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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Fishkill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Local Law Regulating Noise Control
The town is updating its noise code to include enforceable decibel limits using sound meters. Residents are urging the board to carefully consider decibel thresholds to protect residential neighborhoods from excessive commercial and industrial noise.
Demolition and Remediation of Unsafe Property at 89 Lyndon Road
The town is reviewing an unsafe building case at 89 Lyndon Road following a fire. The property owner has been given two weeks to secure rebuilding quotes or explore selling the property as-is before demolition proceeds.
E-Bike and Motorized Scooter Safety Concerns
Residents expressed strong safety concerns regarding reckless e-bike and moped riding on sidewalks and local roads. The police department and town board are drafting a local law modeled after other jurisdictions to regulate underage riders and vehicle impoundments.
Home Rule Request for Police Chief Retirement Law
The town approved a home rule request to support state legislation allowing retired police officer Christopher Strattner to serve as police chief without retirement benefit limitations.