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Cold Spring authorizes Article 78 challenge to Hudson Highlands Fuel Trail environmental findings
Summary
Trustees passed Resolution 16-2026 authorizing a CPLR Article 78 proceeding to challenge the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Hudson Highlands Fuel Trail, citing concerns about environmental analysis, traffic, parking and consistency with local land-use controls; initial filing estimated at $5,000–$7,000.
The Village of Cold Spring board voted to authorize Resolution 16-2026 to commence a CPLR Article 78 proceeding challenging the legal sufficiency of the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGIS) and related findings for the Hudson Highlands Fuel Trail project. Trustees said they identified significant concerns about the adequacy of the FGIS, including analysis of environmental impacts, infrastructure demands, traffic and parking and consistency with local land-use regulations.
John, the village attorney, explained the timeline and process for judicial review: "You've got four months to challenge any of the findings from the New York State Parks Department," and the board discussed an estimated initial filing cost of $5,000 to $7,000. The resolution directs the village attorney to prepare and file the necessary pleadings and authorizes joint filing with the Town of Philipstown if that municipality proceeds. The board conducted a roll call vote and adopted the resolution; trustees noted they take the step reluctantly but felt they had no choice to protect local interests.
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