Wawarsing, NY

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss the 2027 budget and a proposed local law to override the tax levy limit. The meeting includes approvals for infrastructure payments, a wastewater facility change order, and seasonal regulations.

• Public hearing on October 26, 2026, regarding a Proposed Local Law to override the Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Levy Limit
• Change Order #4 for Stone Creek LLC for Kerhonkson Wastewater Treatment Facility increasing contract by $245,695.32
• Payments to Passero Associates for FAA projects totaling $27,478.16
• Proposed 8:00 PM curfew for minors on October 30 and 31, 2026
• Funding increase of $3,000 for the My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) program

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a workshop to discuss budget updates and a regular meeting to approve various departmental reports and payments. The agenda includes authorizing grant applications and a contract change order for the Kerhonkson WWTF.

• Appoint Climate Smart Community Task Force and Coordinators for 2027 and 2028
• Appoint Riley Dechon and Steven Krulick to the Environmental Conservation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2030
• Payment to Passero Associates of $2,041.78 for FBO Business & Maintenance Hangar/Flight School Office & Training Space design
• Payment to United Rentals of $1,534.00 for portable restroom rentals
• Payment to NYCOMCO Wireless Communications of $626.00 for a replacement radio and battery

The Wawarsing Town Board approved Change Order #6 with J Squared Construction Corp., increasing the Kerhonkson Sewer District contract price by an estimated $255,000.00 and extending contract time. The board approved bills #1763 through #1862 totaling $317,835.81 and accepted August 2026 department reports. It also appointed a Climate Smart Community Task Force and coordinators, made Environmental Conservation Commission appointments, authorized three grant applications, and set October budget workshop dates for the 2027 budget. All recorded votes were 5-0.

• Approved Change Order #6 with J Squared Construction Corp., adding an estimated $255,000.00 and extending contract time at Kerhonkson Sewer District (5-0)
• Approved audited bills #1763 through #1862 totaling $317,835.81 (5-0)
• Accepted August 2026 reports from Assessor, Building Dept., Justice Court, Highway Dept., Town Clerk, Maintenance, Recreation and Supervisor (5-0)
• Appointed Climate Smart Community Task Force members and Sarah Underhill and Riley Dechon as co-coordinators (5-0)
• Appointed Riley Dechon and Steven Krulick to the Environmental Conservation Commission for terms ending December 31, 2030 (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute a 2027 labor consultant legal services agreement with Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute a $2,600.00 Employee Assistance Program agreement with Employee Services, LLC for October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Authorized three grant applications: My Sister's (MSK) Program, Camp Shawangunk, and Youth Sports Access Program (5-0 each)

Planning Board

The Wawarsing Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a lot line revision for Schwartz/Mellina and a site plan amendment for Camp Rav Tov. The agenda also includes discussions regarding New York Adventures, Somerset Resort, and Code 112-69.

• Public Hearing: Schwartz/Mellina Lot Line Revision
• Public Hearing: Camp Rav Tov Site Plan Amendment
• New York Adventures: Zip-line Canopy Tour & Hiking Trail
• Somerset Resort
• 3 Clayhill Rd: Postponed to October

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a budget meeting to discuss the Rail Trail Bridge. The board is also considering authorizations for a community event and a partnership agreement with the Ellenville Central School District.

• Discussion of Rail Trail Bridge
• Authorization for Community Trunk or Treat event with expenditures up to $1,000.00
• Authorization for DJ services up to $300.00
• Partnership Agreement with Ellenville Central School District for My Brother’s Keeper Grant

At a budget workshop on September 9, 2026, the Wawarsing Town Board approved the Recreation Department to host a Community Trunk or Treat event at the Ellenville School parking lot on October 31, 2026, with expenditures not to exceed $1,000. The board also authorized the Supervisor to execute a partnership agreement with the Ellenville Central School District for the My Brother's Keeper Family & Community Engagement Grant. Both votes were 5-0. The board discussed grants, stipends, and PILOT agreements, asking organizations to submit request letters and budgets by October 1, and requested a comparative Profit & Loss report for the next budget meeting on September 14.

