The Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board held a meeting on May 6, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of an updated cost estimate for the Police and Courts project at One Over Rocker Road, with Rodriguez Construction Group tasked to provide a revised schematic preconstruction cost estimate of approximately $16,000. This update is intended to ensure accurate bonding amounts before project commencement. The board also authorized the Planning Board to serve as lead agency for environmental review of the IBM Quantum Facility project, streamlining the approval process. Additionally, the town awarded a $500,000 contract split between the town and city for a comprehensive joint water plant study, with Hazen and Sawyer selected as the engineering firm. The board passed amendments to local codes affecting outdoor community events and food truck operations, aiming to clarify permit requirements and reduce regulatory burdens. A resolution was passed to authorize the building inspector to board up a nuisance property at 2064 New Hackinack Road, with provisions for suspension of this action if safety conditions are met. The meeting also included updates on capital planning, transportation surveys, and ongoing infrastructure projects, with no new bond resolutions passed at this time but preparations underway for future capital expenditures.