The Poughkeepsie Town Board Workshop - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board held a workshop meeting on April 15, 2026, focusing primarily on affordable and workforce housing initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included a detailed presentation by Autumn Sky Development and partners on a proposed multifamily housing project involving rezoning and site planning. The board also reviewed a draft inclusionary zoning law requiring 10% of units in new rental developments over 10 units to be affordable, with density bonuses to offset costs. The law aims to balance housing affordability with development feasibility, incorporating feedback from local developers and stakeholders. The board planned to set a public hearing on the zoning law at the next meeting, targeting adoption by mid-May. Additional updates included negotiations on the purchase of the Poughkeepsie Day School property for $6.35 million, and upcoming capital improvement planning for the joint water plant and Brownfield Opportunity Area redevelopment. The board also discussed the process for filling a vacant ward seat and addressed community concerns about parking, environmental cleanup, and local infrastructure.