• Approved Recreation Dept Trunk or Treat event at Ellenville School parking lot on Oct 31, 2026, 6-8pm, expenditures up to $1,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute Ellenville Central School District & Town of Wawarsing Partnership Agreement for My Brother's Keeper grant (5-0)
• Adjourned budget workshop meeting at 4:42 PM (motion carried)

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on budget modifications, utility credits, and the release of project escrow funds. The meeting includes discussions on recreation programming and a new stipend for certified wastewater operators.

• Release of $50,000.00 in escrow funds for the Greenfield Resorts Project on State Route 52
• Authorization of up to $1,000.00 for a Community Trunk or Treat event on October 24, 2026
• Proposed $10,000 annual stipend for Water/Wastewater Maintenance Workers with Grade 2A certification
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for Branding and Marketing services for the Greater Wawarsing Local Development Corp
• Water and sewer late fee credits for residents of Route 55, High Street, Port Ben Road, and Fox Hill Road

The Town Board approved the release of $50,000 in escrow funds for the Greenfield Resorts project on State Route 52. Other actions included approving $188,901.59 in bills and authorizing a marketing RFP for the Greater Wawarsing Local Development Corp.

• Released $50,000 in escrow funds for Greenfield Resorts project (5-0)
• Approved bills #1705 through #1762 totaling $188,901.59 (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for Greater Wawarsing Local Development Corp branding and marketing (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 annual stipend for Water/Wastewater workers with Grade 2A certification (5-0)
• Approved Recreation Dept to host Trunk or Treat event with budget up to $1,000 (5-0)
• Approved resumption of My Sister’s Keeper program at Ellenville Junior/Senior High (5-0)
• Approved participation in 2nd Annual One Life Only Youth Summit (5-0)
• Approved four water/sewer late fee credits totaling $32.21 (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Rail Trail Bridge. The board is also considering motions regarding a building permit refund and the release of escrow funds.

• Discussion of Rail Trail Bridge
• Proposed $263.44 refund to JSP Home Services for a canceled building permit
• Proposed release of escrow funds and bond cancellation for Greenfield Resorts on Route 52
• Authorization to advertise for a full-time licensed 2A Wastewater Operator

The Town Board approved the hiring process for a full-time wastewater operator and issued a building permit refund. The board also approved the release of escrow funds and bond cancellation for Greenfield Resorts. Other items regarding the Rail Trail Bridge and emergency vehicles were discussed.

• Authorized advertising for a full-time Licensed 2A Wastewater Operator (4-0)
• Approved $263.44 refund to JSP Home Services for a cancelled building permit (4-0)
• Approved release of escrow funds and bond cancellation for Greenfield Resorts at 52 Greenfield Park
• Entered Executive Session at 3:26 PM to discuss contractual matters (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a workshop to discuss budget updates and the potential elimination of the 209/Aluminum Drive traffic light. The regular meeting includes several payments for airport maintenance and design, as well as the awarding of a bid for weather reporting equipment.

• Bid award to Baseline King Corp. to reconstruct weather reporting equipment at Joseph Y. Resnick Airport
• Payment of $4,858.59 to Schmidt’s Wholesale, Inc. for revised invoice #357467
• Refund of $2,377.50 to Klein & Sons Logging, Inc. for the Pomilla Timber Harvest Project
• Release of escrow funds and bond cancellation for Greenfield Resorts on Route 52
• Approval of the Annual First Responder Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk on October 4, 2026

The Town Board approved funding and participation in the Barbara Road/West Branch Beer Kill Bridge replacement project. Other actions included awarding an airport equipment bid, approving various utility and airport payments, and scheduling 2027 budget workshops.

