Red Hook approves 2026 road projects and authorizes bids for an EV cargo van
The board approved the 284 agreement listing roads targeted for resurfacing and chip sealing in 2026 (estimated resurfacing $320,000; chip-seal $90,000) and authorized the highway superintendent to solicit bids for an electric Dodge Ram ProMaster cargo van (estimated not to exceed $78,000, with an anticipated ~$7,500 rebate).
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The town board approved the annual 284 agreement identifying capital road projects for 2026 and authorized procurement of bids for an electric cargo van for the highway department. The resurfacing estimate for this year's prioritized roads was ~$320,000 and the chip-seal budget was $90,000 (with an $82,000 balance from 2025 noted); the board approved moving forward under the 284 process subject to final state funding and bids.
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