Wappinger Town Board adopts resolutions to replace zoning map, schedules public hearing on new map

The Town of Wappinger Town Board on the record adopted two measures to overhaul the town's zoning map and to begin the process of replacing it.

Resolution 2026-139, described by the board as a resolution to repeal and replace the Town of Wappinger zoning map and to declare the town lead agency for that proposed action, was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote. Councilman Casella moved the first resolution and Councilwoman Odell seconded the motion.

The board then introduced Resolution 2026-140, described by the board as a resolution introducing a local law that would repeal the official zoning map in its entirety and adopt a new official zoning map, and to schedule a public hearing on the local law. Councilman Phillips seconded that motion; the board approved it by voice vote.

A council member speaking after the votes emphasized the board's decision-making process, saying that residents should understand decisions are made "after much deliberation" and noting that, in the speaker's view, the two most important duties of a town board are the budget and zoning. The chair acknowledged the comment and then moved to adjourn the meeting.

The transcript records each adoption as a voice vote with attendees responding "Aye." The record does not include a roll-call tally or a date for the scheduled public hearing; those details were not specified in the transcript.

What happens next: Resolution 2026-140 introduces a local law and schedules a public hearing, which starts the formal public-review period required for changes to the official zoning map. The transcript does not specify the public-hearing date, the text of the proposed zoning map, or the timeline for when a final local law would be adopted.

The meeting was then adjourned.