The Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board held a meeting on September 23, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for mechanical HVAC design at the new town hall site to Master Luca Engineering Associates for $49,500, and authorizing a construction manager to oversee renovations at the town hall and police courts projects. The board also authorized the town supervisor to sign a settlement agreement with Windstream Enterprise resolving a billing dispute related to phone service transition. Additionally, the board discussed a proposed affordable housing development called The Ridge at South Hills, consisting of 198 units, with detailed presentations and extensive public comments focusing on traffic, infrastructure, and community impact. The board noted that a traffic study was underway and committed to ongoing public engagement. A non-disclosure agreement with IBM related to a quantum computing project was also approved, with legal counsel clarifying its narrow scope to protect sensitive information while maintaining transparency. The meeting concluded with recognition of the Friends of Peach Hill and various community announcements.