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The action came after nearly two hours of public comment by Hillside officers, commissioners and longtime members arguing the volunteer company has regained members and can continue operations. Town board members said they acted out of concern for consistent emergency coverage for Rhinebeck residents.

Board members put the amendment on the floor as agenda item 2025-1-17 and moved to transfer coverage; the motion passed after discussion. The board framed the change as necessary to ensure public safety while Hillside rebuilds its volunteer ranks.

Hillside leaders said the company had recently recovered volunteers. “We now have 15 members, 6 firefighters that are interior,” Mark Long, chief of the Hillside Fire Department, told the board. He described two younger recruits enrolled in firefighter training and said equipment testing had been scheduled and completed.

John Hudock, president of the Hillside board of commissioners, said he and other Hillside officials were not informed directly when discussions began about dissolving the fire district and expressed frustration about the communication process. “It has come to our attention ... we are possibly losing that, and the dissolution of the firehouse,” Hudock said, adding that Hillside had engaged an attorney and attempted outreach.

Board members repeatedly said their primary concern was uninterrupted coverage. One board member said they did not want to “pull funding away” from Hillside if doing so would risk collapse, but that the town must follow the safest option for residents. Several board members urged Hillside to continue reporting back to the town with training and staffing updates; another suggested reviewing the arrangement at the end of the year.

Hillside commissioners and members described emotional ties to the company, its 94-year history and mutual-aid relationships with Rhinebeck. “Our heart is in it,” said Dennis McGuire, a life member of Hillside. He and other speakers asked the town to consider ways to preserve the firehouse and assets even if coverage arrangements change.

The board recorded the amendment as a formal contract change to move the protective coverage; it was put to a vote and approved. The board did not specify a timetable for any subsequent review beyond comments from several members suggesting a check-in later in the year.

The town and Hillside officials also discussed communications and next steps during the meeting. Commissioner Brian McGuire asked residents to bring concerns to the commissioners or the fire chief so the official channels are used for follow-up.

The board did not adopt any additional funding commitments for Hillside during the meeting and did not direct immediate asset transfers; the town’s description of the contract amendment indicated Rhinebeck would assume coverage for the affected portion of the protective district under the amended contract.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rhinebeck Town Council Meeting 03/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Rhinebeck Town Board voted on March 24 to amend its fire-protection contract so the portion of the town’s protective district currently covered by the Hillside Fire Department will be covered by the Rhinebeck Village Fire Department.","taxTitle","Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York","taxId",62384,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623873,"Rhinebeck Town Board: votes at a glance from March 24 meeting",1025,2074000,3099000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769380-071e90fbedf2fdf026e9a72444f81c1f&start=2074&end=3099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769380-071e90fbedf2fdf026e9a72444f81c1f/thumbnail_2074000.jpg","/articles/6623873/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Rhinebeck-Town-Board-votes-at-a-glance-from-March-24-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623873-cc86eda0661190dc04f087e34daa3280/orig.mp4?Expires=1775773923&Signature=DTHGxX~pwb58lfG-P7I8csX~YtamNdcdUWoOkJcu2RbgZO9sOfrR3mOXzp9xAKCz8qEJdN7h0NM6eER5ca69uNq87m1WcmE78fSYXAYNfNintiMwJJ0MVQXmQXfm6SMaOap9zQl12LNuUeMvxWHWObXQEd2s6uZj1ncgbapeaX3kZcqjDUkhDOb1lbA7MH6f1c2x0vGcDkAA46FceRkzts3IVSZOAJnvouzCs8UdZFzX6jG44E0efwLLb5V30kqhaRa3wua1Z-vTM9z4s5kCu2c-uAilhPSSDqdi9quaehWfVMzcaObyYT47Gvh8yvqVnNP5uPncSwJRW9yiuxxP2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its March 24 meeting the Rhinebeck Town Board approved a slate of routine motions and resolutions. Most items passed unanimously with no extended debate.

Votes at a glance (all motions approved unless noted):

- 2025-1-02: Two-year extension for streetlight maintenance — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-03: Higher Park Avenue cemetery employee (personnel action) — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-04: Partners for Climate Change cemetery program agreement — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-05 and 2025-1-06: Amendments to cemetery rules (two separate areas) — board explained removal of plantings that encroach on headstones and plots; approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-09: Planning Board zoning and building process review committee — approval to form committee and membership list; approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-10: Recreational security camera purchase and park audit — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-11: Recreation Earth Day event — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-12: Recreation new hires — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-13: Training reimbursement for staff — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-14: Amendment to summer camp registration (shift from grades to ages) — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-15: Auction of maintenance equipment (zero-turn mower, etc.) — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-16: Purchase of pool robotic cleaner — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-18, 19, 20: Creation of capital projects (Little Leaf Fence, Park Pavilion build-out, Budget Court) — approved unanimously to move budgeted money into capital project lines.
- 2025-1-21: Preliminary accounts payable abstracts — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-22: Capital projects abstracts — approved unanimously.
- 2025-1-23: Appointment of a dog control officer (Patricia Wynne) — approved unanimously.

