda does not include the text of the draft policy or ordinances, so their specific contents are not established here.

• Draft Native & Climate Resilient Tree Policy under discussion
• Review of existing and proposed ordinances
• Tree planting using bare root trees
• Roll call and approval of meeting minutes
• Adjournment scheduled for 6:00 PM

The Shade Tree Commission discussed a potential grant application for tree plantings with a November deadline. Members reviewed the feasibility of a springtime timeline for bare root trees and discussed updating existing ordinances. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed possible grant application for tree plantings
• Reviewed bare root tree planting timeline feasibility
• Stephen MacAvery to draft revised ordinance language
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes, review of resolutions, and public hearings. The most consequential item is a site plan review for a proposed two-story, four-unit apartment building at 27 South Clinton Street. The board will also consider a lot-line adjustment subdivision at 39 Loockerman Avenue, a warehouse expansion at 165 Smith Street, and a façade review at 411 Main Street.

• Site plan review for 4-unit apartment building at 27 South Clinton Street (File PB 2026-046)
• Subdivision lot-line adjustment between 39 Loockerman Avenue and West Winding Road parcel (File PB 2026-043)
• Site plan for 23,520 sq ft warehouse expansion at 165 Smith Street (File PB 2026-04)
• Façade review at 411 Main Street (File 2026-070)
• Approval of July 28 and August 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Arts Commission

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to handle routine procurement business, including opening bids, awarding contracts, and discussing renewals. Key items include a recommendation to award a contract for a stormwater utility feasibility study and a bid package for garage repairs that closes later this month. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• RFP-COP-06-26-02 Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study – award recommendation
• RFP-COP-08-26-01 Garage Repairs – bids close September 23, 2026
• Bids opened and notices to proceed issued under old business
• Contracts to be renewed or awarded – discussion item

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. The law seeks to amend Section 15-18(B) of the City Code to correct the official list of parks.

• Public hearing regarding Local Law to Amend Section 15-18(B) of the City Code

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council is meeting to consider a local law amending the city code to correct the list of parks, following a public hearing on the same topic. The agenda also includes presentations from the Downtown Business Improvement District, a liquor license notice from Poughkeepsie Tavern LLC, and a notice of claim for personal injuries. Public comment is scheduled, and the council will review minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing and local law LL-26-10 to amend Section 15-18(B) of the City Code to correct the list of parks
• Presentation from Downtown Business Improvement District on its work
• 30-day advance notice of NYS liquor license application from Poughkeepsie Tavern LLC
• Notice of claim for personal injuries from Emily J. Rivas, dated June 12, 2026
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person, up to 45 minutes)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new landmark designation. The commission will also review applications for certificates of appropriateness for various property modifications.

• Public hearing for landmark designation of the carriage house at 37 Carroll Street
• COA application for three HVAC mini-split units at 120 South Hamilton Street
• COA application for a 60-panel rooftop solar array at 120 South Hamilton Street
• COA application for re-painting the residence at 15 Dwight Street

Industrial Development Agency

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and deliberations on two variance applications: a fence height variance at 18 Worrall Avenue and multiple variances for a proposed eight-unit multifamily residence at 357 Hooker Avenue. The board will also consider minutes from its August 11 meeting and adjourn to October 13.

• 18 Worrall Avenue: area variance to allow 6-foot front yard fence (3-foot max), Section 19-6.5(5)(c), owner Andres Bernal, ZBA2026-012
• 357 Hooker Avenue: variances for subdivision and 8-unit multifamily construction, including front yard parking and setback relief, owner Highway Displays/Evan Hartman, ZBA2026-017
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026
• Adjourn to October 13, 2026

Shade Tree Commission

The Poughkeepsie Shade Tree Commission will meet on September 3, 2026, at City Hall to discuss a draft native and climate resilient tree policy, existing and proposed ordinances, and bare root tree planting. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of meeting minutes, and old business.

• Draft Native & Climate Resilient Tree Policy
• Existing & Proposed Ordinances
• Tree planting using Bare Root trees

The Poughkeepsie Shade Tree Commission met and discussed a possible grant application for tree plantings, the timeline for bare root trees, and support for that effort. Stephen MacAvery agreed to work on revised language for existing ordinances. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily discussion.

• Discussed possible grant application for tree plantings
• Discussed bare root tree timeline and committee support
• Stephen MacAvery to work on revised ordinance language

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Fall Kill Blueway Project. Members will also discuss the Southern Waterfront and receive a city update on that area.

• Fall Kill Blueway Project updates
• Southern Waterfront discussion and city update

The Waterfront Advisory Committee approved its June meeting minutes by a 5:0:0 vote. It received a presentation on the Fallkill Blueway Design Guidelines project from speaker Chris Kroner of MASS Architecture, followed by questions. The committee issued a consistency review opinion for 9 Dutchess Avenue, presented by Lauran O'Neill of One Key LLC, carried 5:0:0. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM to August 5th, 2026.

• Approved June meeting minutes (5:0:0)
• Issued consistency review opinion for 9 Dutchess Avenue (5:0:0)

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Poughkeepsie Board of Contracts and Supply will review and renew existing contracts for elevator services, pest control, and generator services. New bids for garage repairs are open until September 23, 2026.

