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Resident warns town that boat‑club eminent‑domain litigation is draining taxpayer funds
Summary
During public comment, Roxanne Fisher told the Town Board the ongoing eminent‑domain litigation over the boat club has exceeded $300,000, is in federal and appellate proceedings, and urged board members who supported the resolution to rescind it to reduce costs and community division.
Roxanne Fisher of Barretown told the Red Hook Town Board during public comment that "the ongoing boat club eminent domain litigation continues to drain significant taxpayer funds," saying legal costs have topped $300,000 and discovery in federal court is escalating.
Fisher asked board members who voted for the July 25 eminent‑domain resolution to rescind that vote, arguing that rescission would "halt these exorbitant legal expenses, reduce divisiveness and allow the town to pursue responsible, good faith alternatives that better serve all residents." The board did not act on rescission during the meeting.
Chair acknowledged the comment but moved on to the agenda. The comment was recorded as part of the public‑comment period; no formal board action followed. The board's official minutes and any subsequent motions would be the authoritative record of whether the town changes course on the litigation.