• Appropriated $517,513 for Barbara Road/West Branch Beer Kill Bridge project (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Baseline King Corp. for Joseph Y Resnick Airport weather reporting equipment (5-0)
• Approved $472,664.51 in audited bills #1610 through #1704 (5-0)
• Approved $24,225.00 payment to J Squared Construction Corp for Kerhonkson WWTF (5-0)
• Approved $4,858.59 payment to Schmidt’s Wholesale, Inc for water/wastewater equipment (5-0)
• Voted for Coalition of Watershed Towns Executive Committee members (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized advertising for two Environmental Conservation Commission members (5-0)
• Approved 2026 First Responder Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk for Oct. 4 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Slegona Timber Harvest. The board will also review a lot line revision and a site plan amendment.

• Slegona Timber Harvest public hearing
• Schwartz/Mellina Lot Line Revision
• Camp Rav Tov Site Plan Amendment
• Greenfield Resorts Bond Release discussion

The Planning Board approved the Slegona timber harvest application for 72 acres of a 115.1-acre parcel, finding no adverse environmental impacts, after a public hearing. It approved a sketch plan for the Schwartz & Mellina lot line adjustment (relabeled a subdivision) and set a public hearing for September 15, 2026. The board set a September 15, 2026 public hearing for the Camp Rav Tov site plan amendment and voted to recommend the Town Board release the Greenfield Resorts bonds and escrow.

• Approved Slegona timber harvest of 72 acres with standard Town requirements (7-0)
• Determined no adverse environmental impacts for Slegona timber harvest (7-0)
• Approved Schwartz & Mellina sketch plan, relabeled as subdivision (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Schwartz & Mellina subdivision for September 15, 2026 (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Camp Rav Tov site plan amendment for September 15, 2026 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Voted to send Camp Rav Tov application to County (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended Town Board release Greenfield Resorts bonds and escrow (6-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on a temporary zoning moratorium for battery energy storage systems and data facilities. The board is also considering the use of Kerhonkson Sewer District reserve funds for construction of a redundant sludge and clarifier unit.

• Local Law #2 of 2026: Temporary zoning moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and data facilities
• Disbursement of Kerhonkson Sewer District reserve funds for redundant package activated sludge and clarifier unit
• Payment of $12,411.33 to Passero Associates for Runway 4-22 rehabilitation design
• Payment of $2,161.77 and $1,080.11 to Fast Signs for town welcome signs
• Payment of $3,248.78 to American Petroleum for airport software

The Town Board adopted Local Law #2 of 2026, creating a six-month moratorium on Tier 3 and Tier 4 Battery Energy Storage Systems and Data Facilities to allow for a regulatory study. The board also authorized $158,000 from the Kerhonkson Sewer District Reserve Fund for equipment upgrades, subject to permissive referendum.

• Adopted Local Law #2 of 2026 imposing a temporary zoning moratorium on BESS and Data Facilities (5-0)
• Approved $158,000 from Kerhonkson Sewer District Reserve Fund for a Redundant Package Activated Sludge and Clarifier Unit (5-0)
• Approved bills #1500 through #1609 totaling $1,079,174.21 (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute service maintenance contracts with Peak Power Systems for generator checkups (5-0)
• Approved $1,232.96 for a DR Trimmer Mower Pro XLSP bundle for Parks and Trails Committee (5-0)
• Authorized deed of easement to Ulster County for a satellite radio system (5-0)
• Approved $12,411.33 to Passero Associates for Runway 4-22 design (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with IBEW Local 363 Highway and Transfer Station Unit (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to authorize the implementation and funding of a federal-aid transportation project for sidewalks in Kerhonkson. The board will also consider payments for equipment rentals and maintenance tools.