The board discussed other matters including updates on the Hillside contract amendment and the Rhinecliff parking plan.","The board approved a series of routine agenda items by unanimous vote, including cemetery-rule amendments, a two-year streetlight maintenance extension, park security cameras, new hires for recreation, capital-project creations and appointing a dog control officer.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623878,"Town approves five-month extension for Community Choice Aggregation at 11.2¢/kWh",91,157000,248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769380-071e90fbedf2fdf026e9a72444f81c1f&start=157&end=248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769380-071e90fbedf2fdf026e9a72444f81c1f/thumbnail_157000.jpg","/articles/6623878/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Town-approves-five-month-extension-for-Community-Choice-Aggregation-at-112kWh","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623878-041a5890757162301b0c1dde24cb6bcf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775773923&Signature=PuognYNlaWsh0nJjsxhAfuVHMYgkU6N1Vl27PQIWbXKdCcpfxugqSXAaphpFiy7s4sS1TYICDLtCX8ZL3ERg9~CdtsZAFcyuy4c9kh5IReyDy65I5KWQnchsnwghk2Bo6ii8ekDEMqFSzRFb4D1Wu4AXDbyBXcPSTgWoj8pFAm4JPoWPcp1P7-og-kBlpH3TcUkYxheweR2WJImX78-nKmW44WypREse~jZfsYet1K8TDnM~W1XRKVhuhV4k66DzUABqGhAN7HlI~x3eBPTeQuEbNwshiGDBmZ6Pvyz~H3ES88k~NZRwjSjJ~hTpuMRsVei~4~OAq3-COHSFD69Lgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rhinebeck Town Board unanimously approved a five-month extension to the town’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) supply contract, locking participating residents’ supply rate at 11.2¢ per kilowatt-hour.

Board members described the contract as 100% renewable energy supply, with 50% of the electricity generated in New York. A town official noted that Central Hudson’s supply rates had recently risen to about 16–16.7¢ per kilowatt-hour as of March 19, and characterized the 11.2¢ rate as favorable compared with current utility rates.

The contract extension will keep participating customers enrolled at the 11.2¢ rate for the next five months while the town reviews options and prepares for the next procurement. “If you're in Community Choice Aggregate, your rate will be locked in at 11.2¢ for the next 5 months until we, look at what our next contract could be,” a town board member said during the discussion.

No further changes to the program were adopted at the meeting; the extension was approved by unanimous vote.","The Rhinebeck Town Board unanimously approved a five-month extension of the town’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) contract, locking participating resident rates at 11.2 cents per kilowatt-hour and stating the supply will be 50% generated in New York and entirely renewable.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623882,"Rhinecliff parking plan to limit spaces, remove one-ways and explore enforcement options",174,2702000,2876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769380-071e90fbedf2fdf026e9a72444f81c1f&start=2702&end=2876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769380-071e90fbedf2fdf026e9a72444f81c1f/thumbnail_2702000.jpg","/articles/6623882/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Rhinecliff-parking-plan-to-limit-spaces-remove-one-ways-and-explore-enforcement-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623882-50f728d84218a52012084184bf90062b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775773923&Signature=Ak9xgm56AuURi0NBvPEdLntp-kjG8PDpdR~KVKyXIm3~GU5vjUFo1jBG7n~yPD0VY0FIHJXv6QNO4RXYlLFecz8Nh68Tr-cirOJF6eiLF0-OGsbH8EyIbK~ej3PBebsd5bTpJyeWNtyAvHLBaiF6K6OGMRydLGVQHehyzXqBSvC1-tNonh7ghM9HW3m7M2oxfPZLdAGhW-E5WnG4niTc-znuUfvRRlr0veK6gnN2QxK0E85U0UQfIq40DEbgxbf-LOuJ4zr-crC4NSKw4kVJJcwouhFaCWoyc4VP0y-z25taTzV6xPbFgYm0hPNZuB8UySAeQOzLJFXBW0rIbu2jrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rhinebeck officials said March 24 they will revise the Rhinecliff parking plan to reflect residents’ preferences for 20–22 parking spaces, no one-way streets and time-limited parking.

The board reported overwhelming public feedback in Rhinecliff calling for limited spaces, three-hour limits in some locations and no overnight parking. Officials said they will remove proposed one-way streets from the design and will enumerate exact parking locations and signage.

Town Attorney Michael Barfield advised the board that while reasonable fines and towing can be part of an enforceable parking scheme, the town cannot impose punitive fees or immediate towing without a legal basis. “According to our attorney, Michael Barfield ... we can't be punitive with fines or towing,” a board member said, summarizing legal guidance reported during the meeting.

The town is also exploring digital tools. Officials said they will investigate online apps that would allow drivers to reserve time-limited spaces; any paid reservation system would be minimal and intended to assist enforcement.

A town lot with 10–12 spaces will be examined for broader public use; previously it had been limited to Rhinecliff residents. Officials said the parameters — whether to sell spaces, reserve them for residents, or open them for general public use — are still to be determined.

The board said it will return with a revised plan that removes one-way streets and clarifies parking and enforcement measures. A draft will include proposed signage, time limits and potential fines or towing rules consistent with attorney guidance.

Separately, the board scheduled an attorney-client meeting with town attorney John Lyons to update members on the “Red Wing” matter; that meeting was set for Thursday at 3 p.m. via Zoom.","Town officials reported that residents of Rhinecliff prefer a compact parking plan of 20–22 spaces, no one-way streets and short-term limits. The board said it will revise designs, consider online reservation tools and consult Town Attorney Michael Barfield on fines and towing rules.","actionData","errors"]

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