Goshen board assumes lead agency and sets hearing for Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center subdivision
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Summary
The Planning Board agreed to assume lead agency for SEQR, classify the Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center subdivision as an unlisted action, authorized counsel to prepare a negative declaration and tentatively scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 6, 2026; applicants must file materials by Jan. 15.
On Dec. 18 the Town of Goshen Planning Board heard an initial presentation for the Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center subdivision (about 88± acres along NY‑17M) and moved several procedural steps forward in the SEQR and subdivision process.
Surveyor Jonathan Verdeberg described a minor subdivision concept (two to three lots depending on tax parcel assignments) to provide a separate tax parcel for an electrical service line to a new building; Dormitory Authority / OMH representatives said there are no current plans to demolish older state buildings and that OMH would retain title to the surplus property in the future.
After questions about lot configuration, wastewater treatment continuity and whether driveway/access arrangements create natural subdivisions, the board voted to assume lead agency for SEQR, to classify the application as an unlisted action, to authorize counsel to prepare a negative declaration and to set a tentative public hearing on Feb. 6, 2026. Applicants were reminded to submit requested materials to staff by Jan. 15 for the board and involved agencies to complete required referrals and completeness checks.
What’s next: Applicants to provide revised maps and completeness items; staff will prepare the negative declaration for board consideration and finalize public‑hearing logistics once SEQR steps are satisfied.
