The Town of Poughkeepsie Historical Preservation Commission Meeting - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation Commission met on October 6, 2026, to consider recommending local historic-district designation for the Young Morse Historic Site at Locust Grove. After a public hearing, the commission voted in favor of forwarding the application to the Town Board, with the application name to be corrected to properly identify the property. The Town Board is expected to hold a further public hearing and vote in November. Public comments largely supported protecting the estate and its grounds; a representative of the site’s trustees opposed including additional parcels and structures, citing concerns about restrictions and the site’s mission. A commenter also asked that the existing Scenic Hudson easement’s trail protections be considered.

No contracts, bids, vendor selections, spending decisions, or other procurement activity were identified. The commission also approved the minutes of its July, August, and September 2026 meetings.