• Renew RFB-COP-03-24-02 Elevator Services with Taconic Elevator Company
• Renew RFB-COP-05-25-05 Pest Control with PestMaster Services
• Discuss Veolia meter replacements and generator services agreement
• Open RFP-COP-08-26-01 for garage repairs until September 23, 2026

Common Council

The Common Council will review minutes from previous meetings and hear a notification regarding an adult-use dispensary license application. The agenda also includes resolutions for a police officer honor and a Land Bank Board appointment.

• Adult-use dispensary license application notification from James McPadden
• Resolution R-26-55 honoring Police Officer Michael Barbagallo
• Resolution R-26-58 appointing John Bradley to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Board of Directors

The Common Council approved two resolutions: confirming John Bradley to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Board of Directors and honoring retired Police Officer Michael Barbagallo as the 2026 'Hero of the Year.' Both passed unanimously (8-0, with one absence). A notification of an adult-use retail dispensary license application was deferred to Corporation Counsel.

• Approved Resolution R-26-58 confirming John Bradley to the Land Bank board (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-55 honoring Officer Michael Barbagallo as 2026 'Hero of the Year' (8-0)
• Deferred notification of adult-use retail dispensary license application to Corporation Counsel

Common Council

This is an informational meeting of the Poughkeepsie Common Council. The agenda consists of procedural items including a roll call and public participation.

• Public participation session

The Common Council held its twice-yearly informational meeting, allowing public comment to department heads, the mayor, and the city administrator. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned after public participation.

• No formal decisions or votes were made at the informational meeting

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review resolutions for several applications, including a five-story, 27-unit residential building with structured parking at 9 Dutchess Avenue, and site plans for expansions of auto repair facilities and new residential developments. The agenda also includes approval of the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes and adjourned applications for properties on Church, Milton, North Hamilton, and Smith streets.

• 9 Dutchess Avenue: site plan/special permit for a five-story building with 27 dwelling units and 132 parking spaces (File #2026-007)
• 16 Pershing Avenue: site plan for expansion of an existing nonconforming auto repair facility (File #PB2025-113)
• 185 Smith Street: site plan for expansion of an existing nonconforming auto repair facility (File #PB2025-112)
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: site plan for a five-story residential development with 65 dwelling units (File #PB2025-132)
• 27 South Clinton Street: site plan for a two-story apartment building with four dwelling units (File #PB2026-046)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, along with other resolutions and ordinances. Items include a presentation from American Cruise Lines about a proposed dock and lease, a notice of claim for property damage, and a second reading of a zoning change for 9 Austin Court.

• Public hearing and resolution adopting 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation from American Cruise Lines on new dock and non-exclusive lease agreement
• Resolution renaming Perry St. Park to 'Bishop James E. Hunt and Mother Leatrice E. Hunt Park at Perry St.'
• Second read: O-26-08 amending handicapped parking on Talmadge St. (1 space)
• Local law amending zoning map for 9 Austin Court

The Common Council approved the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, renamed Perry St. Park in honor of Bishop James E. Hunt and Mother Leatrice E. Hunt, and introduced a local law to correct the city's park list. The council also approved a second reading of a handicapped parking ordinance and a rezoning at 9 Austin Court from RNA to RC3, subject to conditions. A resolution honoring Officer Michael Barbagallo was removed on the floor, and a notice of claim was deferred to Corporation Counsel.

• Approved 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (R-26-54) (7-0)
• Approved renaming Perry St. Park to 'Bishop James E. Hunt and Mother Leatrice E. Hunt Park at Perry St.' (R-26-56) (7-0)
• Introduced local law to correct park list, public hearing set for Sept 15, 2026 (R-26-57) (7-0)
• Approved second reading of handicapped parking ordinance on Talmadge St. (O-26-08)
• Approved rezoning of 9 Austin Court from RNA to RC3 (LL-26-09)
• Removed resolution honoring Officer Michael Barbagallo (R-26-55) on the floor
• Deferred notice of claim from Lahcen Elakkaoui to Corporation Counsel

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda includes welcome, roll call, public participation, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

The Common Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. One written comment was submitted by Laurie Sandow of S. Grand Ave. The hearing was recessed and resumed, then closed without any formal decisions or votes.

• Public hearing on 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan held; no action taken
• Received written comment from Laurie Sandow (S. Grand Ave.) for the record

Public Arts Commission

General

The Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is adopting a revised Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) that sets rules for sales tax, mortgage recording tax, and property tax abatements (PILOTs). The policy creates standard and enhanced abatement programs, with longer terms for projects in designated high-priority zoning districts and a special PILOT framework for affordable housing. It also outlines criteria for project eligibility, including 'but for' and 'undue enrichment' tests, and procedures for deviations and recapture.

• Standard PILOT term up to 10 years for projects outside high-priority districts; up to 15 years for affordable housing
• Enhanced PILOT term up to 15 years (extendable to 20) for projects in high-priority districts, with 10% workforce units required for 20-year residential PILOTs
• Affordable housing PILOT payments set at 10% of gross shelter rent, escalating 2% annually, for terms up to 30 years
• High-priority districts include MU3, MU5, RC5, PID-A, PID-B, Waterfront, Walkway-Gateway, and WTOD
• Deviations from policy require explicit board approval; recapture policy outlined in Section 8