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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Fishkill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Regulation of Trailer and Boat Parking on Town Highways
The board discussed a new local law regulating the storage of boats and trailers on town roads, adding a 48-hour notice and towing provision.
Brinckerhoff Elementary School Police Coverage IMA
The town and the Wappingers Central School District agreed in principle on an inter-municipal agreement to place a part-time police officer at Brinckerhoff Elementary School, funded fully by the school district.
Hotel Fire Safety and Alarm Monitoring Regulations
The supervisor raised concerns that local hotels lack on-site night desk personnel or direct 911 alarm monitoring, leading to delayed fire responses during false alarms, and proposed mandating safety measures.
Blighted Property Maintenance on Van Wyke Lake Road
A resident voiced frustration over an abandoned, burned-out property on Van Wyke Lake Road accumulating junk vehicles, a semi-trailer, and illegal dumping. The board discussed reissuing RFPs or utilizing the highway department to clean up the property and place a lien on it.
Employee Recording Prohibition Policy
The town updated its employee handbook to ban staff from secretly recording each other without consent, aiming to protect workplace privacy and handle internal HR matters professionally.