Cold Spring trustees authorize dock assessment RFP as they weigh vessel size, safety and revenue
Feb 3, 2026
Trustees approved a two‑phase RFP to assess the pier's condition and which vessels it can safely host, discussed safety equipment and theft concerns, and asked staff to collect comparative dock‑fee models and application details from operators before approving commercial dockings.
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The village agreed to seek a two‑phase engineering assessment of the village dock: phase one to determine immediate vessel-size and mooring tolerances, and phase two for a broader pier evaluation and short‑ vs. long‑term improvements. "The 1st phase is probably the more immediate concern, knowing what size vessel could be moored at the pier," the consulting engineer said while describing the RFP structure.
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