• Funding for Kerhonkson sidewalk project (PIN Number 8177.47)
• United Rentals invoice #264394972-001 for $1,964.00 for Camp Shawangunk
• Purchase of trimmer mower and accessories up to $1,233.00
• Discussion of STR penalties for non-compliance
• Discussion regarding a licensed wastewater operator

The Town Board adopted Resolution #20 authorizing the Route 209 sidewalk project in Kerhonkson (PIN 8177.47) and appropriating $85,960 from the Town General Fund for additional preliminary engineering and right-of-way work. The board also approved paying a $1,964.00 United Rentals invoice for portable restrooms at Camp Shawangunk. A proposed $1,233.00 purchase of a trimmer mower from DR Power.com for Parks and Trails was tabled. The board then entered executive session at 3:27 pm for personnel and did not reconvene.

• Adopted Resolution #20 authorizing the Kerhonkson Route 209 sidewalk project (PIN 8177.47) and appropriating $85,960 from the Town General Fund (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoice #264394972-001 for $1,964.00 to United Rentals for portable restrooms at Camp Shawangunk (5-0)
• Tabled purchase of a $1,233.00 trimmer mower and accessories from DR Power.com for Parks and Trails maintenance
• Entered executive session at 3:27 pm for personnel, not to reconvene (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct a continued public hearing and review timber harvest requests. The session includes a discussion among board members.

• Continued public hearing for Gilborn/Miller Timber Harvest
• Review of Slegona Timber Harvest

The Planning Board unanimously approved the Gilborn/Miller Timber Harvest project after declaring it an unlisted action with no significant environmental impact. The Board also declared itself the lead agency for the Slegona Timber Harvest but tabled the decision, scheduling a public hearing for August 18, 2026. Previous meeting minutes from May and June were approved.

• Declared Planning Board lead agency for Gilborn/Miller Timber Harvest (7-0)
• Classified Gilborn/Miller Timber Harvest as unlisted action (7-0)
• Declared negative environmental impact declaration for Gilborn/Miller project (7-0)
• Approved Gilborn/Miller Timber Harvest with standard logging requirements (7-0)
• Declared Planning Board lead agency for Slegona Timber Harvest (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Slegona Timber Harvest for August 18, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary zoning moratorium on Battery Energy Storage and Data Facilities. The board is also considering a petition to place a funding proposition for the Cragsmoor Free Library on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

• Public hearing on Local Law # of 2026 regarding Battery Energy Storage and Data Facilities moratorium
• Proposed petition for Cragsmoor Free Library funding for the November 3, 2026 election
• Payment of $53,373.92 to Aquattica Engineering for the Ellenville Pool Project
• Rental of portable restrooms from United Rentals for $486.62 at Berme Road Park
• Agreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc regarding the Barbara Road Bridge

The Town Board voted 3-0 (two members absent) to forward a petition to the Ulster County Board of Elections placing a proposition on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot asking whether the Town's annual contribution to the Cragsmoor Free Library operating budget should be $99,000.00 annually. The Board also closed a public hearing on a proposed temporary zoning moratorium on battery energy storage systems and data facilities at 7:06 PM, 3-0. It approved audited bills #1380 through #1499 totaling $374,716.10, a $53,373.92 payment to Aquattica Engineering for the Ellenville Pool Project, and several other routine items.

• Closed public hearing on Local Law of 2026 for a temporary zoning moratorium on battery energy storage systems and data facilities (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved forwarding petition to November 3, 2026 ballot asking voters to establish $99,000.00 annual Town contribution to Cragsmoor Free Library operating budget (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved audited bills #1380 through #1499 totaling $374,716.10 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Accepted June 2026 reports from Assessor, Building Dept., Justice Court, Highway Dept., Town Clerk, Maintenance, Recreation, and Supervisor (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Jim Montanya and David Seymour to attend NY Rural Water training Sept 30, 2026 in Poughkeepsie at no cost, using a Town vehicle (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $53,373.92 payment to Aquattica Engineering for Ellenville Pool Project professional services (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved hiring six Camp Shawangunk 2026 summer staff at $15.00-$16.00/hr, contingent on pre-employment documentation and screenings (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $486.62 United Rentals quote for two portable restrooms at Berme Road Park for E&W CARE Event (3-0, 2 absent)