East Fishkill Board OKs Local Law, Will Put $20M Open‑Space Bond on November Ballot

Jul 24, 2026

After a public hearing, the Town Board adopted a local law and authorized placing a question on the Nov. 3 ballot asking voters to allow borrowing up to $20,000,000 to buy development rights or property to preserve farmland and green space.

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The Town Board of East Fishkill adopted a local law on the Community Character Preservation Act and authorized a November ballot question that would let the town borrow up to $20,000,000 to buy land or purchase development rights to preserve farms and open space.

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