2025-1972025-197
Resolution Authorizing Funding For The Wappinger Hometown Hero Banner Replacement Project
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York, on November 10, 2025.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D.
Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called,
the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-197
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Seconder, Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella
Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is proud to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of our local
veterans, active duty service members, and their families through the Wappinger Hometown Hero Banner
Program; and
WHEREAS, many of the existing banners displayed throughout the Town have experienced wear due to
weather exposure and age, necessitating replacement to preserve the dignity and visibility of this
community tribute; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to continue this important program and ensure the replacement and
installation of banners in time for upcoming observances and holidays honoring our veterans; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it in the best interest of the Town and its residents to allocate funds to
support the Wappinger Hometown Hero Banner Replacement Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes an
expenditure of up to Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for the Wappinger Hometown Hero
Banner Replacement Project, to be used for the purchase, design, printing, and installation of
replacement banners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said funding shall be appropriated from the B -Fund Balance, and Town
Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents to
carry out the intent of this resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11/10/2025
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSH P" PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK